Town Events

Come to the PAR Christmas Tree Lighting event at the Pefferlaw Fire Hall on Sunday, December 3. Meet and greet for carolling at 6:30 pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to turn the lights on at 7:00 pm.

This town-supported event hosted by P.A.R. (Pefferlaw Area Residents). For more information, visit the facebook event.

The Link Winter Market

Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Event Flyer

Enjoy this popular one-of-a-kind shopping experience right in the heart of Georgina. Find gifts and treasures from local artisans, chefs, farmers and more. A great Sunday outing including live music, food demos and more!

The Link
20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton
905-722-8507
georgina.ca
 

The Link
20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton

Be a Santa to a Senior

Make a difference in the life of a senior this holiday season. Our goal is to provide a Christmas gift for each of the long-term care residents at Cedarvale Lodge and River Glen Haven.

Santa to a Senior Event Flyer

Nov. 12 to Dec. 10

After Dec. 10 gifts can be dropped off at

Club 55 Keswick, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd.

1. Select a “Christmas Wish” tag from one of the local storefront locations.
2. Fulfill the Wish List - Shop for your gift.
3. Deliver your unwrapped and unsigned gifts to one of the local storefront locations.

Local store-front locations:

• Canadian Tire, 24270 Woodbine Ave, Keswick
• Shoppers Drug Mart, 411 The Queensway S, Keswick
• Shoppers Drug Mart, 20917 Dalton Rd, Sutton
• Giant Tiger, 20875 Dalton Rd, Sutton

Thank you for your support!

*Please do not wrap or sign the gift

Ring in the New Year with your family and friends in style. Take part in fun outdoor activities, festive games or tube, toboggan, ski and snowboard your way into the new year!

Check back for more information about the 2023 event.

The ROC Chalet,
26479 Civic Centre Rd.

Enjoy a free breakfast, cooked by ROC staff and served by Members of Council.
Join us for free tubing, skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing.

Check back for more information about the 2024 event!

SnoFest is full of frosty outdoor fun for the whole family! Join us for activities, live entertainment, games, food and more.

The ROC 
26479 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, L4P 3G1

Check back for more information about the 2024 event!

Georgina’s annual cardboard toboggan races are back!

Get ready to hit the toboggan hill at the ROC 

Spend the day with your friends and family on the toboggan hill.

Use your imagination and build the ultimate toboggan out of cardboard, then register and race it.

Award categories include fastest, farthest travelled, most creative, largest and “ROC” bottom.

Check back for more information about the 2024 event!

Check out the different programs and events happening in Georgina for Family Day!

Check back for more information about the 2024 event!

Cheer on your Georgina Ice Junior Hockey Club at their Friday nights games!

Check out their website for game locations and times. 

Taste of Georgina invites you to experience the Town’s prix fixe food event that will awaken your taste buds and allow you to explore a variety of local cuisines. Each of our participating restaurants throughout Georgina prepare special menus at set price points that showcase their offerings, so bring some excitement to the table and feel good about doing your part to support local businesses. Learn more at georgina.ca/TasteofGeorgina.

Check back for more information about the 2024 event!

Submission deadline March 3, 2024

Do you know an individual, team, group or business worthy of this award who volunteered in 2023?
The award recognizes an individual, team, group or business that is contributing to the betterment of the local community and Georgina as a whole.

It’s quick and easy to nominate. Just complete the online form through Survey Monkey.

2023 Reception and Awards » More information to come

Volunteer Award of Merit flyer

The Spring Fling Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and 5km course runs along the shores of Lake Simcoe. The course is fast, flat and scenic, with lots of shade and views of stunning properties. Come and run your personal best or come and enjoy running a route that makes you feel like you’re running down south along the ocean’s edge without actually being there. The Marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier course. Learn more and register.

This is a town-supported event that is managed by Endurance Event Productions.

More information about the 2024 event to come soon

The Georgina Farmers’ Market features more than 30 local vendors offering a wide variety of local products, including produce, meats, baked goods and handmade products.

Visit the Georgina Farmers' Market at The Link!

The Link
20849 Dalton Rd.Sutton

Open every Sunday from May  to October 
Get more information about the 2024 event soon.

This town-supported event is managed by the Georgina Farmers' Market.

More information about the 2024 event to come soon

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Georgina Pride.

Browse war memorabilia displays, restored WW2 trucks and equipment, and experience re-enactments from 1812 to WW2 at the Georgina Military Museum on June 17, 2023.

This is a Town-supported event hosted by the Georgina Military Museum 

A free public event showcasing live music from local students, instructors and musicians. Enjoy music, kid’s entertainment, vendors and food.

More information about the 2024 event to come soon

This event is hosted by Connors Music.

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 more.

A special thank you to our 2023 Canada Day sponsors!
Platinum sponsor – Premier North Windows and Doors
Gold sponsors – Tim Hortons and Enbridge Gas
Silver sponsors – BJH Engineering, Harvey’s Swiss Chalet - Keswick, David Marchese Insurance and Wells Insurance Services
Bronze sponsors - Ballantry Homes and Sobeys - Sutton

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon

This one-of-a-kind festival will include a variety of exhibits, speakers, and music that celebrate freedom of expression, movement, voice, and love through community connection.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Balance Health Solutions / Jacinta Healing Arts / Two

Feathers Yoga. Learn more at freespiritfest.ca.

See amazing paintings, sculptures, photography, pottery and woodcraft that will be featured during this two-day event.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon

This event is hosted by the Purple Turtle Arts Festival.

Join us at De La Salle Beach for games, Aquafit classes, a silent auction and lots of summer fun.
All proceeds benefit the Lifesaving Society in support of National Drowning Prevention Week. 

All vehicles must display a valid parking pass. Parking fees apply.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon

Location: De La Salle Beach 1940 Metro Rd. Jackson's Point, Canada

A fun day for the entire family. Enjoy kids games, vendors, indigenous art and music, food booths and the rubber duck races on the Black River.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon

This is a Town-supported event hosted by the Sutton BIA.

Join us for the inaugural Georgina Pan-African Flag Festival in celebration of Emancipation Day and a more inclusive Georgina.

Enjoy a free cultural dinner, Pan-African entertainers and a youth panel. 

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Experience yoga classes, musical acts and vendors on the shores of Lake Simcoe at Clear Water Farms.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Two Feathers Yoga.

Enjoy music, games, food, vendors, and local shops while local artists, young and old, showcase their talents in multiple mediums.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Jackson's Point BIA. Check out the Facebook page for more information.

A free family event featuring games, inflatables, educational displays, contests and an antique car show.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Location: Pefferlaw Community Lions Hall, 38 Pete’s Ln. Pefferlaw

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers.

The Sutton Fair and Horse Show is a four-day family event hosting live music, truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, horse and livestock shows, kids games, a full midway and beer tent.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Sutton Fairground
3 Fairpark Ln, Sutton, 

This event is hosted by the Sutton Agricultural Society.

Get outside and explore nature. Shop a variety of local vendors, listen to live music and pick up farm-fresh food. Follow a self-guided tour and have the whole family work together with art in nature and yoga and wellness programs.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Location: Clearwater Farm, 1614 Metro Rd. N., Willow Beach

This is a Town-supported event hosted by ClearWater Farm.

Join us under the stars this summer for a free movie!  Starlight Cinema Night is back this summer and bigger than ever with three dates at locations throughout Georgina.

Bring your own comfy lawn chairs and/or blankets and enjoy a movie in the great outdoors!

Experience a self-guided farm tour that takes you throughout the Town’s lakeside landscape to local farms where you’ll enjoy tours, samples and educational experiences.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

This is a Town event hosted by the Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Join the Town of Georgina's Mayor's Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run.

A charity event benefiting Sutton Legion Branch #356

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Run along the south shore of Lake Simcoe through the quiet communities of Georgina on this flat, fast and scenic Half Marathon and Boston Qualifier Marathon course.

The 1/2 marathon and full marathon courses are measured and Athletics Canada Certified - which means they are accurate and qualify for things such as the New York and Boston Marathons.

Participants run from De La Salle Park, along Lake Drive North on an out-and-back along a quiet road with lots of shade and views of stunning properties.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Georgina Marathon.

Club 55 Keswick is Georgina’s older adult active programming centre.

Members have access to special events, lunches, outings, programs and leagues that will not only keep you physically and mentally active, but provides a space where adults 55 years or older can come together to relax, socialize, meet new friends and have fun! 

Join us at the open house and learn about membership, program, league and special event information from our Club 55 – Keswick board of directors, program convenors and recreation staff members while mingling, enjoying light refreshments and club activities such as table tennis, billiards and carpet bowling.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

For the last quarter century, in Georgina, an ever-evolving group of dedicated artists has worked together to show their art to the public.

This two-day self-guided tour is your opportunity to visit homes and studios, that for the rest of the year, are available by appointment only.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Location: Various locations

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Georgina Studio Tour.

Experience a traditional Pow wow and a day at the shores of Lake Simcoe. Discover drumming, dancing, hoop dance demonstrations and First Nations-owned and operated food and craft vendors.

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Location:  20798 Dalton Rd., Sutton (Sutton High School grounds)

This event is hosted by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations. Learn more by visiting the Facebook group.

Celebrate the arrival of autumn at the Georgina Historical Society's Harvestfest featuring live music performed throughout the village, local craft, vegetable and food vendors and more.  

Admission by donation to Georgina Historical Society (cash only).  

Georgina Pioneer Village
26557 Civic Centre Rd 
Georgina, L4P 3G1 

• Live music performed throughout the village
• Craft, vegetable and food vendors
• Family fun and activities

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

If you like butter tarts, you do not want to miss this accessible event. Browse and purchase tarts and other goodies from Ontario bakers.

Location: Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr., Georgina

This is a Town-supported event hosted by Peaceful Hearts Georgina Foundation.

Attention all spooky seekers! Join us for a bone-chilling Family Fright Fiesta if you dare! Dress up in your most terrifying Halloween costume and prepare to be entertained with live performances and games. Don't forget to indulge in some devilishly delicious treats and enter to win some spine-tingling giveaways

Information about the 2024 event will be released soon.

Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives

26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick

Get frightfully soaked at our annual haunting of the Georgina Leisure Pool with enchanting games, ghoulish giveaways, and more hocus pocus. Spook-tacular fun and goodies for the whole family!

Georgina Leisure Pool
5279 Black River Rd., Sutton

Georgina Pioneer Village, 26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Join us for a guided ghost walk with the Georgina Paranormal Society around the village using state-of-the-art ghost-hunting equipment and be introduced to ghostly history about some of the encounters experienced onsite.

In partnership with: Georgina Paranormal Society

Note: During this event you will be walking from building to building, climbing stairs and spending long periods standing.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Keswick Cenotaph

Event date Sat, Nov 11, 2023, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies being held in Georgina.

Join us at the Keswick Cenotaph 130 Gwendolyn Blvd, Keswick, ON, at 11 a.m. to remember.

Learn more from the Sutton Legion.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at Sutton Cenotaph

Event date Sat, Nov 11, 2023, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend Remembrance Day Ceremonies being held in Georgina.

Join us at the Sutton Cenotaph High St and Burke St, Sutton, ON, at 11 a.m. to remember.

Learn more from the Sutton Legion.

Food for Swim Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, Nov. 16

Georgina Leisure Pool

6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Bring two non-perishable food items to the public swim and swim for FREE!

All donations go to the Georgina Food Pantry.

Regular admission and wrist band policies apply.

Food for Swim Event Flyer

Mark your calendars! Santa Claus is coming to town.

Santa arrives in Georgina for the annual Georgina Kinsmen’s Santa Claus Parade.

Santa Claus Parade Flyer

Keswick Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. start
Starts at Woodbine Ave. at Dovedale Dr., heads north and ends on Woodbine Ave. at Wexford Dr.

Sponsored by: Canadian Tire Keswick

Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights

Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m. start
Starts in Jackson's Point, travels down Dalton Rd. to High St., along High St. and ends at the fairgrounds.

Sponsored by: Home Hardware Sutton

2023 Registration Form

To be part of the fun, all you need to do is provide proof of insurance, complete and submit this registration form, and pay the registration fee. Once we receive your parade registration form, you will be contacted with a parade package closer to the date of the parade.

Entry form can be submitted the following ways:
Email: ljones@georgina.ca
Mail to: 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick, ON L4P 3G1, Attn: Lindsey Jones
Phone: 905-476-4423 ex. 4412
Note: Entries will not be confirmed until the registration fee and proof of insurance is received.

Whoville on High Street Facebook

Get ready to get your Grinch on because this is going to be one event you will not want to miss !!!

• Grinch Scavenger Hunt
• Grinch Live Characters
• Grinch Photo Opp
• Grinch Prizes
• Free Giveaways
• Grinch Outdoor Movie
• Green Eggs and Ham
• Face Painting

and so much more!

Check back for more information about the 2023 Whoville on High Street event

Old Fashioned Christmas and Festival of Lights 
Saturday, Nov. 25 - 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
Georgina Pioneer Village – 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick 

Admission: $1 (under 15yrs), $2 (16yrs+) 

Event Flyer

Old Fashioned Christmas

Grab a cup of hot chocolate* and a cookie and get ready for some favourite seasonal pastimes, including traditional holiday games and family fun entertainment. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice – stop by the igloo to say hi to Santa and drop off your Christmas letters. *While supplies last.

Festival of Lights

Make your way to the front of the Pioneer Village bandstand to the countdown to the Festival of Lights. Enjoy a magical holiday tribute with festive animated lighting set to music and take part in a holiday sing-along with Mayor and Council. Festival of Lights will continue through to Jan. 2, 2024.

Georgina Pioneer Village
26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick