Good morning, Georgina, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. Today is Thursday, June 25, and the strawberry fields are officially open.
Summer is doing exactly what it's supposed to this weekend - filling up the calendar before Canada Day hits. There's a 30th anniversary music festival at the Georgina Village Museum, the closing weekend of a genuinely impressive classical music festival in Newmarket, paranormal investigators taking over a heritage building in Sharon (yes, really), and strawberries ready to be picked at Brooks Farms. The Uptown Keswick Parkette is taking the weekend off, but there's no shortage of reasons to get out.
Let's get into your strictly verified weekend guide for June 26–28, packed with hyper-local ways to close out June right.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know across the region this weekend in 2 minutes or less.
🚮 Curbside Giveaway Day — Saturday June 27 (Georgina): Put unwanted-but-usable items at the curb and let a neighbour claim them — free of charge. York Region's Curbside Giveaway Day runs all day Saturday, 7 AM–5 PM across Georgina. Anything unclaimed must be back inside by 5 PM. Great way to clear out the garage before Canada Day.
🍓 Strawberry Season is Open (Mount Albert): Brooks Farms has confirmed pick-your-own strawberries are open for the 2026 season. Barnyard Playland is also running daily 9 AM–5 PM. Capacity limits apply — call ahead at 905-473-3246 before making the drive to 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert.
🚧 Kennedy Road Still Closed (Georgina): The Kennedy Road closure between Fawn Lane and Lake Drive East remains in effect through June 30, 2027. Plan your routes before heading out this weekend.
🎆 Canada Day is 6 Days Away (Georgina): The Town's Canada Day celebration at the ROC and Georgina Village Museum is July 1, 2–10 PM. Free admission, live music, fireworks at 10 PM. Free shuttle buses from Keswick, Sutton, and Udora/Pefferlaw/Virginia from 1 PM. Pre-book climbing and ziplines now — they fill up fast.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this weekend.
🎸 Music in the Streets Festival (Georgina)
Connor's Music celebrates 30 years with a full-day outdoor festival at the Georgina Village Museum — live performances from students and local musicians of all ages, interactive children's activities, and raffles. Free admission, family-friendly, and right in Keswick.
When: Saturday, June 27 | 9:30 AM–5 PM
Where: Georgina Village Museum, 26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Admission: Free
🎹 Céleste Early Keyboard Festival — Closing Weekend (Newmarket)
The inaugural Early Keyboard Festival wraps up with two final concerts at Old Town Hall. Saturday's Academy Showcase features emerging young performers; Sunday's "Voyage to Versailles" closes the festival with a journey through French Baroque court music on historically restored instruments.
When: Saturday, June 27 | 2 PM (Academy Showcase) / Sunday, June 28 | 2 PM (Voyage to Versailles)
Where: Serpa Galleries, Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street, Newmarket
Admission: $50 adult / $25 student
👻 Canadian Paranormal Investigations — Sharon Museum and Gardens (East Gwillimbury)
An after-hours immersive paranormal investigation inside heritage buildings on the Sharon Museum grounds. Professional equipment provided. Only 25 tickets — advance purchase required. Contact the museum for pricing and booking.
When: Saturday, June 27 | 7–9:30 PM
Where: Sharon Museum and Gardens, 18974 Leslie St, Sharon
Admission: Ticketed — call 905-478-2389 or check sharonmuseumandgardens.ca
The Setlist: Live Music
Because sometimes you just need to kick back with a cold drink.
🎤 Busk Till Dusk (Newmarket)
The Vibe: Steve Milligan and John Maugeri take Friday evening on Newmarket's Main Street. Free outdoor street music — bring a chair, grab a patio drink from a nearby spot, and let the evening happen. Saturday performers are Patrick Fockler and Rith Keo — check newmarket.ca/busktilldusk before heading out.
