Mississauga Central Lions Farmers Market: Wednesdays & Sundays, June to October

Two neighbourhood markets of Ontario produce, honey and baking — run by the Lions since 1975

📍 Get Directions 🗓 Days & Locations

The Mississauga Central Lions Club runs two free outdoor farmers markets all season — Wednesdays downtown at Celebration Square and Sundays over on Shipp Drive — stacked with Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables, honey, baking and prepared foods.

🥕 Ontario produce 🍯 Honey & baking 🅿️ Free parking 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly

💡 Every dollar you spend here is a fundraiser — the Lions have raised over $5 million for the community running these markets since 1975.

Why Go Days & Locations What’s There In Season Getting There Tips FAQ

✨ Why This Market Is Worth a Stop

Mississauga isn’t short on grocery stores, but there’s a difference between a supermarket run and a Saturday-morning market feel — and the Lions markets deliver the latter twice a week, right through the growing season. These aren’t pop-ups; the Mississauga Central Lions Club has been running farmers markets in the city since 1975, which makes 2026 something like their forty-ninth year at it.

What makes them easy to love is that they’re genuinely woven into the community. The whole thing runs as a fundraiser, and the club has raised and given back more than $5 million over the decades. So the corn you pick up on a Sunday morning is doing double duty — good food on your table, and money into local causes.

Having two markets on two different days and sides of town helps too. Downtown workers and City Hall visitors can catch the Wednesday market at Celebration Square mid-week, while the Sunday market on Shipp Drive is the relaxed weekend version with a huge free parking lot. Both are free to walk into, both run 8 AM to 3 PM, and both are stocked with Ontario-grown produce that changes as the season rolls on.

🗓 Market Days & Locations

Two separate markets, two locations, both running weekly from early June through late October 2026, 8 AM to 3 PM.

📍 Directions to Celebration Square

📍 Directions to Shipp Drive

🧺 What You’ll Find

These are working farmers markets, so the heart of it is Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables straight from the season. Around that, you’ll find the usual market pleasures — a jar of local honey, fresh baking, preserves, and something warm to eat while you shop.

🥬 Seasonal produce 🍓 Fresh fruit & berries 🍯 Local honey 🍞 Baked goods 🫙 Jams & preserves 🍽 Prepared foods

🌽 What’s In Season, Month by Month

Half the fun of a farmers market is that the tables look different every few weeks. Here’s a rough guide to what Ontario growers tend to bring as the season moves along — actual timing shifts a little with the weather.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

Both markets sit in the City Centre area near Square One, so they’re easy to reach by car or transit — just aim for the right one on the right day.

Wednesday · Celebration Square: Park immediately below the square via the adjacent stairs, or use the underground parking beneath City Hall and the Central Library, entered from Duke of York Blvd.

Sunday · Shipp Drive: Nearly 400 free spaces sit right beside the market, with overflow at 4 Robert Speck Parkway. Enter the lots via the southern entrances, and skip parking on Shipp Drive itself — it’s a no-parking zone and tickets are issued.

📍 Wednesday Market 📍 Sunday Market

💡 A Few Things Worth Knowing

🌅 Come early for the best pick. Both markets open at 8 AM and the freshest produce and popular baked goods tend to go first. Early morning is also the quietest.

💵 Bring some cash. Many small vendors take cards now, but cash keeps things quick at busy stalls and is handy for exact change.

🛍 Pack your own bags. A tote or two makes carrying produce back to the car far easier — and it’s the greener way to shop.

🗓 Pick your day. Wednesday is the downtown mid-week stop at Celebration Square; Sunday is the relaxed weekend market on Shipp Drive with the big free lot.

🦁 You’re supporting the community. The markets are a Lions Club fundraiser, so every purchase helps fund local projects — feel free to shop generously.

❓ Common Questions