The Big Carrot Community Market

06/05/2026

Our mascot made an appearance at Kimberley Junior Public School's Fun Fair on June 4! The community came out for fun games, bouncy castles, good food and the coolest mascots in Toronto if we do say so ourselves 😂

Which community event should The Big Carrot mascot appear next? Let us know in the comments below! 🥕

06/04/2026

Our mini facials event with Graydon Skincare at the Beauty & Wellness Boutique was so much fun! Customers learned all about Graydon Skincare products and got to try out their products through a mini facial with an expert aesthetician!

Graydon is clinically proven skincare made for even the most sensitive skin, designed to uplift you with the results you deserve.

Great skin doesn’t have to be complicated. Graydon helps people at every age and every stage age better by cutting through the noise and decoding skincare so you spend less time reading labels — and more time loving your results.

06/04/2026

We're throwing a Summer Kick Off on the Roof! ☀️🎶

Join us for a free Fun With Music Together class on the Carrot Green Roof! Food and drinks will be available from The Big Carrot. All grownups and their littles are welcome. Bring a friend!
Rain or shine.

Stair access. Carriers encouraged. Limited stroller parking is available in the Courtyard (bring your own lock).

📅 Wednesday, June 24,
🕦 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Register Now: https://mommyconnections.ca/east-toronto/product/17249/

06/03/2026

Our first Courtyard BBQ of the season was incredible! It was a fun-filled day with the Richters Herbs courtyard pop-up happening at the same time plus demos from some of our amazing partners! 🙌

Our Courtyard BBQs are happening EVERY TUESDAY until the end of August from 11:30 am to 2 pm!

Come hang out with a wonderful community, have burgers made with organic ingredients just the way you like, and support local! 🍔💜

06/02/2026

The second courtyard pop-up with The Big Carrot x Richters Herbs is happening right now at Danforth Community Market until 6 pm! 🌿

Receive a $2 coupon for any St. Francis Herb Farm product with your Richters plant purchase!

Come on out and shop a special selection of unique culinary and medicinal herbs, vegetable plants and pollinator favourites! Including hard-to-find varieties you won't find at just any garden centre!

You also get to meet Penelope, Head of Herbal Community at Richters Herbs and Registered Herbalist!

There's lots going today in the courtyard, hope to see you soon!

06/01/2026

🥕Toronto friends! Richters Herbs is popping up at the Big Carrot tomorrow from 10am - 6pm!

📍 Courtyard at The Big Carrot Danforth Community Market
348 Danforth Ave, Toronto

We’ll be bringing a special selection of unique culinary and medicinal herbs, vegetable plants, and pollinator favourites — including hard-to-find varieties you won’t find at just any garden centre.

Penelope, our Head of Herbal Community and Registered Herbalist, will also be there to answer your questions and help you find something special for your garden.See you there,

06/01/2026

A BBQ + courtyard pop-up with Richters Herbs on the same day?! Pinch me 😆🍔

Our Courtyard BBQs are back! This year, we are bringing you a BBQ every Tuesday until the end of August! 🍔🔥

📍 Courtyard at Danforth Community Market, 348 Danforth Ave, Toronto
🗓️ Every Tuesday from June 2 to August 25
🕚 11:30 am - 2 pm

You can add regular or vegan cheese for $1, or add an extra patty for $4! 

Gluten-free buns are available and you can always ask for your burger lettuce-wrapped instead of buns if that is your preference! 🥬

Come have burgers made with organic ingredients and fresh organic toppings alongside this amazing community! See you on Tuesdays!

06/01/2026

It's tomorrow!!! Join us Tuesday - grab a burger at our courtytard BBQ, shop for plants, chat about herbs with Penelope and hang out with a wonderful community. Can't think of a better afternoon! 🌿🪴

🗓 Mark your calendars! Richters is coming back this spring/summer for more pop-ups with our friends 🥕

We’re so excited to see you all again and share a wonderful selection of herbs and plants, from culinary and medicinal favourites to heirloom vegetables, native plants, and pollinator-friendly picks.

Stop by to shop, get inspired, and chat herbs with Penelope, our Head of Herbal Community and Registered Herbalist. We can’t wait to be back!

We’ll be sharing details for all three pop-ups as they approach, so stay tuned and save the dates!

Tuesday, May 26th
Tuesday, June 2nd
Tuesday, June 9th - CANCELLED
Tuesday, June 16th - JUST ADDED!

05/30/2026

Get ready to level up your makeup game in this fun, in-person workshop with PHNX Cosmetics founder and Miss Universe Canada 2021 Tamara Johnstone! Register Now: https://square.link/u/U9rWIUcd 💄✨

Tamara will do a live demo followed by individual consultations. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to pick up some fresh tips, we've got you covered. Bring your friends, enjoy the vibes! $10 from the ticket cost is redeemable toward an in-store purchase of a PHNX Cosmetics product.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by The Carrot Kitchen!

🗓️ Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕚 5 PM - 8 PM
📍 Seminar Room 212 at Carrot Common, 348 Danforth Avenue, Toronto (2nd floor, entrance beside Book City)
🎟️ $10.50 per person, you will receive a $10 coupon that is redeemable towards an in-store PHNX product purchase
🔗 Register Now: https://square.link/u/U9rWIUcd

05/29/2026

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Book Now: https://bit.ly/4fllvZF 💆✨

We're hosting a mini facials event with Graydon Skincare at our Beauty & Wellness Boutique at Danforth Community Market! With a long history of aesthetics, Yadira will delight your skin with a nourishing and relaxing facial to help you look and feel your best for a glowing weekend!

🗓️ Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕚 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Beauty & Wellness Boutique at Danforth Community Market (across the courtyard from the main grocery store)
💲 $10 per facial, the $10 is redeemable towards an in-store product purchase
💆 15 minutes per facial, book now: https://bit.ly/4fllvZF

Payments are accepted online only, no payments will be accepted in-store.