Fun Fact
LPUT DOWN THE SANDWICH.
Taste of Georgina is happening right now. It started Monday. If you are still eating sad, cold leftovers for lunch, you are doing it wrong.
We have prix-fixe menus. We have "Schnitzel Combos." We have things covered in cheese. The calories do not count this week. That is a scientific fact* that I just invented.
Go support a local restaurant. Be a champion of dinner.
—> obviously not a scientific fact
🎉 Events & Activities
(Times verified at publishing — always double-check before heading out.)
1️⃣ Taste of Georgina (Ongoing)
📅 All Weekend (Until March 15) 📍 Participating Restaurants 🍽️ The culinary event of the season is in full swing. Grab a "passport," eat at participating spots like The Belvedere (Pefferlaw), The Boondocks Eatery (Sutton), or Lake Simcoe Arms, and win prizes. 🔗 View Menus & Details
Why go: Because you have to eat anyway. You might as well win a gift card for doing it.
2️⃣ Last Call: Blind Date with a Book
📅 Ends Friday, Feb 20 | 6:00 p.m. 📍 Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch 📚 It’s your final chance to pick a wrapped book based solely on its description. No cover judging allowed. 🔗 Library Program Details
Why go: It’s the only blind date that guarantees a quiet night in.
3️⃣ Black History Month Storytime
📅 Saturday, Feb 21 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 📍 Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch 📖 A special storytime event for families to celebrate Black History Month, followed by a collaborative story-creation activity. 🔗 Event Details
Why go: A meaningful morning outing for the little ones that's educational and free.
4️⃣ The ROC: Weekend Hours
📅 Fri (4:30–9pm) | Sat (10am–9pm) | Sun (10am–6pm) 📍 The ROC – Keswick ⛷️ The snow is holding up. Tubing, skiing, and snowboarding are open. 🔗 Current Conditions
Why go: Because "SnoFest" is next weekend (Feb 28), so get your practice runs in now while the lines are shorter.
🔭 Neighbourhood Watch
Worth the 15-minute drive south.
1️⃣ Ice Lounge on Main (Newmarket)
📅 Fri–Sun, Feb 20–22 | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 📍 Main Street Newmarket ❄️ The street is closed for a massive winter block party.
The draw: Outdoor fire pits, licensed patios, a mini-tube slide, and street buskers.
The promo: Spend $50 at local businesses and get a $25 gift card (first 100 people/day). 🔗 Ice Lounge Full Schedule
Why go: It’s basically a patio party, but in parkas.
2️⃣ UK Calling – Live at Harmony Hall (East Gwillimbury)
📅 Friday, Feb 20 | 8:00 p.m. 📍 Harmony Hall 🇬🇧 A British Invasion tribute night featuring music from The Beatles, The Stones, and The Who. 🔗 Event & Ticket Details
Why go: If you want to sing "Hey Jude" with a room full of strangers.
🎸 Live Music Guide
Because sometimes you just need to hear it loud.
🎵 Live Music at the Ice Lounge (Free)
📍 Main Street Newmarket All Weekend: Features local musicians and buskers performing on the street stages.
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
🎵 Pub & Venue Sounds
Friday Night Live @ Market Brewing Company (Newmarket) – Fri, Feb 20 | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Live Music @ The Grey Goat (Newmarket) – Check their schedule for Saturday night performers.
🌤️ Weekend Weather Feel
Friday: 🌨️ Light Snow, High 3°C. Slushy territory. Saturday: ☁️ Snow Showers, High 1°C. Cooler, but manageable.Sunday: ❄️ Flurries, High -2°C. Proper winter returns.
The Vibe: Eat inside (Friday), play outside (Saturday/Sunday).
💬 Your Turn — Quick Poll!
Taste of Georgina is on. What's your strategy?
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🌅 Close-Out Note
We're in that weird late-February zone where it's slushy one minute and freezing the next. The best defense? Good food. Check out the Taste of Georgina menus, find a new favourite spot, and stay warm.
See you next week for the SnoFest preview,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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