Good morning, Markham!

Listen, it’s not a jam-packed week but an active one. Whether you're walking for a cause, cycling through city streets, or just strolling between pop-up shops, there's still plenty to do. And of course, let’s not forget about Dad this week. Wishing all you fathers (and father figures!) an advanced happy Father’s Day!

Note: Events marked with a “➡️” are not in Markham — but they’re too good not to share!

Alright, let’s get movin’.

FESTIVAL CENTRAL

🍻 2025 Newmarket Craft Beverage Festival ➡️

📆 Friday, June 13 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📆 Saturday, June 14 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 170 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket

Raise a glass at the 2025 Newmarket Craft Beverage Festival — two days of local brews, live music, delicious eats, and summer fun! Sample craft beer, cider, and spirits from over 15 Ontario producers, enjoy great food, and play life-size games.

With a Bark Zone for furry friends, live entertainment, and a relaxed outdoor vibe, this festival is the perfect weekend plan for craft lovers and community seekers alike. Tokens available for 4oz & 8oz pours. Learn more here. 

🍝 Taste of Little Italy ➡️

📆 June 13–15

📍 College Street, between Bathurst & Shaw, Toronto ✨

Toronto’s most anticipated street festival is back for Father’s Day weekend! Taste of Little Italy brings together over 200 local businesses for a weekend full of food, music, culture, and community.

New this year: a main stage at College & Shaw featuring top performers — including American Idol finalist Nicolina Bozzo — plus a brand-new food truck festival! Learn more here.

GETTIN’ SPORTY

🏃‍♂️ 3rd Annual Stouffville Main Street 5K ➡️

📆 Sunday, June 15 | 8:30 AM

📍 Main Street, Stouffville

Lace up and head out for the 3rd Annual Stouffville Main Street 5K, supporting the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Walk, run, or stroll alongside friends, family, and neighbours — all for a great cause. Plus, don’t miss the 1K Kids Dash for children under 12!

Start a new Father’s Day tradition and make a meaningful impact in your community. Learn more here. 

🚴‍♀️ Glow Ride Bike Rave

📆 Friday, June 13 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

📍 Millennium Bandstand, Main Street Unionville

Light it up and ride out! The Glow Ride Bike Rave, hosted by Markham Cycles in partnership with Markham After Hours, is a high-energy, music-fueled group ride that turns the city into a rolling dance party.

Bring your brightest lights, your decked-out bike, and meet at the Millennium Bandstand for the first rave ride of the season. This event happens every 2nd Friday through October, so don’t miss the kickoff! Learn more here. 

🚴 Markham Cycling Day 2025

📆 Sunday, June 15 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Near Old Town Hall – 96 Main Street Markham (Robinson St. & Main St.)

Hop on your bike and explore the city at Markham Cycling Day, a free, family-friendly event for riders of all ages and abilities. Since 2008, this annual celebration has brought together local cyclists to ride, connect, and enjoy the outdoors.

Enjoy light refreshments, free entertainment, and fun activities from local exhibitors. Organized by the City of Markham and led by the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Learn more here. 

🚶‍♀️ Mon Sheong Walk & Fun 2025 ➡️

📆 Saturday, June 14 | 9AM to 2PM

📍 Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park ✨

We walk because we care. Join the Mon Sheong Foundation for a fun-filled, family-friendly charity walk in support of building three new Long-Term Care Centres across Stouffville, Markham, and Richmond Hill — bringing 832 much-needed care beds to local seniors.

Enjoy a scenic 4km walk through Richmond Hill’s largest park, plus free refreshments, game booths, and live performances. Learn more here. 

SHOPPING BUZZ

🎀 Happy Cute Mart

📆 Saturday, June 14 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 7755 Bayview Avenue, Markham

Get ready for the ultimate dose of cuteness at Happy Cute Mart! With over 80 incredible exhibitors all under one roof, you’ll find everything from stationery, pins, apparel, and plush toys to home goods, snacks, exclusives, and giveaways.

Entry is FREE, but limited VIP tickets are available if you want to skip the line and score extra goodies! Learn more here. 

💄 Luxury Cosmetics Warehouse Sale – Final Weekend!

