Good morning, Georgina, Newmarket, and East Gwillimbury. Today is Thursday, October 22, and it's peak Halloween season.
This weekend brings a three-night Haunted Halloween Trail in Newmarket, free trick-or-treating at Halloween in the Point, Curbside Giveaway Day, and a community tree planting. Online voting for the municipal election also closes tomorrow at noon.
Let's get into your strictly verified weekend guide for October 22–25, packed with accurate, hyper-local ways to spend it.
The Local Rundown
What you need to know across the region this weekend in 2 minutes or less.
🗳️ Online Voting Closes Tomorrow at Noon (Georgina): Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM is the deadline for online voting in the municipal election. After that, it's in-person only on Election Day, October 26.
♻️ Curbside Giveaway Day Saturday (Georgina): Put unwanted usable items at the curb Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, and let your neighbours take what they need.
🚧 High Street Construction Continues (Sutton): The reconstruction project remains underway downtown, running through the 2026 season.
The Main Stage: Premier Events
Where to grab a seat, a ticket, or an experience this weekend.
👻 Haunted Halloween Trail (Newmarket)
A three-night live-actor haunted trail through the woods — ages 10+, 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Thursday–Saturday, October 22–24 | 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: Dave Kerwin Trail, entrance at Environmental Park, 325 Woodspring Ave, Newmarket
Admission: $5 per person, tickets required in advance, limit 6 per transaction
🎃 Halloween in the Point (Jackson's Point)
Trick-or-treating at local businesses, vendors, food, and live entertainment.
When: Saturday, October 24 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Jackson's Point Parkette, 21093 Dalton Rd, Jackson's Point
Admission: Free (a non-perishable food donation is encouraged)
🕯️ Haunted Halloween Hike (Sharon)
An evening hike with a Halloween theme on the historic grounds of Sharon Museum and Gardens.
When: Friday, October 23 | 5:30 PM
Where: Sharon Museum and Gardens, 18974 Leslie St, Sharon
Admission: Check with the museum to confirm cost
The Setlist: Live Music
Because sometimes you just need to kick back with a cold drink.
Note: We couldn't confirm a specific lineup at Market Brewing Co. (Newmarket) or The Mansion House (Sutton) for this weekend — both run regular live music, but no named act or Halloween-themed event was posted as of publish. Check marketbrewingco.com or The Mansion House's Facebook page closer to Friday/Saturday.
The Weekend Warrior: Family Fun & Community
Keep the kids busy and enjoy the sunshine.
🎭 The Halloween Puppet Show (Georgina): Saturday, two free sessions — 11:00–11:45 AM at the Peter Gzowski/Sutton Branch and 1:30–2:15 PM at the Keswick Branch. Ages 3+.
🌳 Community Tree Planting (Georgina): Saturday, 1:00–3:00 PM at Treasure Hill Park, hosted by LEAF — a hands-on outdoor activity for the whole family.
🎃 Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival (Mount Albert): Weekend hours 9 AM–4 PM through November 1 — approximately $25/person, confirm at brooksfarms.com.
🎃 Rose Family Farm (Mount Albert): Friday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM. Pre-picked pumpkins $6 each or 3/$15; wagon rides $9/person including one pumpkin.
🔬 Sibbald Point — "Forest Food Chains" & "Hiding In Plain Sight" (Sutton): Two free drop-in nature programs across Saturday and Sunday, both 10 AM–12 PM, included with park admission.
The Weather Lookahead
THU: 17°C 📈 | 1°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
FRI: 13°C 📈 | 1°C 📉 (☀️ Sunny, clear overnight)
SAT: 13°C 📈 | 4°C 📉 (⛅ Mix of sun and cloud, cloudy periods overnight)
SUN: 16°C 📈 | 7°C 📉 (⛅ Mainly sunny, 20% chance of showers)
The TL;DR: A genuinely dry, mild stretch all weekend — no rain in the forecast for Thursday or Friday, which bodes well for the first two nights of the Haunted Halloween Trail. Saturday turns a bit cloudier but stays comfortable for Halloween in the Point, the tree planting, and trick-or-treating prep. Sunday carries a small shower chance, but nothing that should keep you indoors. A genuinely good weekend to be outside, Halloween decorations and all.
💬 Your Turn — Quick Poll!
Your feedback shapes future editions!
Halloween season is in full swing — what's the plan?
👻 The Haunted Halloween Trail — braving three nights of scares
🎃 Halloween in the Point Saturday — free and family-friendly
🌳 The Community Tree Planting — giving back this weekend
🛋️ Honestly, just enjoying the dry weather at home
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See you next week,
— Your Georgina Digest Team
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