Kensington Market Offers Flea Markets, Walking Routes, Scavenger Hunts

The Kensington Flea Market runs every weekend from May 3 to Sept. 27, 2026, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at 216 Augusta Ave. Crowds gather there for the open-air stalls that line the street during those hours.

Summer draws more people outdoors in the neighborhood. The season brings longer days and milder evenings that favor activities on foot or by bike rather than inside shops or cafes. Residents and visitors alike look for ways to spend time in the open air while the weather holds.

Guided routes through the area

The 2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour covers key blocks on foot. The Heart of Downtown 3.5-Hour Bike Tour takes riders along connected streets and paths that link the market to nearby districts. Both options start from central points and follow established paths that avoid heavy traffic.

Participants on the walking tour move through the market grid and into adjacent Chinatown streets. Cyclists on the longer ride cover a wider loop that includes waterfront edges and back lanes. Guides handle route planning and timing so groups stay together without backtracking.

Self-directed choices and scavenger hunts

Self-guided options include the Kensington Market Street Art Routes. Walkers can also wander the neighborhood's maze of alleys lined with Victorian architecture and murals. These paths require no booking and allow stops at any point along the way.

A Kensington and Chinatown Scavenger Hunt meets at Bellevue Square at 5 Bellevue Avenue. Guests find the host wearing an orange polo shirt at the square entrance. The format sends small groups through the same streets with a list of clues tied to local landmarks.

Pedestrian Sunday occurs on the last Sunday of each month from May to October. On those days main streets close to cars, leaving space for street performers and live music setups. The closures create extra room for people to move between the flea market stalls and the art routes without vehicle interruptions.

The flea market dates give a clear window for planning weekend visits. The scavenger hunt location at Bellevue Square sits one block from the main Augusta Avenue strip, making it simple to combine with a market stop. Those who prefer independent pacing can follow the street art routes at their own speed before or after the guided bike tour ends.

Check the square early on the day of a scavenger hunt to confirm the host arrival. Maps for the self-guided art routes are available at several market entrances, and the bike tour companies post start times on their sites. The pedestrian closures on the final Sunday of July will add another stretch of car-free pavement for anyone extending a visit into the evening hours.