Toy Market (1st Sunday of October)

Olot's Toy Market is an annual children's market that sets up on the first Sunday of October at Plaça Campdenmàs in Olot. Organized by Penya AOAPIX since 2012, it runs from 10am to 2pm and features around 25 stalls where kids aged 6 to 16 sell and swap their own second-hand toys, games, and books. Cash, mobile, and contactless payments are all accepted. Get there early for the best picks, as popular items go fast.

What you'll find

Stalls are run by the children themselves, selling toys, board games, video games, books, and handmade items they've created. The market also collects toys for a Christmas charity raffle. It's a fun, low-key event worth checking out if you're visiting Olot's street markets in early October.

How to get to the Toy Market

The market sets up at Plaça Campdenmàs, 3, in central Olot. It's a short walk from the town's main shopping area and historic quarter. Public parking is available in nearby streets.

Where to stay in Olot

Olot is a small city, so staying central is your best bet. The Town Centre puts you within easy walking distance of the Toy Market and everything else the city has to offer.

If you'd prefer a bit more comfort, Hotel La Perla is a solid option close to the action. Booking early is worth it for an October weekend, as accommodation in Olot fills up faster than you might expect.

When is the Olot Toy Market?

The Mercat de la Joguina runs once a year on the first Sunday of October, from 10am to 2pm, at Plaça Campdenmàs in central Olot. It's a four-hour event with around 25 stalls, so the market packs up promptly at 2pm and the square returns to normal shortly after.

What can you buy at the Olot Toy Market?

Second-hand toys, board games, video games, books and handmade children's items are the mainstay, matching the market's handicrafts, books and clothing categories. Everything is sold by kids aged 6 to 16, across around 25 stalls, so prices tend to be low and the atmosphere is relaxed rather than commercial.

Does the Olot Toy Market take card payments?

Yes, stalls at the Olot Toy Market accept contactless and mobile payments as well as cash, so you don't need to arrive with coins. That said, many of the sellers are children aged 6 to 16, so having some small change handy tends to make transactions quicker and easier for them.