This week there is a great line-up of events from live music to beer tasting, from comedy shows to cooking online – and lots in between! Scroll down to find out What’s on in Markham – July 21st – 27th. Have a great week!
Kidzfest – July 23rd – August 7th
If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto with kids, head up to Vaughan for Canada’s Wonderland’s KidZfest. This is the ultimate family event featuring plenty of kids activities, live entertainment, dance parties and more!
For more details click here. Price: included with admission (from $54.99)
Food Truck Frenzy Stouffville – July 23rd – 3pm – 8pm
Live Music, Exceptional Food and Family Fun! Come out to Memorial Park on July 23 between 3 pm and 8 pm for Stouffville’s Food Truck Frenzy!
Turtle Tally Webinar – July 26th – 1.30pm
Ontario’s native turtle species face a variety of conservation challenges, especially in urban areas. While ecologists are doing their best to help, there is still much to learn about this cryptic species, and community scientists are at the forefront of these efforts.
We’ll discuss the threats to Ontario’s turtles, the creative strategies conservationists are using to support turtles, and what you can do as community scientists to help at-risk turtles!
This event is intended for Ages 6+:
– Beginner level information
– Activities and concepts that are friendly for all ages
– Intended audience includes children, youth, and adults
This event is taking place via Zoom. After registration, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Rouge River Cloudfest – July 23rd – 12pm – 4pm
Grab your limited tickets today! Ticket includes: guaranteed 1 entry per person from 12-4PM, a special small batch to go 4 pack featuring our haziest IPA collaborations with Wheeled Brew Bottle Shop, Bevi Birra, Sidewalk Bottle Shop and 4thand7, as well as 1 raffle entry, and artisanal popcorn and cotton candy. Beverages on site and additional food are not included. We will have 4 guest taps from our favourite breweries: Badlands, Third Moon, Beer Lab and Wood Brothers.
For more details click here. Price: $38.15
Bubble Tea Comedy Show at the Yes Cafe – July 23rd – 7.30pm
Make your Saturday evening even better by watching some hilarious local stand-up comedians. We got 5 funny comedians and an awesome headliner for only $5 through Eventbrite ($7 at door). You don’t need to drain your bank account to have fun! Fun friendly show with some adult content (16+).
Our lineup for the evening:
Your Host: Jason Luu
Headliner: Ernie Vicente!
With his surreal observations and quick one-liners, Ernie has been entertaining audiences since 2008, starting at the world-famous Yuk Yuk’s comedy club in Toronto. Since then he has performed in clubs such as Absolute Comedy, The Rivoli, The Second City, Yuk Yuk’s, The Corner Comedy Club, Montreal’s ComedyWorks, and more recently, various comedy clubs in Los Angeles, Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento, Catch a Rising Star (comedy clubs) in Reno, and Levity Live in New York City. In 2009, Ernie was a top 5 finalist in the Russell Peters’s BFF comedy contest. Then in 2010, he performed at Kenny Robinson (comedian)’s prestigious Nubian Disciples Show at Yuk Yuk’s Toronto. Ernie is looking forward to performing in front of audiences all across Canada, and then the world.
Also Featuring: Jordan Trafford, DK Phan, David Reuben, Suzy Park & Kelly Zemnickis!!
For more details click here. Price: $5
Spiked Summer Festival 2022 – July 22nd – 24th – Vaughan
Spiked Summer Food & Drink Festival is taking place at Assembly Park in Vaughan! Admission is free and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Over 20 food trucks to tantalize your taste buds! A beer garden, cocktail and fizz bar to quench your thirst! And a lineup of entertainment to keep the fun going!
Come out and eat, drink, and have fun outdoors with music, games, amusements, and much more!
For more details click here. Price: Admission FREE
Movies in the Park – Stouffville Memorial Park – July 22nd – 8pm
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
Barn & Butter – Pickering Museum Village – Saturday 23rd
Turn cream into butter in this fun program all about the farm. Make your own batch of butter, sample on a scone or take home and taste. Explore the museum’s new interactive barn exhibit as part of the program. Milk a replica cow, learn about crops, and groom a display horse.
Fun for adults and kids alike, this interactive program is perfect for families, friends, or even for date night!
This is a 45-minute program followed by exploring the Combination Barn exhibit. One ticket is required for each person attending (not required for infants). Please note, that this is not a drop-off program.
For more details click here. Price: $11.75 pp
Get Cooking Markham: Siu Mai – Online event – July 26th – 6pm
Join Mary from Mary’s Happy Belly for a virtual cook-a-long and learn how to make siu mai. To join us, check out Mary’s siu mai recipe for a list of ingredients and equipment you will need to get cooking. For a veggie option, please see this recipe. Participants are encouraged to turn on their cameras and cook alongside Mary and the rest of Markham. Let’s make something delicious together!
Mary is the founder of her food blog, Mary’s Happy Belly (https://maryshappybelly.com/), and is also a TV host/personality teaching Cantonese cuisine on Gusto TV’s ‘One World Kitchen’, and has appeared on daytime shows such as CTV Your Morning and The Social. Mary has developed recipes for several international brands and has taught many virtual and in-person classes. She lives in Markham with her husband and two children and is a proud supporter of the Markham Public Library and its programs.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Music On The Street – Main St Unionville – July 23rd – 1pm
Don’t miss out on this live performance on Main Street in Unionville THIS WEEKEND!
Music on the Street is a live busking style performance where local emerging and established artists get an opportunity to interact with their audience while allowing them a glimpse into their style of music. Typical performances are of a relaxed and friendly nature at various spots along Main St Unionville.
Markham Cycles – Drop-in DIY Repair, Bicycle Lending – 23rd July & 26th July
Open hours for anyone to drop by our community bicycle hub at:
Centennial Community Centre on July 23rd – 10am – 2pm and
Milliken Mills Community Centre on July 26th – 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Learn how to fix your bike with help from our friendly staff and volunteer mechanics at no cost using our tools. Or borrow a bike and accessories for free using your Markham Public Library card.
Services are at a first-come-first-serve basis. Participants may experience long wait times during peak periods.
For more details click here. Price: FREE