Good morning, Georgina, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. Today is Thursday, July 23, 2026 — and this weekend is shaping up better than last week's forecast had any right to suggest.
Thursday and Friday are both fully sunny. Saturday warms to 28°C with only a 30% shower chance - a significant improvement over the 60% that got last week's Parkette show postponed. Running With Scissors headlines a full four-hour set at the Keswick Parkette Saturday afternoon, the Pefferlaw Lions Club throws a 70th anniversary car show starting at 9 AM, and Buck Twenty kicks off tonight at Riverwalk Commons with a country set under clear skies.
Let's get into your strictly verified weekend guide for July 23 - 26.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know across the region this weekend in 2 minutes or less.
🏖️ Beach Advisories — Check Before You Go (Georgina): E. coli advisories were in effect last week at Willow Beach Park, Jackson's Point Harbour/Bonnie Park, and Franklin Beach. Advisory status changes daily — check York Region's beach testing page or call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 before heading to the water this weekend. Don't rely on last week's report.
🎸 Lakefront Revival Postponement — Still No Rescheduled Date (Keswick): The July 18 Parkette show was postponed due to wildfire smoke. No makeup date has been announced yet. Watch georgina.ca/events for the update.
🎁 Curbside Giveaway Day — Saturday (York Region): Saturday July 25 is a Curbside Giveaway Day. Put unwanted items labelled "FREE" at the curb by 7 AM — neighbours can take them until 5 PM. Unclaimed items must be back inside by end of day.
🚧 Kennedy Road Closure (Georgina): Southbound closure between Ravenshoe Road and Baseline Road continues through June 2027. Plan your route if heading into Keswick from the south.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this weekend.
This is the weekend anchor. Running With Scissors with guests Common Elements take the Keswick Parkette for a full four-hour extended show - the longest format in the series. Bring a lawn chair, drop something in the Food Pantry bin, and make an afternoon of it. Patios and ice cream within walking distance of the Parkette. Saturday's 30% shower chance is manageable - keep an eye on the radar but don't let it stop you.
When: Saturday, July 25 | 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Uptown Keswick Parkette, 2 Queensway South, Keswick
Admission: Free (Food Pantry donations welcome)
🎹 TD Newmarket Music Series — Country Night: Buck Twenty (Newmarket)
Tonight at Riverwalk Commons - Buck Twenty, the singer/songwriter duo of Mike Ure and Aidan Johnson-Bujold from Harrow, Ontario, bring country to the TD series. Brodie Bell opens. Clear skies, 23°C, Adirondack chairs. This is the easiest Thursday evening plan in the region.
When: Thursday, July 23 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Where: Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket
Admission: Free
🚗 Pefferlaw Lions Club Classic Car Show and Community Festival (Pefferlaw, Georgina)
The Pefferlaw Lions Club turns 70 this year and they're marking it properly - a full community festival with classic and custom cars, bikes, live music, a kids' zone, food trucks, and local vendors at Lions Park. Free for spectators, supported by the Explore Georgina Grant Program. Start your Saturday morning here before heading to the Parkette in the afternoon.
When: Saturday, July 25 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Pefferlaw Lions Park, 38 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw
Admission: Free for spectators ($10 per show vehicle)
The Setlist: Live Music
Because sometimes you just need to kick back with a cold drink.
The Vibe: Four hours of live music on a warm Saturday afternoon in the heart of Uptown Keswick. Running With Scissors brings energy and range - Common Elements opens. Lawn chairs, Food Pantry donations at the door, and every patio in the BIA a short walk away. The kind of afternoon that turns into an evening.
Where: 2 Queensway South, Keswick
When: Saturday, July 25 | 3:30 - 7:30 PM
🎵 Busk Till Dusk (Newmarket)
The Vibe: Two nights of live street music on Newmarket's Main Street to close out the weekend. Friday: Patrick Fockler and Zack Wojalta on a sunny 26°C evening - the ideal end to a Friday. Saturday: Brayden Vale and Dana Cunneyworth keep it going after the Parkette wraps. No cover, no stage, just summer on the street.
Where: Main Street at Davis Drive, Newmarket
When: Friday July 24 + Saturday July 25 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM both nights
🎹 TD Newmarket Music Series — Buck Twenty with Brodie Bell (Newmarket)
The Vibe: Country night at Riverwalk Commons under clear skies. Brodie Bell opens, Buck Twenty headlines - a singer/songwriter duo with a sound that sits somewhere between Americana and classic country. The Adirondack chair lounge and big-screen viewing area make this the most comfortable free outdoor concert in the region. Series runs every Thursday through August 20.
