Good morning, Georgina! Today is Monday, October 5, 2026.
Last week closed out the Georgina Farmers' Market's 2026 season and brought a packed weekend of free tours and fairs across the region.
This week brings a genuinely fun lineup for families: a free Halloween Costume Swap at the Keswick library, a Fallscaping talk for gardeners, Sibbald Point's "Something Fishy" nature program, and ABBA Revisited at the Stephen Leacock Theatre. Advance voting for the municipal election also opens October 10.
Let's get into your verified local radar for the week of October 5.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know this week in 2 minutes or less.
📋 2027 Budget Survey Closes Today (Georgina): Your last chance to weigh in on the Town's 2027 budget priorities — the survey window closes today.
🚧 Alice Avenue Gas Main Work Continues (Georgina): The utility upgrade on Alice Avenue remains underway this week as part of an expected four-week project.
🗳️ Advance Voting Opens Saturday (Georgina): Advance in-person voting for the municipal election begins Saturday, October 10, with online voting also opening that day and running through October 23. Election Day is October 26. All-candidates debate dates are still not confirmed as of this week.
🏞️ Ainslie Hill Park and Trail Development Update (Sutton): The Town posted a fresh update on the new Ainslie Hill park and multi-use trail project this week.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this week.
🎤 ABBA Revisited (Keswick)
A tribute show bringing ABBA's biggest hits to the Stephen Leacock Theatre stage.
When: Thursday, October 8 | 7:30 PM
Where: Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick
Admission: $55 + HST
👻 Ghost of Old Town Hall Tours (Newmarket)
A historical paranormal tour of Old Town Hall with a live investigation segment from the Georgina Paranormal Society, presented by Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home — an October tradition, adult-oriented.
When: Wednesday, October 7 | 7:00–8:30 PM and 7:30–9:00 PM (continues Oct 14, 21, 28)
Where: Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St, Newmarket
Admission: Check the registration link for pricing
Explore Georgina: Local Events & Activities
Highly specific happenings for our Georgina residents.
🌱 Georgina-Brock Garden Club: "Fallscaping" (Pefferlaw): Monday, 7:30–9:00 PM at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre — fall garden tips for the season ahead.
🎃 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival (Mount Albert): Still running weekends through November 1 — and confirmed open Thanksgiving Monday, typically the farm's busiest day of the year.
🐟 Sibbald Point — "Something Fishy" (Sutton): Saturday, 10 AM–12 PM at the Park Store — a hands-on nature program exploring fish, free with park admission.
The Local Hustle: Business & Growth
Where the money (and the jobs) are moving.
🏗️ Ainslie Hill Park and Trail Development Moving Forward (Sutton): The Town's latest update on the new park and multi-use trail signals continued progress on this growing part of Georgina. Details at buildinggeorgina.ca.
🔧 Alice Avenue Gas Main Upgrade (Georgina): Utility work continues this week as part of a planned four-week infrastructure project.
What's On Tap
Your verified calendar for the week.
* Monday, October 5: Georgina-Brock Garden Club: Fallscaping (7:30–9:00 PM | Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre).
* Tuesday, October 6: Homeschool Hangout (1:30–3:30 PM | Georgina Library, Discovery Branch) — free drop-in.
* Tuesday, October 6: LEGO Club (3:30–4:30 PM | Georgina Library, Discovery Branch) — free drop-in.
* Tuesday, October 6: Perler Bead Bonanza (6:30–7:30 PM | Georgina Library, Discovery Branch) — free drop-in.
* Wednesday, October 7: Halloween Costume Swap (5:00–7:00 PM | Georgina Library, Keswick Branch) — free, drop-in.
* Wednesday, October 7: Ghost of Old Town Hall Tours (7:00–8:30 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM | Old Town Hall, Newmarket) — check registration for pricing.
* Thursday, October 8: ABBA Revisited (7:30 PM | Stephen Leacock Theatre) — $55 + HST.
* Thursday, October 8: Ready, Set, Kindergarten (1:30–2:15 PM | Georgina Library, Keswick Branch) — free, registration required.
* Saturday, October 10: Sibbald Point — "Something Fishy" (10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Park Store) — free with park admission.
🌤️ This Week's Weather at a Glance
MON: 15°C 📈 | 2°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers)
TUE: 14°C 📈 | 4°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud)
WED: 19°C 📈 | 7°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers)
THU: 19°C 📈 | 6°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of showers)
FRI: 16°C 📈 | 8°C 📉 (🌧️ Chance of a shower, 40%)
SAT: 18°C 📈 | 9°C 📉 (☀️ Mainly sunny)
SUN: 18°C 📈 | 10°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny)
The TL;DR: A cooler start to the week with Monday's morning frost risk and a scattering of shower chances through midweek — nothing heavy, just keep a light layer handy. Friday carries the best chance of rain, so plan indoor backup if you're out and about. The weekend turns around nicely, with Saturday mainly sunny and Sunday a clean, sunny day — ideal for Sibbald Point's nature program and any last outdoor plans before Thanksgiving week.
📊 The Weekly Poll:
What's topping your week?
🎤 ABBA Revisited Thursday night — dancing queen energy
🎃 The Halloween Costume Swap — free costume, zero guilt
🐟 Sibbald Point's "Something Fishy" program Saturday
🛋️ Honestly, just coasting toward Thanksgiving weekend
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The Parent Survival Guide: Family Fun
Because the kids need to burn off that energy, too.
🎃 Halloween Costume Swap (Keswick): Free, drop-in Wednesday evening at the Keswick library branch — trade up for a new costume without the store markup.
🧱 LEGO Club & Perler Bead Bonanza (Georgina): Back-to-back free drop-in programs Tuesday at the Discovery Branch — a great after-school stop.
📚 Ready, Set, Kindergarten (Keswick): Thursday afternoon session to help new JK/SK families ease into the school year — free, registration required.
🐟 Sibbald Point — "Something Fishy" (Sutton): Free drop-in nature program Saturday morning, included with park admission.
🎃 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival (Mount Albert): Still running weekends, with Thanksgiving Monday confirmed as a festival day too — worth planning ahead for next week.
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— Your Georgina Digest Team
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