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September 2019
Music Lessons For All Ages
Join the adventures of the school-age kids as they travel from play room to the practice room to the recital hall. Check out those fun-filled educational programs for kids.
Find out more »FREE Demo Classes: Yamaha Music Education
Yamaha Music Education program is an exciting and engaging music program for 4 to 8 years beginners. During this age range, your child’s ear is developing rapidly, making it the perfect time to begin musical training. Yamaha’s method teaches students music using a variety of activities – listening, singing, playing, and reading – to help develop their musical ear during this peak time in their development. Through these activities, your child will also develop a well-rounded understanding of musical concepts…
Find out more »Music Wonderland (3-4 years old)
Music Wonderland is a class specifically designed to nurture this important developmental stage through the learning and enjoyment of music with parents and new friends. Music Wonderland begins teaching music through a very natural approach. Children are invited to listen and react to music through body movement and making sound with the keyboard. The music being taught is expressive and helps children learn the concepts of strong and weak, fast and slow, smooth and bouncy... Contact us for FREE/NO OBLIGATION…
Find out more »Daily Pre-School Workshops at Main Street Kids
Main Street Kids Pre-School Workshops run each weekday and offer enhanced hands-on learning activities that inspire and encourage children ages 2 –4 years. Children will get their hands into learning while being introduced to a variety of topics. Pre-reading, number/letter recognition, science and math are explored through these workshops in a fun and creative way. See website for registration information.
Find out more »After-School Workshops with Homework Club
Main Street Kids after-school workshops are fun and educational and include free pick up service to centre from local schools. Children will be offered a healthy snack and get ready to participate in a variety of workshops then end off with our homework club to get all their work done! Schools we serve: Parkview, Unionville Public School, William Berczy, Castlemore, St Matthews, St Edwards, Lincoln, Alexander Public School, John McCree… just to name a few!
Find out more »Fall Art Classes registration at Art One Academy Markham!
Art One Academy Markham offers a high quality education and instruction in the visual art with the learning environment that is as unique as each student and art classes for all ages, skill levels and abilities. Our programs has been designed to combine the fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpture into exceptional program that utilizes a broad range of materials and based on The Ontario Curriculum for Arts. Art history is introduced through hand-on projects that include assignments on Canadian…
Find out more »Join Us For our Fall Semester
JOIN US FOR 12 WEEKS OF MAGICAL, MUSICAL FAMILY FUN THIS FALL! Classes begin September 15. Locations in Markham Village and Cliffside Village (Scarborough). Visit www.mtinthevillage.com for more details and to REGISTER TODAY! OR Sign up for a FREE Trial Class (Trial class space is limited and does not guarantee enrolment in a registered spot). JOIN OUR MUSICAL COMMUNITY! "Music together with Josie is an experience that has been formative in my son's life. A better combination of program and…
Find out more »Fall Classes with Music Together in the Village
Registration is open for our Fall 2019 session of family musical fun! 12 weekly, 45-minute classes which include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. These activities are presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences–developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers–regardless of their own musical ability. 1 CD and Digital Download Files, as well as an illustrated Songbook are included! Locations in Markham Village and Cliffside Village (Scarborough) – Weekday or weekend classes.
Find out more »Art Foundations Class for Kids at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Kids will grow their creative thinking and technical art skills in this one-of-a-kind mixed art class that covers a variety of mediums and art styles. The instructors will introduce an art concept or material each week and work with students step by step to create meaningful artwork. Classes are small, so each student gets one-on-one guidance and time with the instructor. This is a perfect beginner to intermediate class to try different art materials and experiment with techniques to build…
Find out more »Parents Night Out – Iron Chef Night
Need a night out? We can help! One Saturday night each month we host a Parents Night Out. Children ages 3 -9 yrs can be dropped off to enjoy a fun themed evening, while parents enjoy a “kid-free” date night Each themed night includes: themed craft, activities and dinner! We are located on historical Main Street Unionville just steps away from fantastic restaurants and stores! September 21 is Iron Chef night. Children will create a dish and prizes will be…
Find out more »Toy Story PA Day at Main Street Kids
Join Main Street Kids for our York Region PA Day Programs. Each day is a different fun theme for ages 4-10 yrs. View our upcoming schedule and book early! September 23 – Toy Story Themed Day Complete with creating your own Toy Story Stuffy. Each program is 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Before and after care is available upon request. (7:30 – 6:00 extra $8) Must be prepaid and limited spaces are available.
