Chinese New Year events in Markham and York Region run through February.

Community celebrations marking the Year of the Horse are scheduled across Markham and York Region in February, with many free, public events listed in Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Newmarket.

Chinese New Year activities welcoming the Year of the Horse are taking place across Markham and York Region throughout February. Most events are reported as free and open to the public. The listings include markets, temple fairs, lion dances and civic celebrations in multiple municipalities. Coverage groups scheduled dates and locations for community programming across Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Newmarket. Events and locations: - Junior Chinese New Year Market — Feb. 7 at Milliken Mills Community Centre (7600 Kennedy Rd., Markham); youth-run market with 25 child entrepreneurs, craft tables and a lucky draw; the article reports visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the Gibson Food Bank. - Chinese New Year Fair at Langham Square — Feb. 14–15 at Langham Square (8339 Kennedy Rd., Markham); returning for a second year with local vendors, community groups and cultural booths. - First Markham Place celebrations — Feb. 16 (Chinese New Year’s Eve countdown at 10:30 p.m.) and Feb. 18 (God of Fortune appearance 2–4 p.m.) at First Markham Place (3255 Highway 7 E., Markham); the God of Fortune appearance is reported as distributing symbolic blessings. - Pacific Mall celebration and international stage — Feb. 21 (1–4 p.m.) and Feb. 22 (1–5 p.m.) at Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave E., Markham) with a grand opening ceremony, lion dances and cultural performances; an international stage celebration is scheduled for Feb. 28. - Markham Temple Fair — Feb. 21–22 at New Kennedy Square (8360 Kennedy Rd., Markham) recreating traditional festivities with lion dances, performances, food and cultural activities. - Other York Region events include Hillcrest Mall (Feb. 7, Richmond Hill), Vaughan Mills (Feb. 13–17 with a lion dance Feb. 14 at noon), the Chinese New Year Business Expo & Networking (Feb. 21 at Langstaff Community Centre, Richmond Hill), Vaughan City Hall civic celebration (Feb. 22 hosted by Mayor Steven Del Duca) and the York Region Chinese Heritage Month Celebration (Feb. 26 at York Region Council Chambers, Newmarket). Summary: These gatherings bring traditional performances, markets and cultural programming to communities across Markham and York Region. Many events are reported as free and open to the public, with notable programming clustered around Feb. 21–22 and Feb. 26. Undetermined at this time.