Wilde & Whimsical - Handmade Apparel

11/11/2025

Come check out the Ridley Christmas Market!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT! 🌲We’re excited to have Wilde & Whimsical Handmade Apparel at the Ridley Christmas Market this Dec5&6.

08/03/2025

Newfoundland in our Wilde & Whimsical gear for our summer vacation!
Needed to take a break to refresh and reset but we will be back soon 💜
You can still DM us for any inquiries or orders!

04/13/2025

We’re back!
Summer product and some sell off sales!

3 weeks from today!!!!
We are so excited to be hosting another Spring Market! There is such a unique variety of items this year!!!
Save the date!

11/22/2024

Today!

🎄✨ We are absolutely delighted to announce the return of our in-person Ridley Christmas Market! 🎅🏼🤶🏼✨

Mark your calendars for 2 magical days filled with holiday cheer, unique artisan vendors, delicious treats, and all your favorite traditions! 🎁 From handmade gifts to seasonal décor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and take home for the holidays. 🛍️🌟

📅 Event Dates & Times:
📍 Location: Ridley College, Athletics Complex
🗓️ Friday, November 22 - 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
🗓️ Saturday, November 23 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

🎄 Schedule of Events 🎄

Friday, Nov 22
🔹 2:00 pm - Market Opens! 🎁
🔹 3:15 pm – 3:25 pm: Ridley Lower School Choir Performance 🎶
🔹 3:25 pm – 4:00 pm: Primary & Junior Choir Performances 🎤
🔹 VIP Wine Area, sponsored by Creekside Wine: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 🍷
🔹 Penny Draw & Silent Auction open all day with fabulous items from our vendors and community! 🛍️✨
🔹 Food available for purchase throughout the day 🍔🍪
🔹 7:00 pm - Market Closes for the evening

Saturday, Nov 23
🔹 10:00 am - Market Opens 🎄
🔹 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Family Skate on the NHL-sized rink (donations to Community Care) ⛸️
🔹 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Santa’s Visit 🎅🏼🤳 (Donations to support NOTL Palliative Care) ❤️
🔹 VIP Wine Area, sponsored by Creekside Wine: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 🍷
🔹 Penny Draw & Silent Auction continue with amazing prizes! 🎁
🔹 Food available for purchase throughout the day 🍕☕
🔹 4:00 pm - Market Closes

❤️ Giving Back: Support our coat check and skating event by bringing a canned good or a small donation for Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold. Plus, visit Santa to spread joy while supporting NOTL Palliative Care! 🎁

🌟 Don’t miss out on:
✨ Over 50 talented artisan vendors
🍷 Exclusive Wine Area supporting Family Guild initiatives
🎁 Perfect gift ideas for everyone on your list
🛍️ Penny Draw & Silent Auction with fantastic prizes

Let’s come together to make this holiday season truly magical! ✨🎄

11/16/2024

Lots of new things with us including some things for our fellow swifties!! 🪩 Come on out and see us, we're here until 4pm 💜

11/12/2024

📣‼️GIVE AWAY ALERT‼️📣

We are super excited to have the opportunity to give away 2 passes (value of $40) to the happening Nov. 15th & 16th at the Westmount Shopping Centre in London ON.

We’re also giving you a $35 shop credit to shop in person at the show.

How to enter:
Follow
Follow

Tag who you’ll bring with you in the comments!

We’ll draw Thursday morning and send you a message!🏆

Good Luck!

10/13/2024

We are here at Safari Niagara for day 3 of Boo at the Zoo!
Come on out to start your Halloween festivities with us 🎃 We're here today and tomorrow 9am to 4pm right across from the lions!

10/09/2024

Looking for vendors still!
Great turnout of people

🎄✨ Calling All Vendors! ✨🎄

Are you a local artisan, baker, or crafter with amazing goods to share? The Ridley Christmas Market is BACK this year, and we’re looking for talented vendors to help make it a festive, unforgettable event! 🎁

Whether you sell handcrafted items, festive décor, baked goods, or holiday-themed gifts, we’d love to showcase your unique creations at our market.

📅 Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 & Saturday, November 23, 2024
📍 Location: Ridley College, Athletics Complex
⏰ Time: Friday 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with holiday shoppers and bring your products to a crowd that values supporting local artisans.

💻 Click the link below for more details and to register:
https://forms.gle/qWR2d9LCcGBDHGZU6

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on being part of this magical event! If you know a local vendor who might be interested, please share this post. 🎄🎅🏼

We can’t wait to see the incredible variety of goods that will make this market extra special!

07/19/2024

All the details on where and when to find us today and tomorrow!
Alex is over in Paris with .ace and Eden is in Pelham with 🌞

Hopefully we can see you at one of our locations this weekend!

(Pssst.... You may be able to see a few new adult and kids designs if you look close 👀)

07/18/2024

We are out this weekend with your current favourites and some new items for kids and adults!! Keep an eye on our stories this weekend or come out to see us at either or at the Paris fairgrounds with .ace to see what we have up our sleeve :)

First new addition is a new print for our popular summer bathing suit cover up! The tye dye did so well that we've replenished our stock and added the crab print 🦀
They are $30 each and have UV 50 protection, sizes 12/18 months to 6/7 years 🌞
You can DM to order or with any questions you have!

Hope to see you out this weekend 💜

06/28/2024

New boys sets coming with us this weekend to . S'mores or Ants matching shorts and shirt/onesie sets for $35, they come in sizes 6-12 months through to size 3! DM for other sizing inquiries or to order
🐜🐜🐜