October 2-8 (York)

 👋Hey gang— this weekend is stacked. Markham fair, fire rescue boats, community BBQ, and Oktoberfest are taking over the weekend. Let’s go!

My Top 5 Picks This Week Around York:

1. 🎡 Markham Fair with SuperDogs, Monster Trucks & fireworks (4-day event!) – MARKHAM

2. 🏮 Togetherness Moon Festival Market with 40+ vendors – MARKHAM

3. 🌍 ECO Family Fest with FREE BBQ – RICHMOND HILL

4. 🏮 Mid-Autumn Festival Community Fair with Chinese games & face painting (register ahead!) – RICHMOND HILL

5.  🚒 Fire Prevention Week Open House – RICHMOND HILL

Things I’m Loving This Week:

🚒 Georgina Community Open House | GEORGINA
Thursday, Oct 2 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC)
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Meet town staff and see fleet vehicles up close! Get a look at fire rescue boats and garbage trucks. A new commissioned art piece will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m.

🎡 Markham Fair (Day 1/4) | MARKHAM
Thursday, Oct 2 | 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Markham Fairgrounds
Cost: $10-$60 (kids 4 and under FREE) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Historic country fair with agricultural exhibits, live shows, midway rides, SuperDogs, Monster Trucks, and fireworks! Most attractions included with admission. On-site parking available.

🍳 Little Kitchen Time | VAUGHAN
Thursday, Oct 2 | 10:00 AM–10:45 AM
Location: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library
Cost: FREE | Age: Toddlers - kindergarten
🔗 Event Details
Food and cooking-themed stories and songs in the play kitchen! Test culinary skills with counting, measuring, and ingredient activities. Runs every Thursday.

📚 Storytime | MARKHAM
Friday, Oct 3 | 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Markham Public Library Unionville Branch, Markham
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 0-6
🔗 Event Details
Drop-in storytime with interactive books, songs, and activities for little ones and their caregivers.

🎡 Markham Fair (Day 2/4) | MARKHAM
Friday, Oct 3 | 8:30 AM–11:00 PM
Location: Markham Fairgrounds
Cost: $10-$60 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Historic country fair with agricultural exhibits, live shows, midway rides, SuperDogs, Monster Trucks, and fireworks! Most attractions included with admission. On-site parking available.

🏮 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration - Community Fair | RICHMOND HILL
Friday, Oct 3 | 6:30 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Langstaff Community Centre
Cost: FREE (registration required) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Large-scale cultural celebration with traditional Chinese games like pitch-pot and lantern riddles, face painting, mini-archery demonstrations, and cultural heritage crafts. Register in advance!

🎡 Markham Fair | MARKHAM
Saturday, Oct 4: 9:00 AM–11:00 PM | Sunday, Oct 5: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Location: Markham Fairgrounds, Markham
Cost: $10-$60 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Historic country fair with agricultural exhibits, live shows, midway rides, SuperDogs, Monster Trucks, and fireworks! Most attractions included with admission. On-site parking available.

🚗 Markham Fair - Demolition Derby | MARKHAM
Saturday, Oct 4 | 7:00 PM
Location: Markham Fairgrounds
Cost: $10-$60 (fair admission) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Classic demolition derby with cars smashing and crashing! A grandstand event at the fair.

🏮 Togetherness Moon Festival Market | MARKHAM
Saturday, Oct 4 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Markham Wesley Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate the Moon Festival with 40+ vendors, live performances, pitch-pot & lantern riddles, paper fan crafts! First 30 families get free goodie bags, first 200 get welcome packs, plus 300 game prizes!

🍺 Oktoberfest Newmarket | NEWMARKET
Saturday, Oct 4: 3:00-11:30 PM
Location: Downtown Newmarket,
Cost: $86.53 | Age: 18+ (Date night!)
🔗 Event Details
Main Street will transform into a Bavarian-inspired experience where guests will enjoy a “Sip & Savour Ale Trail” — visiting participating restaurants to sample signature bites paired with a half-pint of beer.

🎨 Newmarket Group of Artists Artwalk | NEWMARKET
Saturday, Oct 4: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sunday, Oct 5: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Newmarket,
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Juried art show with 40+ artists across 11 walkable downtown venues. Plan your route in advance; parking may be limited.

🌍 ECO Family Fest | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, Oct 4 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Location: Elgin Barrow Arena,
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate sustainability with FREE BBQ for the first 1,000 attendees, live entertainment, family activities, and swag bags!

🚒 Fire Prevention Week Open House | RICHMOND HILL
Saturday, Oct 4 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services Fire Station #8-1
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Kick off Fire Prevention Week with demonstrations and activities. Meet Sparky the Fire Dog and learn about fire safety!

🍂 TDChristian Fall Market | VAUGHAN
Saturday, Oct 4 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: TDChristian High School
Cost: FREE admission | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Community fall market featuring bakery café, harvest sales, and vendors. Free to attend; bring cash for purchases.

🎃 Camp Spooky at Canada's Wonderland | VAUGHAN
Saturday, Oct 4 & Sunday, Oct 5 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Canada's Wonderland
Cost: $44.99 + tax (or season pass valid) | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Family-friendly daytime Halloween event with Trick-or-Treat Trail, corn maze, live Peanuts character shows, and costume party! Separate from adult-oriented Halloween Haunt.

🧁 Halloween Cupcake Decorating Contest | WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
Saturday, Oct 4 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Stouffville Library
Cost: FREE | Age: Teens 13-19
🔗 Event Details
Celebrate Halloween by decorating sweet art creations—then eating them! Located in the Teen Lounge. Registration required; spots limited.

🦸 Aurora ComiCon | AURORA
Sunday, Oct 5 | 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Aurora Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385, Aurora
Cost: VIP $20 online, General $5, Kids 12 & under FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Vendors selling comic books, toys, video games, sports cards, jewelry, and more. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank to win prizes!

🍂 Revolution Markets - Fall Market | EAST GWILLIMBURY
Sunday, Oct 5 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Sharon Museum & Gardens
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Vendors, food, music, children's activities, and fun for the whole family!

🏃‍♀️ CIBC Run for the Cure | VAUGHAN
Sunday, Oct 5 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Location: North Maple Regional Park,
Cost: $45 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Community run/walk to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Minimum $45 donation for adult registration. All skill levels welcome!

🎲 Game Night | AURORA
Monday, Oct 6 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Aurora Public Library, Aurora
Cost: FREE | Age: Best for ages 7+
🔗 Event Details
Play games and make new friends! Located in the multi-use room.

💃 Zumbini | RICHMOND HILL
Tuesday, Oct 7 | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Public Library Oak Ridges Branch
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 1-6 + caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Experience rhythm, music, and movement! Bond with your child while developing cognitive abilities, motor skills, and emotional wellbeing.

🦁 Wee Fun Wednesdays at the Museum - Safari Adventure | NEWMARKET
Wednesday, Oct 8 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Location: Elman W. Campbell Museum
Cost: $5.50/child (pre-register online) | Age: Toddlers + caregivers
🔗 Event Details
Tots and caregivers program with hands-on tabletop activities, crafts, changing displays, and new friends! Different theme each Wednesday.

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