Georgina Matters - Winter 2025

• Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights - Dec. 6, 2025
• Link Winter Market - Dec. 7, 2025
• ROC'n New Year's Eve Bash - Dec. 31, 2025
• Mayor and Council New Year's Levee - Jan. 10, 2026
• Cardboard Toboggan Races - Jan. 17, 2026
• SnoFest - Feb. 7, 2026
• Spring programs and summer camp registration- March 3, 2026

There are many great events taking place throughout Georgina. 

Events

Holiday fun in Georgina

Enjoy the holiday season in Georgina. Until Jan. 4, 2026, experience the magic of Vintage Christmas at Georgina Village Museum. Stroll through the enchanting holiday lights and enjoy festive fun for the whole family. Ring in the New Year at the ROC’n New Year’s Eve Bash on Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Take part in fun indoor and outdoor activities, festive games, snow tubing, tobogganing, skiing and snowboarding. Some costs may apply. Don’t miss the kiddie countdown and hot chocolate toast at 8 p.m.

Holiday events

In partnership with the Town of Georgina, the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team is running a free Health and Wellness Education Series in the community, with sessions in person and virtual. Upcoming sessions include Building Healthy Kids, Living Well with Lung Disease and Over-the-counter Medications and Senior Wellness. 

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Blue box changes

As of Dec. 31, 2025, Georgina will no longer manage recycling as mandated by the Ontario government. This will be operated and managed by Circular Materials. As a result, there will be no blue box collection the week of Dec. 29, 2025. For more information and the latest updates, visit circularmaterials.ca/Georgina.

Change for large-item collection

Beginning the week of Jan. 5, 2026, large-item collection will become a scheduled service.

• Schedule a pick-up by calling Green for Life (GFL) at 1-866-421-5625.
• Each item requires a large-item tag. Tags remain the same price – $12.
• A maximum of five items will be collected per pick-up.
• Large items will be picked up on the regular garbage collection day.

Organic waste

The Town will continue to provide curbside collection of organic waste (green bin) to areas that currently receive these services. The weekly collection schedule will remain the same.

Christmas tree pickup/waste and recycling reminders

• Christmas tree pickup will be held the weeks of Jan. 5 and Jan. 19, 2026. Residents are asked to remove all decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic tree bags. The maximum size is six feet or 1.8 metres. If your tree is larger, cut it into pieces.
• Place bins on the driveway, not on top of or behind snowbanks.
• Download the free Recycle Coach app or visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling for more information.

Reminder to have items at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts

Join us as the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts celebrates its 40th season. There is an exciting lineup of shows including the Next Generation Leahy, A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live Performance, Yuk Yuks and more.

Visit georgina.ca/SLT to see the full lineup of fantastic performances and to purchase tickets. There are other great shows, including fabulous tribute artists and children’s shows. Be sure to check them out. The theatre is also looking for volunteers to join the theatre team. Email slt@georgina.ca to get involved.

Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts

Winter maintenance

As a result of a significant winter storm, the Town may declare a Winter Maintenance Event which requires all parked vehicles to be removed from Town roads immediately and be kept off for the duration of the event. The Town can declare a Significant Weather Event when a forecast or occurring weather hazard poses, or has the potential to pose, a significant danger to road users. When this declaration is in effect, the standard timelines for winter road maintenance are temporarily suspended to ensure crews can respond safely and effectively.

Plow tracker

If you want to know where Darth Blader or Melton John are, be sure to check the Town's online winter operations tracker. It allows you to see where the snowplows and sidewalk plows are during snow clearing. Check out georgina.ca/snow to see which plow will be in your area after a snowfall.

Reminder: Winter parking restrictions are in effect until April 15, meaning no street parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Winter operations

No ice is safe ice. A reminder that stormwater ponds are not for recreational use. Despite their appearance, they're not safe for skating, walking or any winter activity. The ice is unstable and risky, and water levels can change rapidly and create unsafe conditions. This is extremely dangerous and poses many safety risks for residents.

Stormwater ponds

Replacement Civic Centre update

Construction on the replacement Civic Centre is progressing well. Occupancy is expected in February, at which time it will be open to the public. The exact date will be announced soon. The new Civic Centre is designed for accessibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency, creating a bright, welcoming space for the public and a modern hub for years to come.

Final paving and landscaping will be completed in spring/summer 2026 to finish the outdoor spaces. To support the transition of services to the new building, select Council meetings will be held virtually.

Learn more

Building Georgina: A new way to engage

Building Georgina is evolving into an online engagement site that brings residents, businesses and the Town together to help shape the future of the community. It offers an easy way to learn about Town projects, share feedback and see how public input helps guide decisions. The new platform makes engagement more accessible and interactive, supporting meaningful connections across Georgina. Visit buildinggeorgina.ca to explore current projects and see how your voice helps build a stronger community.

Building Georgina