Sponsorships & Partnerships
Markham is Canada’s most culturally diverse city, home to more than 65 unique cultures and languages. With a rich heritage, exceptional community planning, and a strong local economy, Markham is the largest municipality in York Region and the 16th largest in the country.
As a thriving, award-winning city, Markham offers a wide range of partnership opportunities designed to keep your brand top-of-mind with your target audience.
Markham’s signature events celebrate all that the city has to offer, providing residents and visitors of all ages with opportunities to make memories that last a lifetime! Corporate partnerships are key to helping us keep our communities thriving.
Contact
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, ON, L3R 9W3
Hours
9 AM to 5 PM
Sponsorship Benefits and Reach
On Site:
- Sponsor-branded event signage
- Verbal recognition from Main Stage
- Event activation & booth opportunity
- Event media releases and media materials
Digital:
- Event webpage (avg. 15K+ page views )
- Organic and paid social media (avg. 1.5M+ Imp.)
- Email blasts (approx. 30K addresses)
- Markham community centre digital screens 4-week campaign (8 facilities)
Out-of-Home
- City-wide mobile signs (high-traffic intersection placements)
- Cineplex, Markville and Scarborough Mall digital signs (avg. 245K impressions)
- Hwy. 407 digital billboard (avg. 1M+ vehicle impressions)
- Metrolinx digital billboard (avg. 650K+ vehicle impressions)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Canada Day
Markham’s Canada Day celebrations welcome visitors of all ages from across the city and surrounding communities. The event features a full day of free entertainment, activities, and food vendors, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.
As a Children’s Activity Sponsor, you will support our “Fun Zones” which includes inflatables, rock climbing, and live children's entertainment.
To find our more, visit our Canada Day Website!
Markham-Milliken Children's Festival
The award-winning Children’s Festival brings the community together for a full day of family fun. Highlights include free play zones, arts and crafts, educational games, food vendors, and live performances across the event grounds.
Bring the excitement. Build the joy. Be the highlight of their day.
Check out more on the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Page!
Santa Claus Parade
Be part of the magic — become a Santa Claus Parade sponsor!
The Markham Santa Claus Parade is one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions — a celebration of community spirit, joy, and wonder. With over 80 festive floats, marching bands, local groups, and of course, a special appearance by Santa himself, the parade brings families together to kick off the season in true holiday style.
As a sponsor, you’ll help bring this magical event to life for thousands of residents who line the streets each year. Have your truck added to the parade! Your brand will be part of an experience that spreads cheer, builds memories, and showcases the heart of our community.
A Unique Venue Steeped in History
Markham Museum is a one-of-a-kind destination featuring over 20 historic buildings across 25 acres of open-air parkland. By exploring adaptation to life in a changing world, the Museum connects Markham’s past to the present through experiences focused on agriculture, food, the environment, technology, and engineering.
Since 1971, Markham Museum has offered unique educational experiences through year-round exhibits, public programs, signature events, and research facilities.
Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- AppleFest Sponsor
- ScaryFest Sponsor
- Seasonal Exhibition Sponsor
- Media Sponsor
- And more!
- AppleFest
Celebrate Markham’s Favourite Fall Tradition
Each fall, Markham Museum comes alive with AppleFest, a vibrant celebration of community, heritage, and harvest. Thousands of visitors enjoy a full day of family fun, fresh-pressed apple cider, local eats in the Brews ’n Bites area, interactive exhibits, artisan demonstrations, live music, and engaging activities for all ages. AppleFest is one of Markham’s most anticipated seasonal events, providing an ideal platform for businesses to connect with an engaged and enthusiastic audience.
Join Us!
Bring AppleFest to life by sponsoring one of our signature festival zones:
- Brews ’n Bites Food Pavilion: Highlight your brand in a hub of local culinary delights.
- Family Fun Zone: Engage children and families with interactive activities.
- Artisan & Heritage Demonstrations: Showcase local craftsmanship and heritage.
- Live Entertainment Stage: Support performances that delight visitors of all ages.
- Apple-Themed Pottery Workshops: Connect with families through creative hands-on experiences.
Partnering with Markham Museum at AppleFest positions your business as a champion of community, culture, and family-friendly fun. Whether you are a small local business or a leading corporate brand, there is a sponsorship opportunity to suit your goals while strengthening your connection with Markham’s vibrant community.
- ScaryFest
Celebrate Markham’s Spookiest Family Tradition
Join us as Markham Museum transforms into ScaryFest, a Halloween celebration designed for children 10 and under. Families enjoy a day filled with costumes, candy, interactive exhibits, live entertainment, and festive activities.
Join Us!
Bring ScaryFest to life by sponsoring one of our signature festival zones:
- Live Shows: Delight families with performances from our resident Mad Scientist.
- Trackless Train: Sponsor scenic rides through the Museum grounds.
- Hands-On Activities & Exhibits: Create memorable, interactive experiences for children.
- ScaryFest Photo Booth: Help families capture lasting memories.
- Historical Demonstrations & Immersive Exhibitions: Connect your brand with creativity, history, and community engagement.
As a ScaryFest Sponsor, you can support program activations and event logistics! Garner brand recognition by promoting yourself to our community.
Flato Markham Theatre
One of Canada’s premier theatre houses serving the Greater Toronto Area and Markham residents. With over 300 live performances each year, the Theatre presents a performance calendar that showcases the cultural diversity of the community. Live theatre, concerts, comedy shows and family entertainment provide an ever-changing array of performing arts. Flato Markham Theatre continues to showcase respected international artists and Canadian talent in performances offered throughout the annual professional entertainment season held September through May.
Over 130,000 patrons walk through the Theatre doors annually, making the Flato Markham Theatre a hub for the York Region community. As the leading performing arts centre in York Region, the Flato Markham Theatre’s marketing initiatives, reach and exposure are unparalleled.
Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Diamond Season – Presenting Season Sponsor
- Diamond Season – Series Sponsor
- Diamond Season – Individual Performance Sponsor
- Discovery Gala Sponsor
- Discovery Program Arts Programming & Outreach Sponsor
Park and Play Fun Tour
The Park and Play Fun Tour is a cherished community program that provides free, accessible activities for children ages 4-12 at local parks each week, ensuring all families can participate.
As a sponsor, your logo will be prominently displayed on the travelling recreation trailer, reaching an additional 40+ events throughout the year.
Your support helps enhance the program by adding inflatables, giveaways, and sports equipment, encouraging team play and making summer even more exciting for local families.
Current Sponsorships
- Kylemore Family Lounge
The City of Markham is proud to present the Kylemore Family Lounge, a welcoming, family-friendly space sponsored by Kylemore.
Open to all Markham residents, this cozy lounge features comfortable seating, tables for gathering, and a fireplace to relax by—perfect for connecting with friends and family.
This partnership is another milestone in our ongoing collaboration with Kylemore Communities, who also support the Angus Glen West Rink Sponsorship and the Canada Day Fireworks Display.
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Here at the City of Markham we are proud to work with great community partners to deliver the events that you know and love!
