This week we are approaching March break and so there is a lot going on for kids and families on the list! We also have some events for art lovers and theatregoers! Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham – March 9th – 15th!
Basketball Skills Training – March 9th – 5pm
Basketball skills training for boys and girls, ages 7-17. Training clinics are hosted by professional trainers in a group setting while paying great attention to detail to each individual’s needs and skill level. Through demonstrations and competitive games, participants will learn in theory and with live drills, about the fundamentals, as well as the modernized movements of the game, with the focus being on the 4 essentials of basketball; Shooting, Ball Handling, Footwork, and Passing Ability.
There are 2 locations in Markham. Markham Missionary Church in Wismer Commons, and King’s Court in Unionville. Our skills training clinics are on weeknights, after school.
In addition to our nightly skills training program, we also provide summer basketball camps, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, all summer.
Free trial available!
For more details click here. Price: varies – see link.
Willowgrove Maple Syrup Tours – Willowgrove Farm – March 11th – 18th
Come join the springtime fun in one of our small group Maple Syrup Tours at Willowgrove Farm!
Learn about the history of syrup production, try your hand at tapping a Maple tree, watch an educational puppet show, and sample some delicious Willowgrove maple syrup in the sugar shack – all on a 100-acre farm.
This RAIN/SNOW OR SHINE event is located in Stouffville.
For more details click here. Price: $15 pp children under 2 are free.
SpringFest TO – Markham Fairgrounds – March 11th – 19th
SpringFest offers Greater Toronto families an indoor fun park with the latest in children’s entertainment, games, and activities. We are thrilled to be back for our 18th year of quality family entertainment at the Markham Fairgrounds.
Our indoor fun park has the entertainment to thrill the whole family with mechanical and inflatable rides, our Dinosaur Exhibit, food vendors (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, and more), arts and crafts, and daily performances by The Dance Party Crew and Doo Doo the International Clown!
For more details click here. Price: Adult $15 Child $27.50 Family Pass $80 (2 adults/2 children) – including unlimited rides/all shows.
Enrichment Writing & Public Speaking – Power of Words Academy – Tuesdays – 6pm
At Power of Words Academy developing strong communication skills is essential to effective leadership. Our after-school program prepares children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to master writing and public speaking. Our school year programs, summer camps, and courses are offered online (using the Zoom platform and Google Classroom) and in-person.
2022/2023 Power of Words Enrichment Writing and Public Speaking School Year Program is for children in grades 2 to 8. The program runs the school year from September to June with classes held once a week for 90 minutes.
The program comprises three units:
Unit 1 – Reading Comprehension and Summarizing Unit (where students will learn how to examine texts and extract the main ideas and key details)
Unit 2 – Writing Unit (where students learn the structure of writing four types of essays, including the expository, persuasive, comparative, and contrast and research essays)
Unit 3 – Public Speaking and Debate Unit (where students learn how to write and deliver a speech, as well as develop debate skills). In addition, 20 minutes of each class during the school year is dedicated to the building blocks of writing (including vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, etc). During this segment, students will be given two mini-lessons and work out of the Language Power Now workbooks.
Markham Class Time – Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 7:30PM
For more details click here. Price: varies – see link
Art Classes for Kids & Teens at Art One Academy Markham – until June 25th
Art One Academy Markham offers high-quality education and instruction in visual art with a learning environment that is as unique as each student and art classes for all ages, skill levels, and abilities.
Professionally developed Art Programs based on Ontario Curriculum for Fine Arts and cover the theory of color, drawing, and sculpture.
The studios professionally equipped with easels and high-grade materials encourage our students to grow artistically strong to become very skilled and well-rounded artists.
Art One Academy creates an opportunity for each student to acquire fundamental skills as well as advanced concepts in visual art and art history.
Free trial class available.
For more details click here. Price: varies see link.
March Break on the Move! – Markham Museum – March 13th – 17th
Join us Monday March 13 to Friday March 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for drop-in, exhibition-based STEM activities for the whole family! No additional cost to general admission. The last entry is at 3 PM, as it takes the average visitor 1-2 hours to enjoy every aspect of our March Break experience.
For more details click here. Price: Admission: Adults $6 Seniors/Students: $5 Children (2-12) $4
March Break at Earthbound Kids – March 13th – 17th
Our March Break camps will take place Friday March 10 and Monday March 13-17. Campers will enjoy the warmer weather and get a start on planting in our organic farm garden! Earthbound Kids offers both Saddle Club and Camp Treetop programs over the spring break.
Saddle Club Camp
All riding levels are welcome – Beginner to Advanced! Ages 6-12. Camp includes a 45-minute riding lesson with our head instructor and Show Team coach, Jessica Glassford.
Camp includes: Daily Activities, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, Garden and Small Animals Activities, Multi-Sports (Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer…), Free Play at the playgrounds and bike tracks
Camp Treetop
Join us for another fun-filled PA day at the Earthbound Farm! Ages 4-12 years are welcome.
Camp includes: Daily Activities, Pony Rides, Arts & Crafts, Garden & Small Animals Activities, Variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, and soccer*, and Free time at the playgrounds and bike tracks*
*weather dependent on some outdoor activities. Covid safety precautions in place.