Where: Main Street at Davis Drive, Newmarket
When: Friday, June 26 | 5–7 PM (Saturday June 27 performers Patrick Fockler and Rith Keo)
🎵 Music in the Streets Festival (Georgina)
The Vibe: All-day community music showcase at the Georgina Village Museum grounds — local bands, student performers, and live entertainment from morning to late afternoon. Relaxed, community festival energy. Free.
Where: Georgina Village Museum, 26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
When: Saturday, June 27 | 9:30 AM–5 PM
The Weekend Warrior: Family Fun & Community
Keep the kids busy and enjoy the sunshine.
🍓 Brooks Farms Barnyard Playland + Strawberry Pick-Your-Own (Mount Albert): Strawberry PYO is officially open for 2026 — follow the signs on the farm to the field. Barnyard Playland runs daily 9 AM–5 PM with bouncy pillows, zip lines, and farm animals. Capacity limits apply. Call 905-473-3246 before heading out to 122 Ashworth Road. Worth every minute if you get a green light.
🌿 Sibbald Point Provincial Park — Discovery Programs (Georgina): Four free drop-in nature programs this weekend. Saturday: Something Fishy (10 AM–12 PM, Park Store) and Furry Friends (2–4 PM, Park Store). Sunday: Victorian Games (10 AM–12 PM, Campground Playground) and Marsh Mingle (2–4 PM, Amphitheatre). No registration — but pre-book your vehicle permit at ontario.ca/parks up to 5 days ahead. Don't show up without one.
🎸 Music in the Streets Festival (Georgina): Free all-day music festival at the Georgina Village Museum with interactive kids' activities, local performers, and a community atmosphere. Saturday June 27, 9:30 AM–5 PM, 26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick. Free admission.
🛒 Newmarket Farmers' Market (Newmarket): Every Saturday 8 AM–1 PM at Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. 25th season — fresh produce, baked goods, honey, and live acoustic music. Pair it with a stroll along Fairy Lake before noon.
🛒 Georgina Farmers' Market (Sutton): Sunday June 28, 9 AM–2 PM at The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton. 40+ vendors, live music, fitness classes, family activities. Free entry — go early for the best pick.
🏛️ Georgina Village Museum (Keswick): Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM. Eight heritage buildings from the 1800s on 6.5 acres — admission by donation. Saturday the grounds host the Music in the Streets Festival. Worth a wander even if you're just there for the music.
Save the Date: Canada Day is Coming
Looking ahead? Mark your calendars for July 1.
🎆 Canada Day at the ROC + Georgina Village Museum (Georgina)
Georgina's biggest free event of the summer is less than a week away. Live music 2:30–9:30 PM, fireworks at 10 PM, climbing and ziplines, splash pad, vendor market, face painting, and free shuttles from Keswick, Sutton, and Udora/Pefferlaw/Virginia from 1 PM.
When: Wednesday, July 1 | 2–10 PM (fireworks at 10 PM)
Where: ROC + Georgina Village Museum, 26749 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Admission: Free
🎉 Sharon Museum and Gardens — Canada Day Community Celebration (East Gwillimbury)
Free admission for the day — games, bouncy castles, activities, vendors, free popcorn, snow cones, and Canada Day cake.
When: Wednesday, July 1 | 11 AM–4 PM
Where: Sharon Museum and Gardens, 18974 Leslie St, Sharon
Admission: Free
The Weather Lookahead
FRI: 22°C 📈 | 15°C 📉 (🌧️ Chance of a shower)
SAT: 21°C 📈 | 15°C 📉 (☀️ Mainly sunny)
SUN: 22°C 📈 | 17°C 📉 (☀️ Mainly sunny)
The TL;DR: Friday has a shower chance — not a washout, but maybe hold off on the strawberry fields until Saturday. The weekend clears up beautifully. Saturday and Sunday are mainly sunny in the low 20s — ideal for the Music in the Streets Festival, Sibbald Point programs, and picking strawberries at Brooks Farms. Saturday is your best all-day bet.
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— Your Georgina Digest Team
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