FREE EVENTS
CANADA DAY, JULY 1, 2024 FROM 3 PM to 11 PM, FIREWORKS at 10 PM
Join us to Celebrate Canada on July 1 at Markham Centre (Birchmount Rd/Enterprise Blvd) for free live performances, activities for the whole family, fireworks and more! For more information on road closures, parking, and schedule of events, click below.
MARKHAM MUSEUM “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”, JULY 11 AND JULY 25, 8:30 PM GROUNDS OPEN, MOVIES START AT 9:15 PM
Night at the Museum returns to the Markham Museum grounds in July and August. On four different summer nights, bring your lawn chairs and watch a family-friendly movie under the stars. These events are free but registration is required and walk-in spots are very limited. For movie titles, to register, and more information, click below.
SUMMER OF SAFETY SERIES – JULY 6, 17, AUGUST 10, 21
Markham Fire and Emergency Services will host four public education open houses at fire stations across the city this summer to promote fire prevention and emergency preparedness. These free events will include interactive displays, informational booths, a BBQ with hot dogs and beverages while supplies last, and exciting prizes and giveaways. For more information on dates and locations, click below.
MARKHAM’S PARK AND PLAY FUN TOUR
The Park and Play Fun Tour is a free Summer program for children between the ages of four and 12 that travels to community parks across the city. The program offers a wide range of fun and engaging activities, including giant board games, mini sports, inflatable ride-on animals and much more. As a special treat, there will also be an ice cream truck. Click below for more information on dates and locations.
RECREATION
MARKHAM SPLASH PADS OPEN!
Markham’s splash pads offer a great way to cool down during hot summer days. To conserve water, splash pads are activated by push buttons on site and are on timers. For more information on locations and status, click below.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Keep Markham safe by following fireworks rules. Setting off fireworks is permitted only four times per year: the day before Victoria Day, on Victoria Day, the day before Canada Day, and on Canada Day. Markham’s Bylaw Services will be providing enhanced enforcement at parks and community centre parking lots throughout the City during these times. Outside of these dates, a permit must be obtained from the City. Fireworks are only permitted on private property with the consent of the owner. Fireworks are prohibited on any City property, including parks and sportsfields. Click below for more information.
UNAUTHORIZED CAR RALLIES ARE PROHIBITED IN MARKHAM
Taking place at local plazas without authorization, car rallies disrupt patrons and public safety. Markham’s Bylaw Services provide enforcements for parking infractions and noise bylaw violations, acting in a supporting role to assist York Regional Police who enforce the law in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, the Trespass to Property Act, and the Criminal Code of Canada, in partnership with plaza owners.
For any questions about vehicular activities on highways and concerns about car rallies, please contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423. For any questions about vehicular activities on private properties and City properties, please contact Bylaw Services at 905-477-5530.
GOOD NEIGHBOUR HANDBOOK NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY
The City of Markham is thrilled to launch the new Good Neighbour Handbook! Use it for tips on how to be a good neighbour in Markham. In it, you’ll find information on topics like:
– Property maintenance,
– Animal Services,
– Permits,
– Recycling and garbage, and more!
For more information, click below.
MARKHAM WALKING AND CYCLING SAFETY
Markham is a great place to explore by bicycle, on foot, and other forms of active transportation for people of all ages and abilities. If you’re planning a night-time walk or bike ride? Remember, reflective clothing, bike lights or a flashlight make a huge difference. See and be seen. To find City of Markham Trail and Cycling Maps and safety tips, click below for more information.
ROAD WATCH PROGRAM
Did you see an aggressive driver? It is not safe to:
- Speed
- Follow too closely
- Fail to yield
- Make unsafe lane changes
- Pass when it is not safe
- Ignore traffic signs and signals.
You can help keep our roads safe by confidentially reporting it online to York Regional Police using the Road Watch Program. For more information, click below.
ENVIRONMENT
PLANT NATIVE SHRUBS
Increase biodiversity, brighten up your space, and create important habitat for birds and pollinators in your yard by planting native shrubs that are still available through LEAF, a non-profit organization that partners with the City of Markham and York Region to grow and sustain a beautiful urban forest. The native garden kits and pawpaws are sold-out for 2024 but you can sign up for an early bird notification for Spring 2025. For more information and to order native shrubs, click below.
TAKE PRIDE IN MARKHAM’S DRINKING WATER
The City of Markham has a world-class quality management system for drinking water. Enjoy it straight from the tap! Did you know our tap water is tested over 7,000 times per year and exceeds all Ontario health standards. To learn more, click below.
MARKHAM SUMMER WATER RESTRICTIONS
During summer months, water use more than doubles. To maintain a reliable water supply, reduce infrastructure demands, and support environmental sustainability, the City of Markham limits outdoor water use in the summer between June 1 and September 30 every year. This applies to all residential owners, tenants and lessees. For more information on the rules, click below.
VOLUNTEERISM
MARKHAM MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The Markham Mayor’s Youth Council (MMYC) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated teens to join the team for the 2024 to 2025 term. Develop leadership skills, gain valuable experience in civic engagement, and build lasting relationships with other motivated young leaders. Students who are entering grades 8 to 12 in September and passionate about making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply! For more information, click below.
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