WELCOME TO MDA!

WE ARE THE YORK REGION AND THE GREATER TORONTO AREA’S PREMIERE DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT PLANNERS AND COMMUNITY

Working towards proving that Markham is one of the dog-friendly capitals in Canada, hosting more than 20 dog-friendly events across the Markham and surrounding area with over 200 partners drawing in crowds from as far as Hamilton, Barrie, Niagara region, and across Canada.

Markham Dog Alliance is the destination for dog-friendly everything!

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dog-friendly events and news?

Upcoming Dog-Friendly Events

BARKHAM FESTIVAL 2025

Markham Museum with the City of Markham

York Region's largest dog-festival is back, bigger and better than ever. With our new partnerships, we're looking to be the biggest in Ontario putting Markham on the map!

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MARKHAM VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Markham Main Street with Main Street BIA

York Region's largest music festival is making a return with a Dog Zone filled with music! Sign up for our mailing list get dog-friendly updates about the festival!

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HALLOWEEN HOWL 4.0

Downtown Markham & The Remington Group

With over 2,000 in attendance at Halloween Howl 3.0, this free event will even include a parade this year! Sign up for our mailing list to get updates!

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HOLIDAY MARKET 3.0

Willow Springs Winery

Santa Paws is coming to town for our family & dog-friendly event full of tails and toasts! Get Holiday Photos, drink wine, and get your holiday shopping done at this one-stop-shop experience. In support of our local food banks!

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50 +

DOG-FRIENDLY

EVENTS HOSTED

300 +

LOCAL BUSINESS

COLLABORATIONS

$20,000 +

RAISED FOR LOCAL RESCUES/CHARITIES

25,000 +

GUESTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS