October 15, 2026 | Markham

Things to Do in Markham This Weekend (October 17–18, 2026)

30 events happening in Markham on October 17–18, 2026, curated by York Happening.

Looking for things to do in Markham this weekend? Here are 30 events happening from October 17–18, 2026, curated by the York Happening team. From community gatherings to family activities, here is what is on across the city.

Plans change -- check each event for the latest details before heading out. For the full calendar, browse all upcoming events in Markham.

Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 AM | EarlyON Thornhill Centre

Play, Learn and Connect for Men (birth to 6 years old) at EarlyON Thornhill Centre
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 9:30 AM

Yoga and Meditation
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 AM | Rouge National Urban Park

Rouge guided walk: Learning from landscapes
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 AM | Markham Village Library

Storytelling and Creative Writing (Grades 3-4)
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM | Unionville Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM | Angus Glen Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM | Thornhill Community Centre Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM | Cornell Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Angus Glen Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Markham Village Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Markham Village Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Markham Village Library

STEM Learning (Grades 4-6) - see details
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Thornhill Community Centre Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Markham Village Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Unionville Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM | Milliken Mills Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 11:30 AM | Milliken Mills Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 PM | Aaniin Library

Reading to Success
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 1:30 PM | Markham Village Library

Calligraphy Workshop
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 PM | Markham Village Library

Storytime
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 PM | Milliken Mills Library

Migration - A Lecture with Carly Davenport
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 PM | Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Study Hall Sessions
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 3:00 PM | Cornell Library

Mini-Makers
Free
Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM | Flato Markham Theatre

Elegance and Imagination: Opening Night Gala
Sunday, October 18 at 9:30 AM

Practice Joy with Laughter Yoga
Free
Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 AM | Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Fibre Art: Harvest Pumpkin in Wool
Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM | Pride of Canada Carousel

Halloween Howl
Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM | Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Brush Calligraphy: Beginner
Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM | Aaniin Library

Storytime
Free
Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM | Thornhill Village Library

Mini-Makers
Free

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Milliken Mills Library · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Free

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