Fun Fact
Reindeer can run up to 80 km/h.
Meanwhile, I can’t even run to the car without pulling something. 🎄
🎉 Events & Activities
(All times verified as of Dec 17 — please double-check before you go!)
1️⃣ Niemi’s Christmas Market – Final Weekend (Mount Albert)
📅 Fri Dec 19 & Sat Dec 20 | 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Niemi Family Farm
One of the most iconic holiday stops in the area — Scandinavian vibes, vendors, food, and that “we should’ve come earlier in the season” feeling. Their market runs Nov 14–Dec 20 (Fri & Sat), so this is the last weekend.
2️⃣ Motown Soul Christmas – Newmarket
📅 Fri Dec 19 | 7:30 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.)
📍 NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket
A holiday concert with Motown hits + festive favourites — big voices, big energy, and an easy “feel-good” night out.
3️⃣ Party with the Orangeman Band – East Gwillimbury
📅 Fri Dec 19 | 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.
📍 Lions and Sun Bar and Lounge, 18947 Woodbine Ave., East Gwillimbury
Live band + packed dance floor energy. If you want a fun “grown-up” night before the holiday swirl hits, this is it.
📰 Community Spotlight
Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. (Keswick) — A Local Chapter Coming to a Close
If you’ve spent time around Keswick, you’ve probably heard of Turkey Shoot Brewing Co. - a small, family-run local business that’s helped shape the community’s “let’s grab a drink and catch up” culture.
They’ll be closing at the end of December, and that’s the kind of thing worth pausing for. Not in a dramatic way — in a community way.
Independent places like this are built on long days, real risk, and a lot of heart. They become more than a business: they become a familiar stop, a friendly hello, and a place where neighbours turn into regulars.
There’s still time to drop by.
If Turkey Shoot has ever been part of your routine — or if you’ve always meant to go — consider stopping in before month-end. Have a pint. Say hi. Thank the family behind it for building something local.
🎸 Live Music & Theatre Spotlight
📍 Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts, Keswick
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live Performance
📅 Thu Dec 18 | 7:00 p.m.
A live performance of the classic soundtrack (yes, the one you instantly recognize), featuring a jazz trio and a local children’s choir. Cozy, nostalgic, and very “mid-December.”
☕ Weekend Tip
Friday is stacked in the best way:
Niemi’s Market (daytime) → Motown (Newmarket) or Orangeman Band (EG) (night)
Want cozy instead? Charlie Brown at the Leacock is the perfect warm-up to the weekend.
Leave a little extra drive time and don’t wait until the last minute — holiday events fill up fast.
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🎸 That’s a Wrap
That’s your lineup for Dec 19–21 across Georgina, East Gwillimbury & Newmarket.
If you spot a great concert, market, or community event coming up, email [email protected] — we love featuring local finds.
See you next week for more lights, music, and that “everything slows down” holiday feeling.
The Georgina Digest Team
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