Festival Of Lights
40 Years of Holiday Magic on Main Street Markham
Join us for a cozy, joyful, and truly magical celebration!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH 5:30PM - 9:00PM MAIN ST. MARKHAM BETWEEN HWY. 7 & BULLOCK DR.
Main Street Central Stage
Candy Cane Carolers 6:00PM
Experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season with live musical entertainment that will leave you smiling and filled with festive cheer.
Unionville Theatre Co. 6:15PM
Be captivated by the UTC as they create a festive experience for all attendees.
STEPH 7:00PM
Enjoy Markham's own young emerging artist/singer/songwriter as she takes the stage to perform with her band.
Santa's Arrival 8:00PM
Join the Town Crier and elected officials as they introduce Santa's grand arrival at the Holiday Stage located by Guardian Pharmacy's parking lot.
Fireworks & Tree Lighting Ceremony 8:15PM
See the annual tree lighting followed by fireworks, marking the start of the holiday season in our neighbourhood.
Fireshow with NorthFire Circus & Dr. Draw 8:30PM
Be mesmerized by a blend of fire artistry, circus skills, and live music, creating a magical atmosphere for all attendees.
Outdoor Skating Rink at
Main Street North
(St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Side Parking Lot)
Outdoor Skating Rink 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Bring your skates and breeze around our artificial ice rink! Skate under the festive candy-cane archway.
Warm Up with Firepits and Hot Chocolate 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Enjoy a crackling fire nestled in Muskoka chairs. Sip on rich hot chocolate as you take in the incredible cozy scenery.
Free Skate & Helmet Rentals 5:30PM - 9:00PM
No skates? No problem! Skates and helmets will be available for free. Voluntary donations to the Markham Food Bank will be accepted.
Sports Play Zone Presented by Canlan Sports 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Show off your hockey skills with interactive hockey games and target shooting lanes while also enjoying a Zamboni display.
Santa's Village at
Main Street South
(Near St. Andrew's United Church Front Lawn)
Photos with Santa 5:30PM - 7:30PM & 8:30PM - 9:00PM
Visit Santa his holiday home on Main Street Markham and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself! Photos with Santa are free, but he would appreciate a voluntary donation to benefit the Markham Food Bank.
Snacks at The Fireside Lounge 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Enjoy festival snacks and relax with your family and friends around warm fire pits with picnic tables & Muskoka chairs.
Trackless Train 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Hop aboard the trackless train for a delightful journey around the village with Pickup & Drop-off spots near Santa's Village & the skating rink.
Enjoy Festive Snacks throughout the festival
BeaverTails
Spoil yourself with a quintessential and delicious Canadian treat that is best enjoyed outside by a roaring fire.
905 Hotdog Pound
Indulge in crave-worthy classics: hotdogs, burgers, sausages, fries, putine and chicken fingers.
Hot Chocolate
Warm up at the festival with a delicious cup of rich and steaming hot chocolate.
Pimento Jerk
Enjoy smoked chicken marinated to achieve an authentic jerk flavour from Jamaica.
Tiny Tom Donuts
Fresh donuts to enjoy as you're walking up and down Main Street Markham.
Kettlecorn & Candy Floss
Enjoy fresh kettlecorn and hand-spun candy floss as a sweet treat at the festival.
Festival Specials & activities at Markham Village Businesses
Three Kingdom Games
Free cards & festive fun! Join our holiday gaming events - Magic: The Gathering - Nov. 28th and Pokémon - Nov. 29th.
Pineapple Design
Enjoy NO TAX on in-stock furniture, designer lighting, and luxurious gifts including artisan throws, premium towels & gourmet Cobourg shortbread.
Super Smash Burgs
Buy 2 Combos, Get 10% Off your entire bill. Valid Nov. 28th (5:30–9 PM) & Nov. 29th (1–5 PM). Walk-ins only.
Mother's Deli
Make your holidays effortless — order your free-range Turkey Dinner with festive sides and traditional trimmings including cranberry sauce.
EVENT Map
ROAD CLOSURE MAP
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, 2025 FROM 2PM–11:00PM
Main Street will be closed between HWY 7 and Bullock from for this event.
See detour map for affected road closures.
OUR Sponsors
Honouring Our War Veterans
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 9:30AM - 12:30PM
9:30AM - SERVICE AT MARKHAM DISTRICT VETERANS ASSOCIATION (17 WASHINGTON ST.)
10:00 AM - REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE
11:00 - CEREMONY & WREATH LAYING AT VILLAGE VETERANS SQUARE & CENOTAPH
(6031 HWY 7 E, MARKHAM)
Markham District Veterans Association
The Markham District Veteran Association (MDVA) warmly invites you to come together with our community to honour the brave soldiers who have served and sacrificed for Canada’s freedoms. We’ll mark Remembrance Day with a parade and ceremony that recognizes their courage.
Parade Route Map
ROAD CLOSURE MAP
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2025 FROM 9:30AM-12:30PM
Main Street Markham from HWY 7 to
Centre St, Washington St from HWY 7
To Centre St from Washington to Main St Markham, will be closed on Saturday Nov 8th; 9:30am to 12:30 pm.
See detour map for alternative routes
Roads closed 8am-2pm
Roads closed 8am-2pm
Alternate route to access Markham Village Community Centre
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