Fun Fact
The population of Georgina is approximately 50,000 people
(give or take a few hundred snowbirds currently in Florida).
That’s 50,000 individuals who have all had to explain to someone from Toronto that
“no, it’s not Vaughan,”
and “no, it’s not cottage country — it’s WHERE WE LIVE, LINDA.”
A Quiet Winter Weekend
This weekend sits right in the heart of January.
No big festivals.
No packed calendars.
Just a few dependable reasons to step out — and permission to keep the rest simple.
It’s the kind of weekend built for:
one planned outing
a warm indoor stop
and time that doesn’t feel rushed
💡 Why this weekend matters
Winter weekends reward fewer, better plans
Community spaces feel calmer right now
One good outing is often enough
🎉 Events & Activities
(Times verified midweek — always worth checking before heading out)
📚 Library Programs (Scheduled Sessions)
📍 Keswick Branch — Georgina Public Library
👉 Get directions to the Keswick Library
This weekend includes:
Babytime — Friday | 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family Storytime — Saturday | 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Maker / STEAM programs — Saturday afternoon (Discovery & Sutton branches)
👉 See programs by branch and day
🏊 Swims & Indoor Recreation
📍 Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC)
👉 Navigate to the MURC
Available this weekend:
Lane Swim (daily sessions)
Leisure & Family Swim (Saturday & Sunday)
Indoor Walking Track (open daily)
👉 Check today’s swim and track times
⛷️ The ROC — Winter Fun (Weather-Dependent)
📍 The ROC — Georgina
👉 Find The ROC and plan your visit
Tubing and winter recreation continue this weekend, conditions permitting.
👉 Check live hours and hill status before heading out
Neighbouring Community Picks
🎷 January Jazz with Laurel Tubman — Newmarket
📅 Saturday, Jan 31 | 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
📍 Old Town Hall, Newmarket
👉 Get directions to Old Town Hall
👉 Concert details and tickets
⛸️ Public Skating — East Gwillimbury
📅 Saturday & Sunday | Multiple sessions
📍 East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
👉 Navigate to the Sports Complex
👉 View skating times by day
🎶 Looking Ahead (Worth Booking Now)
❄️ SnoFest — Georgina’s Winter Festival
📅 Saturday, Feb 7
📍 The ROC
👉 Everything you need to know about SnoFest
🎭 Stephen Leacock Theatre — Keswick
📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre
👉 Find the theatre and plan your visit
👉 Browse upcoming ticketed shows
🌤️ Weekend Weather Feel
Cold, mostly cloudy, and very January.
Expect crisp mornings, calmer afternoons, and conditions that favour short outings over long errands.
💬 Your Turn — Quick Poll!
What's your go-to winter activity on Lake Simcoe?
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🌅 Close-Out Note
This weekend doesn’t need a lot from you.
Just:
one place worth going
one reason to step outside
and time that doesn’t feel overplanned
Thanks for reading — and for supporting where we live.
See you Monday,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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