Where: Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket
When: Tonight — Thursday, July 23 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
The Weekend Warrior: Family Fun & Community
Keep the kids busy and enjoy the sunshine.
🚗 Pefferlaw Lions Club Classic Car Show (Pefferlaw): Saturday 9 AM–3 PM at Lions Park (38 Pete's Lane). Free for spectators. Classic cars, kids' zone, food trucks, local vendors — and the Lions Club celebrating 70 years. A genuine north-Georgina community institution. Pair it with the Parkette show later and you've got a full Saturday in Georgina.
🌿 Sibbald Point Provincial Park — Discovery Programs (Georgina): Four drop-in programs this weekend. Saturday: Something Fishy (10 AM, Park Store) — explore Lake Simcoe's 50+ fish species; and Furry Friends (2 PM, Park Store) — learn about animals you might encounter while camping. Sunday: Victorian Games (10 AM, Campground Playground) and Marsh Mingle (2 PM, Beach Bridge) — borrow a net and explore wetland life. Free with day-use permit ($21/vehicle — pre-book at ontario.ca/parks up to 5 days ahead). Check beach advisory status before swimming — york.ca beach testing page has current conditions.
🛒 Newmarket Farmers' Market (Newmarket): Saturday 8 AM–1 PM at Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Dr). 25th season — fresh produce, local vendors, live acoustic music. Get there early before the heat builds.
🛒 Georgina Farmers' Market (Sutton): Sunday 9 AM–2 PM at The Link (20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton). 40+ vendors, live music, fitness classes, family activities. Sunday has a 40% shower chance — go in the morning.
🍓 Brooks Farms — Raspberry and Strawberry PYO (Mount Albert, EG): Both raspberries and strawberries confirmed available for picking this weekend. Farm open daily 9 AM–6 PM (last PYO admission 5:15 PM). Barnyard Playland open 9 AM–5 PM (last admission 4:15 PM). Fills to capacity on sunny weekends — call ahead at 905-473-3246. Shady Sheep cafe on site.
🎨 Sutton High Street Nights — Sidewalk Art Competition (Sutton): Tonight — Thursday July 23, 6–8 PM at the Sutton Parkette (114 High Street). Sidewalk chalk art for kids ages 4–10 with an adult. Free, outdoor, and a perfect Thursday warm-up to the weekend. Part of the Downtown Sutton BIA's weekly Thursday evening series all summer.
Save the Date: August 5th
Looking ahead? Mark your calendar.
🏒 Sean Walker Day — Stanley Cup Comes to Georgina (Keswick)
Keswick's own Sean Walker of the Carolina Hurricanes is bringing the Stanley Cup home. Mayor Quirk has proclaimed August 5 as Sean Walker Day — the Cup will be at the Georgina Ice Palace from 9:30–11:30 AM. Free event, open to the public. This is a once-in-a-generation community moment for Georgina.
When: Wednesday, August 5 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Where: Georgina Ice Palace, Keswick
Admission: Free
The Weather Lookahead
THU: 23°C 📈 | 12°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny and clear — perfect for Buck Twenty tonight)
FRI: 26°C 📈 | 16°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny — best day of the weekend for the beach)
SAT: 28°C 📈 | 18°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, 30% showers — Parkette show is a go)
SUN: 29°C 📈 | 17°C 📉 (🌧️ Cloudy, 40% showers — go to the Farmers' Market early)
The TL;DR: A sharp improvement over last weekend. Thursday and Friday are both fully sunny — tonight's Buck Twenty show at Riverwalk Commons is going to be one of the nicest evenings of the summer. Friday at 26°C is the cleanest day for outdoor plans, including a trip to Brooks Farms before the weekend crowds hit. Saturday is the big day: 28°C with a 30% shower chance — the Running With Scissors Parkette show is very much a go, just keep an eye on the radar through the afternoon. The Pefferlaw car show wraps at 3 PM, which lines up perfectly before the Parkette starts. Sunday warms to 29°C but the shower risk climbs to 40% — get to the Georgina Farmers' Market before noon and enjoy the morning before it clouds over.
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— Your Georgina Digest Team
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