Stay up-to-date with all of the events happening around the Town of Georgina by checking the Events Calendar.
The Town hosts a variety of celebrations and events throughout the year, we call these Town Events. We also support a variety of events run by other organizations, these are called Town-Supported Events and identified with an asterisk (*).
Are you looking to host an event in the Town of Georgina? Review the process and submit an application on the Festival and Events Permit Application page.
Fall 2023

Volunteer Award of Merit
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
2023 Georgina Senior Games - Sept. 13 to Oct. 18
2023 Georgina Senior Games - Sept. 13 to Oct. 18
Are you interested in taking part in the 2023 Georgina Senior Games? Download and fill out the 2023 Georgina Senior Games registration form. If you prefer to pick one up in person, these forms are easy to find! You can get them at any Club 55 location, Georgian Leisure Pool or Georgina Gym.
Once you have the registration form, you'll need to fill it out and include the required payment. Please note that all forms and money must be delivered to Club 55 Keswick, as this is the only location that processes registrations and payments. So, make sure you plan accordingly to ensure your registration is processed in a timely manner.
If you have any questions about registration or the activities offered, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're happy to help!
Opening Ceremonies:
Sept. 13, 11 a.m. at Club 55 Keswick
$10 per person*
Closing Ceremonies:
Oct. 18, 11 a.m. at the ROC Chalet
$15 per person*
*Includes a catered lunch, dessert and coffee/tea.
2023 Georgina Senior Games Flyer
2023 Georgina Senior Games Schedule
2023 Georgina Senior Games Registration Form
Club 55 Keswick
130 Gwendolyn Blvd., Keswick
905-476-9972 | eleisure@georgina.ca
Note: Duplicate Bridge event scheduled Oct. 4 date changed to Oct. 11.
Event cancellation: Prediction Walk – 1.6 and 3 km cancelled Fri., Sept. 15
Tarts4Hearts Butter Tart Festival*
If you like butter tarts, you do not want to miss this accessible event. Browse and purchase tarts and other goodies from Ontario bakers.
Date: Oct. 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr., Georgina
This is a Town-supported event hosted by Peaceful Hearts Georgina Foundation.
Family Fright Fiesta
Family Fright Fiesta
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*. Join us at Georgina Pioneer Village on Saturday, October 21st from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. if you're brave enough… We dare you!
Proudly sponsored by:
Gold Sponsor
- Premier North Windows and Doors
- Tim Hortons
Silver Sponsor
- Canadian Tire
- Harvey’s Swiss Chalet
Bronze Sponsor
- Cook’s Bay Dental
*While supplies last.
Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives
26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Halloween Pool Haunt
Halloween Pool Haunt
Thursday, Oct. 26
6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
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!
*Admission fee and wristband policy applies to swim
Grab your spooky swim bundle for only $10 (tax included) for 10 child swim passes. Give a swim pass when trick or treaters knock on your door! On sale starting Sept. 11 at the Georgina Leisure Pool.
For more information visit georgina.ca/swim
Georgina Leisure Pool
5279 Black River Rd., Sutton
One Dark Night
One Dark Night 9 - Village of Shadows
Monday, Oct. 30
Pre-register for your preferred time:
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$13 + HST | 18 yrs+
Georgina Pioneer Village, 26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Don’t miss out, only 25 spots for each timeslot. Register today!
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.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at georgina.ca/events or through Service Georgina at 905-476-4301.
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.
Winter 2023/2024

Old Fashioned Christmas and Festival of Lights Countdown
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+)
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
Link Winter Market
The Link Winter Market for 2023 is now closed. Look for more information about our Link Spring Market.
The Link
20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton
Be a Santa to a Senior
Make a difference in the life of a senior this holiday season by providing a Christmas gift to a long-term care resident at Cedarvale Lodge and River Glen Haven. Visit one of the participating stores in our community to pick up a Christmas wish tag and help spread a little holiday cheer
Check back for information about the 2023 Santa to a Senior program
Santa Claus Parade
Mark your calendars! Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa arrives in Georgina for the annual Georgina Kinsmen’s Santa Claus Parade.
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*
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
Festival of Lights Continues
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+)
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.
The ROC
26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick
ROC'n New Year's Eve Bash
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.
Mayor and Council New Year's Levee
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
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!
Cardboard Toboggan Races
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!
Family Day
Check out the different programs and events happening in Georgina for Family Day!
Check back for more information about the 2024 event!
Georgina Ice Junior Hockey Club Games
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
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!
Spring 2023

Georgina Spring Fling Race*
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
Georgina Pride Day*
More information about the 2024 event to come soon
This is a Town-supported event hosted by Georgina Pride.
Military Day*
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
Music in the Streets*
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.
Summer 2024

Canada Day
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
Free Spirit Summer Fest*
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.
Purple Turtle Arts Festival*
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.
Beach Bash
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
Sutton Duck Races*
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.
Pan-African Festival
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.
Georgina Yoga and Music*
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.
Painted Perch*
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.
Pefferlaw Picnic and Car Show*
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.
Sutton Fair and Horse Show*
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.
Saturdays at ClearWater Farm*
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.
Starlight Cinema Night
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!
Field to Table
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.
Fall 2024

Georgina Farmers' Market*
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.
Georgina Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run
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.
Georgina Marathon and Half-Marathon*
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 Open House
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.
Georgina Studio Tour*
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.
Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow*
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.
Harvestfest*
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 are looking for an event that is not listed above, make sure you check the Town of Georgina Events Calendar for more events around the Town.
Eligibility requirements
To be included in this list an event must be either
- Planned, executed and managed by the Town
- Current or previous recipients of Town support through grants offered by the Economic Development Division.