This week we commemorate Remembrance Day. We have a separate blog for Markham’s Remembrance Day events. Click here to find it. Also, there is a whole host of various events going on this week, both in-person and online. I hope that you find something that interests you!
Digital Doors Open Markham – Nov 11th 12am onwards
Explore some traditional Doors Open Markham sites without having to leave home. Tours, videos of Heintzman House, Markham Village Fire Station, Markham Village Train Station, Thornhill Village Library and Unionville Train Station, With activities that will engage people of all ages.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Heintzman House Artisan Craft Show and Sale – Nov 13th & 14th 10am – 5pm
The Annual Craft Show is back this year! Heintzman House welcomes the community back to the historic Markham landmark for this in-person event. You do need to purchase tickets in advance.
For more details click here. Price: $3.50 (children under 12 yrs free)
Bug Lab at Ontario Science Centre – until Dec 31st
Bug Lab is a travelling exhibition created by New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. It was built in collaboration with Weta Workshop, the award-winning concept design and special effects studio behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, among other impressive productions. Experience the world you thought you knew from an entirely new perspective with Bug Lab! See the world bugs built through a new set of eyes—or several new sets at once—and learn about the adaptive genius of these small but mighty creatures. Prepare for an enchanting, otherworldly and enlightening expedition as you step into life on a new scale. Each space also includes an interactive experience to help you learn more about the brilliance of bugs. You’ll even get a chance to test your abilities against theirs! Plus, learn how humans are applying bug genius to solve complex problems.
For more details click here. Price: from $13
Niemi Family Farm Outdoor Christmas Market – Mount Albert – Nov 12 & other dates until Dec 22nd
If you are thinking about getting out for a country drive – why not make this outdoor Scandinavian style Christmas Market your destination? Lots on offer here – •Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider
•Fresh Baking
•Fudge
•Handmade Soap
•Candles
•Local Vendors
•Ornaments
•Wreaths And Arrangements
•Cards
•Photo Opportunities
•Gnomes
•Christmas Candy
•Hot Sauce, Honey, Maple Syrup
•Farm Animals, Children’s Activities
•Bonfires
•And SO MUCH MORE
For more details click here. Price: from $9.99
Hot Wheels Legends Tour Online – Nov 11th – 12pm
Join in for the EPIC FINALE of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour to find out who will get their car made into a Hot Wheels toy! The excitement of the annual Hot Wheels Legends Tour, our international search for the next custom ride to make into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy. Watch LIVE judging from a panel of celebrities and top motorsports athletes including Jay Leno, Henrik Fisker, Jarod DeAnda, auto experts and Hot Wheels designers. The Hot Wheels Legends Tour, now in its fourth year, is a global search for the next fan-made custom car to be made into a Hot Wheels die-cast toy.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Evening with The Group of Seven – Nov 13th – 7pm
Experience an intimate evening at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre in celebration of the centenary of the Group of Seven’s first exhibition. Enjoy a historically inspired three-course meal and an engaging talk by Jim and Sue Waddington, as they follow in the footsteps of the Group of Seven in search of the locations the legendary artists painted. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited due to Covid-19 regulations.
For more details click here. Price: $60
Hoot and Howl – Online Webinar – Nov 17th – 1pm
Whoooo goes there? Join the TRCA to learn about owls and coyotes in the Greater Toronto area! Discover their unique calls and amazing nighttime adaptations.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Senior Strolls – Changing Season – Nov 17th – 10am
Join the TRCA at Claremont Nature Centre to discover how things are changing in the forest! Learn about how the trees and animals change as they get ready for winter. This will be an hour walk along a paved path/road at a reasonable pace.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Beethoven’s Eighth Online Concert – Nov 13th – 7.30pm
Concertmaster Stephen Sitarski takes the stage as guest conductor, presenting works that evoke the beauty of nightfall. Canadian tenor Lawrence Wiliford joins Principal Horn Jessie Brooks to perform Britten’s Serenade, a setting of poems on the calm and mystery of night. Following the dazzling melodies of Bruckner’s Three Pieces for Orchestra, Andrew Balfour’s Kiwetin-Acohkos draws on the stars and northern lights for inspiration. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 offers energy and invention, closing the evening with the composer’s light-hearted side.
For more details click here. Price: $23.89
WinterFest – Canada’s Wonderland – Nov 13th – Dec 31st
This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street.
Join us at this one-of-a-kind holiday event in the Toronto area and make special memories while enjoying the season safely. Bring your family and friends and explore the larger-than-life themed areas, enjoy festive food, shop seasonal merchandise and so much more.
Highlights:
- Glide down the ice on the shimmering, majestic Royal Fountain, transformed for the holiday season into Snowflake Lake. Located in front of the iconic Wonder Mountain and surrounded by beautifully-lit trees and holiday light projections.
- Take a stroll through the Season of Lights where we celebrate the diversity of the holidays with beautiful light displays honouring Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, First Nations observances, The Nativity and more.
- Browse through a collection of the Greater Toronto Area’s most exceptional artisans and craft vendors – offering wonderful gifts for that special person on your holiday shopping list. Local artists will be showcasing their wares each evening throughout WinterFest, and offering their hand-crafted products from a variety of categories including winter accessories, personal care products, art, home decor, jewelry and apparel.
- Foodies will delight in the homemade holiday fare and other cooking options, including shortbread, hot chocolate and other warm festive drinks.
- Holiday Sing-Alongs and carolers welcomes all to join in an old-fashioned sing-along!
- A picture with Santa is a holiday tradition, and the man in the red suit will be taking toy requests throughout WinterFest.
- Enjoy riding select family amusement rides.
For more details click here. Price: from $29.99
Dara’s Dream – A Musical – Nov 13th & 14th – various times.
Written by Amanda Sinclair with music from the Broadway cannon. Performed at Scarborough Village Theatre.
Dara’s Dream is the story of a young girl who dreams of meeting all of her favourite characters in Disney Land. The show includes characters such as Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook and Mary Poppins. The songs are all from popular Disney musicals. It is a show the whole family will enjoy!
For more details click here. Price: $15.00