In the community
A calendar of upcoming Markham events, community news, and past gatherings: workshops, forums, food drives, and partner events across the city.
Upcoming events in Markham
Community news
Markham Business Hosts Three Free Workshops for Local Owners This Fall
Markham Business is hosting three free workshops for local entrepreneurs and small business owners in September and October 2026: bookkeeping online, market research tools on Teams, and municipal business licensing at Markham Civic Centre.
Toronto Hosts Canada Investment Summit as Markham's Tech Economy Watches for Capital and Jobs
On 14 and 15 September 2026, Toronto hosts the first Canada Investment Summit, a federal gathering with CPP Investments and PSP Investments aimed at accelerating long-horizon capital into Canada.
New Trade Tariffs Reach Everyday Goods That Markham Residents Buy and Sell
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$28 billion of American goods took effect on 8 September 2026, covering hundreds of products at rates of 15, 25, or 50 per cent, while United States tariffs on Canadian goods remain in place.
Ottawa Launches Digital Transformation Canada to Improve Government Services
On 3 September 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Digital Transformation Canada, a new federal organisation charged with making government services faster, more secure, and more reliable for Canadians.
Dr. Jerry Leung Medical Club Opens in Markham, the First of Its Kind in the GTA
The Dr. Jerry Leung Medical Club has opened in Markham, the first all-in-one health and wellness destination of its kind in the Greater Toronto Area, built by a local physician.
Mid-block Crossing Over Highway 404 Connects Markham and Richmond Hill
York Region has completed Mid-block Crossing, a new four-lane road and bridge across Highway 404 just north of 16th Avenue, connecting Woodbine Avenue in Markham through Markland Street and Orlando Avenue to Leslie Street in Richmond Hill.
Past events
Accounting Series #1: Bookkeeping Made Easy
Free online Markham Business workshop on bookkeeping, tax tips, write-offs, and MyCRA for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Markham Job Fair
Job fair at Aaniin Community Centre connecting residents with York Region, emergency services, and local employers.
Support for Hong Kong Fire Victims
Honorary co-chair of the Toronto Responds charity concert for Hong Kong Tai Po fire relief, raising $50,000 for affected families.
Markham Helping Hands 2025
Annual food bank drive with Markham Fire & Emergency Service and community partners, collecting non-perishable donations across Markham drop-off sites.
ACE Park Cleanup at John Button Park
ACE Ontario invited Markham residents to a Sunday morning cleanup at John Button Park, continuing its late-summer park volunteer series.
ACE Park Cleanup at Berczy Park North
ACE Ontario continued its Markham park cleanup series at Berczy Park North, with volunteers gathering litter on a Sunday morning.
ACE Park Cleanup at Milliken Mills Park
Active Community Engagement (ACE) Ontario volunteers cleaned Milliken Mills Park in Markham, the first stop in a late-summer park cleanup series.
Community Picnic 2025
Summer picnic at Upper Cornell Park with free food, shows, games, and a lucky draw for Markham residents.
Community Picnic 2024
Community picnic at Aaniin Park with free food, shows, games, and a lucky draw.
Alan Ho Charity Roadshow 2024
World Autism Awareness fundraiser at King Square Shopping Centre supporting local organisations that serve people with intellectual disabilities.
We Are One Family: Chinese Heritage Month 2024
Family Day Traditional Chinese Costume Heritage Show at Markham Civic Centre for Chinese Heritage Month.
Dragons Singing with Love Charity Concert
Charity concert co-hosted with community partners that raised $25,000 for the Markham Food Bank.
Crime Prevention Forum 2023
Forum with Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau and York Regional Police on prevention tips, reporting, and the camera pilot program.
We Are Family Charity Roadshow 2023
Charity roadshow supporting DD Community Connector and the Chinese Autism Awareness Centre, with sponsors, performers, and volunteers across Markham.