Listing of Events
The following is a list of events in the Town of Georgina. For past events, please visit the 2013 Event Listings web-page.
Also, you can find more events, meetings, and Town notices in our weekly Georgina Advocate Newspaper web-page.
Listing of Events (2013)
May
| May 4, 2013 |
(9am-1pm) Swap N Sell! This popular annual event is held every spring in the parking lot of the Georgina Ice Palace on Woodbine Avenue. The purpose is to promote reuse (one of the three r's) within Georgina. Call after Apr 15 to register a spot. Rain or shine. Only 80 spots available. No commercial vendors please. So mark your calendar.
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| May 5, 2013 |
Walk for MS at Newmarket High School. Come and enjoy a relaxing massage, breakfast and lunch is provided, all while helping a good cause. Registration begins at 8:30am and the Walk starts at 9:30am until 12:00pm.
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| May 5, 2013 |
Please join us for Georgina Hospice Hike! Taking place at The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, at 12:00 pm for registration, the opening ceremony and refreshments. The Hike starts at 1:00 pm and will end with a BBQ at the Georgina Pioneer Village. You are welcome to complete a 1km, 3km, or 5km hike around the ROC trails. 100% of the funds raised stay in our community. Pre-register or for more details contact Hospice Georgina (905) 722-9333. To view the flyer please click here.
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| May 7 & 15, 2013 |
On behalf of Chief Eric Jolliffe and the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board, we would like to advise you about upcoming Town Hall Meetings on policing and safety being held on May 7 & 15, 2013. We are also requesting your assistance in helping York Regional Police to inform York Region citizens about this important opportunity. For more information please click here.
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| May 10 - 12, 2013 |
Georgina Home & Lifestyle Show 2013 - show times Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-3pm. For a list of participating vendors click here & watch for the admission coupon in the Georgina Advocate and the May issue of SNAP Georgina. Georgina Chamber member discounts & early bird pricing available.
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| May 12, 2013 |
Mother's Day Brunch at The ROC (Sunday, May 12th 10 a.m.) - Treat your Mom to a delicious brunch buffet at The ROC this Mother's Day and give her the gift of time spent with you. Please click here for more information.
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| May 13 - 19, 2013 |
Various Georgina Facility Locations - Explore Youth Week in Georgina. More details to come.
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| May 25, 2013 |
Past, Present, Future Bazaar, Garage Sale & Art Show.From 9-2pm (Rain or Shine) join us at the Sutton Youth Shelter: 20898 Dalton Road, Sutton.
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| May 25, 2013 |
5th Annual Military Day. www.georginamilitarymuseum.ca.
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| May 26, 2013 |
Easter Seals 10k, 5k run and walk - The 2013 Upper Canada Mall Easter Seals 10k Run, 5k Run & Walk will be held on Sunday, May 26 at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons located at Doug Duncan Drive in Newmarket. The venue offers a flat, fast, scenic and vehicle-free route through Fairly Lake Park and the Tom Taylor Trail System. For more information please visit www.easterseals.org.
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June
| June 1, 2013 |
Youth-a-Palooza - At the Georgina Ice Palace Back Parking Lot from 11am to 3pm. An excellent opportunity for the youth in Georgina to come out and explore youth orientated activities! Free fun, prizes and entertainment! For additional details please click here. |
| June 5, 2013 |
From 6:30pm-9:30pm at Madsen's Gardens in Newmarket, Habitat York Region invites you to join us at our annual Summer Social cocktail reception supporting our York Region Home Build Program.In addition to the reception and auction, there will be delicious appetizers as well as beer and wine included with the ticket price of $80. Please click here to register! |
| June 7, 2013 |
Children's Treatment Network presents Coffee, Crepes & Chat Time! From 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. come visit us at The Crepe Cafe, 672 The Queensway S, Keswick for this wonderful chance to talk, relax & network with fellow parents &/or caregivers of children/youth living with Special Needs, here in Georgina! |
| June 9, 2013 |
The Stephen Leacock Theatre will be hosting the 10th Annual Georgina Idol Competition Open Audition. For additional rules and to register please click here |
| June 15, 2013 |
Georgina Mini Marathon |
| June 15, 2013 |
We invite you to join us this June 15th, 2013 for the biggest and best Georgina Gathering (formerly known as the Georgina Highland Gathering) EVER! Please click here for more information. |
| June 22, 2013 |
Music in the streets Festival |
July 13
| July 1, 2013 |
Georgina Canada Day Celebrations (2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)- Join us at The ROC for a day full of exciting festivities for the whole family! Enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, inflatables, food and so much more. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. |
| July 1, 2013 |
Canada Day is a FREE Community Event and this year we're gearing up to Give Back to the Community in a Big Way. If you can, please bring a non-perishable food item to this year's Canada Day Celebrations in support of our local Georgina Food Pantry. More information on items needed can be found here. |
| July 13, 2013 |
(6-11pm) East Coast Lobster Party at the GTTI, 5207 Baseline Rd, Sutton. |
| July 13-14, 2013 |
Purple Turtle Arts Festival |
August
September
| September 14, 2013 |
Keswick Model Aircraft Club - Aircraft Show. www.keswickmac.ca |
| September 21, 2013 |
Uptown Keswick Business Association / Georgina Pioneer Village - Harvest Festival |
| September 28, 2013 |
Canadian Cancer Society presents Bark For Life! From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Tom Taylor Trail/Nokiidaa Bike Trail, 465 Davis Drive, Newmarket join us for a leash led walk fundraising for the fight against cancer. Participants will receive a doggie bandana, tshirt and swag bag. |
October
| October 5, 2013 |
(10am-4pm) Georgina Colours of Autumn Home Tour. Tickets are $25.00. Contact Cathy Loitsch cloitsch@alzheimer-york.com, 905-476-5521 or Lenora Brown cloitsch@alzheimer-york.com, 905-722-5435 |
| October 24, 2013 |
One Dark Night2 at the Stephen Leacock Theatre (7 p.m. Start) - Come out for the exciting sequel to the very fascinating, interactive night of the macabre and see what goes bump in the night! And if you're interested in sharing an experience on your own, please email sforget@georgina.ca to find out how you can share your story and be a part of our production. |
| October 26, 2013 |
Family Fright Fiesta at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives - Visit the village in the dark of night as we bring it to life in the spirit of the Halloween season. There will be lots of activities for the whole family, including the ever popular Spirit Walk with ghosts from Pioneers past. You can also take part in our scarecrow and pumpkin carving contests. More details to follow. |
November
| November 12, 2013 |
Volunteer Award of Merit - Join us in celebrating the great achievements and recognition of volunteers in our community. Look for nomination forms at your local recreation facility. |
| November 16, 2013 |
Keswick Santa Claus Parade. www.keswickkinsmen.ca |
| November 23, 2013 |
Old Fashioned Christmas at the Pioneer Village & Archives (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.) - Kick off the holiday season by stepping back in time to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds that a 19th Century Christmas would bring. Live music, tree decorating, holiday crafts, hot apple cider, historic demonstrations & so much more! |
| November 23, 2013 |
Festival of Lights at the Civic Centre Grounds (8 p.m. Start) - Enjoy the magic and splendor of the holiday season as we light up the Civic Centre grounds in this annual event. Take part in sing-alongs with Mayor and Council, a visit with Santa and witness the unveiling of the lights. It's an event you don't want to miss! |
December
| December 7, 2013 |
Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights. |
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