Free Things to Do in Markham

Markham's best free stop is the Varley Art Gallery on Main Street Unionville, where admission is free. Walk from there to Toogood Pond, which sits at the north end of the Unionville village core, and browse the shops of Main Street on the way back. The events below are free listings from our calendar, and they change daily.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.

A free half day

Start at the Varley, 216 Main Street Unionville, then walk Main Street to Toogood Pond Park.

Upcoming events

From the York Happening events calendar, updated daily.

TUE 3
Free
TUE 3

Thornhill English Conversation Circle

Thornhill Community Centre Library · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Free
TUE 3

Storytime

Aaniin Library · 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Free
WED 4

Chair Yoga

TBD · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Free
WED 4

EarlyON Drop-in

Angus Glen Library · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free
WED 4

Storytime

Thornhill Village Library · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Free
WED 4
Free
WED 4

Storytime

Cornell Library · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Free
WED 4

EarlyON Drop-in

Cornell Library · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free
WED 4

STEAM Drop-In

Thornhill Community Centre Library · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Free

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