Sip, Shop & Sparkle
Your Guide to South Granville’s Holiday Kick-Off
On Saturday, December 6, the neighbourhood transforms into a festive walking experience made for warm cups, good music, thoughtful gifts, and those tiny moments that make December feel like December.
Sip, Shop & Sparkle isn’t your typical shopping event. It’s the kind you wander through - wrapped up in a scarf, hot cocoa in hand - discovering little surprises as you go. Think holiday tastings, beauty touch-ups, complimentary treats, charming giveaways, and one-day-only experiences tucked into boutiques, galleries, and cafés from 5th to 16th Avenue.
Here’s what to expect when you stroll through the neighbourhood.
Coco-A-Gogo: The Hot Chocolate Tasting Passport | 12-3 PM
South Granville’s cafés are bringing their best holiday flavours for a one-day cocoa crawl. Pick up a complimentary Coco-A-Gogo passport at the Plaza (Granville Street & West 13th Avenue) and sip your way through creative, cosy, sometimes decadent hot chocolates.
Passports are limited to the first 300 attendees and available from 12–3 PM, so coming early is definitely encouraged.
Write Letters to Santa | 12-3 PM
Bring the kids — or lean into your own nostalgia at the Plaza. A friendly plaza elf will help with letter-writing and hand out an official Nice List certificate to take home. A sweet little memory for families, and a cheerful stop on your holiday stroll.
Live Music & Plaza Cheer
From brass musicians to roaming carollers, the sounds of the season will drift through the Plaza from noon to 3 PM. Add in festive décor and a charming holiday photo moment, and you have a warm, lively spot to pause, sip, and soak in the atmosphere.
Holiday Shopping Highlights
The real magic of Sip, Shop & Sparkle happens inside the shops and galleries. This year, businesses are offering everything from:
• Pop-up tastings and mini bouquets
• Bubbly sips and glögg
• Sweet treats and snacks
• Beauty touch-ups
• Giveaways and spin-to-win moments
• Special one-day promotions
• Gifts with purchase
• Thoughtful seasonal surprises
It’s an easy, cheerful way to pick up presents for loved ones — and a few treats for yourself, too.
Plan Your Visit
Sip, Shop & Sparkle runs all day on Saturday, December 6, with Plaza programming from 12–3 PM.
The celebration stretches from 5th to 16th Avenue.
Explore the full list of participating businesses at:
👉 southgranville.org/holidays