OUR CHILDREN: REFLECTIONS OF CHILDHOOD IN HISTORICAL CANADIAN ART
2019-05-08 - 2019-06-23
This exhibition explores the portrayal of children by Canadian artists in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The pieces offer insights into how views on childhood have changed within Canadian settlers societies. The exhibition features prominent artists like Paul Kane, Cornelius Krieghoff, Robert Harris, George Agnew Reid and Charlotte Schreiber. Location: Varley Art Gallery of Markham (216 Main Street Unionville).
For more information please visit www.markham.ca.

FUNTASTICAL!
2019-05-11
May 11: This is a family event in support of SickKids Hospital. It is a huge, fun-filled, indoor entertaining event for all ages to enjoy, featuring The Thrillusioninsts, Dan the Music Man, Girl Pow-r, Duffle Bag Theater, Children’s Fashion Show and a surprise Juno award winning Canadian singer and much more. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. Location: Markham Fairgrounds. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS
2019-05-11
Science rendezvous is an all-day festival that takes science out of the lab onto the streets. Festival goers of all ages will get a chance to meet with world-class researchers, participate in hands-on-experiments and see scientific demonstrations. Location: Main Street Markham. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information please visit http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/event_sites/york-university/.

MOTHER’S DAY PAINT PARTY
2019-05-11 - 2019-05-12
Winged Canvas Art Hub (185 Bullock Drive, Unit 1) is hosting a Mother’s Day paint party this year. Themes and times are as follows:
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Animal Family Landscape
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Colourful Flamingos
Sunday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Vibrant Floral Bouquet
Cost $35 per painter.
For more information please visit www.wingedcanvas.com.

MAIN STREET MARKHAM FARMER’S MARKET
2019-05-11 - 2019-10-12
Every Saturday from May 11 until October 12 you can enjoy fresh local products and live entertainment, featuring new musicians and performers this year. Main Street Markham is an award winning market.
For more information please visit https://mms.mainstreetmarkham.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=9656.

TRIVIA NIGHT
2019-05-15, 2019-06-05
Join Markham’s monthly trivia night which takes part in the heart of Unionville. Bring a group of friends, think of a cool team name and have fun with some friendly trivia competition. Location: Unionville Library. Times: 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

CANADIAN RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
2019-05-15 - 2019-05-19
Canadian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information please visit http://www.gymcan.org/events-results/canadian-championships-rg/overview.

MARKHAM STAMP CLUB MEETING
2019-05-22, 2019-06-26
Stamp collectors meet to socialize, trade and buy stamps. Anyone with an interest in stamps is welcome. Location: Markham Village Arena. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WUSHU SPORTS FESTIVAL & NATIONAL TEAM SELECTIONS
2019-05-24 - 2019-05-26
May 24 to 26: Wushu sports festival and National Team Selections will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Over 300 athletes will participate in this event.
For more information please visit http://wushucanada.ca/event/nationals/.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE JAZZ
2019-05-25
Enjoy live jazz music every last Saturday night of each month at Go for Tea, 179 Enterprise Blvd. Admission is free.
For more information please call 905 947 0221.

MARKHAM GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING FLOWER SHOW
2019-05-27
This event brings together gardeners to provide an opportunity to show flowers, fruit and vegetables. Gardeners can exchange ideas and techniques. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month. The meeting location is the Markham Village Community Centre. Plants are offered for sale.
For more information please visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/markhamgs.

50TH UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-02
The Unionville festival celebrates the rich heritage, culture and community of this historic village. There will be a village market of Craft and Food Booths, entertainment at the Millennium Bandstand, FunZone for the Kids, Funky 5K race and the largest parade in York Region.
For more information, visit www.unionvillefestival.com.

RETURN OF THE SPARTANS – VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-02
Return of the Spartans – Volleyball Tournament will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Over 300 athletes will participate in this tournament.
For more information regarding this event, visit www.tsvl.org/.

WHAT IS MARKHAM? DISCOVER OUR EVOLVING COMMUNITY
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-30
Visitors at Markham Museum will be able to explore changes in our landscape, the way we worked and went to school, and how we came together as a community over the past 100 years. This exhibition will also include aerial photography, a virtual tour of Markham Village in 1910 and a place for visitors to record their memories of Markham Fair.
For more information, visit www.markhammuseum.ca.

