Markham Village Festival of Lights set for Nov. 27, Santa parade follows Nov. 28
The free Festival of Lights will bring music, fireworks and a Christmas tree lighting to Markham Village. The annual Santa Claus parade follows the next morning.
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Home for the Holidays returns to Markham Fairgrounds November 20–22
The annual Christmas event will bring 130 exhibitors and Victorian carollers to Markham Fairgrounds. Visitors are also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for Toy Mountain.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read
Markham Fair opens Oct. 1 with new attractions and two milestones
The 2026 Markham Fair marks its 182nd year and its 50th fair at the Elgin Mills and McCowan roads grounds. New attractions join returning agricultural exhibits, midway rides and motorsport events.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham-Unionville Terry Fox Run sets fundraising goal above $100,000
The Sept. 20 event will start at the Old Unionville Library Community Centre, with free registration and several ways to participate.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Dragon dances and calligraphy fill King Square for Markham's Chinese heritage celebration
Hundreds turned out at the FCCM Cultural Centre for a day of nearly 50 performances, from lion dances to Sichuan opera face-changing, plus hands-on heritage booths.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Pacific Mall plans lion dances and a stage show for the Year of the Horse
The Markham mall marks the Year of the Horse over three afternoons, with an opening ceremony Feb. 21, lion dances Feb. 22 and an international stage show Feb. 28.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
LunarFest GTA returns to Unionville's Varley Art Gallery for Year of the Horse
The free Lunar New Year festival comes back to the Varley Art Gallery on Feb. 21 and 22 with new lanterns, workshops and a film screening.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Chinese Professionals Association of Canada sets Feb. 28 gala in Markham
The Chinese Professionals Association of Canada will hold its annual gala in Markham on Feb. 28, with proceeds supporting its work against anti-Asian racism.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
York University's Markham Campus opens winter term with welcome week
Students returning to York University's Markham Campus get five days of drop-in activities in the first-floor atrium from Jan. 5 to 9.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read