DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME – SPRING FORWARD – SUNDAY, MARCH 8 – SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD BEFORE GOING TO BED ON SATURDAY NIGHT
FREE – VARLEY ART GALLERY LUNAR LANTERNS, FEB. 21 – MAR. 20, COURTYARD
Lighting up the new year with six new stories, the Lunar Lanterns will be shining bright in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard. Discover stories and cultural connections featuring local artists from diverse backgrounds. For more information, click below.
VARLEY ART GALLERY BOOTS FOR ART, SAT., MAR 28, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, TICKETS: $50
Pull on your boots and hit the dance floor at Boots for Art, a lively line dancing lesson led by the crowd-favourite Cheatin’ Hearts. Click below for more information.
FREE ONLINE – VARLEY ART GALLERY LUNCH AND LEARN WITH SAMEER FAROOQ, MAR. 11, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Take your lunch break with us and join a free online talk with Sameer Farooq, featured artist from the Varley Art Gallery’s winter exhibition Sameer Farooq: The Fairest Order in the World.This session offers insight into Farooq’s creative process and current work. For more information and to register, click below.
2026 POLAR PLUNGE YORK REGIONAL POLICE, THURS., MAR. 12, 5 PM, YORK REGIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION – 63 ERIC T. SMITH WAY, AURORA
Join York Regional Police for the 2026 edition of the Polar Plunge to take another icy dip under the stars in support of our local Special Olympics athletes. The theme for this year’s plunge is SUPER HEROES. For more information and to register, click below.
FREE – YORK REGIONAL POLICE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, SAT., MAR. 21, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS BUILDING 1, 10801 MCCOWAN ROAD, MARKHAM
York Regional Police welcomes you to a marquee celebration of multiculturalism in our community. Join us for an afternoon of cultural performances, networking, community booths and displays, as we showcase the strength and vibrancy of our diverse community. For more information and to register, click below.
YORK REGIONAL POLICE PRACTICE SHUTTLE RUN, TUESDAYS IN MARCH, NOON
York Regional Police (YRP) is looking for the next generation of police constables and is hosting a 20-metre shuttle run (beep test) session. This is an opportunity for prospective applicants to test their fitness and see if they can meet the minimum requirement of Level 7, a key standard for police constable applicants. For more information, click below.
MARKHAM MUSEUM ECO EXPLORERS – MARCH BREAK DISCOVERY, MAR. 16 – 20
This March Break, Markham Museum comes alive with eco-themed discovery and hands-on fun. Through STEAM-inspired activities, playful challenges, and creative exploration, kids will uncover how habitats, landscapes, and communities grow and change over time. For more information, click below.
FREE – MARKHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY NEURODIVERSITY RESOURCE FAIR, SAT., MAR. 28, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This free event offers you and your family the opportunity to connect with organizations that specialize in supporting children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and more. To register and for more information, click below.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
DISCOUNTED LAST-MINUTE ICE RENTALS
Looking for extra practice time, a spontaneous skate, or a spot for your team to run drills? Markham’s arenas now offer discounted last minute ice rentals, giving you premium ice time at an unbeatable value. For more information, click below.
DISCOUNTED LAST-MINUTE ICE RENTALS
Looking for extra practice time, a spontaneous skate, or a spot for your team to run drills? Markham’s arenas now offer discounted last minute ice rentals, giving you premium ice time at an unbeatable value. For more information, click below.
VARLEY ART GALLERY MARCH BREAK CAMPS AND SPRING PROGRAMS REGISTRATION OPEN
Spring art programs and summer camps are now open for registration. Programs are available for children, youth, and adults. Spots are filling up quickly! For more information, click below.
MARKHAM RECREATION JOBS – NOW HIRING CAMP COUNSELLORS
Looking for a fun new job? Join the Recreation Services team and land one of the best jobs in Markham! Get paid doing something you love, make new friends, and build valuable skills that set you apart in the workforce.
BLUE BOX PROGRAM UPDATE
The City of Markham reminds residents that new items have been added to the curbside blue box collection. As a result, Markham’s Recycling Depots will no longer accept Styrofoam, plastic bags, cardboard, or any blue box recyclables. All blue box-related inquiries, such as missed collections and requests for new or replacement blue boxes, must be made directly to Miller Waste, not the City of Markham, by contacting 1-855-752-3762.
MICRO WEDDINGS AT MARKHAM MUSEUM
Markham Museum is excited to offer beautifully curated pop-up and micro-wedding experiences with Durham Micro Weddings. For more information, click below.
HERITAGE
HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Do you live in a heritage home or operate a business in one of Markham’s Heritage Districts? The deadline to apply is April 3, 2026. For more information, click below.
COMMUNITY LEARNING
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY UDEMY
Did you know your Markham Public Library card gives you free access to thousands of Udemy courses? Explore the latest in AI, coding, data science, digital marketing, business, creative arts, and more at no cost to you. Learn at your own pace, from anywhere, and develop skills that can support your studies, career, or personal projects. For more information, click below.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
YORK REGIONAL POLICE – TORONTO MAN CHARGED IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT SCAM
Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit have laid fraud charges in an investment scam investigation and believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are releasing his photo as they believe there may be additional victims and encourage them to come forward. For more information, click below.
