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August 14-20 (York)

August 13, 2025

👋 I know… even mentioning the f-word “fall” might feel a little triggering when we’re still soaking up summer ☀️. But registration for fall recreational programs is opening this week! From swimming lessons to art classes, spots can go fast — so check out what’s happening in your neighbourhood and secure your place early.

There are plenty of free events happening this week—check them out below. Wishing you a wonderful week soaking up summer with your little ones!

-Mayhem Mamas

📅 Mark Your Calendar – Fall Program Registration Opens Soon!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14



🎬 Movies in the Park: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | AURORA
Thursday, August 14 | 7:45 PM–10:30 PM
Location: Aurora Town Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly (suitable for children and teens up to 16)
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of the classic comedy "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" with the Baker family. Bring blankets and chairs for a comfortable evening under the stars.


🎲 Family Game Night | MARKHAM
Thursday, August 14 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Markham Public Library
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
An evening of family-friendly games at the library. Registration is required for this recurring weekly event, so call ahead to secure your spot.

🎵 Concerts in Richmond Hill: Jersey Nights | RICHMOND HILL
Thursday, August 14 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Mill Pond Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor concert featuring a tribute band performing Jersey-style hits. Family-friendly and pet-friendly (pets must be on leash). No admission fee or registration required, but parking is limited.

🎸 Moonlight Madness Street Festival | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Thursday, August 14 | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Main Street Stouffville
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Summer evening celebration bringing energy to downtown Stouffville! Shop local with sidewalk sales, artisan vendors, balloon artists, face painting, stilt walkers, and live music. Special restaurant deals and family activities make this a perfect community night out.




FRIDAY, AUGUST 15



🦁 Lucky Lion Night Market (Day 1/3) | MARKHAM
Friday, August 15 | 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Seneca Polytechnic College Markham Campus
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Over 100 food items and merchants, with showstopping lion dancers. A perfect cultural experience for families to explore Asian cuisine and watch traditional performances.

🌟 BaTo Festival (Day 1/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Friday, August 15 | 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill GO Station East Parking Lot
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly, Kids' Area
🔗 Event Details | @batocultural
Three-day celebration of music, art, and culture with live performances and food vendors. Features a vibrant Kids' Area specifically designed for little ones. Over 10,000 attendees expected!


🎵 Markham Jazz Festival (Day 1/3) | MARKHAM
Friday, August 15 | Times vary - see website for full program
Location: Main Street Unionville
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Vibrant festival featuring professional jazz musicians performing on three stages throughout Main Street Unionville. See website for full program schedule.


🎮 Vaughan Public Library: Sensory Room | VAUGHAN
Friday, August 15 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Bathurst Clark Resource Library
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Drop-in for fun hands-on sensory activities that are easy on the eyes and ears. Perfect for children who need a quieter, more structured play environment.



🎬 Movies in the Park: Wicked | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Friday, August 15 | 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free movie night under the stars featuring the beloved musical "Wicked." Bring blankets for a magical evening of family entertainment.



SATURDAY, AUGUST 16




🚜 Georgina's Field to Table Event (Farm Tour) | GEORGINA
Saturday, August 16 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Various farms across Georgina
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Explore local farms, learn about agriculture, sample local foods, and enjoy family activities like children's craft area and story time at Cloverhill Flowers. Self-guided tour with downloadable map from website.


🚂 Grandma-Grandpa & Me: All Aboard the KHCC Train! | KING
Saturday, August 16 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: King Heritage & Cultural Centre
Cost: $10/person | Age: 3+
🔗 Event Details
Tour the newly restored King Railway Station, explore trains, and build/decorate your own model train. Pre-registration required for all adults and children. This is a guardian-participating program.


🦁 Lucky Lion Night Market (Day 2/3) | MARKHAM
Saturday, August 16 | 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Seneca Polytechnic College Markham Campus
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Second day of the market featuring over 100 food items and merchants, with showstopping lion dancers throughout the day.



🎵 Markham Jazz Festival (Day 2/3) | MARKHAM
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Main Street Unionville
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Day two of the vibrant festival featuring professional jazz musicians performing on three stages throughout Main Street Unionville. See website for full program schedule.


🥕 Newmarket Farmers' Market | NEWMARKET
Saturday, August 16 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Riverwalk Commons
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Market featuring local growers, producers, and makers. Great way to support local food and small businesses while introducing kids to fresh, local produce.


🌟 BaTo Festival (Day 2/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill GO Station East Parking Lot
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly, Kids' Area
🔗 Event Details | @batocultural
Day two of this three-day celebration of music, art, and culture with live performances and food vendors, featuring a vibrant Kids' Area.


🍺 Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer Festival | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, August 16 | 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Cost: $27.86 | Age: 19+ (this one is for the parents' night out!)
🔗 Event Details
Craft breweries from Ontario, craft ciders and spirits, plus live entertainment with MC Liam Kelly and bands The Band Excel and The Flyball Governor Band. All proceeds support Hill House Hospice.


🥕 Woodbridge Village Farmers Market | VAUGHAN
Saturday, August 16 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Al Palladini Community Centre parking lot
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Friendly market featuring local farmers, produce, cheese, honey, baked goods, and more. Non-profit, volunteer-run market that's a great place to meet friends and neighbors.




SUNDAY, AUGUST 17




🚗 Summerfest Car Show | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Sunday, August 17 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly
🔗 Event Details
Car show featuring dozens of vehicles ranging in make, model, and year, plus vendors, live music, food, prizes & awards. A perfect outing for car enthusiasts of all ages.


🎵 Markham Jazz Festival (Day 3/3) | MARKHAM
Sunday, August 17 | 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Location: Main Street Unionville
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Final day of the vibrant festival featuring professional jazz musicians performing on three stages throughout Main Street Unionville. See website for full program schedule.

🌟 BaTo Festival (Day 3/3) | RICHMOND HILL
Sunday, August 17 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill GO Station East Parking Lot
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly, Kids' Area
🔗 Event Details | @batocultural
Final day of this three-day celebration of music, art, and culture with live performances and food vendors, featuring a vibrant Kids' Area.




MONDAY, AUGUST 18



🎨 Messy Mondays | NEWMARKET
Monday, August 18 | 11:00 AM
Location: Newmarket Public Library
Cost: FREE | Age: Children
🔗 Event Details
A fun, messy, and creative activity designed for children to explore new sensory experiences. Part of special summer reading weeks programming.


🎬 Moonlight Movies “Minecraft” | RICHMOND HILL
Monday, August 18 | 8:00 PM (movie begins)
Location: Central Branch Richmond Hill Public Library
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Free outdoor movie screening offering a classic summer experience. Bring blankets and enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars.




WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20



🎸 Concerts in the Park: U2 Tribute | AURORA
Wednesday, August 20 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Aurora Town Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy an outdoor concert featuring a tribute to U2. Bring portable lawn chairs for comfort. Food vendors available from 6 PM and pets are welcome if leashed.


🎪 Markham's Park and Play Fun Tour | MARKHAM
Wednesday, August 20 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Berczy Park South
Cost: FREE | Age: Children ages 4 to 12
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor fun with games, crafts, mini-putt, face painting, giant Jenga, and mini sports. Part of a weekly tour visiting different parks. Rain or shine event - bring sunscreen and water.

👶 Baby Music and Movement | RICHMOND HILL
Wednesday, August 20 | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Location: Richvale Branch, Richmond Hill Public Library
Cost: FREE | Age: 0–12 months with caregiver
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy music and movement together with songs, instruments, and materials to support healthy development. Great opportunity to connect with other families.



🎸 Concerts in the Park: Tribute to Bruce Springsteen | VAUGHAN
Wednesday, August 20 | 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Location: North Thornhill Community Centre - Outdoor Amphitheatre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor concert featuring "Glory Days – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen." Refreshments and ice cream available for purchase. This event was rescheduled from July 9.

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