The Lola Market

The Lola Market is a new lifestyle, wellness and artisan market that’s led by women. It takes place in the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.

More than a market, it is a free family-friendly experience filled with inspiring brands, art, dance classes, yoga demos, culinary demos, workshops for adults and kids, and a visually vibrant atmosphere designed to feel joyful, creative and full of life. Lola Kids is also a big part of the event, featuring little creators showcasing their art, live entertainment for children, and special activities and workshops for families to enjoy together.

In 2026 the market happens on May 16th and 17th, which is the Saturday and Sunday of the Victoria Day Long Weekend. Admission is free!

For the event’s website, visit lolacollective.ca.

Women Entrepreneurs and the Lola Market

The Lola Market is an artisan market, but it’s also more than that. Hosted by the Lola Collective, the event is a “celebration of women who create.” All the vendors are women. The focus of the event is on women creators, and the wellness and needs of women. There are service providers and sellers of other products in addition to local artisans. There are also talks and presentations.

Vendors at the market specialize in products related to art, beauty, fashion accessories, food, wellness, and handmade artisan creations. In addition to market stalls, the event features inspiring talks, live shows, wellness and financial stations, and activities for children.

When & Where is the Lola Market

In 2026 the inaugural event is on the Saturday and Sunday of May 16th and 17th. It runs from 12:30 until 6:30 on both days.

The Lola Market takes place in the Pipe Shop in the Shipyard’s District of North Vancouver. The venue’s address is 115 Victory Ship Way. It’s near the bottom of Lonsdale Avenue, not far from the waterfront, just a 5-minute walk from Lonsdale Quay and the North Shore SeaBus Terminal.

The Pipe Shop is a fabulous, spacious venue for markets and other events. It’s a heritage building with high ceilings, large wood pillars, and mid-20th century industrial charm.

Visit lolacollective.ca for full details about the market.

What to Expect at the Lola Market

The Lola Market is a new women-led lifestyle, wellness, arts, finance, and community event. According to its website, the Lola Market is “a space created to celebrate community, creativity, and the people behind each brand. [They] welcome all kinds of businesses, from handmade products and fashion to food, services, and creative brands.”

Products you’ll likely find at the market include soaps, health & beauty products, candles, clothing, jewellery, fashion accessories, art and clothing, both made locally and from around the world. There will also likely be baked goods, jams, sweets and other homemade foods.

At the event there is entertainment too, including singers and dancing. There are also live talks and workshops for both adults and children. At the event, in addition to there being crafts and other activities for children, there is a “Little Creators Space” where entrepreneurial kids ages 3 to 14 have their own vendor tables from which to sell their handmade products. How cool is that!

2026 Program

This year, the Lola Stage features live talks, demonstrations and entertainment. Meanwhile, the Lola Kids area offers free workshops, meet and greets, and other child-friendly activities. Intimate Lola Talks are presented by Vital Healing. They are also free to attend. On the other hand, the Lola Workshops by Peoples’ Resources Hub cost extra.

The full schedule for the 2026 Lola Market is below. Exact details, however, are subject to change.

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

The Lola Stage

1:00 pm – Welcome Ceremony by Paola Noriega
1:40 pm – Live Mickey Fun-Tastic Party by Edgy Crave
2:30 pm – Lola Talk: The Choices That Shape Our Tomorrow: A Holistic Approach to Aging Well by Aysha Dhala
3:00 pm – Minnie’s Magical Fairy Adventure by Edgy Crave
3:30 pm – Lola Talk: Building a Strong Business by Vanessa Vega, Royal Bank of Canada
4:00 pm – Lola Talk: Optimize Your Professional LinkedIn Profile by Urrsula Alexio – Fastdezine
4:30 pm – Floral Demo Class by Gloriosa Floral Studio
5:10 pm – Dance Latin Class by Baila con Abi

