What's on...
There are so many things to see and do this fall in York Region! Here is just sampling of the arts events on the calendar. Click here for the year round Calendar of Events.
SEPTEMBER
Ribfest & Beer Garden - September 7-9
Enjoy ribs from professional BBQ Teams from across North America! Bring your friends and make it an afternoon or evening with a full beer garden and live entertainment.
www.e-aurora.ca
(905) 726-4762
Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival - September 8
Celebrating 40 years, the Binder Twine Festival, began in the late 1800's when farmers came to the community to buy twine to bind their sheaves of wheat at harvest time. Townspeople offered food and entertainment to the visiting farmers and an annual celebration was born. An exciting day filled with unique crafts, great entertainment, OldeTyme activities and the Queen Contest where 'young ladies' call a hog, flip pancakes, hammer nails, and even milk a cow. www.kleinburgvillage.com
(905) 893-3083
Kettleby Fair - September 8
Family fun for young families and nostalgic adults. Food, stage and grounds entertainment, parade, park activities, fly ball dog competitions, many exhibitors, heritage displays, 40-50 crafters and pony rides.
www.village.kettleby.on.ca
Thornhill Village Festival - September 15
A heritage outdoor festival featuring: a community parade, 180 craft booths, artists show and sale, variety of music in several locations, bear garden, food, children, and youth activities.
www.thornhillhistoric.org/festival
(905) 881-3952
Markham Fair - September 26-30
Canada's largest 4 day fair-agricultural exhibits and competitions, huge midway, horse racing, demo derby, tractor pull, baby farm animals, entertainment, 200 vendors, and much more!
www.markhamfair.ca
(905) 642-3247
Applefest - September 21 - 23
Join in Markam Museum's salute to the wonderful apple! The museum operates its own apple cider mills and offers samples to visitors. Witness the operation of the on-premises sawmill and visit historic buildings in this 25-acre village. A variety of hands-on activities for children of all ages as well as live entertainment, carousel, boat, train and wagon rides.
www.markham.ca
OCTOBER
Woodbridge Fall Fair - October 6 - 8
Old fashioned family fun for 159 years!! Community competitions in baking, crafts, art, needlework, photography, children's programs, entertainment, petting zoo, midway rides and exhibits.
www.woodbridgefair.com
(905) 265-1782
Unionville Little Oktoberfest - October 8
Music and entertainment all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday filled with great food, fun atmosphere, and festivities with an old Bavarian flare.
www.unionvilleinfo.com
(905) 477-0117
ORGANIC Thanksgiving Harvest Dinners - October 7 & 8
Bring the entire family to relish the glorious colours of fall and take part in a magnificent evening that begins with a guided walk through the Kortright Centre for Conservations' forest. After your hike, your appetite will surely be satisfied when you experience the delicious fall themed 100 % ORGANIC harvest dinner. Following dessert, enjoy a warm hug from a cup of hot apple cinnamon cider by a roaring bonfire.
Adults are $49 plus taxes and children under 12, are $29 plus taxes. Reservations are required.
www.kortright.org
416-667-6295
5th Annual Richmond Hill Studio Tour and Art Sale - October 13 & 14
The richmond Hill Studio Tour and Art throughout studios in Richmond Hill will feature Paints, Printmaking, Pottery, Mosaics and Porcelain. Call for Studio Tour Maps and more.
www.richmondhill.ca
(905) 787-1441
A Haunted Forest - October 27
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and monsters! Join us for some scary surprises throughout the many haunted trails leading up to the best Halloween party entailing a bonfire, ghost stories, and some witches brew!
www.e-aurora.ca
(905) 726-4762
NOVEMBER
Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts
A series of shows that last throughout the month. Performances include "The Bigg Show", "David Usher in Concer", "Duo Diorama", "Prairie Oyster", and so much more.
www.markham.ca
1-866-768-8801
