MARKHAM LIVING OCTOBER 2025

EVENTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY

MARKHAM FAIR, OCTOBER 2 – 5, 2025

Enjoy a true country fair at the Markham Fair, one of Canada’s oldest and largest agricultural fairs, celebrating since 1844! It’s a fun-filled autumn tradition for the whole family just minutes from the city. For more information, click below.

YORK REGIONAL POLICE HOME SECURITY DAY, SAT., OCT. 4, 9AM – 4PM, HOME DEPOT, 1201 CASTLEMORE AVE., MARKHAM

SCARYFEST AT THE MARKHAM MUSEUM, SAT., OCT. 25 & SUN. OCT. 26, 11AM – 6PM

The Markham Museum will transform their 25-acre site into a ghoulishly grand Halloween town – a family event perfect for kids 10 and under! Come in costume, experience the site and many family friendly activities as well as toys and candy! For more information, click below.

MARKHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY SMALL BUSINESS MARKET, SAT., OCT. 11, 12-4 PM

The library will be showcasing a diverse range of local entrepreneurs and businesses! Whether you’re looking for handmade goods, fresh baked goods, or unique art pieces, you’ll find something special and take home something truly one-of-a-kind! For more information, click below.

KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA “MIND AND MAGIC”, SAT., OCT. 18, 8:00 PM

The KSO will open its concert season with the gala performance “Mind and Magic.” The program features Mason Bates’s dazzling orchestral showpiece Sea-blue Circuitry, Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, and Tchaikovsky’s enigmatic Manfred Symphony.  For tickets, please click below.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

MARKHAM CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY DAY, SAT., OCT. 18. 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M., RAIN OR SHINE

During Curbside Giveaway Days, 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. For more information, click below.

BUDGET 2026 CONSULTATION PUBLIC MEETING, THURS., OCT. 9, 7-9 PM

On October 1, 2025, Mayor Frank Scarpitti tabled the 2026 City of Markham Budget. As part of the City’s ongoing efforts for budget transparency, a Public Meeting is scheduled.  For more information, click below.

YORK REGION NEW GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

York Region’s New Graduate Development Program is designed to empower recent graduates with meaningful career opportunities, mentorship and professional development. Rooted in community values and driven by innovation, these programs can help launch your career while contributing to the future of York Region. For more information, click below.

CELEBRATE MARKHAM APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CULTURAL EVENTS AND SENIORS CLUBS

The City of Markham is happy to support community events and programs through our Celebrate Markham Grant Program. The Celebrate Markham Grant Program gives funding to not-for-profit organizations in Markham. For more information, click below.