Markham Events for Kids and Families
August | September | October | November | December 2010
ONGOING EVENTS
Markham Swim to SurviveFree water safety instruction. Open to residents
of all ages - the Swim to Survive program teaches essentials needed to survive an unexpected fall into
deep water - an important first step to being safe around water. Check website for times.
- Fridays from July 23 to September 4, 2010
- Angus Glen, Centennial, Milliken Mills, Morgan & Rouge River Pools
- website
Unionville JAZZ ON MAIN FestivalAll that JAZZ for two weekends long in
beautiful Historic Unionville. Main Street Unionville transforms into Jazz central. Join us for great music
in a unique atmosphere. Our popular "Jazz on Main Street Party" will host "Hot Spots" on
both Friday night & Saturday night.
- August 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 2010
- Unionville Main Street
- website
AUGUST 2010
Unionville Simcoe Day FestivalFestive Music all
weekend long. Enjoy the holiday with great entertainment and a sidewalk sale. Shops are open today.
- Monday August 2, 2010
- Unionville Main Street
- website
TD Summer Reading ClubEnter the TD Summer Reading Club Canadas largest,
completely free reading club geared at kids ages 4-13. This summers theme is Jungle; kids can get lost
in their imaginations while they read about exotic animals, safaris and far-away lands. TD Summer Reading
Club is offered in partnership with Library and Archives Canada and the Toronto Public Library in libraries
across Canada So how does this program work? Its simple: kids can go to their local library or TD branch
to receive a free reading kit and age-appropriate book list. As they read books and answer questions, they
earn prizes like stickers and posters. Learning cant really be any easier or more fun!
- August 2nd, 2010 - August 8, 2010
- Your Local Library
- website
Rotary Classic Car ShowCome out for a great summer day – enjoy classic
cars, live entertainment, a hands-on kids area and more.
- Saturday, August 7, 2010
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (Markham Rd & 16th Ave)
- website
momstown Markham is turning 2!FREE, FREE, FREE! We're having a party to
celebrate our 2nd Birthday. There will be cake, pop corn, face painting, games, fire truck, Lionel from Boston
Pizza, demonstrations from Extraordinary Beginnings, parachute, arts and crafts, even a princess or a mascot
will be joining us. You won't want to miss out on this great party come early supplies are limited to first
come, first serve. Special guest may include Nanny Robina from slice TV's the mom show. Door prizes and more!!
- Saturday, August 7, 2010
- 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Rhenish Church of Canada, 2667 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, ON
- website
Cornell Family Picnic
 Mark your calendar for The Annual Cornell Picnic!
This fun filled event will be held on Sunday, August 8th. rain or shine! Come listen to some live music,
play some fun games, fabulous face painting, great food and shopping from local vendors. Bring the
whole family for this free annual event! Brought to you by the Cornell Rate Payers Association.
- Sunday August 8, 2010
- 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (parade at 10:30)
- Benjamin Marr Park (behind Cornell Village P.S.), Country Glen Rd. Cornell, Markham
- website
TD Summer Reading ClubEnter the TD Summer Reading Club Canadas largest,
completely free reading club geared at kids ages 4-13. This summers theme is Jungle; kids can get lost
in their imaginations while they read about exotic animals, safaris and far-away lands. TD Summer Reading
Club is offered in partnership with Library and Archives Canada and the Toronto Public Library in libraries
across Canada So how does this program work? Its simple: kids can go to their local library or TD branch
to receive a free reading kit and age-appropriate book list. As they read books and answer questions, they
earn prizes like stickers and posters. Learning cant really be any easier or more fun!
- August 16, 2010 - August 22, 2010
- Your Local Library
- website
Baseball for Breast Cancer Charity Tournament and Family Fun DayThe 6th annual Baseball for Breast Cancer Tournament and
Family Fun day is the only charity event in support of Breast Cancer that includes all of the local ladies
leagues in Unionville and Markham. The day includes fun activities for the kids and is really designed to
bring the entire family together to support a great cause. Last year over 160 players and their family and
friends joined together to honor the fighters, the survivors, and the women lost to Breast Cancer. All proceeds
support the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation and York Region Breast Cancer Friends. For more information
call 905-887-3357.
- Saturday, August 21, 2010
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Victoria Square Diamonds, South West corner of Elgin Mills and Woodbine
Doors Open Markham at the MuseumMarkham Museum unites the old and the new
on this 25-acre site. Restored, relocated heritage buildings dating from as early as the 1820s are situated
behind the former Mount Joy Public School. The site includes historic homes, a church, a honey house, a heritage
apple orchard, and a transportation exhibit.
