Lots going on in and around Markham this week – lots to eat, listen to, watch and experience! Scroll down to find out what’s on in Markham – Aug 11th to 17th!
Thursday Nights at the Bandstand Main Street Unionville – Elton Rohn – Aug 11th
The premier tribute to Elton John – this band has headlined over 350 shows in North America. Don’t miss this magnificent performance with all of your favourite hits!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Terra Lumina – Toronto Zoo – until Sept 4th
Terra Lumina is the eleventh unique experience created in Moment Factory’s Lumina night walk series. After nightfall at the Toronto Zoo, you are invited to pursue an immersive experience along a 1.5 km walking path that travels into the future and back. Your journey begins when a portal carries you into the luminescent wonders of the year 2099, a time when humans and nature have learned to live in harmony.
Let yourself be transported by vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, breathtaking video projections and an original score to an enchanted world filled with possibility. And explore this bright and hopeful future to reveal the powerful secrets of tomorrow.
For more details click here. Price: from $24.99
Markham Museum – Encanto Outdoor Movie – 11th Aug – 8pm
Doors open at 8pm, movie starts at sunset. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and some friends for a night at the museum!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Super Bike Double Header Weekend – Aug 12th – 14th – Canadian Tire Mosport Park
Canada’s top motorcycle riders take over CTMP’s legendary Grand Prix circuit with a unique three-feature race format for the Canadian National Superbike Championship (CSBK) (one race Saturday and two Sunday) to decide the championship. Titles will also be on the line in other pro and amateur national classes.
Be sure to visit the paddock areas, located on the circuit infield at the north end near the start/finish straight. Access to the paddock is included with your event ticket purchase. Bring your marker, autograph book, and camera because you’ll have excellent opportunities to meet and speak with the riders. And for a great selection of race souvenirs, merchandise, and other cool items, our CTMP Merchandise Trailer is the place to go, located near the paddock restaurant area.
For more details click here. Price: From $35.40
Kaboom Festival – Aug 13th-14th – Downsview Park
Kaboom Festival is a celebration of African-Caribbean culture and music through varied experiences that promote identity and the bridging of diaspora communities. Delivered in a two-day live experience-based showcase, the Kaboom Festival aims to bring together music lovers and experience seekers to create unforgettable moments in a space that feels larger than life.
For more details click here. Price: from $60
Taste of Portugal at Canada’s Wonderland – Aug 13th-14th
Step into a festival celebrating the time-worn charm of Portugal, with lively street entertainment and traditional Portuguese foods! The sounds, sights and flavours of the new Taste of Portugal food festival at Canada’s Wonderland will transport you to Portugal’s seaside villas and vineyards where you can savor the country’s Atlantic-European cuisine including succulent roast chicken and the sweet, rich and perfectly crisp Portuguese custard tarts.
For more details click here. Price: included with Admission – from $59.99
Virtual & In-Person Zoo Run – Aug 17th – Sept 17th
Join us virtually (August 17-September 17) or in-person (September 17) for the 2022 Oasis ZooRun in support of your Toronto Zoo! With a 10K, 5K, CubRun (1K) & Tiger Trek Challenge (15K), there’s an event for everyone to enjoy.
Over the years, the ZooRun has raised over $573,000 to support the crucial wildlife conservation work being done by your Toronto Zoo in preserving endangered species, breeding and reintroducing endangered animals into the wild, and creating opportunities to reconnect people with nature.
In-Person Race Day | Saturday, September 17, 2022
8:00am | 10K Start
10:15am | 5K Start
9:15am | CubRun Start
Virtual Time Period | August 17, 2022 – September 17, 2022
For more details click here. Price: from $55
Bumble Bee Watch – Aug 16th – Online Webinar
Discover the diversity of native bees! Learn how to tell a bee from a wasp, and how to identify common bumble bees in the Greater Toronto Area.
This event is intended for a General Audience:
- Beginner level information
- Includes intermediate concepts
- Content intended for older youth and adults
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Champagne & Game – Den Three Sixty – Aug 13th – 7pm
Play games on systems from Super Nintendo to PS4. Vibe to Hip Hop, R&B and Afro Beats!
The first ever gaming event of its kind in Toronto! At Den Three Sixty at 60 Main Street North, Markham.
Come play games such as Street Fighter, Mario Kart and Call of Duty, while catching vibes to the latest in Hip Hop, R&B, Afro Beats and Dancehall. Featuring the sounds of DJ Flex Of All Trades.
For more details click here. Price: $50
Fried Chicken Fest – Street Eats Market – Scarborough – Aug 12th – 14th
Don’t miss this year’s epic fried chicken battle pitting some of Toronto’s best fried chicken experts against each other.
Taste some new wild creations and classic comforts. The festival will also feature live bands, DJs, axe throwing, arcade basketball shootouts, giant Jenga, eating contests, outdoor activities, craft beers, ciders and more!
For more details click here. Price: $7.18
Perseid Meteor Shower – In the Sky – until Aug 24th
When Earth crosses the orbit of Swift-Tuttle, a comet that orbits the Sun every 133 years, the debris cloud of Swift-Shuttle hits Earth’s atmosphere. The debris travel at around 59 kilometres per second and peak temperatures can reach anywhere from 1600 to 5500 deg C, thus burning up as they speed across the sky and causing the celestial spectacle of a multitude of shooting stars. Even though the meteors are part of Swift-Tuttle, it is called Perseids Meteor Shower, because they appear to originate from the Perseus constellation.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Music on the Street – Main Street Unionville – Aug 13th & 14th
Stop by Main Street Unionville on Saturday 13th August to catch these amazing musicians!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
My Mulan Fantasy Dance Drama – Aug 12th & 13th – Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
Follow the story of Chinese heroine Mulan across time in a magnificent blend of music, dance, theatre, and martial arts.
For more details click here. Price: from $58.69