CITY UPDATES

🚧 Road Closure Notice

Yorktech Drive, from Addiscott Court to Rodick Rd, will be closed for construction from July 7 to August 29. No through traffic will be permitted. Detours will be in place.

🎉 Park and Play Fun Tour

Markham’s Recreation team is hitting the parks this summer with fun activities and games for kids and it’s free! Look out for the Park and Play Fun Tour near you! Learn more here. 

🗳️ Candidate Nominations Now Open for Ward 7 By-Election

A by-election for Markham’s Ward 7 Councillor is scheduled for September 26–29 (voting from 10 AM to 8 PM). Interested in shaping the community? Candidate nominations are open until 2 PM on August 15.

Learn more and register at: ElectionsMarkham.ca/CandidateRegistration

EVENTS, EVENTS & OH, EVENTS.

FESTIVAL CENTRAL

🎉 The Big Bounce Canada

📅 Friday to Sunday, July 11–13, 2025

📍 8100 Steeles Ave E, Markham

The world’s biggest bounce house is coming to Markham! With mega slides, obstacle courses, ball pits, live DJs, and inflatable fun for all ages. This is one epic party you won’t want to miss! Learn more here.

🍕 Scotiabank Stouffville Fest ➡️

📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Noon - 11:00 PM

📍 Memorial Park, Stouffville

Join York Region’s largest Mediterranean festival for a day full of delicious food, live music, and vibrant dance performances. Celebrate culture and community with family-friendly fun! Learn more here.

🦁 Lucky Lion Night Market ➡️

📅 Friday to Sunday, July 11–13, 2025

📍 Assembly Park, Vaughan

Experience vibrant culture, delicious food, and mesmerizing lion dances every night at the Lucky Lion Night Market. It’s coming to Vaughan for an unforgettable celebration! Learn more here. 

ARTS & CULTURE

✨ Stargazing Party ➡️

📅 Monday, July 7, 2025 | 9:00 PM

📍 David Dunlap Observatory Park, Richmond Hill

Look up and explore the night sky! Learn how to use star charts, then join a guided binocular tour of the constellations. All free, no registration needed. Learn more here.

🌙 Where the Dark Things Dwell ➡️

📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 The Village at Black Creek

Trapped in the eerie village of Black Creek as ancient evil awakens, you and your team of four must uncover the great incantation and lift the curse before it’s too late. Guided by your wit and lantern, can you save the villagers and stop the darkness from rising? Dare to journey where dark things dwell? Learn more here.

🕯️ Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

📅 Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM

📍 Toronto Marriott Markham

Experience the timeless hits of ABBA like never before. Live music, candlelit ambiance, and pure magic all in one unforgettable night! Tickets here. 

🕯️ Candlelight Concerts: Queen & The Beatles Tribute

📅 Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 8:45 PM

📍 Toronto Marriott Markham

Experience the timeless music of Queen and The Beatles in a breathtaking candlelit setting. An unforgettable 60-minute live concert that brings the magic to Markham! Tickets here. 

🎶 Toronto International Harp Festival

📅 Saturday to Sunday, July 12–13, 2025

📍 Aga Khan Museum (July 12) & All Nations Banquet Hall, Markham (July 13)

A beautiful multi-day celebration of harp music, bringing together world-class talent for concerts, masterclasses, and exhibitions, showcasing the timeless elegance of the harp both in person and online. Register here.  

☕ Chai & Write: Summer Joys with Sheniz Janmohamed

📅 Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Varley Art Gallery

Sip chai and spark your creativity with local poet Sheniz Janmohamed in this summer-inspired writing workshop! Explore the Varley’s exhibitions, craft list poems from warm memories, and take a peaceful colour walk through Toogood Pond to create your own nature art. Learn more here.

THE SOCIAL SCENE

❤️ Markham Speed Dating (Ages 29–41)

📅 Tuesday, July 8 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Laz Authentic Cuisine, 48 Main St N, Markham, ON

💵 Tickets required (selling fast!)

Looking for a date? How about 15! Meet up to 15 singles for quick, fun 4-minute dates. If you both say “yes,” you get each other’s contact info the next day. No awkwardness, just connections! Get your tickets here!

🎬 Night at the Museum: Outdoor Movie Night

📅 Thursday, July 10 | Gates open at 8:45 PM

📍 Markham Museum

Bring your lawn chairs and cozy up under the stars for a free outdoor screening of Coco! Gates open at 8:45 PM, movie starts at 9:30 PM. Registration required—visit MarkhamMuseum.ca to save your spot!

🎉 AZN Glow Party ➡️

Friday, July 11 | 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM

📍 SUGAR Cafe & Lounge, Richmond Hill

Get ready for a wild night at the AZN Glow Party—dance under neon lights, vibe to epic music, and catch celeb appearances. Don’t miss this unforgettable rave where the energy never stops! Tickets here. 

🚴‍♂️ Glow Ride Bike Rave

📅 Friday, July 11 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville

Light up your bike and your vibes for a high-energy, music-fueled group ride through the city! Join the rolling dance party and rave under the stars. Learn more here.

WEEKLY MUSIC & SPORTS

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

🎤 Fionn MacCool | Open Mic | July 8th | 7PM-10PM

🎤 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts | Open Mic | July 9th | 6:30PM-9PM

🎵 The Owl: A Firkin Pub | Uncle Bevy | July 10th | 8PM-10PM

🎤 The Duchess of Markham | Open Mic | July 10th | 8PM-11PM

🎤 Main’s Mansion | Karaoke | July 10th | 10PM to Close

🎵 The Duchess of Markham | TBA | July 11th | 8PM-11PM

🎵 Varley Art Gallery Courtyard | Music on the Street | July 11th | 5PM - 8PM

🎤 Monte Carlo Inn | Open Mic | July 11th | 7PM-10PM

🎵 Laz Authentic Cuisine | Summer Patio Jazz | July 11th | 7PM

🎵 The Duchess of Markham | TBA | July 11th | 8PM-11PM

🎵 Village Organic Market and Music | TBA | July 12th  | 8AM-1PM

🎤 Main’s Mansion | Karaoke | July 12th | 10PM to Close

🎵 Costa Sorrento | Alessandro Battaglia | July 13th | 6PM-9PM

SPORTS HAPPENIN’S THIS WEEK

⚽ AFC Toronto v Ottawa Rapid FC | July 10th

⚽ Toronto FC v Atlanta United FC | July 12th

⚽ York United v Valour | July 13th