Things to do in Markham this weekend
Markham is home to Unionville's historic Main Street, the Markham Museum and one of Canada's largest Asian festivals, Taste of Asia. This page rounds up what's on across Markham and Unionville every weekend — festivals, markets, shows and family outings — updated daily.
This weekend
2 events
Drop-in Art Activity | Landscape Monotype Printing Inspired by Fredrick Varley
Experiment with printmaking techniques and create unique landscape monotypes inspired by Fred Varley and his fellow Group of Seven members! See the exciting transformation your landscape goes through as it goes from original design to final print.
One Love Festival
This vibrant weekend brings people together through music, art, and food in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy live performances, creative activities, and opportunities to connect with artists, neighbours, and community partners. Suitable for all ages.
Next weekend
3 events
Yoga Saturday
Enjoy a guided yoga session from the City of Markham’s Recreation Services. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own yoga matt.
Drop-in Art Activity | Flower Garlands Inspired by Vicky Talwar
Vicky Talwar uses an Indian flower garland as an important recurring cultural symbol within her paintings. Come decorate paper flowers and string them together with wooden beads to create your very own flower garland, inspired by this beautiful motif.
Zumba Cardio Dance Sunday
Enjoy a guided Zumba Cardio Dance Session from the city of Markham’s Recreation Services. All skill levels welcome.
More coming up
9 eventsPark and Play Fun Tour - Crosby Park
The City of Markham’s free drop-in recreation program for children ages 4 to 12, featuring games, creative play, inflatable ride-on animals, bubbles, mini sports, giant games, and more.
Two Days of Family Fun: Downtown Markham Kids Block Parties
Free family block parties with unlimited carousel rides, popcorn, face painting, balloon twisting, and hands-on STEM activities at the Pride of Canada Carousel.
Thursday Nights at the Bandstand – Elton Rohn
Park and Play Fun Tour - Morgan Park
The City of Markham’s free drop-in recreation program for children ages 4 to 12, featuring games, creative play, inflatable ride-on animals, bubbles, mini sports, giant games, and more.
Thursday Nights at the Bandstand – ABBA Revisited
Park and Play Fun Tour - Cornell Community Park
The City of Markham’s free drop-in recreation program for children ages 4 to 12, featuring games, creative play, inflatable ride-on animals, bubbles, mini sports, giant games, and more.
Button-Making inspired by the Markham Indy
Enjoy a drop-in button-making activity inspired by the Markham Indy. Create your own design using racing-inspired colours, patterns, and imagery, and take home a unique keepsake to remember the day.
Indy Weekend on Main Street Unionville
Start your engines! The City of Markham is off to the races as the 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy will be coming to our city.
Drop-in Art Activity | Felt Leaf Embroidery Inspired by Par Nair
Par Nair is not just a painter: she is also a textile artist who creates beautiful images with thread. Come learn to embroider and decorate your own felt mango leaf so you can see for yourself the ornate creative possibilities of thread.