Markham-Milliken Children's Festival Returns for a Day of Family-Friendly Fun!

MARKHAM, ON – September 5, 2024 – End the summer on a high note with a day of fun for the entire family as the City of Markham’s largest children’s event returns! The award-winning Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival, presented by Tim Hortons, is back on Saturday, September 7 outside of Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Ave.).

The annual family-friendly festival takes place from 10 AM to 6:30 PM and offers guests a variety of FREE activities including tons of education and fun with Markham’s Park and Play Trailer, interactive STEM activities, sports, arts and crafts and live entertainment!

“The Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival has become the unofficial event signaling the end of summer and has become a tradition for families in our city,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “Each year is bigger and better than the last with more activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. This year promises to be our best Festival yet!”

In addition to free activities, Play-All-Day passes are available online for only $10+HST that provide access to giant inflatables, mini-putt, trackless train and more! Price goes up on Festival day to $14 + HST. Onsite sales are debit or credit only.

Height restrictions apply to select rides. These can be viewed online on the festival website and on signs at each attraction. Please review to make sure your child is within the height requirements to participate. 

Please note there is no parking at Aaniin Community Centre on September 7 except for designated accessible parking spots.

Free parking is available at Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library – 7600 Kennedy Road, where you can access the free shuttle service to the event site (to and from Aaniin Community Centre & Library).

The last bus from Milliken Mills Community Centre to Aaniin Community Centre leaves at 6:30 PM. The last bus from Aaniin Community Centre to Milliken Mills Community Centre leaves at 7:00 PM.

Free parking will also be available at the Middlefield Collegiate Institute parking lot – 525 Highglen Ave. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more about Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival at markham.ca/ChildrensFestival.

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