Georgina Digest - Weekend Edition

Lake Simcoe ice fishing is the only place where it’s socially acceptable to drink beer in a shed with a hole in the floor at 7 a.m.

Bonus points if your ice hut has better amenities than your cottage and somehow still feels cozier.

This weekend isn’t packed and that’s the point.

It offers a few scheduled moments worth planning around, plus plenty of room to stay flexible if the weather shifts.

(All times verified as of Jan 14 — please double-check before you go!)

📍 Multi-Use Recreation Complex

A warm, predictable way to ease into the weekend.

👉 Check tonight’s swim and track times

Drop-in schedules at the MURC

📅 Friday | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

📍 Georgina Public Library

Seasonal crafts with take-home creations. Supplies provided.

👉 Confirm branch and space availability

Library events calendar

📅 Friday | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

📍 Georgina Public Library (select branches)

Board games, casual activities, and a relaxed space just for teens.

👉 Check age range and branch location

Teen programs at the library

📍 The ROC

A long-running Georgina favourite — homemade cardboard sleds, friendly competition, and plenty of cheering from the sidelines.

👉 Race details, rules, and timing

Cardboard Toboggan Race information

📅 Saturday | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

📍 Georgina Public Library

Stories, songs, and movement for preschool-aged children and caregivers.

👉 Confirm which branch is hosting

Storytime listings

📅 Saturday | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

📍 Georgina Public Library

Open LEGO building with creative challenges for school-aged kids.

👉 See location and registration details

LEGO & building programs

📅 Saturday | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

📍 Georgina Public Library

Monthly discussion group — book selections are posted in advance.

👉 View book club details

Adult library programs

📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre

📅 Saturday | Evening

A ticketed comedy night featuring touring Yuk Yuks performers — a warm, indoor option on a cold January night.

👉 Show details and ticket information

Yuk Yuks at the Stephen Leacock Theatre

📅 Friday | 7:00 p.m. ; Saturday | 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ; Sunday | 1:00 p.m.

📍 NewRoads Performing Arts Centre

Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of OZ, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home.

👉 See this weekend’s show & tickets

NewRoads Performing Arts Centre events calendar

📅 Saturday | 7:30 p.m.

📍 Old Town Hall

Community theatre productions and rotating live performances continue through the winter season in a classic, intimate venue.

👉 View current productions and showtimes

Old Town Hall performances

📅 Saturday | Late Afternoon / Early Evening

📍 East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (event-based)

Live music and performances appear as part of Town-hosted community events and seasonal programming.

👉 Check upcoming East Gwillimbury events & live programming

East Gwillimbury events calendar

Live events listed are ticketed or Town-hosted. Checking details before heading out is recommended.

A calm reset before the week ahead.

👉 Quiet winter trails worth bundling up for

Choose a local trail

Outdoor rink skating in the heart of downtown Newmarket.

👉 Check rink status and hours before you go

See Riverwalk Commons updates

A flat, scenic loop that stays peaceful even on weekends.

👉 Why Fairy Lake is perfect for a winter walk

Explore Fairy Lake Park

Aquatics and recreation drop-ins continue through the weekend.

👉 What drop-ins are running in East Gwillimbury this weekend

View EG drop-in programs

Groceries, soup on the stove, a warm drink, and an early night.

Sometimes that’s the whole plan and it’s enough.

Cold, mostly cloudy, and very January.

Expect slick spots in the morning and calmer windows in the afternoon.

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This weekend doesn’t shout.

It offers:

Thanks for reading — and for supporting Georgina through the quieter winter weekends.

-The Georgina Digest Team

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