For more details click here. Price: $80 – 90
March Break Dance Camps – Markham School of Dance – March 13th – 17th
Does your child love to dance? Join us for a full day camp including a new daily dance routine, dance games, plus a daily camp craft activity. Students will learn a variety of dance styles with the weekly theme including: Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre! No experience required. Ages 4-12
Half day and full day camps are available.
For more details click here. Price varies – see link.
March Break at the Y! – Markham YMCA – March 13th – 17th
When school is off, fun is on at the Y! The YMCA has March Break programs for children ages 4–12 at over 100 locations across the Greater Toronto Area. Choose from sports and activities at a Variety Day Camp or wilderness skill-building at an Outdoor Adventure Camp. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Register today!
For more details click here. Price varies from $170.
March Break Camp: Time Travelers – Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum – March 13th-17th
From Ancient Greece and Egypt to Medieval times and back to early Canada, each day will bring us on a new time-traveling adventure!
For more details click here. Price: $235
Family Fun Day At The Village – Black Creek Pioneer Village – March 11th – 11am-4pm
Join a costumed historian and build a toasty campfire, discover maple syrup traditions and enjoy exclusive access to the Village, currently closed for the season, during a guided walking tour. Pre-registration required.
For more details click here. Price: from $91.58
Wellness Day – Markham – March 11th – 10am-4pm
Join us for 2023 wellness Day on March 11, 2023 and learn strategies to optimize your Financial wellness, Sleep Health, and Nutrition Health digital detox by participating in a buddy group to support your wellness journey.
Participate in a raffle to win SleepM wellness products; pick up copies of the presenters’ books, such as the revised version of “Sleeping your Way to Wellness,” “Have a Cup of Tea for your Health Sake,” and” Be Equipped to Heal,” See our display of Bio Crystal Sleep Wellness products.
Register early, as space is limited to the first 50 participants.
For more details click here. Price: FREE – donations for Clinics for Humanity are appreciated.
Varley Art Gallery presents: Lunch & Learn with Winnie Truong Online Presentation – – March 15th – 12.30pm
Toronto-based artist Winne Truong sheds light on the Varley Art Gallery’s current exhibition 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨, which features sketches by F. H. Varley from the gallery’s permanent collection, and contemporary works by the artist. Winnie will reflect on some parallels between her work and those in the collection, touching on the labour of drawing, and the creation of botanical forms from both observation and imagination. She will also examine the process of creating 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 𝘐𝘐, a large scale cut-paper wall installation and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦, a recent stop motion animation.
Presented on Zoom, registration is required.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Showing at Flato Markham Theatre this week:
No Woman’s Land – March 8th – 8pm
Haunting images, empowering narrative and breathtaking movement by an electrifying ensemble lay bare the plight and resistance of women in refugee camps. Nominated for five Dora Awards including Best Original Production, and with a sold-out run in Toronto, No Woman’s Land is a dance theatre work based on real stories that beautifully reveals the depths ofhuman resilience in the face of adversity.
For more details click here. Price: varies – see link.
Forever Segar: The Silver Bullet Experience – March 9th – 8pm
FOREVER SEGER creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger featuring lead singer, Kevin Reid. Authentic vocals, commanding performance, and Reid’s unmistakable 1970s Seger look captures their audience and propels The Silver Bullet Experience onto the top-ranking concert stages and festivals in North America.
Every performance of FOREVER SEGER explodes with the unique, gritty energy of “Heartland Rock”, showcasing these 10 select, industry musicians based out of Toronto, Canada.
With Musical Director, John Jamieson, this team of seasoned pros commits to making each concert an experience – an invitation that sees fans jumping out of their seats, dancing, and singing to the soundtrack of their lives.
Drums and bass set the solid, powerhouse groove with 2 electric guitars sharing the spotlight. Three backup vocalists, The Segerettes, add their distinct harmonies and sparkle. Classic sax lines ring out delivering all the iconic moments, while a stack of keyboards and grand piano carries the musical lead. All of this collectively supports Reid as they reach into the hearts of Seger fans, making new memories that live along with the ones they have cherished for decades, proving that “Rock and Roll Never Forgets”
For more details click here. Price: varies – see link.
The Jason Bishop Show – March 11th – 2pm & 7pm
Each performance of Jason Bishop’s is the culmination of a life in magic thus far. From close-up magic projected onto large screens to award winning sleight of hand and exclusive grand illusions, a diverse set of talent and skill permeates the show. Magic like any art form builds upon previous achievements of the artist and the genre. Bishop’s show is exactly this. In it, magic is created from everything. An iPhone, an old wooden trunk or a never-before-seen illusion all hold secrets and create magic. The show combines age old conjuring skills, modern technology, exclusive illusions, and a sharp wit, to forge what one of the most dynamic illusion/magic shows today!
For more details click here. Price: varies – see link.
Emilie-Claire Barlow @ Essence of Unionville – Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites – March 15th-17th – 8pm
Welcome to 2023 Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest (“Jazzlicious”)! Jazzlicious brings together food lovers and music enthusiasts for a night of delicious meals and live jazz performances. Guests will enjoy a specially curated prix-fixe gourmet dinner, prepared by some of Markham’s top chefs, followed by an intimate performance of award-winning Canadian jazz artists. Whether you’re a foodie or a jazz aficionado, or just looking for a fun evening out, Jazzlicious is sure to delight!
For more details click here. Price: $30 plus dinner/drinks.