Things To Do In Markham This Holiday Season

Get all your holiday shopping done in one weekend at the Markham Holiday Market! Whether you are looking for gifts for loved ones, holiday decor, or something for yourself, the Markham Holiday Market is a place you need to visit this holiday season!

Between visiting vendors, be sure to watch the magic show, have your picture taken with Santa, visit a balloon elf, and snap a selfie at one of many photo stations. The Markham Holiday Market will be collecting non-perishable food items at the door to donate to the Markham Food Bank.

Price: $10 (18+), $8 (Youth 12-17 & Seniors 65+), Free (12 & Under)

Dates: November 19 to 21, 2021

Time: November 19: 10am to 9pm | November 20 & 21: 10am to 5pm

Location: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3

Website: www.markhamholidaymarket.ca

Health & Safety Requirements: https://markhamholidaymarket.ca/health_safety

Instagram: @markhamholidaymarket

Come on out for this one-of-a-kind holiday experience at Angus Golf Club! Walk along a 1km trail that starts on the Coyote trail and circles back along the 18^th hole pathway. You will be amazed and mesmerized throughout the walk by the spectacular decorations, light exhibits, and interactive displays that will transport you to the North Pole!

On Festival Nights, you will explore the 1km light trail with live entertainment including Santa, Princess appearances, live ice carving, fire entertainers, caricaturists and more! Make it an extra special night and make reservations for a dinner at the Silo Grill Restaurant.

Get outside this holiday season and walk along the famous Angus Golf Club course for the Fairway of Lights one-of-a-kind event!

Price: Starting at $22

Dates: November 20, 2021 to January 30, 2022 (Select Dates)

Time: 6pm to 10pm

Location: Angus Glen Golf Club, 10080 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON L6C 1N9

Website: www.angusglen.com/fairwayoflights/

Health & Safety Requirements: Masks are mandatory when social distancing is not possible

Instagram: @fairwayoflights

This year, Journey Into Enchantment is bigger and better than ever! Drive-thru this 2km route with over 1.5 million lights in unique animated displays and a drive-thru tunnel. All this, while listening to your favourite Christmas hits, will put you in the holiday spirit! This contactless event is COVID-19 friendly and can be enjoyed by the whole family from the comfort of your car. All profits will be donated to Sick Kids Foundation, the OPACC (Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer) and the Toronto Animal Services.

Price: Starting at $29

Dates: November 25, 2021 to January 9, 2022 (Select Dates)

Time: Sunday to Thursday: 5:30pm to 10:30pm | Fridays & Saturdays: 5:30pm to 11:30pm

Location: Mount Joy GO, 1801 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6E 1X2

Website: www.journeyintoenchantment.ca

Health & Safety Requirements: This is a contactless event

Instagram: @journeyintoenchantment

Attention nice boys and girls! Santa will be at the mall for pictures! To keep children safe, Santa will be keeping a Reindeer’s distance away (2m) and wearing a mask. Photo packages will be available to purchase on-site. Be sure to register ahead of time as spaces are limited. All booking fees will be matched by CF and donated to the Markham Food Bank and Autism Speaks Canada.

Price: $5 per booking

Dates: November 19 to December 24, 2021

Time: Monday to Saturday: 11am to 7pm | Sundays: 11am to 6pm | Christmas Eve: 11am to 4pm

Location: Hudson’s Bay Court, CF Markville, 5000 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R 4M9

Website: https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/

Health & Safety Requirements: https://assets.ctfassets.net/

Instagram: @cfmarkville

There is no better feeling during the holidays than giving to those in need. This year, Downtown Markham and the Pride of Canada Carousel will be hosting a Toy Drive in partnership with the CTV Toy Mountain Campaign. Bring a toy donation to the Pride of Canada Carousel on any of the days listed below and go for a spin on the carousel.

Price: FREE

Dates: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2021

Time: 11am to 6pm

Location: Pride of Canada Carousel, 8080 Birchmount Rd, Unionville, ON L6G 0B6

Website: www.downtownmarkham.ca

Health & Safety Requirements: Covid protocols in effect

Instagram: @downtownmarkham

Take a step back in time with this one-of-a-kind event! Spend a day with the family and visit Dino Holiday, Canada’s largest indoor dinosaur amusement park. Walk among 45 animatronic dinosaurs, eat carnival eats, ride carnival rides, and play classic carnival games, all with a holiday twist! Explore the many photo stations like the pterodactyl sleigh, write a letter to Santa, and if you’re lucky, you may even be able to meet the big man himself!

Price: $12.50 pp or $60 Family Pass

Dates: December 18, 2021 to January 3, 2022

Time: 10am to 7pm Daily

Location: Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3

Website: www.dinoholiday.ca

Health & Safety Requirements: Vaccine Passports are required for all visitors 12+ and masks are to be worn at all times

Instagram: @dinoholiday2021

This holiday season, Main Street Unionville is transforming into a Hallmark movie with decorations, events, and activities! Read all about the holiday events happening on Main Street Unionville on our Unionville: The Ultimate Holiday Town blog!

Price: FREE

Dates: Starting November 7, 2021

Location: Main Street Unionville

Website: www.unionvilleinfo.com/holidays/

Health & Safety Requirements: Masks are mandatory when social distancing is not possible

Instagram: @mainstreetunionville

Main Street Markham is back again with their festive decorations and holiday events. Check out all the amazing events and specials on our Light it Up on Main Street Markham blog!

Price: FREE

Dates: Starting Friday, November 26, 2021

Location: Main Street N, Markham

Website: www.mainstreetmarkham.com

Health & Safety Requirements: Masks are mandatory when social distancing is not possible

Instagram: @mainstreetmarkham