Markham-Milliken Children's Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 AM to 6:30 PM outside of Aaniin Community Centre – 5665 14th Ave for this year’s Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival (MMCF), presented by Tim Hortons.
There are a variety of fun and free activities and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
But, if you’re looking for even more fun and access to rides and inflatables, you will need to purchase a Play-All-Day Pass.
New this year for pre-purchase only is the limited Millie’s Play-All-Day Bundle, which includes an adorable Millie plush toy!
While at the event, tell us what you think! Visit the Info Booth to complete the survey and be entered to win a great prize! View contest rules here.
Learn All About the Event
- Play-All-Day Pass
A Play-All-Day Pass gives children access to all rides and inflatables.
Please check any restrictions in the chart below. Each child must have their own Play-All-Day Pass to access the following attractions:
Ride/Attraction Name Min. Height Max. Height Weight Restrictions if any apply Train N/A N/A N/A Crash Course Figure 8 Obstacle 42" 76" 150 lbs/person Under the Sea Adventure Park 30" 60" N/A Crane Truck Slide 46" 75" 150 lbs/person Vertical Rush 36" 60" 150 lbs/person Atomic 45' Obstacle 34" N/A 200 lbs/person Fun House Maze N/A N/A N/A Sports Zone 3 in 1 N/A N/A N/A Grand Carnival with Carnival Games N/A N/A N/A Buy your Play-All-Day Pass before September 6, 2025 for only $10 plus tax! Millie’s Play-All-Day Bundle is only available for pre-purchase for $30 plus tax (while supplies last). Purchase passes here.
A Play-All-Day Pass can be purchased on September 6, 2025 (event day) for $14 plus tax. Credit and debit only. Cash will not be accepted on event day.
- Free Activities and Live Entertainment
Throughout the day, enjoy a variety of fun and free activities, with live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Main Stage Entertainment
Time Main Stage Act 10:00 to 10:30 AM Interactive DJ 10:30 to 11:30 AM Hands on Exotics 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Mad Science Show 12:15 to 1:00 PM Magic Show 1:00 to 2:00 PM Opening Ceremony 2:00 to 2:45 PM Bubble Show 3:15 to 4:00 PM Scarlet Black Circus Performance & Hoola Hoop Workshop 4:00 to 4:15 PM Chinese Collective Arts Association Dance Performance 4:30 to 5:30 PM Hands on Exotics 5:30 to 6 PM Scarlet Black Circus Performance 6:00 to 6:30 PM Interactive DJ The following activities are free and do not require the purchase of a Play-All-Day Pass:
- STEM and interactive activities
- Airbrush tattoo
- Sensory tables
- Building block area
- Toddler Town
- Arts and crafts
- Recreation trailer
- Storytime and all-day scavenger hunt at Aaniin Public Library
- Magic show
- Science show
- Animal education show
- And more!
- Food and Drink
Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up outside at our water refill station, or inside Aaniin Community Centre’s water refill stations!
There will be a variety of delicious food options available for purchase at MMCF, including:
- BBQ Meat
- Churros,
- Cotton Candy,
- Curry Chicken,
- Egg Bubble Waffles,
- Fruit Smoothies,
- Ice Cream, Slushies, Popsicles,
- Meat Skewers,
- Jerk Meat,
- Onigiri,
- Popcorn,
- Sugarcane Juice,
- Tacos,
- And more!
- Win Free Coffee for a Year!
Participants attending the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival will have the opportunity to complete and submit a ballot (while quantities last) for a chance to win one (1) Coffee for a Year prize, presented by Tim Hortons.
- Public Transit
The Aaniin Community Centre & Library (5665 14th Avenue) is easily accessible by transit:
- Parking and Road Closures
Please note there is no parking at Aaniin Community Centre on September 6, 2025, except for designated accessible parking spots.
There will be road disruptions during the festival date on September 6, from 9 AM to 7 PM.
- 14th Avenue and Vanni Avenue – One way with vendor and resident access only
- From Vanni Avenue to Middlefield Street – One way with resident access only
- Mumbai Drive and Middlefield – No left turn
Free parking is available at Milliken Mills Community Centre (7600 Kennedy Road), where you can access the free shuttle service to and from Aaniin Community Centre (the event site).
Free parking is also available at Middlefield Collegiate Institute parking lot (525 Highglen Ave.). Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Free Shuttle Service
Free shuttle services will run from Milliken Mills Community Centre to Aaniin Community Centre and back every 30 minutes.
Milliken Mills Community Centre to Aaniin Community Centre
- First bus departs at 9:30 AM
- Last bus departs at 6:30 PM
Aaniin Community Centre to Milliken Mills Community Centre
- First bus departs at 10:00 AM
- Last bus departs at 7:00 PM
- Become a Volunteer
Join us in bringing joy to families by volunteering at the Markham-Milliken Children's Festival. Your time and energy can help make this community celebration unforgettable!
- Cycling
Bike racks will be available on-site.
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