Find out more »Learn to Paint PA Day Camp Bundle
Register for a full year of PA Day Camps: Get 7 PA Day Painting Camps for the price of 6! On York Region PA Days, we get out our brushes and explore the world of painting! We begin each camp with guided step-by-step painting in the AM, followed by open painting in the PM, where campers can enjoy the freedom to paint anything they choose, with personalized instruction from a professional artist instructor. For kids who want to learn painting,…
Find out more »Earthbound Tots Fall Drop-In
Join us for our Fall Parent & Tot Drop-In Days at Earthbound Kids! Parents, grandparents and caregivers with young children can enjoy the fresh outdoors in a farm setting, meet our friendly farm animals, play in our kids playground and participate in special programming. Our Fall program will run Monday mornings beginning on September 9. We may have a few surprise dates so be sure to sign up to our mailing list to receive our updates! All ages welcome. Programs…
Find out more »Blockbuster Broadway
The only thing better than spending an evening at a hit Broadway show is spending an evening with ALL of them! Blockbuster Broadway is the ultimate show tune extravaganza performed by an acclaimed cast of the best Broadway artists from New York’s famed Broadway district. Celebrate show stopping songs from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music, Chicago, CATS, The Lion King and A Chorus Line with a lineup of top vocalists audiences…
Find out more »Oil Painting at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This is a class for teens and adults to learn and experiment with different oil painting techniques and subject matter. We'll show you all the basics, from creating an underpainting to mixing colour to blending/layering techniques, to value and composition. Studies include master copies of famous painters, still life, landscapes, portraits, and more. Students will have creative license and flexibility with their subject matter and receive personalized instruction suitable to their level and interests. For more information, visit our website:…
Find out more »Applefest
Join us for the tastiest event of the year and Markham’s 225th anniversary celebration! Applefest offers access to several exhibitions, rides and games, live entertainment and family-fun activities for all to enjoy. Check out the Cider Mill, which is only open at Applefest – producing fresh apple cider for you to sample and purchase. Enjoy a variety of tasty apple treats, food trucks, an assortment of interactive activities and much more! Free Admission.
Find out more »October 2019
Markham Fair
Canada's largest 4-day Agricultural Fair. Enjoy great food, midway, demonstrations, local vendors, cratfs, livestock judging, music, roaming entertainers, demolitian derby, BMX, monster truck show and lots more!
Find out more »Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – the Ballet™
“Anne of Green Gables is beloved the world over, and it is an honour to be entrusted with this quintessentially Canadian story,” said Bengt Jörgen, artistic director, CEO and choreographer Nothing less than theatrical magic, this Ontario Premiere of Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™ promises to enchant from its opening act to the final curtain. Since its publication in 1908, the story of Anne of Green Gables has been told in films, made-for-television movies, musicals, plays, and animated…
Find out more »Tough Nutter
Tough Nutter is an exciting, challenging and safe obstacle course that boosts fun activity in children while supporting SickKids' Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Program! Students in grades 1 to 8 are encouraged to register where they will work together to overcome age-oriented physical obstacles to cross to the finish line. Our one course has three varying degrees of difficulty, challenging Tough Nuts to push themselves while promoting teamwork and fun while loved ones cheer them on!
Find out more »Kidapalooza Fall Festival
THE ONLY INDOOR FALL FESTIVAL! Kidapalooza Fall Festival will take place OCTOBER 12-14, 2019 at the Markham Fairgrounds in over 50,000 sq ft of INDOOR space with some outdoor activities. The event will feature Kidapalooza's signature activity stations, interactive inflatables, mechanical rides, stage shows, rock climbing, special guest appearances, plus so much more! You will also be able to shop local and artisan vendors along with all of the Family Festival Fun! New! Animatronic Dinosaur Exhibit Life-sized, roaring, moving dinosaurs…
Find out more »Drawing Techniques Classes at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This is a great class for beginners or those looking to sharpen their realistic drawing skills. We’ll use a variety of dry mediums such as pencil, chalk pastel, and coloured pencils to explore the foundations of drawing. Students will learn fundamental drawing techniques such as line, shading and blending. Lessons are presented step-by-step, but intermediate level students may choose their own subject matter and receive personalized instruction on their projects. Our small class size ensures that there is more time…
Find out more »Fall Thornhill Mom to Mom Sale
Come check out the longest running Mom to Mom Sale in the City of Markham! Don't waste your money on brand new items that your kids will outgrow in a matter of months. We have tons of vendors looking to sell their gently used items for baby and big kids.
