As we move into the fall season there is a lot going on this week, both in and around Markham with in-person and virtual events. We hope you find something to amuse you!
Toronto International Film Festival in Markham – 13th Sept – 7pm
For lovers of the silver screen, TIFF is in Cineplex Cinemas Markham this week! This gem of a film stars Dan Stevens and Maren Eggert. How would you react if the perfect partner were created for you — designed to respond to your every conscious or unconscious need? For scientist Alma Felser (Maren Eggert), the reaction is instant scepticism. She is reluctant when offered a job evaluating a new line of humanoid cyborgs to determine what rights they should be granted in society. She believes it takes more than millions of data points collected from the human population to make a human being. But when research funding for her cuneiform studies at Berlin’s Pergamon Museum is dangled, Alma agrees to a three-week trial with Tom (Dan Stevens), an English-accented, rumba-dancing robot who is relentlessly eager to serve one purpose: her happiness.
For more details click here. Price: $13.99
The Drive Festival – Canadian Tire Motorsports Park – 10th-12th Sept
Ontario’s “Goodwood Revival” event at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (Mosport) near Bowmanville is back! See Ford vs. Ferrari live and in person as LMC brings an original Ford GT40 to pit against the Ferrari Dino 206 SP in a hill climb event! Legendary Motorcar Company will be at Drive Festival! See their Daytona Coupe 2600 series, Chevrolet Corvette race car, GT40, original Shelby Competition Cobra, Ferrari 275 GTB, as well as the Pagani Huayra BS Roadster, Gullwing Mercedes Benz, Brampton Batman’s Batmobile & so much more! The outdoor automotive exhibition created after touring the world’s foremost car events is modelled after the most popular automotive event in the world. Drive Festival is the ultimate new event for auto enthusiasts in Canada. Showcasing all of the best in new car technology and unparalleled test drive opportunities on 3 test tracks. Plus, see and hear the best collections of exotic, manufacturer & classic cars roar up The Dream Car Speed Run, all weekend long. It’s 3 days of automotive nirvana!
For more details click here. Price: From $14
Fall Fun Festival at Brooks Farms – Sept 11th-Oct 31st
Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn season Brooks Farms style! On weekends only from Sept 11th through to the end of October. Lots of things for the family to do and see! Train Rides, Gem Mine * additional fee, Zip Lines, 2 New Giant Jumping Pillows, Farm Animals, Live Puppet Shows, Tire Horse Swings. Sandbox Fun, Bouncing Ponies, Playhouse & Slides, Pirate Ship, Singing Chicken & Fox Show
Corn Maze, Rusty’s Forest Walk, Straw Pyramids & Jumps, Farm Market, Mascot Meet n’ Greet, Rubber Duck Races *additional fee, Special Events / Attractions.
For more details click here. Price: $19.99 for 2 and up.
For other nearby Fall Festivals and Corn Mazes click here.
Code Ninjas Grand Opening Celebration – Sept 11th – 9am -3pm
Code Ninja’s teach kids from the ages of 5 to 14 years how to code through fun game building activities! Their main focus is on STEM education through activities such as 3D printing, Robotics, Circuit Building and so much more! Their Grand Opening Event will have balloons, games, a magic show, prizes, tours, and deals!
Everyone is welcome to go find out what they are about.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Digital Doors Open Markham Virtual Event – Sept 11th
This annual event is back – except this year you don’t have to leave home! All these Markham doors (and more) will be open virtually for you to explore and see from the comfort of your sofa! There are information videos, photos and tours for every location – a great way to spend some time if you don’t feel like going out!
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays – Sept 9th – 11th
Come to the majestic Old Town Hall and actually witness Live Theatre World Premieres — by playwrights from around the world! The Newmarket International Festival of One-Act Plays will be the place to be in early September that will have this region talking for months later! It’ll be a magical three days of the best One Act Plays from around the world! No kidding, from around the world — with plays from Australia, New York, San Francisco, New Brunswick, St, Catherines and Newmarket. Buy tickets for an evening or a three-night pass which includes a Gala night plus 7 plays.
For more details click here. Price: From $15
Right Before Your Eyes Art Exhibition – Latcham Art Centre – Sept 10th – 8pm
Regional artist Scott Sawtell channels the curiosity and imagination from his youth and takes inspiration from comics, music and animation to inform his abstracted environments. There is a purposeful tension between realistic and familiar imagery with palpable abstract and gestural mark-making. Sawtell’s self-reflection during the pandemic has informed and strengthened his practice by exploring the creative chaos of living in an unprecedented time, sharing images that engage the viewer’s experience and provoke an uncanny feeling.
For more details click here. Price: FREE