Markham-Milliken Children's Festival
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, outside Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue) for 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.
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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Showcase Your Business at MMCF 2026!
The Markham-Milliken Children's Festival, proudly presented by Tim Hortons, features free family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and interactive experiences that attract families from across the community.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply today!
Vendor Fees*:
- For-Profit Vendor: $450
- Non-Profit Vendor: $225
- Food Vendor: $450
*HST is included in vendor fee.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the community and promote your business or organization. We look forward to welcoming you to MMCF 2026!
Play-All-Day Passes
Children with a Play-All-Day Pass will enjoy unlimited 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 offered before the festival.
Pricing
- Play-All-Day Pass (Advance Purchase): $10 + HST
(Available for purchase before September 12) - Play-All-Day Pass (Event Day): $15 + HST
(Available for purchase on September 12) - Millie Doll & Play-All-Day Pass Bundle (Advance Purchase): $30 + HST
(Available for purchase before September 12) - Millie Doll (On-Site Purchase): $20 + HST
(Available while supplies last)
Play All Day Pass Activities
| Activity | Participant Requirements |
|---|---|
| Trackless Train Ride | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Tropical Obstacle | 38" min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Fun House Maze | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Big Top Circus | 30" min. height | 60" max. height | 150 lbs max. weight per person |
| Splashster Slide | 38" min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Fun House Slide | 38" min. height | N/A max. height | 200 lbs max. weight per person |
| 40’ Obstacle | 34" min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Beach Games 3 in 1 | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Grand Western | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
Activities
Festival attendees can enjoy a wide range of free activities and interactive experiences throughout the day. Programming will include:
Free Activations
| Activity | Participant Requirements |
|---|---|
| Sensory Tables | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| STEM Activities | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Interactive Activities & Building Blocks | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
| Mini Putt | N/A min. height | N/A max. height | N/A max. weight per person |
Toddler Town (Free)
| Activity | Participant Requirements |
|---|---|
| Fun Fair Park Jr.(Toddler) | 30" min. height | 60" max. height | 100 lbs max. weight per person |
| Fire Engine Slide (Toddler) | 38" min. height | N/A max. height | 200 lbs max. weight per person |
Live Entertainment
Get ready for a full day of excitement with an incredible lineup of live entertainment for the whole family! Dance along with our Interactive DJ, be amazed by the fascinating Educational Animal Show, and discover the wonders of science at the Mad Scientist Show. Enjoy a captivating Magic Show, celebrate together during the Welcome Ceremony, and don't miss the spectacular bubble artistry of Miss Maia's Bubble Show!
Experience the award-winning sounds of Sultans of String, be captivated by the energy of The Circus Drummer, and enjoy interactive performances throughout the day that will keep children and parents entertained from start to finish.
There’s something magical happening around every corner!
Full schedule to be released soon.
Food and Beverage Vendors
A variety of delicious food and beverage options will be available for purchase throughout the festival. More vendor details will be announced soon, but here’s a sneak peek at this year’s lineup so far:
- Ice Cream
- Shaved Ice
- Hot Dogs
- Sugarcane Juice
- Lao Food
- Egg Waffles
- Popcorn
- BBQ Squid and BBQ Lamb
- Lemonade and Fruit Refreshers
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.
Transportation
Public Transit
Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue) is easily accessible by public transit.
Parking and Road Closures
Please note that there will be no public parking available at Aaniin Community Centre on September 12, 2026, except for designated accessible parking spaces.
Road closures and traffic disruptions will be in effect during the festival on September 12, from 9 AM to 7 PM:
- 14th Avenue and Vanni Avenue: One-way traffic only with vendor and resident access.
- Vanni Avenue to Middlefield Road: One-way traffic only with resident access.
- Mumbai Drive and Middlefield Road: No left turn permitted.
Free parking is available at Milliken Mills Community Centre (7600 Kennedy Road), where attendees can access a complimentary shuttle service to and from Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue), the event site.
Additional free parking is available at Middlefield Collegiate Institute (525 Highglen Avenue). Parking at this location is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Shuttle Services
Shuttle service Milliken Mills Community Centre to Aaniin Community Centre departs every 30 minutes from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes. The last shuttle to Aaniin Community Centre departs at 6:30 PM.
Shuttle service from Aaniin Community Centre to Milliken Mills Community Centre departs every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes. The last shuttle to Milliken Mills Community Centre departs at 7:30 PM.
Cycling
Bike racks will be available on-site for attendees who choose to cycle to the festival.