Find out more »Thornhill Mom To Mom Sale
Are you a parent or grandparent looking to save money on all the “stuff” you need for your children or grand children? Well, look no further… At this sale you will find amazing deals on pre-loved toys, clothes, books, outdoor toys, baby gear, furniture and so much more. One stop shopping all under one roof! Saturday October 19, 2019 9am – 12noon Stephen Lewis Secondary School 555 Autumn Hill Blvd, Thornhill $2.00 Admission Donated to Stornoway Crescent Public…
Find out more »Watercolour Painting at Winged Canvas Art Hub
Build on your watercolour painting skills in this 8-week advanced course for teens and adults. Students will explore and try a variety of watercolour techniques to create beautiful paintings of different subjects, including landscapes and portraiture. The instructor will cover sky painting techniques, washes and colour layering, painting accurate skin tones and more. Works by artists such as J.M.W Turner and Georgia O’Keefe will be studied. At the end of the course, students will be given time to work on…
Find out more »Halloween PA Day at Main Street Kids
Join Main Street Kids for our York Region PA Day Programs. Each day is a different fun theme for ages 4-10 yrs. View our upcoming schedule and book early! October 21 – Halloween Themed PA Day Create a Halloween Treat and make your own Wooden Scarecrow Each program is 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Before and after care is available upon request. (7:30 – 6:00 extra $8) Must be prepaid and limited spaces are available.
Find out more »Max Weinberg’s Jukebox
"Nobody could play those songs better, and the drums were aurally as well as visually front and center. Some Night!" — Elmore Magazine Prepare to party! Max Weinberg’s Jukebox continues to take North America by storm, blasting out hit after hit. Audiences participate by picking and calling out the songs the band plays—in real time. From the Beatles to Bruce and the Stones to Steppenwolf the band infuses classic songs with the respect they deserve. “It’s not a concert—it’s party!”…
Find out more »Parents’ Night Out (Halloween Theme)
SAVE 10% with promo code FALLFUN when you register online prior to October 1, 2019!! Our upcoming Parents' Night Out is getting a Spooktacular Halloween Theme and it is sure to please!! Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and we'll be incorporating some of our favourite Halloween ingredients. As always, our experienced and caring teachers will lead the children through a physically stimulating program while ensuring that FUN is priority number one! PLUS pizza dinner is included!!
Find out more »The Official Blues Brothers Revue
The Official Blues Brothers Revue combines the comedy, music and mayhem from the original movie, as well as songs from the five popular albums released by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. It’s a faithful recreation of the characters Jake and Elwood, and a spectacular tribute to Chicago’s rich history of Blues, R&B, and traditional soul music. This is the only Blues Brothers Show sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and the Belushi Estate. Anyone who missed a chance to see Aykroyd and…
Find out more »Scaryfest
Join us as we transform our 25-acre site into a ghoulishly grand Halloween town – a family event perfect for kids 10 and under! With your treat bag in tow, trick-or-treat around the Museum grounds! Have your fortune told by our Fortune Teller, and dance the night away at our Monster Mash! Come in costume, have fun and enjoy the family activities. Children must be supervised at all times. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. There will be no…
Find out more »My First Halloween Party at My Gym
Don't miss out on the Halloween Fun with your little one! Join us for our "My First Halloween" Party at My Gym Markham/Stouffville on Thursday, October 31st from 12:30pm - 1:45pm. Dress in costume for this spooktacular event designed for infants and their caregivers. Halloween themed activities will include sensory adventures, songs, games, puppet shows and more! Spaces are limited and advance registration is required to secure your spot!
Find out more »November 2019
Hockey Helps the Homeless 2019 York Region Tournament
Hockey Helps the Homeless is a not-for-profit charity that runs pro-am hockey tournaments across Canada, where amateur players fundraise to skate with hockey greats including NHL Alumni and female Olympians. All net proceeds stay local in the city we’re hosting in to help Canadians find a safe place to call home and give the supports needed to get back on their feet.
Find out more »Master Chef PA Day at Main Street Kids
Join Main Street Kids for our York Region PA Day Programs. Each day is a different fun theme for ages 4-10 yrs. View our upcoming schedule and book early! November 15 – Master Chef Canada Make and eat your own creation. Prizes for presentation, taste and best team effort. Each program is 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Before and after care is available upon request. (7:30 – 6:00 extra $8) Must be prepaid and limited spaces are available.
Find out more »My Gym PA Day Camp
SAVE 10% with promo code FALLFUN when you register online prior to October 1, 2019!! Don't miss out on the fun at My Gym's upcoming PA Day Camp! Children will have a blast during the 2-hour drop-off program. Our experienced and caring teachers lead the children through a physically stimulating program while ensuring that FUN is priority number one! PLUS My Gym will provide a nut-free snack!
