Good morning, Georgina! Today is Monday, October 19, 2026.
Last week closed out with the Buttertart Festival, Family Fright, and Glass Tiger live in Keswick, under a welcome stretch of sunshine.
This week is genuinely big: online voting for the municipal election closes Friday at noon, and it's peak Halloween season — Halloween in the Point, a three-night Haunted Halloween Trail in Newmarket, and a Haunted Halloween Hike at Sharon Museum all land this week.
Let's get into your verified local radar for the week of October 19.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know this week in 2 minutes or less.
🗳️ Online Voting Closes Friday at Noon (Georgina): This is your last chance to vote online before Election Day — the window closes Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. In-person advance voting is also available Tuesday, October 20, 12:00–8:00 PM, at five locations across town. Election Day itself is Monday, October 26. An all-candidates debate still hasn't been scheduled after six-plus weeks of "forthcoming."
♻️ Curbside Giveaway Day Saturday (Georgina): Put unwanted usable items at the curb Saturday, October 24, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, and let your neighbours take what they need — a genuinely easy way to declutter.
🌳 Community Tree Planting Saturday (Georgina): LEAF hosts a tree-planting event at Treasure Hill Park, 1:00–3:00 PM — a good one if you want to get the whole family outside and give back.
🚧 High Street Construction Continues (Sutton): The reconstruction project remains underway downtown, running through the 2026 season.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this week.
🎃 Halloween in the Point (Jackson's Point)
Trick-or-treating at local businesses, vendors, food, and live entertainment.
When: Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Jackson's Point Parkette, 21093 Dalton Rd, Jackson's Point
Admission: Free (a non-perishable food donation is encouraged)
👻 Haunted Halloween Trail (Newmarket)
A three-night live-actor haunted trail — ages 10+, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, no costumes or makeup permitted for attendees.
When: Thursday–Saturday, October 22–24 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: Dave Kerwin Trail, entrance at Environmental Park, 325 Woodspring Ave, Newmarket
Admission: $5 per person, tickets required in advance, limit 6 per transaction
🕯️ Haunted Halloween Hike (Sharon)
An evening hike with a Halloween theme on the historic grounds of Sharon Museum and Gardens.
When: Friday, October 23 | 5:30 PM
Where: Sharon Museum and Gardens, 18974 Leslie St, Sharon
Admission: Check with the museum to confirm cost
Explore Georgina: Local Events & Activities
Highly specific happenings for our Georgina residents.
🎃 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival (Mount Albert): Weekend hours 9 AM–4 PM through November 1 — approximately $25/person in October based on last year's rates, confirm at brooksfarms.com.
🎃 Rose Family Farm (Mount Albert): Friday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM through November 1. Pre-picked pumpkins $6 each or 3/$15; wagon rides $9/person including one pumpkin.
🎟️ Ghost of Old Town Hall Tours (Newmarket): Wednesday, 7:00–8:30 PM, Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St — a guided historic walk with a paranormal investigation segment from the Georgina Paranormal Society.
The Local Hustle: Business & Growth
Where the money (and the jobs) are moving.
🔧 Milwaukee Tool's New Keswick Service Hub Nears Opening (Georgina): The roughly 54,000-square-foot Service Hub in Keswick Business Park is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year, bringing new jobs to town.
📊 2027 Budget Engagement Still Open (Georgina): The Town's "Shape Your Georgina" budget consultation remains open for resident input on 2027 priorities.
🏞️ Ainslie Hill Park and Trail Development Continues (Sutton): The new park and multi-use trail project remains in progress.
What's On Tap
Your verified calendar for the week.
* Tuesday, October 20: In-Person Advance Voting (12:00–8:00 PM | Five locations across Georgina).
* Tuesday, October 20: Jessie's Pokemon Fun League (6:00–9:00 PM | Georgina Library, Peter Gzowski/Sutton Branch) — free, all ages.
* Wednesday, October 21: No confirmed events this day — a good one to catch up before the Halloween-season rush.
* Thursday, October 22: Ghost of Old Town Hall Tours (7:00–8:30 PM | Old Town Hall, Newmarket).
* Thursday, October 22: Haunted Halloween Trail (7:00–10:00 PM | Dave Kerwin Trail, Newmarket) — night 1 of 3, $5.
* Friday, October 23: Online Voting Closes at Noon — last chance before Election Day.
* Friday, October 23: Haunted Halloween Trail (7:00–10:00 PM | Dave Kerwin Trail, Newmarket) — night 2 of 3.
* Friday, October 23: Haunted Halloween Hike (5:30 PM | Sharon Museum and Gardens).
* Saturday, October 24: Halloween in the Point (11:00 AM–4:00 PM | Jackson's Point Parkette) — free.
* Saturday, October 24: Haunted Halloween Trail (7:00–10:00 PM | Dave Kerwin Trail, Newmarket) — night 3 of 3.
* Saturday, October 24: Curbside Giveaway Day (7:00 AM–5:00 PM | Georgina-wide) — free.
* Saturday, October 24: Community Tree Planting (1:00–3:00 PM | Treasure Hill Park).
* Saturday, October 24: The Halloween Puppet Show (11:00–11:45 AM Peter Gzowski/Sutton Branch | 1:30–2:15 PM Keswick Branch) — free, ages 3+.
* Saturday, October 24: Sibbald Point — "Forest Food Chains" (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Campground Playground).
* Sunday, October 25: Sibbald Point — "Hiding In Plain Sight" (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Campground Playground).
🌤️ This Week's Weather at a Glance
MON: 18°C 📈 | 5°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
TUE: 17°C 📈 | -1°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
WED: 15°C 📈 | 5°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
THU: 14°C 📈 | 4°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud)
FRI: 13°C 📈 | 2°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
SAT: 13°C 📈 | 4°C 📉 (☀️ Mainly sunny, clear overnight)
SUN: 15°C 📈 | 7°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
The TL;DR: A genuinely excellent week — sunny almost every single day, with Monday through Wednesday the real standouts. Tuesday's overnight low drops below freezing, so expect frost if you're out early. Saturday is ideal for Halloween in the Point, Curbside Giveaway Day, and the tree planting — mild, sunny, and dry. The three-night Haunted Halloween Trail should stay dry too, a good sign for all three evenings.
📊 The Weekly Poll:
With voting and Halloween season both in full swing, what's topping your week?
🗳️ Getting my ballot in before Friday's online voting deadline
🎃 Halloween in the Point Saturday
👻 The Haunted Halloween Trail in Newmarket
🛋️ Honestly, just enjoying this unreasonably nice weather
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The Parent Survival Guide: Family Fun
Because the kids need to burn off that energy, too.
🎃 Halloween in the Point (Jackson's Point): Free trick-or-treating at local businesses, plus vendors and live entertainment — a genuine family Halloween tradition.
🎭 The Halloween Puppet Show (Georgina): Free, two sessions Saturday across two library branches — ages 3 and up.
👻 Haunted Halloween Trail (Newmarket): $5/person, ages 10+ (12 and under with an adult) — three nights of live-actor scares on a real trail.
🌳 Community Tree Planting (Georgina): A hands-on, outdoor Saturday activity the whole family can pitch in on.
🔬 Sibbald Point Nature Programs (Sutton): Two free drop-in programs across Saturday and Sunday, included with park admission.
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— Your Georgina Digest Team
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