About the Autumn Market

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a day of fun, community, and purpose at the Shop with a Purpose Autumn Market and Kids Carnival, happening Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Cranbrook Alliance Church.

This lively fall market is jam-packed with crafters, bakers, artists, and local businesses showcasing unique, handcrafted, and heartfelt gift ideas just in time for Christmas. Shoppers can enjoy live music, grab a delicious lunch, and catch up with friends and family while supporting a great cause.

Families won’t want to miss the Kids Carnival, complete with games, snacks, and a bouncy castle — the perfect place for kids to play while parents browse the market. And for those feeling lucky, the Silent Auction offers a chance to bid on a variety of exciting items donated by generous local businesses and artisans.

This year’s event is proudly hosted by Cranbrook’s own Carol Conroy of Impact Life Coaching (carolconroy.com), author of the faith-based study “Maybe You Are a People Pleaser Too?” — a 10-week journey designed to help readers break free from the stress and fatigue of people-pleasing and find the spiritual freedom and peace God intends for them.

“If you’ve ever felt the weight of people-pleasing holding you back, you’re not alone,” says Conroy. “Through this study, I walk alongside readers to uncover the hidden patterns that keep us stuck — and to discover God’s roadmap to freedom.”

All proceeds from the market will be donated to the Cranbrook Pregnancy Care Centre (CPCC)(cranbrookpregcentre.ca), a local non-profit organization preparing to open in 2026. The CPCC aims to provide a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space for women and men navigating unplanned pregnancies or pregnancy loss, offering resources, encouragement, and trustworthy information.