Fun Fact
The average snowflake falls at about 1-4 km/h, which is still faster than most of us getting everyone in the car with mittens on the right hands.
🎉 Events & Activities
(All times verified as of Dec 3 — please double-check before you go!)
1️⃣ Christmas with the Ennis Sisters – Keswick
📅 Fri Dec 5 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd, Keswick
An evening of East Coast Christmas music and stories at the Leacock, a classic holiday night out.
2️⃣ Sutton Parade of Lights – Santa Parade
📅 Sat Dec 6 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Starts in Jackson’s Point, travels down Dalton Rd. to High St., ends at the fairgrounds
A full evening Santa parade with floats lit up for the holidays. The Kinette Club of Sutton will be collecting food and cash donations for the Georgina Community Food Pantry along the route.
3️⃣ Nutcracker Storytime – Georgina Public Library (Keswick)
📅 Sat Dec 6 | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Keswick Branch, 90 Wexford Dr, Keswick
A special Nutcracker-themed storytime with songs, a story, light refreshments and activities. Fancy dress is encouraged. All ages welcome, drop-in.
4️⃣ Link Winter Market – Sutton
📅 Sun Dec 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton
Indoor winter market with local makers, food, live music, crafts, and even pet photos with Santa run by Georgina Animal Shelter. Great spot for “shop local” gifts.
🎸 Live Music & Theatre Spotlight
📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, Keswick
Christmas with the Ennis Sisters
📅 Fri Dec 5 | 7:30 p.m.
A cozy, story-filled Christmas show that usually sells fast.
40th Season Celebration featuring Encore Choir
📅 Sun Dec 7 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A special afternoon concert celebrating 40 seasons of the Leacock, followed by a reception.
🌿 Also Nearby: Newmarket & East Gwillimbury
5️⃣ Frozen Friday – Newmarket
📅 Fri Dec 5 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket
Outdoor skating, live music, fire performances, LED tree shows, train rides and free hot chocolate (while it lasts). Free admission; food donations for the Newmarket Food Pantry are encouraged.
6️⃣ Sublimation Ornaments – Queensville (EGPL)
📅 Sat Dec 6 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Queensville Branch, 160 Jim Mortson Dr, Queensville
Drop-in program where kids create their own custom holiday ornament using sublimation printing. Ages 4+, $2 per person, pay day-of.
📅 Sat Dec 6 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Mount Albert Branch, 19300 Centre St, Mount Albert
Use the library’s Cricut machines to design and cut personalized gift tags. Free program for teens, adults and seniors; registration required.
☕ Weekend Tip
You can easily stack a full day:
Nutcracker Storytime in the morning → prep and warm-up → Sutton Parade of Lights in the evening.
Add the Link Winter Market or Frozen Friday if you want to turn it into a full “holiday weekend.”
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🎸 That’s a Wrap
That’s your lineup for Dec 5–7 across Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket.
If you spot a great market, concert, or family event coming up, email [email protected] - we love featuring local finds.
See you next week for more lights, music and lakeside winter magic.
The Georgina Digest Team
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