Some maple trees around here live 300 years or more — meaning they were young saplings when Canada was just a confederation. 🌳
Pumpkins on porches, lights on High Street, and the buzz around Keswick’s new MURC making waves across Ontario.
This week blends cozy fall vibes with hometown pride and a packed lineup of things to do.
💡 Why it matters
Georgina’s MURC is getting noticed: it’s not just a rec centre, it’s becoming a regional showpiece.
Plenty to do: Halloween swims, World Series watch-parties, and early holiday parades.
Local pride is building: our community’s name keeps popping up for all the right reasons.
Town of Georgina — This Week
🏆 MURC Wins Province-Wide Recognition
Keswick’s Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) was named a 2025 “Queen’s Park Pick” by the Ontario Association of Architects for reshaping communities.
⚠️ Service Heads-Up
Mail delays: Canada Post labour action is affecting Town mail. Use online or in-person options. Service update
Transit changes: York Region Transit routes adjust Nov 2 — check times before you go. YRT service updates
🗓️ Events & Activities
World Series Viewing Parties @ MURC
🗓 Mon & Tue Oct 27–28 | ⏰ 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Big-screen baseball in Keswick with family vibes.
Halloween Haunt Public Swim (MURC)
🗓 Wed Oct 29 | ⏰ 6:45 – 8 p.m.
Costumes welcome (safe-swim rules apply).
Keswick Blood Donation Event
🗓 Mon Oct 27 | ⏰ 1 – 7 p.m. at Keswick Presbyterian Church.
Save the Date – Keswick Santa Claus Parade
🗓 Sat Nov 15 | ⏰ 1:30 p.m.
Route along Woodbine Ave.
Save the Date – Whoville on High Street (Sutton)
🗓 Sat Nov 22 | ⏰ 5 – 9 p.m.
Street festival & light-up event.
Also Nearby: East Gwillimbury & Newmarket
East Gwillimbury
Sharon Heritage Conservation District – Public Info Sessions
🗓 Wed Oct 29 | 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Learn about the proposed HCD and share feedback.
EGPL Sublimation Halloween Treat Bag Workshop (Queensville)
🗓 Wed Oct 29 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Kids’ craft session (advance registration needed).
Newmarket
Pumpkin Parade 2025
🗓 Sat Nov 1 | Drop-off 3 – 6 p.m. • Display follows at Riverwalk Commons
Bring your jack-o’-lantern for one last glow.
🎸 Live Music
🎶 Brownman Ali Presents Thriller Re-imagined – Newmarket
📅 Wed Oct 29 | 7 p.m.
📍 The George Whiskey Lounge, 238 Main St S.
Jazz-funk tribute to Michael Jackson’s Thriller — costumes encouraged!
🎤 Friday Night Open Mic – Keswick
📅 Fri Oct 31 | 7 p.m.
📍 The Corner House Bistro, 1 The Queensway S.
Acoustic sets from local musicians in a cozy setting — no cover charge.
💬 Quick Poll
🌅 That’s a Wrap
Cozy fall + community momentum. Hit a watch-party, take a spooky swim, and start scouting your Santa Parade spot.
We’ll keep tracking the build-outs and the best things to do each week.
Thanks for reading! If you spot a new band, business or project we should feature — send us a note at [email protected].
We’ll see you next week with more music, markets & moments that make our towns special. 💚
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