We are very excited to welcome our local community back to outdoor events this season. Our vision is to foster an inclusive and welcoming campus for patients, family, staff and the community. Hosting events that welcome everyone on campus is one of the ways we do that.
Here are our upcoming events launching in May. Please drop by the CAMH information table at each of the TD Commons events if you have any questions about what we do, our redevelopment, or anything else!
Sunshine Garden Organic Market
June 19 – October 16, every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Southwest corner of CAMH behind Unit 1
Shop local – grown at CAMH – in our vegetable and herb garden as part of therapeutic and educational garden program. The Sunshine Garden is based principles of organic food production and environmental sustainability through a partnership between Foodshare and CAMH, specifically CAMH Community Engagement and Gifts of Light. Depending on the time of season you may find radishes, bok choy, romaine lettuce and leaf lettuce, mint, beet greens, basil, cilantro, kale, parsley, spinach, swiss chard, fresh garlic, zucchini, squash, and more!
Annual Seedling Sale
May 12 – 16, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Southwest corner of CAMH behind Unit 1
Join us for our Annual Seedling Sale! Last year, we planted 128 crop varieties, and we have some remaining seeds available for purchase at an affordable rate. Drop by for the opportunity to grow your own organic crops from the comfort of your own home.
Toronto Flower Market
May – October from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
TD Commons Park (Queen Street West & Shaw Street)
Founded in May 2013, the Toronto Flower Market celebrates and supports Ontario-grown flowers and plants, allowing growers and florists to connect directly with the CAMH community. Vendors donate a percentage of their proceeds from each market to CAMH’s Gifts of Light program, supporting patients’ wellness needs beyond clinical care. This is a very popular event, and we are thrilled they are joining us again this year!
Dates:
- Saturday, May 10
- Saturday, June 14
- Saturday, July 12
- Saturday, August 16
- Saturday, September 13
- Saturday, October 4
Hippie Vintage Market
May – October from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TD Commons Park (Queen Street & Shaw Street)
The Hippie Vintage Clothing Market is a family-friendly vendor market featuring diverse offerings, including vintage clothing, art, small-batch goods, and food and beverages. Vendors donate a percentage of their proceeds from each market to CAMH’s Gifts of Light program, supporting patients’ wellness needs beyond clinical care.
Dates:
- Saturday, May 24 & 31
- Saturday, June 21
- Saturday, July 5, 19 & 26
- Saturday, August 9 & 23
- Saturday, September 6 & 27
- Saturday, October 4, 18 & 25
Keep an eye on our social media and neighbours page for rain dates.
Panel Event (Virtual and In-Person Options) – Separate Beds: A History of Indian Hospitals in Canada
Tuesday, June 3, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Bell Gateway Building (100 Stokes Street) on the 2nd floor.
Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Maureen Lux about her book, Separate Beds: A History of Indian Hospitals in Canada, 1920s-1980s. Hosted by CAMH psychiatrist Dr. David Gratzer, Dr. Lux will discuss her book, focusing on racially segregated hospital care and the history of the so-called “Indian Hospitals” in the context of Medicare’s mid-twentieth century’s development. Following the presentation, there will be an open discussion and a Q&A session with the audience.
Celebrating Pride at CAMH
Wednesday, June 4, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
TD Commons Park (Queen Street & Shaw Street)
We are excited to kick off Pride Month by raising the Progress Pride flag at our Queen Street site. At CAMH, we are dedicated to fostering inclusive, safe, and diverse spaces where everyone can be their true selves every day of the year. This event is a wonderful opportunity for CAMH staff, supporters, and community members to gather and honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community while celebrating love, acceptance, and unity.
CAMH Annual Pow Wow
Friday, September 19, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TD Commons Park (Queen Street & Shaw Street)
Join us at the CAMH Pow Wow, hosted by Shkaabe Makwa , where we celebrate, dance, gather together, to learn about and experience Indigenous cultures and traditions. You can expect music, dancing, food, and a unique shopping experience with Indigenous-owned vendors.
Creative on Queen Art Fair
Saturday, September 20, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TD Commons Park (Queen Street & Shaw Street)
For 23 years, CAMH has proudly participated in Creative on Queen, a vibrant art fair that’s part of the Queen West Art Crawl. Each artist in our space brings lived experience with mental illness or addiction—and their work reflects strength, creativity, and self-expression. This year, explore and shop one-of-a-kind artwork, handcrafted pottery, jewelry, and more from artists connected to CAMH, Workman Arts, Sistering’s Inspirations Studio, and local Indigenous agencies.
Stay tuned for announcements about other upcoming events!