FLATO THEATRE JUNE SHOWS
2019-06-01 - 2019-06-30
June 1: Kicks Mount Albert 5th Anniversary Celebration at 3.30 p.m.
June 23: Ballet Night and Magic Toyshop at 7.30 p.m.
June 27: Sly High, a Tribute to Sly & the Family Stone at 8 p.m.

UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL FUNKY 5K
2019-06-02
Dress in your best groovy outfit and run 5K around Unionville’s Toogood Pond or get your family together for a 2K walk. Funds raised will support childbirth and children’s care at Markham Stouffville Hospital.
For more information, visit www.funky5k.ca.

16TH MARKHAM ROTARY RIBFEST
2019-06-05 - 2019-06-07
Visit the 16th Markham Rotary Ribfest at 179 Enterprise Blvd. and try delicious ribs while listening to entertainment. A beer garden will be available and there will also be a KIDZONE with amusement rides and games.
For more information, visit www.markhamribfest.com.

SCHNITTKE AND SCHÖNBERG
2019-06-08
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents a multi-media concert of twentieth century music belonging to two “revolutionary” composers: Schnittke and Schönberg. The concert will also feature an audio-visual presentation about the lives of these two composers. Location: Cornell Recital Hall, 3201 Bur Oak Avenue. Time: 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.ksorchestra.ca.

THE STIVER MILL FARMERS’ MARKET – INDOOR MARKET
2019-06-09 - 2019-10-06
Every Sunday, until October 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market in Unionville offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, baked goods, hand crafted products and more.
For more information, visit www.unionvillestivermillmarket.com.

MARKHAM VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-15
The festival features four stages of entertainment, crafts and food vendors, Farmer’s Market and a Kid’s Zone in Morgan Park. There will be family fun for everyone! The Festival will be held on Markham Road, north of Highway 7. On Friday the festival will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.markhamfestival.com.

SUMMER ONTARIO FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SWIM MEET
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-16
The Markham Aquatic Club hosts the Summer Ontario Festival Championships Provincial Swim Meet at the Markham Pan Am Centre.
For more information, visit www.teamunify.com.

Sunrise of Unionville open house & BBQ
2019-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Fun-filled afternoon with outdoor activities, delicious food from the Father’s Day BBQ and a chance to meet the wonderful staff and residents. Call 905-947-4566 to RSVP for the open house or e-mail Unionville.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com. (38 Swansea Rd.)

WONDERFUL WOLD OF CIRCUS UPCOMING SHOWS
2019-06-15 - 2019-06-16
The Wonderful World of Circus Shows are for all ages. Shows are held at 2600 John Street, Unit 115 at 1 p.m. Tickets at the door: $20.
For more information, visit www.wonderfulworldofcircus.com.

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET MARKHAM
2019-06-21 - 2019-06-30
Starting on June 21, every Friday night, all summer long, you can enjoy band music set up along Main Street Markham. Enjoy the music walking alongside Main Street Markham or sit on a patio to indulge in the entertainment.

Sunrise of Unionville's antique car show
2019-06-21 13:00 - 16:00
Admire the cars and speak to the owners who all have a unique story to tell about them. Call 905-947-4566 or e-mail Unionville.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com for more details.

CONCO VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
2019-06-22 - 2019-06-23
CONCO Volleyball Tournament will take place at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Over 300 athletes will participate in the tournament.

MARKHAM GARDEN AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING AND ANNUAL ROSE AND FLOWER SHOW
2019-06-24
The Markham Garden and Horticultural Society brings fellow gardeners together to provide an opportunity to show flowers, fruit and vegetables grown in our own gardens. Gardeners can also exchange ideas and techniques. Location: Markham Village Community Centre, 6041 Highway 7 East.
For more information, visit www.gardenontario.org.

Responding to Behaviour Changes
2019-06-24 18:00 - 19:00
Stacey Mendonca leads a workshop about focusing on the importance of understanding possible causes of behaviours and ways of responding with empathy to a loved one with memory loss. Light refreshments will be served. Workshop takes place at Sunrise of Unionville. For details, email Angelina.Chikhalina@sunriseseniorliving.com
