EVENTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY
YORK REGIONAL POLICE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL, SAT., SEPT. 19, 4PM – 9PM, COMMUNITY SAFETY VILLAGE (3291 STOUFFVILLE RD, STOUFFVILLE)
Join York Regional Police for an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival celebration filled with culture, community, and family-friendly fun. Experience the magic of the Moon Festival as the Community Safety Village transforms into a vibrant gathering place featuring live performances, delicious street food, local market vendors, and a beautiful traditional lantern display. To purchase tickets and for more information, click below.
MARKHAM-MILLIKEN CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL, SAT., SEPT. 12, 10 AM – 6:30 PM, AANIIN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Get ready for a day filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable family memories! Enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities, interactive experiences, and live entertainment throughout the festival. For more information, click below.
DOORS OPEN MARKHAM, SAT., SEPT. 26, 10 AM – 4 PM
The City of Markham is proud to once again participate in this exciting and enriching event. Explore a variety of buildings across the city as they open their doors to the public – for one day only! Click below for more information.
MARKHAM APPLEFEST SAT., SEPT. 19, 10 AM to 5 PM, MARKHAM MUSEUM
The Museum’s 25-acre site will be transformed into a vibrant festival filled with fresh apple cider, family-friendly activities, local businesses, talented artisans, and all things apples. To purchase tickets and for more information, click below.
2026 MARKHAM-UNIONVILLE TERRY FOX RUN, SAT., SEPT. 20, 8:30 AM, OLD UNIONVILLE LIBRARY COMMUNITY CENTRE, 15 LIBRARY LANE, UNIONVILLE
The Terry Fox Run has a rich history in Markham-Unionville starting in 1982 with 100 participants. To register and for more information, click below.
MAIN STREET MARKHAM FARMERS’ MARKET, CONTINUES EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL THANKSGIVING, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
With an exciting roster of full season vendors plus special vendors throughout the season, including farmers, local honey producers, artisans, skin and haircare experts, baked goods connoisseurs, and much more, there’s something for everyone at the Main Street Markham.Farmers Market.
MARKHAM ARTS COUNCIL MEMBER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: BEN LEE, SEPT. 23 – 27, 10AM – 7:30PM, MCKAY ART CENTRE, 197 MAIN ST., UNIONVILLE
Artist Ben Lee invites the community to celebrate his 90th birthday and his lifelong journey of creativity at 90 Years of Blessings, an art exhibition featuring his work. For more information, click below.
CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY DAY, SAT., SEPT. 19
This is a great opportunity to give your pre-loved, gently used things a second life and out of the landfill. Markham residents are invited to place their unwanted, gently used items – clearly marked “FREE” – at the curb for others to browse and take for their own use, free of charge. Click below for more information.
VARLEY ART GALLERY FALL EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION, SAT., SEPT. 26, 2-4 PM, FREE DROP-IN
Celebrate the opening of the fall exhibitions, I Think This Means I Could Fly and Framing Identity, with Caribbean cuisine, an artist talk with Anique Jordan, and hands-on art-making. For more information, click below.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
CALL BEFORE YOU CUT!
Property owners must apply for a permit before injuring or destroying any tree in Markham with a trunk diameter of 20 cm (about 8 inches) or more, measured at 1.37 metres (about 54 inches) above the ground at the base of the tree. For more information, click below.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
SLOW DOWN. BE PATIENT. OBEY BUS SIGNALS.
Thousands of children are going back-to-school. Their safety relies on all of us. It’s important for drivers, cyclists, parents and children to slow down, walk or cycle safely, be alert and follow the rules of the road – especially before and after school. If your child is attending school in person, we encourage walking or cycling to and from school, if possible. For more information, click below.
REDUCE THE RISK: DROP-OFF UNWANTED ELECTRONICS AND USED BATTERIES, MARKHAM VILLAGE RECYCLING DEPOT, SAT. SEPT. 26, 8AM TO 4PM
As kids gear up for a new school year, it’s the perfect time to unplug from old electronics that are broken or no longer needed. Drop off unwanted electronics and used batteries at any Markham Recycling Depot for safe, responsible recycling – it’s free! For more information, click below.
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