📆 June 12–15

📍 Markham Fairgrounds

This is your last chance to score luxury beauty for less! The Luxury Cosmetics Warehouse Sale is back for its final weekend, offering up to 50% off makeup, skincare, fragrance, hair and body care, gift sets, and more from top brands like MAC, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Tom Ford Beauty, Bobbi Brown, and Origins.

Whether you're restocking your faves or discovering new ones — don’t miss this beauty lover’s dream before it’s gone! Learn more here. 

🛍️ Style Fix In The 6ix – Couture Pop-Ups

📆 June 12–15

📍 All Nations Banquet Centre – 3300 HWY 7 East, Markham

Couture Pop-Ups is back in the GTA with Style Fix In The 6ix — a 4-day designer shopping event featuring over 80 top European labels at 30% to 80% off!

Browse a massive selection of curated apparel, handbags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women — including their largest handbag collection ever.

Don't miss this limited-time chance to elevate your style at unbeatable prices. Learn more here. 

ARTS & CULTURE

🧠 QE Trivia Night: Disney Edition

📆 Thursday, June 12 | 6:30 PM

📍 Rouge River Brewing Company

Ready to put your Disney knowledge to the test? Gather your team of 2–6 players for a magical night of trivia at QE Trivia Night: Disney Edition! From classic animated films to Pixar, parks, and beyond — it’s all fair game.

🏆 Winning team takes home a 4-pack per player, and yes — beer prizes await! Buy tickets here. 

🌿 Greening Health Care: Summer Workshop 2025

📆 Monday, June 16 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Cornell Community Centre, Markham

Join healthcare leaders, sustainability professionals, and energy experts at the Greening Health Care Summer Workshop 2025 — a half-day event focused on advancing climate action in healthcare.

🕖 7:30 AM | Registration & Breakfast

🕣 8:30 AM | Intro: Climate Action in a Challenging World

🕘 9:00 AM | Keynote: Building Capacity for Sustainable Healthcare

🕤 9:30 AM | Panel: Immediate Actions for Energy Efficiency

Let’s move healthcare toward a greener future, one action at a time. Buy tickets here. 

MAKE DAD’S DAY: FATHER’S DAY IN MARKHAM

🚗 Father’s Day Car Show 

📆 Wednesday, June 11 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Home Depot Castlemore, Markham

Celebrate Father’s Day early with a fun-filled car show and family event at Home Depot Markham! Enjoy cruisers from C.C. United Soils, live music, prizes, awards, tiny seedlings for the kids, and a variety of local vendors.

It’s the perfect weekday outing for car lovers, families, and anyone looking to kick off Father’s Day week with something special. Learn more here. 

🍳Essence of Unionville’s Father’s Day Brunch Buffet

📆 Sunday, June 15 | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Essence of Unionville

Dads, bacon, and brunch — what more could you ask for? Celebrate Father’s Day with a delicious buffet brunch at Essence of Unionville, featuring premium dishes like carved meats, fresh seafood, salads, sweet treats, and more.

Treat Dad to a refined yet relaxed experience, complete with great food, great company, and maybe even a beer (or two). 

🍽️ Reserve your table now via OpenTable, call 905-415-7611, or email [email protected].

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Stay informed on what’s happening at City Hall. Here are this week’s public meetings:

📅 Tuesday, June 10

🕘 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM - Development Services Committee Meeting 

📅 Wednesday, June 11

🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Heritage Markham Committee

🕖 7:00 PM – 11:50 PM - Electronic Committee of Adjustment Meeting

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

🎤 Fionn MacCool's | Open Mic Night | June 10th | 7PM-10PM

🎵 The Owl: A Firkin Pub | Nat Duo | June 12th | 8PM-10PM

🎤 The Duchess of Markham | Open Mic | June 12th | 8PM-11PM

🎵 Rouge River Brewery | Matthew Holtby & Poor Bely | June 13th | 7PM - 9PM

 🎵 Varley Art Gallery Courtyard | Music on the Street | June 13th | 5PM - 8PM

🎤 Monte Carlo Inn | Open Mic | June 13th | 7PM-10PM

🎵 Village Organic Market and Music | Treeline | June 14th | 8AM-1PM

🎵 The Duchess of Markham | Roots & Blues | June 14th | 9PM -11PM

🎵 Costa Sorrento | Kalye Lune | June 15th | 6PM-9PM

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