Find out more »Semi-Nude Life Drawing at Winged Canvas Art Hub
This 8-week course will teach you a solid foundation of figure drawing, including gesture, proportions, structure and form with various short and long poses. Students will work from a partially clothed model and receive personalized instruction and one-on-one critiques. All model fees are included. For more information, visit our website: https://www.wingedcanvas.com/life-drawing-art-class
Find out more »A Very Merry Motown Christmas
Colourful, engaging, and full of fun, Motown Christmas takes you to a time when the best holiday playlist was filled with the unmistakable soul, rhythm, and groove of classic motor city cool. Hits from The Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and others, alongside Christmas classics sung by the greatest acts of the legendary label come alive under the intoxicating vocals of Tony Reynolds (renowned collaborator of Tom Jones and Elton John), eight incredible back-up singers, and a…
Find out more »FLIP Fabrique – BLIZZARD
Ticket Prices: Prime $65, Regular $55, YouthTix $15 “FLIP Fabrique projects an irrepressible spirit of fun and, yes, it’s catching.”— The New York Times Cirque FLIP Fabrique is a young troupe founded by a group of friends who are at the peak of their talents as professional circus artists. BLIZZARD is the story of a group of friends, each one different from the other like snowflakes, exploring the awe and wonder of a winter storm. Through the lens of their…
Find out more »December 2019
Men of the Deeps – Christmas in the Mine
Cape Breton’s own Men of the Deeps choir have been travelling the world as Canadian Ambassadors, singing and story telling their way into audiences’ hearts. The group of working and retired coal miners have spent more than half a century delivering emotional performances on large and small stages giving us a sense of life as a miner in a mining town; preserving and presenting some of Cape Breton’s rich folklore, culture, and talent. Known “to sing from the heart,” Canada’s…
Find out more »A Whole New World & The Musical Magic of Alan Menken
From the producers of "Any Dream Will Do" starring Thom Allison, Alana Hibbert, Elena Juatco and Adrian Marchuk, revisit the magic of childhood when the iconic music of master songwriter Alan Menken takes on a life of its own. Discover how one man's music gave us a whole new world of animated characters, stories, and classic films. Hear all the popular hits from Disney's animated feature films, Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Pocahontas. Sing, hum along,…
Find out more »Countermeasure – Made to Measure
Countermeasure is the fresh face of Canadian a cappella, known for their upbeat sound, sophisticated harmonies, and infectious energy. Hailing from Toronto, Countermeasure’s 14-member group puts ears to the test with their sophisticated harmonies and evolved arrangements. Led by award-winning composer/arranger Aaron Jensen, and featuring some of Canada’s top young vocal talent, Countermeasure delivers a magical and memorable musical experience that has earned the group critical and public acclaim. From Bjork to the Beatles, from revamped jazz standards to contemporary…
Find out more »John Mcdermott Family Christmas with Special Guest Dala
Ticket Prices: Prime $75, Regular $65, YouthTix $15 Since the beginning of his musical career, John McDermott has recorded more than 25 albums, including three platinum, one double platinum and one triple platinum. This Christmas, John brings along JUNO nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of the Dala Girls. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, the Dala Girls write and sing in lush harmonies best…
Find out more »Songs of Pride Land – The Music of the Lion King
Songs of Pride Land opens a musical door for you to experience the magic of the holiday season with your loved ones! This all-ages show will be performed by talented former Toronto’s Lion King cast members: George St. Kitts, Toni Anderson, Onala Joseph, Christine Sahealy and Jivaro Smith (recently showcased in the hit concert "Magic of Motown"). Featuring songs from The Lion King plus beautiful spirit filled South African tunes which tribute “Mama Africa” - Miriam Makeba. Experience the music…
Find out more »Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s the Nutcracker
Lasting memories are made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s treasure The Nutcracker — a Canadian Tradition. Ballet Jörgen’s interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score blends a magical classic tale with Canadian twists. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen, this returning festive-favourite is set against the rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape as seen through the eyes of the Group of Seven. Celebrate the holiday season with friends and family by making The Nutcracker - a Canadian Tradition…
Find out more »January 2020
Circa Humans
“. . the five-star favourite . . . a clear demonstration of the artistry of circus” – The Guardian, UK Circa is Australia’s most in demand circus-arts Company on the international stage. How much of life’s weight can the human body bear? Who can be trusted for support? Performers test these limits in Humans. With their vulnerabilities exposed on a bare stage in the intimate confines of the Flato Markham Theatre, acrobats explore what it means to be human, discovering…
Find out more »Classic Albums Live The Beatles – Let it Be
Fifty years ago, The Beatles gave the world a treasured musical legacy with Let it Be, the twelfth and final studio albums featuring iconic tracks like Oh! Darling, Here Comes the Sun, and Because. With Classic Albums Live, world-class musicians concentrate fully on faithfully recreating this iconic music as you remember it from the original recording – note for note, cut for cut. Get Back! and relive the Beatles’ 1970s release that reportedly “shipped 3.2 million copies in 13 days.”-…
Find out more »Marvellous Magic PA Day at Main Street Kids
Join Main Street Kids for our York Region PA Day Programs. Each day is a different fun theme for ages 4-10 yrs. View our upcoming schedule and book early! January 31 – Marvellous Magic Create your very own Magic Bird Cage Illusion trick! Special guest magician wows us with his tricks! Each program is 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Before and after care is available upon request. (7:30 – 6:00 extra $8) Must be prepaid and limited spaces are available.…
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