The Lola Kids

1:00 pm – Love For Moms Photo Frames & Bookmarks by Edgy Crave
1:40 pm – Lego & Color Free Play
2:00 pm – Meet & Greet Mickey Mouse by Edgy Crave
2:40 pm – Love for Moms Photo Frames & Bookmarks by Edgy Crave
3:20 pm – Meet & Greet Minnie Mouse by Edgy Crave
4:00 pm – Puppets Show
4:50 pm – Cookies Decoration by The Alfajor Co
5:30 pm – Lego & Color Free Play

Intimate Lola Talks

2:30 pm – Marketing Is Not Advertising by Brigitte Ipuz
3:00 pm – My Tax Expert Gally Shapiama
3:50 pm – Hormones, Stress & Subconscious: The Missing Pieces of Menopause by Vital Healing
4:30 pm – Circle N Loom Designer Boutique Inc. by Anitha Naveen
5:00 pm – Peoples’ Resources Hub by Milena Slitz

The Lola Workshops

2:00 pm – Luxury Bath Soak Experience by Root & Craft – Casandra Faith Werner
3:40 pm – Acrylic Painting Made Easy by Tamryn Liebenberg
5:30 pm – Create and Take Home Your Floral Arrangement by Gloriosa Studio, Mavi Reinoso

Sunday, May 17th, 2026

The Lola Stage

1:10 pm – Belly Dance Show by Alea
1:40 pm – Live Show: Chase to the Rescue by Edgy Crave
2:30 pm – Lola Talk” Woman in Motion. The Importance of Movement by Oxygen Yoga & Fitness – Serena Hardy
3:00 pm – Live Show: Fly With Sky by Edgy Crave
3:30 pm – Lola Talk: Your People, Your Greatest Asset by Peoples’ Resource Hub – Milena Slitz
4:00 pm – Lola Talk: My Tax Expert by Gally Shapiama
4:30 pm – Floral Demo Class by Gloriosa Floral Studio
5:10 pm – Latin Dance Class by Baila con Abi
5:30 pm – Cake & Food Event Planning by The Alfajor Co

The Lola Kids

1:00 pm – Love For Moms Photo Frames & Bookmarks by Edgy Crave
1:40 pm – Lego & Color Free Play
2:00 pm – Meet & Greet CHASE Paw Patrol
2:40 pm – Love for Moms Photo Frames & Bookmarks by Edgy Crave
3:20 pm – Meet & Greet SKY Paw Patrol
4:50 pm – Cookies Decoration by The Alfajor Co
5:30 pm – Cats From Scratch – Mini Creative Experience by Georgina

Intimate Lola Talks

2:30 pm – The Lettering Lemon by Llanna Kwan (Lola Kid)
3:00 pm – My Tax Expert by Gally Shapiama
4:00 pm – Peoples’ Resources Hub by Milena Slitz
4:30 pm – Why Creating With Your Hands Matter More Than Ever! by Root & Craft, Casandra Faith Werner
5:00 pm – Umbrella Bistro by Gisele Abrantes

The Lola Workshops

3:40 pm – Acrylic Painting Made Easy by Tamryn Liebenberg
5:30 pm – Create and Take Home Your Floral Arrangement by Gloriosa Studio, Mavi Reinoso

About the Organizers

The Lola Market is a curated market celebrating women entrepreneurs, community and creativity. It’s hosted by the Lola Collective, but produced and designed by Poshty which is a design and events company. As a result, you can expect the event to be extra aesthetically appealing and decorated compared to your average artisan market.

Poshty is a company led by Natalia, an event designer and decorator with over 15 years of experience producing festivals, galas and other events. She designs experiences and she’s passionate about what she does. One event you might be familiar with that she’s had a leadership role in is Carnaval del Sol, the big Latin Festival that happens annually in Vancouver in July.

To learn more about the organizations behind the Lola Market, see the lolacollective.ca and poshty.ca websites. On Instagram, you can also follow them at @thelolacollective.ca and @poshtydecor.