Good morning, Georgina! Today is Monday, October 26, 2026 — Election Day.
Last week closed with a three-night Haunted Halloween Trail, free trick-or-treating at Halloween in the Point, and the online voting deadline.
This week has two defining moments: today, residents vote in person for Mayor, Regional Council, and Ward Councillors, and this Halloween week brings a free Halloween Youth Party at the MURC Friday, plus a Spooky Scavenger Hunt and trick-or-treating at every Georgina library branch on Halloween itself.
Let's get into your verified local radar for the week of October 26.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know this week in 2 minutes or less.
🗳️ Election Day Is Today (Georgina): Polls are open 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. Georgina uses a vote-anywhere system — any of seven locations works, regardless of address: The MURC, Georgina Ice Palace, The ROC, Sutton Arena, The Link, Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall, or Udora Community Hall. Bring ID showing your name and address. Not on the voters' list? Staff can add you on the spot. Results won't post until all locations close at 8 PM — check georgina.ca for the election dashboard that evening.
🗳️ East Gwillimbury Also Votes Today: Unlike Georgina, East Gwillimbury uses ward-specific locations — Ward 1 at Holland Landing Community Centre, Ward 2 at East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, Ward 3 at Ross Family Complex.
🕐 Clocks Fall Back Sunday (Region-Wide): Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 AM — set your clocks back an hour before bed Saturday night.
📊 2027 Budget Input Still Open (Georgina): The Town's public consultation on 2027 budget priorities remains open.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this week.
🎃 Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Trick-or-Treating (Georgina)
Every Georgina Library branch runs a drop-in scavenger hunt with prize draws, plus trick-or-treating while supplies last.
When: Saturday, October 31 | During regular branch hours
Where: All Georgina Library branches
Admission: Free
🎉 Halloween Youth Party (Keswick)
A full evening of Halloween activities for kids and teens: costume contests by age group, pumpkin soccer, a zombie course, glow-in-the-dark pickleball and volleyball, public swim, Halloween-themed yoga, and a movie night screening of The Witches (2020).
When: Friday, October 30 | 4:00–9:00 PM
Where: The MURC, 261 Garrett Styles Dr, Keswick
Admission: Free — costume contests run for ages 0–4, 5–9, and 10 and up; yoga requires advance registration; regular drop-in fees apply for the public swim. Monetary and food donations welcome for the Georgina Food Pantry.
🏊 Halloween Pool Haunt (Georgina)
A Halloween-themed swim event, running two dates across two locations.
When: Thursday, October 29, 6:45–8:15 PM (Georgina Leisure Pool) | Friday, October 30, 6:45–8:00 PM (The MURC)
Where: Georgina Leisure Pool and The MURC, Keswick
Admission: Check georgina.ca/events for pricing — a "spooky swim bundle" (10 child swim passes for $15) was listed
Explore Georgina: Local Events & Activities
Highly specific happenings for our Georgina residents.
🎃 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival — Final Weekend (Mount Albert): The season wraps up this weekend. Weekend hours 9 AM–4 PM, last admission 3 PM — call ahead, Playland capacity can fill on busy days.
🎃 Rose Family Farm — Final Weekend (Mount Albert): Pumpkin season wraps up Sunday, November 1. Friday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM, pumpkins $6 each or 3/$15, wagon rides $9/person Sat/Sun.
👻 Two Dark Nights Ghost Walk (Keswick): A three-hour investigation of the Georgina Village Museum's most haunted buildings with ghost-hunting equipment, run with the Georgina Paranormal Society. Choose one of two nights — Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30, 6:30–9:30 PM. 18+, $25 + HST, pre-registration required (space is limited).
The Local Hustle: Business & Growth
Where the money (and the jobs) are moving.
📊 2027 Municipal Budget Public Input Window (Georgina): The Town continues asking residents to weigh in on how 2027 tax dollars get spent — a chance to have a say before next year's budget is finalized.
What's On Tap
Your verified calendar for the week.
* Monday, October 26: Election Day (10:00 AM–8:00 PM | Seven locations across Georgina).
* Tuesday, October 27: CAPC Halloween Party (10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Georgina Library, Pefferlaw Branch) — free, ages 0–5, costumes encouraged.
* Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30: Two Dark Nights Ghost Walk (6:30–9:30 PM | Georgina Village Museum) — 18+, $25 + HST, choose one night, pre-registration required.
* Thursday, October 29: Halloween Pool Haunt (6:45–8:15 PM | Georgina Leisure Pool).
* Friday, October 30: Halloween Youth Party (4:00–9:00 PM | The MURC) — free, activities for all ages with contests grouped 0–4, 5–9, and 10+.
* Friday, October 30: Halloween Pool Haunt (6:45–8:00 PM | The MURC).
* Saturday, October 31 (Halloween): Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Trick-or-Treating (During regular hours | All Georgina Library branches) — free.
* Saturday, October 31: Trick-or-treating door-to-door this evening — official hours weren't posted as of publish, check your municipality's social channels for the latest guidance.
* Sunday, November 1: Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM — clocks fall back.
🌤️ This Week's Weather at a Glance
MON: 15°C 📈 | -2°C 📉 (☁️ Cloudy, 30% chance of showers)
TUE: 10°C 📈 | -1°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud)
WED: 14°C 📈 | 6°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud)
THU: 18°C 📈 | 6°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers)
FRI: 15°C 📈 | 6°C 📉 (☀️ Mainly sunny)
SAT: 17°C 📈 | 11°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers)
SUN: 18°C 📈 | 12°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 70% chance of rain overnight)
The TL;DR: Election Day brings a real chance of showers, so dress for it if you're heading to the polls. Tuesday carries a frost risk overnight. The best news is for Halloween itself — Saturday comes in mild at 17°C with only a modest shower chance, genuinely good trick-or-treating weather. Sunday turns wetter overnight, so wrap up any outdoor Halloween leftovers before then.
📊 The Weekly Poll:
It's Election Day — what's topping your week?
🗳️ Getting out to vote today
🎃 The Spooky Scavenger Hunt at the library Saturday
🎉 The Halloween Youth Party at the MURC Friday
🛋️ Honestly, just prepping for trick-or-treaters
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The Parent Survival Guide: Family Fun
Because the kids need to burn off that energy, too.
🎃 Spooky Scavenger Hunt & Trick-or-Treating (Georgina): Free, drop-in, all Halloween Saturday at every library branch — an easy, no-pressure way to celebrate.
🎉 Halloween Youth Party (Keswick): Free, Friday evening at the MURC — costume contests, games, public swim, and a movie night, with activities for all ages from toddlers to teens.
🏊 Halloween Pool Haunt (Georgina): Two dates across two pools — check pricing before you go.
👶 CAPC Halloween Party (Pefferlaw): Free, ages 0–5, costumes encouraged — a gentle, early-week Halloween warm-up.
🎃 Brooks Farms & Rose Family Farm — Final Weekend (Mount Albert): Both pumpkin patches wrap up their season this weekend — last chance before spring.
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— Your Georgina Digest Team
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