It’s all about the markets this week including one in Stouffville! There are some virtual events for you if you don’t want to leave the comfort of your armchair and the Science Centre is back! Have a great week!
Main Street Unionville Market – Sept 19th – 9am – 2pm
We are thrilled to be introducing the new and improved Main Street Unionville Market on Station Lane at Stiver’s Mill! Visit the market every Sunday from 9am – 2pm for a wide variety of fresh foods and speciality items from local artisans.
For more details click here.
Harvest Market on Main Street Stouffville – Sept 17th 4-8pm
If you love local shopping, this is the event for you! Main street Stouffville will be hosting the harvest market with yummy food available and local artisans out with tables to show just what they can make!
For more details click here.
Treetop Night Trek – Sept 18th
Is climbing high in the trees on aerial games and zip lines during the day not exciting enough for you? Then why not try it at night! Strap on a headlamp and let’s go! Nightime Treetop Trekking in Stouffville is open for people aged 12 years and up and reservations are required.
For more details click here. Price: $69 pp
Main Street Markham Farmers Market – Sept 18th – 9am – 1pm
Just in case you didn’t know, Main Street Markham has a Farmer’s Market every Saturday until Oct 9th from 9am to 1pm. Featuring some amazing locally produced fresh products, baking treats, crafts, beauty products and speciality food and drink. It is well worth a visit!
For more details click here.
Richmond Hill Skillage in the Village Scavenger Hunt – 16th Sept – 10th Oct
Partnered with Brainy Games, this is an outdoor virtual scavenger hunt. There are new clues and prizes each month. Grab your family or challenge a friend and go out to play! All ages.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Magna Hoedown Virtual Concert – Sept 18th
The Virtual Hoedown Concert stars Beverley Mahood – a dynamic entertainer, highly recognized musically for her solo albums; the David Foster produced, award-winning trio, “Lace”; and winner of several CCMA Awards. Together with past Magna Hoedown Showdown Winners, this concert will cover hits you all know and love! Pay what you can to watch, as all sales will go towards the 30 incredible Magna Hoedown Community Fund recipients!
For more details click here. Price: from $5 (pay what you can)
Varley Art Gallery – Virtual Paint & Sip Party – Sept 18th – 7pm – 9pm
Channel the Group of Seven and learn how to paint a colourful tree landscape painting! Register, pick up your art kits and join the Varley Art Gallery via Zoom for fun evening of painting with Julie Glaude.
For more information click here. Price: from $25.
Markham Council Artist Unplugged – present Elora Joy Sarmiento – Sept 16th 12.30pm
Elora Joy Sarmiento, is an aspiring performer currently in the joint Musical Theatre Program between St. Lawrence College and Queen’s University. Growing up in Markham, Ontario, she attended Unionville High School in the Arts Unionville Vocal Program. Elora has found solace through singing from a young age, which stemmed from her love for telling stories through song. Tune in to Markham Arts Council YouTube channel for some fun and vibrant musical theatre and pop tunes.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages – Ontario Science Centre – Until March 31st
The Science Centre is open!
Explore more than 80,000 years of Earth’s history
Grab your heaviest parka and prepare for a chilly journey through time with Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages! Learn about the important role ice has played in Earth’s history as you explore lost lands, learn about animal adaptations and uncover geographical features formed by glaciers. This exciting exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature features more than 100 real specimens, models and artefacts, including animal fossils, ancient human tools and more. Meet animals adapted for cold—some long extinct, others still alive today—and discover the lands lost long ago under the world’s oceans. Through engaging exhibits, multimedia and more, explore Earth’s icy history as you reflect upon how human activity affects Planet Ice.
For more details click here. Price: From $13