This week we have lots of free music for you, free movies, food and festivals galore! Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham Aug 25th – 30th!
Movie Sing 2 – Markham Museum – Aug 25th – 8pm
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and some friends and join us for a Night at the Museum!
As an added bonus, The York Region Arts Council will be hosting a free public Art Workshop at the Markham Museum this Thursday night.
Guest artist Sara Mozafari will be leading the session.
The Arts Workshop is part of YRAC’s new Local Pairings initiative – a program that engages artists, venues, and event organizers to partner with York Region Arts Council in activating arts across York Region.
The goal of Local Pairings is to provide artists and organizers with mutually beneficial opportunities to come together, share resources, and ultimately share space for cultural expression.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Thursday Nights at the Bandstand presents Magic of Motown – Aug 25th – 7.30pm
Our popular, FREE music series “Thursday Nights at the Bandstand” runs through the summer starting in June at the Unionville’s Millennium Bandstand at the corner of Main Street and Fred Varley Drive.
Organized by community-based Unionville Presents, the summer series has been running since 2009 and attracts talented Canadian, International and local performers to the outdoor Unionville main street Millennium Bandstand stage for all to enjoy free of charge.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Plant Gifts – Art & Performance Activities – Fred Johnson Park – Aug 27th
Community Arts Guild presents PLANT GIFTS, art and performance activities at Fred Johnson Park in Scarborough.
There will be a variety of activities to join: making, puppetry, sewing, and movement. All ages are welcome, and no experience necessary. No cost to join – FREE!
Dates: August 27th, September 3rd, and 10th, 2022
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Fred Johnson Park, 3630 Kingston Road, Scarborough, M1M 1R9
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Park-Up FEST – Thomson Memorial Park – Aug 27th
“Behind The Art ” (BTA) Park-Up FEST is a community-oriented arts festival that celebrates diversity, showcases artists whilst educating the community about various artists forms and creating mental health awareness. The event is led by a not-for-profit Collective BTA and our aim is to create a mental health awareness art series that strengthens community wellness through public art while highlighting Scarborough/Toronto artists. We welcome people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. The festival is taking place on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at Thomson Memorial Park in Scarborough. Rain date is August 28th, 2022.
Experience live music performances, arts installation, interactive art activities and arts programming that is compact with culture.
BTA is also hosting 2 youth workshops on August 23rd, for youth 13-18 years where they create art and receive resources on mental health.
Celebrating BIPOC artists and creating mental health awareness!
Live Music | DJ | Vendors | Food Trucks | Kids Zone and much more!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Halal Ribfest – Downsview Park – Aug 26th-28th
Canada’s Largest Halal Barbeque and Food Truck Festival! Come out and see the best grillmasters prepare tender, juicy ribs and mouth-watering bbq for you. Ready to tantalize your tastebuds?
There will also be food trucks, performances, prizes, a carnival and a bazaar!
CAR MEET SHOW
Enjoy a variety of exotic supercars and motorcycles that will blow you away only at Halal Ribfest 2022
For more details click here. Price: from $8
Claremont Pollinator Garden Planting – Aug 25th – 1.30pm
Would you like to help plant a native garden and learn about the pollinators that might use it?
Participants will take part in planting a pollinator garden at Claremont Nature Centre in Pickering. Meet at the front entrance of the centre.
Registration is required for this event.
What to wear: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, tall socks, hat and sunscreen.
What to bring: Rain protection, bug spray, reusable water bottle and snacks. Gardening gloves and water refill will be available on site.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no washroom available on site.
Cancellation policy: The event will run rain or shine, but will be cancelled if there is a greater than 70% chance of thunderstorms or other hazardous weather. Registrants will be emailed by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the event if there is a cancellation.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Tamil Fest 2022 – Aug 27th – 28th
Tamil Fest 2022 is the largest Tamil Street Festival outside of the Indian subcontinent. Tamil Fest showcases the rich cultural heritage, arts, music, cuisine, history and pride of Tamil Culture to Canada’s diverse communities.
Over the years, Tamil Fest has seen over 250,000 attendees marking it as the most significant event in east Toronto’s history. Tamil Fest will be back in person this year and will build on our previous success with two days filled with authentic cuisine and dazzling entertainment featuring local and international talents.
Join us on Markham Road between McNicoll Ave and Passmore Ave on August 27th from 12 Noon to 11 PM and August 28th from 11 AM to 9 PM!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Aurora Ribfest – Machell Park – Aug 26th-28th
Join us for the tastiest event of the year fas Aurora’s Ribfest returns to Machell Park!
Get out your bibs and enjoy some saucy ribs, fantastic food vendors, and incredible live entertainment all weekend long.
Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite.
Fantastic entertainment all weekend long! There is a jam-packed line up with musical acts appearing on the entertainment stage. You will be entertained by some of the region’s best musical performers. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes to dance the afternoon and evenings away to great performers.
The Rotary Club of Aurora will be operating a licensed beer garden.
Admission to the event is free; however, the maximum capacity of the event is limited. Wait times may be in effect. Parking is limited, so please carpool where possible. For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed to attend the event. Service animals are permitted.
Aurora’s Ribfest has been generously sponsored by Aurora Home Hardware, Aurora Rent Source and the Province of Ontario.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Taste of the World in Canada – Pacific Mall, Markham – Aug 26th-28th
Canada celebrates multiculturalism and we offer diverse food cultures for all to experience! Grab the best of Summer before it ends at the Taste of the World for delicious street foods, fun and games, open mic karaoke with prizes!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Movie in the Park – Jurassic World Dominion – Stouffville Memorial Park – Aug 26th
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy family favourites under the stars! A food vendor will be available at each movie selling a variety of treats for you to enjoy while watching a spectacular movie.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Music on the Street – Main St Unionville – Aug 27th & 28th
The upcoming weekend will feature JXSEE & Rufin on Saturday and Danny Zaidman on Sunday. They will present a mix of pop, jazz, R&B and more.
Danny Zaidman: Sunday, August 28Danny Zaidman is a singer/songwriter, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist that balances a delicate fusion of soul, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. With honest and sincere songwriting as the driving force behind each composition, his sound walks the line between harmonic complexity and the beauty of simplicity.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Liverpool 4 Beatles Tribute – Mill Pond Park Richmond Hill – Aug 25th – 7pm
Richmond Hill’s Concerts in the Park program continues tomorrow night – Thursday, August 25 – when The Liverpool 4 perform at Mill Pond Park from 7 to 9 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to ride their bike and make use of the Richmond Hill complimentary Bike Valet service that will be on-site. Car pooling is also encouraged. On-site parking is limited, but overflow parking is available at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital’s East Lot.
While onsite, be sure to visit the food vendors for some delicious snacks and treats. And while you’re visiting the Concerts in the Park events, be sure to take a walk through Richmond Hill Public Library’s StoryWalk.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Fan Expo Canada – Metro Toronto Convention Centre – Aug 25th – 28th
FOUR DAYS OF FUN-FILLED, FAN CULTURE! Experience the largest Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming event in North America. Four days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await you. Join thousands of fans from all over the world to Celebrate, Discover, and Belong with us!
FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest Pop Culture event in North America. The show has grown from a small comic book convention attracting 1,500 fans into a multi-faceted and multiple day citywide event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.
Every year, FAN EXPO Canada offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned Celebrities! Guests include Elijah Wood and others from The Lord of the Rings, Finn Wolfhard & others from Stranger Things, actors from The Boys, William Shatner, Matthew Lewis from Harry Potter and many, many more.
Show Hours:
Thursday 4 PM – 9 PM
Friday 10 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
For more details click here. Price from $12