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Rain or Shine, residents are invited to place unwanted items, labelled FREE, at the curb for other residents and community members to browse and take for their own use, free of charge. This is a great opportunity to declutter and find a new home for your unwanted items, while also picking up something you may want […]

Starting on April 22 (Earth Day), residents can register for two free bags of garden-friendly compost made from last year’s collected leaf and yard material. Compost will come in 14kg bags and is limited to two bags per household, while supplies last. When picking up your compost, please note that staff are unable to assist with […]

FREE EVENTS MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH April is Earth Month and April 22 is Earth Day. During this month, people around the world celebrate the planet and at the same time demonstrate support for environmental protection. Click below for more information on a number of events and activities celebrating Earth Month at the Library. […]

FREE EVENTS FREE – VARLEY ART GALLERY PURPLE MARKET, SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 1 TO 4 PM (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Explore Purple Market, a marketplace featuring handmade crafts, artisanal goods, locally prepared food by young artists and small businesses. Support emerging creatives and connect with a dynamic local community of artists and entrepreneurs. Presented by Platform for Youth […]

Wishing everyone a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous Year of the Snake FESTIVALS AND EVENTS CELEBRATING CHINESE HERITAGE MONTH In 2024, Markham declared February as Chinese Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions and heritage of the Chinese community to the city’s cultural, economic, and social landscape. Special events include: EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL WORKSHOP – SATURDAY, […]

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 2024 HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE Now until January 6, the City of Markham’s By-law Enforcement and Regulatory Services Department is collecting non-perishable, unexpired food (including pet food) and personal care items for this year’s donation drive. All donations go to Markham Food Bank. BLACK OWNED MARKHAM MARKET Do you have an online shop? […]

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE, DECEMBER 15, 3:00 PM MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE OUTDOOR RINK NOW OPEN! Just in time to skate your way into December, the Markham Civic Centre skating rink officially opened on November 30, 2024! Skate rentals are available. Learn more: 2024 MARKHAM HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE Until December 16, Markham Fire and […]

MARKHAM SHINES AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

Markham is home to many cultural, heritage and innovative buildings and Doors Open Markham provides a behind-the-scenes look and free access to select buildings throughout Markham for one day only.