A slightly shorter events list this week now that the Halloween events are finished. Remembrance Day is next and we are then looking at the run up to Christmas! This week we have Remembrance and Christmas events, sports, music, theatre and nature events on the list! Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham – Nov 3rd – 9th and don’t forget to put your clocks back this weekend!
Markham District Veterans Association Remembrance Service & Parade – Nov 5th
Sat 5th Nov 10.00am (doors open 9.45am) Service of Remembrance in the Upper Hall at 7 Washington St followed by a parade from Washington St to Centre St/South on Main St N to SE corner of Hwy 7 & 48 at the Cenotaph. Ceremony here begins at 11am.
For more details click here.
Stouffville Christmas Home Tour 2022 – Nov 4th & 5th
Enjoy a self-guided tour through five beautiful homes, decorated in holiday splendour. Don’t forget to stop by the Holiday Barn for special events and Christmas shopping! Money raised will be donated to The Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity and The ABLE Network.
Choose from Twilight Tour – Nov 4th 5.30pm-9.00pm or Daytime Tour – Nov 5th – 10.00am – 4.00pm.
For more details click here. Price: from $30.
Lil’ Strikers Open House Event – Nov 5th-11th – Markham Sports Dome
The Fun Starts Here…Benefits Last a Lifetime
Lil’ Strikers classes are carefully curated and wildly fun. Classes are led by high-energy coaches and packed with creative games structured to help kids tackle age-appropriate developmental milestones. Rooted in renowned child development theories, our innovative curriculum provides kids ages 18 months to 12 years the skills they need to learn soccer and grow as individuals, all while having a blast. Come see why more than a million kids nationwide love our program! Classes meet weekly for 50 minutes.
For more details/to register click here. Price: FREE
April Wine – Concert at Flato Markham Theatre – Nov 4th – 8pm
Members of the legendary Canadian rock band April Wine have been road warriors since the early 70s. While the lineup has changed over the years, the band’s music still delivers the same powerful sound that led to international success. Best known for their hit “Just Between You and Me,” a ballad that made them the very first Canadian band on MTV, April Wine has released over 20 albums. In March of 2009, April Wine was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for being part of Canadian music history for 40 years. On April 18, 2010, they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
For more details click here. Price: from $15.00
Rouge River Brewing Company – R&B Night – Nov 4th – 6.30pm
No Cover, musicians welcome to sit in with the band!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Scarborough Village Theatre – Nov 4th-9th
Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.”
For more details click here. Price: from $25
Pickering Museum Village Fairy Tour – Nov 4th, 5th, 6th
Pickering’s picturesque forest, village and gardens are home to not only some incredible natural creatures, but also some magical ones. Locate and visit a series of whimsical fairy, elf and gnome homes scattered in the village and forest and learn about the history and folklore of the magical creatures of the forest. Pickering’s Fairy Tour is an opportunity to see their world up close. This event is lit up evenings in November. Book a ticket for your group of up to five people. Only one ticket is required per group.
Please note this walking tour includes gravel pathways and uneven ground. The tour takes place outdoors and will only be rescheduled in the instance of dangerous weather.
If you are looking to unleash your inner fairy, you can also make your very own fairy house. The “Fairy Workshop” can be added to your Fairy Tour at the time of registration.
For more details click here. Price: $45.20 inc tax for a group of up to 5.
Get Into The Meadoway! – Webinar – Nov 8th – 6.30pm
Learn all about one of the most exciting green space revitalization projects in Canada and how you can get involved in creating it with us!
Located right here in the GTA, TRCA and our partners are working to restore an existing portion of the Gatineau hydro corridor into a flourishing natural meadow and community greenspace. Eventually encompassing over 200 hectares and spanning 16 kilometers, The Meadoway will connect the East Don Trail gateway and Rouge National Urban Park, connecting fragmented greenspaces and communities across Toronto via an ecologically sustainable and active transportation network.
In our workshop, we’ll explain why The Meadoway matters and how it will enhance the landscape for people, plants, and animals.
This event is taking place via Zoom. After registration, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar.
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
Heads Up for:
Rouge River Brewery – Kindred Spirits Trivia Night – Nov 10th – 7pm
For more details/tickets click here. Price: $12
