This week there is a long list of events in and around Markham to choose from! Street music, online games, ghost walks, vintage railways and golfing – there should be something for everyone! Have a great week and enjoy Thanksgiving weekend!
Golf Carte Blanche – 7th October 4.30pm
Angus Glen Golf Club is hosting a fun night of golf, food on course, cocktail party, wine raffle and silent auction in support of Adolescent Mental Health Programs at Markham Stouffville Hospital. This may be one of the last chances to golf this year
For more details and booking click here. Prices: from $54.06
Music on The Street – Oct 9th & 10th – 2pm
If you love to listen to live music whilst shopping or hanging out – Unionville Main Street is the place to be this weekend! Toby Ho is a solo instrumental acoustic guitarist serving the GTA and has been providing music for weddings and special events for the past 15 years. And Papa Reuben has been making music for over twenty years. Having released albums under such bands as Bacchus and Remain Nameless, he is now embracing a solo career. His soulful guitar playing and sultry voice are always a crowd-pleaser.
Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner Train – 8th October – 7pm
What’s more beautiful than riding in a historic train, with fresh linen tablecloths, decorated in a traditional Thanksgiving harvest theme. Music playing softly in the background, and the autumn colours all around you, it will be an evening to remember. From the beautiful fresh flowers on the table to the homemade delights to enjoy, this event promises to be one of the best yet!
For more details click here. Price: $79.99 pp
Fall Colours Train Rides – Oct 9th -17th
More from the York-Durham-Heritage Railway! If you enjoy the fall season, what better way to appreciate all it has to offer than from the comfort of a classic heated 1950’s heritage car. The train travels through the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecologically important landform that you can view just outside your window. Enjoy the beautiful forests, bushes, and captivating fall colours (all depending on Mother Nature of course). On-board entertainment for the entire family is for all to enjoy. Our train is equipped with a wheelchair accessible washroom, snack bar and open-door baggage car. Trips beginning and ending in Uxbridge do allow for full wheelchair accessibility to the train. This popular ride sells out quickly so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
For more details and booking click here. Prices from: $14.99
Black Creek Ghost Walks – until Oct 31st
Ghost Walks at the Village are Back! Presented by The Haunted Walk
Explore the supernatural side of Black Creek Pioneer Village on a terrifying tour! The Haunted Walk Experience with The Haunted Walk of Toronto. Black Creek in the dark is the perfectly creepy backdrop for a night of spine-tingling ghost stories and tales from the dark side of local history. Each participant will receive a special limited edition Haunted Walk flashlight for the event!
Featuring some of the oldest buildings in the city, the Village is the perfect creepy backdrop for a night of spine-tingling ghost stories. A must-do for paranormal enthusiasts!
Not recommended for children or easily frightened adults.
For more details click here. Price: from $24.99
Dungeons & Dragons Virtual Game – 9th Oct
Adventure awaits! Roseneath Theatre hosts supervised Dungeons & Dragons games which will keep your kid (ages 8-16) engaged 3 hours a day with problem-solving, reading comprehension, math, and teamwork. Their Dungeon Master can screen-share the battle map so kids stay engaged and have a clear understanding of the game.
Dungeons & Dragons provides a unique opportunity to adventure with friends without leaving the comfort of your home. All skill levels welcome from level 1 first-time players to level 20 dragon slayers!
For more details click here. Price: varies
Around the World in 60 days – until 28th Nov
Children and youth across Canada are invited to take part in an epic, eight-week sustainability-themed challenge – “Around the World in 60 Days” – from Scouts Canada. Through fun and engaging activities rooted in sustainability, young Canadians will embark on exciting story-driven adventures set virtually in eight different countries. The activities will equip youth with tools and competencies to explore global issues; introduce topics such as inequality, food security, melting icecaps, mental and physical health and more; and encourage creative problem solving and reflection to drive awareness and development outcomes.
Plus, with 265 hands-on Scouts for Sustainability activities accessible at scouts.ca, youth can explore their interests, take what they’ve learned a step further and make an impact that is meaningful to them. Participation is free and youth don’t have to be a Scout to join in. Visit scouts.ca/around-the-world every Monday for a new video outlining the week’s challenge.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Step-by-Step Family Painting Workshop – Oct 10th – 2pm
Attend a family-friendly painting lesson with Arruniya Mohendran art educator extraordinaire at Winged Canvas! Learn how to paint a house silhouette step by step under the guidance of a professional artist. We’ll cover all the essentials, like how to begin the creative process, sketching, mixing colours, blending techniques, brushwork and more! Upon registration and payment, participants will receive a link to join the workshop live stream, where they can follow along, comment and ask questions in the live chat! One ticket covers the entire family!
For more details click here. Price: $11.30
Winterize Your Lawn & Garden Online Workshop- Oct 7th – 6.30pm
From lawn care and leaf clean-up to preparing for next year’s garden beds – learn what to do this fall to give your lawn and garden a head start next spring. You will leave this workshop with a plan for a healthy, beautiful yard.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Common Ground Dance Festival – Oct 8th & 9th – 1pm
Join Toes for Dance at the Lee Lifeson Arts Park in North York for a free, outdoor, participatory celebration of movement and community! Events include workshops for all levels, site-specific performances in response to the park’s sculptures, mainstage performances, improv jams, and a community co-creation experiment.
This festival has something for everyone! Whether you’re an experienced dancer or you have an unexplored curiosity for movement, let’s breathe deeply, feel our bodies connected to the earth, and revel in the joys of expressing and dancing – together.
For more details click here. Price: FREE