The last week of February brings a mix of film, theatre, hands-on workshops and shopping to Markham, with several events tied to Black History Month and the tail end of Lunar New Year celebrations. Here is a selection of what's on from Monday, Feb. 23 to Sunday, March 1, based on local event listings. Check with organizers before heading out, as times and availability can change.

Film and stage

  • Markham at the Movies, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Flato Markham Theatre: the community film series screens It Was Just an Accident. Tickets are listed at $15.

  • Playing Shylock, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8 p.m., Flato Markham Theatre: tickets are listed from $78 to $88.

  • The Lightfoot Band, Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., Flato Markham Theatre: tickets listed from $83 to $88.

  • Markham Concert Band, Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m., Flato Markham Theatre: the band's program It's All About the Jazz, with tickets listed from $10 to $30.

Workshops and nights out

  • Paint Nite at Rouge River Brewing Company, Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.: a guided painting session with a spring theme, listed at $45.

  • Plant care workshop at Kate's Garden, Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., listed at $30.

  • Glass light-catcher workshop at Crafty Pots, Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 to 9 p.m., listed at $60.

  • Markham Board of Trade's February After 5 networking evening, Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 7 p.m., free for members and $45 plus HST for non-members.

Culture and community

  • Black Owned Markham Market, Saturday, Feb. 28, noon to 4 p.m., Markham Public Library's Milliken Mills branch: a free vendor market during Black History Month.

  • Chinese Heritage Celebration 2026, Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the FCCM Cultural Centre: free.

  • Lunar New Year at Pacific Mall, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.: a free afternoon of festivities as the mall's Year of the Horse program continues.

Shopping

  • Outerwear and cosmetics warehouse sales at the Markham Fairgrounds, Friday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 1, returning March 5 to 8. Admission is listed as free.

  • Toy Hunters Toy Show, Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 8339 Kennedy Rd.: free admission.

Residents interested in civic life also have until Friday, Feb. 27, to apply for volunteer seats on the city's Design Review Panel and the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee.