Markham-Milliken Children's Festival
Save the Date: Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival 2026
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, outside Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue) or the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival (MMCF), proudly presented by Tim Hortons.
Get ready for a day filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable family memories! Enjoy a variety of free family-friendly activities, interactive experiences, and live entertainment throughout the festival.
Looking for even more excitement? Play-All-Day Passes will be available for rides and inflatables, and a limited-edition Millie’s Play-All-Day Bundle, featuring an adorable Millie plush toy, will be offered through advance purchase only. Additional details will be announced soon.
In the meantime, relive the excitement from last year by exploring our official 2025 festival photo album!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Aaniin Community Centre
Ages: All Ages
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Learn All About the Event
Play-All-Day Passes
Details on Play-All-Day Passes will be announced soon.
Children with a Play-All-Day Pass will enjoy access to rides and inflatables, subject to attraction-specific restrictions. Discounted advance-purchase options, including the limited-edition Millie’s Play-All-Day Bundle (available while supplies last), will be available prior to the festival.
The pass purchasing link, pricing information, payment options, and event-day purchase details will be shared closer to the event date.
Free Activities and Live Entertainment
Festival attendees can enjoy a wide range of free activities and interactive experiences throughout the day. Programming will include:
- Live entertainment
- Educational demonstrations
- Cultural performances
- Hands-on workshops
- Roaming entertainers
- Music and dance
- Audience participation activities
There will be something for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Stay tuned for the full schedule of free activities and live entertainment.
Food and Beverage Vendors
A variety of delicious food and beverage options will be available for purchase throughout the festival. Additional vendor details will be announced soon.
Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle. Water refill stations will be available both outside the event site and inside Aaniin Community Centre.
Tim Hortons Coffee for a Year Contest
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to complete and submit a ballot (while supplies last) for a chance to win Coffee for a Year, generously presented by Tim Hortons.
Contest Eligibility
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Only one entry per attendee is permitted.
- Participants must be Markham residents to be eligible to win.
Full contest rules and terms and conditions will be available closer to the event.
Transportation
Public Transit
Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue) is easily accessible by public transit.
Parking and Road Closures
Parking and road closure details for the 2026 festival will be announced closer to the event date.
Please check back for updates on parking locations, shuttle services, road closures, and traffic impacts.
Cycling
Bike racks will be available on-site for attendees who choose to cycle to the festival.