- Saturday, August 28, 2010
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (Markham Rd & 16th Ave)
- Free!
- website
Family Camp-InBring out the entire family and don’t forget your tent,
since you’ll be camping out under the stars. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with the family participating
in a wide variety of activities from traditional games to mini-golf and from arts and crafts to learning
about the environment. Once the stars start to shine, we’ll gather around and roast some marshmallows,
sing a few camp fire songs and best of all, tell a few ghost stories.
- Saturday, August 28, 2010
- Saturday 1:00 pm to Sunday at 11:00am
- Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (Markham Rd & 16th Ave)
- website
Doors Open in UnionvilleCome visit our 200 year old Town and learn a bit
of history. Ride the historic train, visit the Varley Gallery for family friendly events and shop the main
street. Check website for full details.
- Saturday, August 28 & 29, 2010
- Historic Main Street Unionville
- website
SEPTEMBER 2010
Unionville Heritage & Big Band Festival Enjoy the last days of summer
strolling Main Street Unionville as you explore our unique shops, restaurants and patios and learn about
Unionville's cultural heritage. A long-time supporter of the arts and culture of Unionville, the merchants
of Main Street present some of the biggest names and most talented Big Bands in the GTA. While you stroll
the village between performances, take advantage of our great sidewalk sales all weekend long.
- September 6, 2010
- 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Main Street Unionville
- website
Milliken Children's Festival 2010
 This year, the Milliken Children's Festival
is celebrating its 12th year! This festival is York Region's largest children's event, featuring entertainment,
crafts and activities for children from two to twelve at the heart of Markham in the Civic Centre. The
event attracts families from across Markham - last year's record attendance reached 25,000! Free activities
and entertainment for ages 2 to 12! Free hourly bus from Milliken C.C. to Markham
Civic Centre
starting at 9am.
- Saturday, September 11, 2010
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (rain or shine)
- Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham (Hwy 7 & Warden)
- Free!
- website
Main Street Markham Auto Classic The Main Street Markham Auto Classic features
classic cars, street machines, muscle cars, trucks, race cars and exhibits. Over 300 classic and custom automobiles
are descending upon Markham Main Street! In support of the Center for DREAMS.
- September 12, 2010
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Main Street Markham
- Free!
- website
Applefest
 Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple!
The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers fresh samples to visitors. Take a stroll through
our heritage apple orchard. Children of all ages can participate in a variety of hands-on activities. Visit
our historic buildings and exhibits. Our steam tractor will be fired up along with our famous Little Train
ride and Museum Wagon Ride. A fun filled weekend for the entire family.
- Saturday, September 25 & Sunday, September 26, 2010
- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (Markham Rd & 16th Ave)
- $3 per person (Children 24 month and under are free)
- website
Markham Terry Fox Run Walk, Run, or Bike and Celebrate the 30th anniversary
of the Terry Fox Run! Help support
cancer research through this community event. The Markham Run has a 10km, and two 5km routes.
- September 19, 2010
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Old Unionville Library, 15 Library Rd, Unionville
- website
OCTOBER 2010
Markham FairCanada's largest 4-day Agricultural Fair. With over 670 volunteers
working on more than 70 committees, Markham Fair boasts the largest community-based volunteer organization
in Canada.
- September 30, October 1, 2 & 3, 2010
- Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham
- website
Little Oktoberfest on Main Street UnionvilleMusic and entertainment all
weekend long. Enjoy the Holiday filled with great food, fun atmosphere and festivities with an old Bavarian
flair. Catch a ride on the double decker and learn a bit about Unionville's first settlers - Germans!
- October 8, 9, 10, 11, 2010
- Main Street Unionville
- website
ScaryfestA scary night for children (under 10) from 6pm to 9pm each night.
Many of the homes on our historic site will be open for trick-or-treating! So come in costume, have fun,
and get spooked!
- Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2010
- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48 (Markham Rd & 16th Ave)
- $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, $4 for kids (Kids 24 months and under are free)
- website
Unionville Halloween on MainOn Sunday, October 31st, in the spirit of Halloween,
the businesses of Main Street Unionville are hosting an old fashioned trick-or-treat from 12noon-4pm Sunday
afternoon. Don’t miss your chance to dress up and collect some candy from our participating merchants
on this spooky afternoon. The street is decorated and the ghosts and goblins are free to roam the street.
Follow the pumpkins! Enjoy this family friendly, good neighbour day!
- October 31, 2010
- 12-4pm
- Main Street Unionville
- website
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