🐿️ Fun Fact
Did you know local squirrels can bury up to 10,000 acorns each fall, and remember where 90% of them are?
Meanwhile, most of us can’t even remember where we left our car keys.
🎃 Events & Activities
1. Haunted Halloween Hike – East Gwillimbury
📅 Friday, Oct 24 | 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
📍 Sharon Temple Museum & Gardens, 18974 Leslie St., Sharon
👻 A spooky, family-friendly forest walk featuring live music, a DJ dance party, local vendors, and treats. Free admission!
Bring: A flashlight + costume + good vibes.
2. Halloween in the Point – Georgina
📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Jackson’s Point Parkette, Lake Dr E., Sutton
🎪 Music, bouncy castles, face painting, and local vendors. Admission is free — just bring a non-perishable food donation for the Georgina Food Pantry.
Perfect for: Families looking for some outdoor fun.
3. Two Dark Nights – Georgina
📅 Friday, Oct 24 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
📍 Georgina Village Museum, 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick
👀 A spine-tingling ghost-hunting night inside the historic museum. Equipment and guides provided.
💵 Pre-registration required, not for little ones!
4. Harvest Celebration – ClearWater Farm, Georgina
📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 1614 Metro Rd N., Willow Beach
🍁 Local vendors, pumpkin-carving, art activities, and food in a lakeside setting.
Tip: Arrive early if you want a prime pumpkin pick.
5. Haunted Halloween Trail – Newmarket
📅 Thu–Sat, Oct 23–25 | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
📍 Dave Kerwin Trail, entrance at 325 Woodspring Ave., Newmarket
💀 A 1 km trail filled with spooky decorations, live actors, and eerie sounds. Ages 10+, $5 per person.
Note: This one sells out fast, get tickets early.
6. Innovate. Network. Thrive: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs – Newmarket
📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
📍 Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket (Centre Court & Davis Court)
🛍️ Shop Black-owned small businesses, enjoy live performances, and connect with entrepreneurs.
Good for: A meaningful day out + shopping local.
7. Community Helper Storytime with Animal Services – Newmarket
📅 Friday, Oct 24 | 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
📍 Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Ave.
🐶 Storytime, animal-safety tips, and a visit from local Animal Services staff. Free and fun for young kids.
8. Food Pantry Event – East Gwillimbury Public Library
📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing Branch
🥫 Help stock the community food pantry or pick up supplies if needed — no registration required.
🎸 Live Music
1. Feral Minks Live – Newmarket
📅 Friday, Oct 24 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 The Jam Spot Rehearsal Studio, 3-1166 Gorham St., Newmarket
🎵 Local rock band playing originals and covers in an intimate setting. BYOB allowed (19+).
For fans of: Indie rock and local jam sessions.
2. Haunted Hike DJ Dance Party – East Gwillimbury
📅 Friday, Oct 24 | Part of the event
📍 Sharon Temple Museum & Gardens
🎧 After the hike, stick around for the open-air DJ party with costumes and lights under the stars.
Tip: This counts as both an event and a live music spot.
3. Cedar Hedge Concert Series presents: Stoney Lonesome
📅 Saturday, Oct 25 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Virginia United Church, 28280 ON-48, Sutton West
🎵 An Orangeville, Ontario–based bluegrass band formed in 2021 that blends traditional, new acoustic, and original music with rich vocal harmonies for a soulful and fun sound.
For fans of: Bluegrass.
☕ Weekend Tip
Bundle up, evening temps are dropping to single digits. Bring a blanket for outdoor shows and a thermos of hot chocolate for the kids.
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🎸 That’s a Wrap
That’s it for this weekend, Georgina, East Gwillimbury, and Newmarket!
If you spot a great band, a cozy restaurant, or a hidden event we missed - send it our way at [email protected].
We’ll see you next week with more music, markets, and moments that make our towns special.
The Georgina Digest Team
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