Events
The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is a lively, family-friendly community with many spectacular events for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. Browse through our annual events below!
For community events, please visit our Community Event Calendar page.
2023 Event Passport
Join us at Town events this summer for your chance to win an EG Prize Pack!
Event Passports will be available for pick up at all Town run events, and at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex.
Get one entry into our EG prize pack draw for each EG event you attend. The more events you attend, the more chances!
Visit the Town booth during each event to get your passport stamped. Passports must be submitted to the East Gwillimbury sports complex by September 8 to be entered.
Events that run from May until the end of August are part of the passport system - click here to see the .
Would you like to sponsor an event?
2023 Events Food Vendor Application
2023 Event Sponsorship Package
2023 Tapestry of Taste Sponsorship Package
If you have any questions, please send us an email.
Volunteer at EG's Events!
Looking to volunteer in our annual events? Join our Engaged EG Volunteer Program! For more information on how to become volunteer, please visit our Volunteer EG page.
EG Events
| Mayor and Council Pancake Breakfast - January 7, 2023 |
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Thank you for kicking off the New Year with Mayor and Council! Thank you to our event partners, Enbridge Gas. |
| Family Fun Day - February 20, 2023 |
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Thank you for celebrating Family Day with us! Thank you to our event sponsors and partners. |
| Easter Bunny Hike - April 8, 2023 |
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Join the Easter Bunny Hike on April 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ross Family Complex! (19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert) Enjoy a variety of activities to help you hop into the spring season. Attendees will be provided with an activity guide to help lead the way. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny and bring an Easter Bag to put your treats in! Activities:
Thank you to our sponsor Lee Lander from Lander Realty. This is an outdoor event. .jpg "Easter Bunny") .jpg "Easter Bunny")  |
| Volunteer Appreciation - April 17, 2023 |
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Thank you everyone for attending our Volunteer Appreciation dinner. EG volunteers weave us together and we appreciate all of your many contributions. Thank you to our amazing vendors:
Photos from the event will be shared on the Town's Facebook page. |
| Farmers Market - May 18 to September 28, 2023 |
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Check out our Farmers Market page for more information! When is it?You can visit the EG Farmers Market every Thursday from May 18 to September 28, 2023 and runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The EG Farmers Market will have weekly entertainment, live music, kids activities and events, a variety of vendors, exclusive offers and more! See our themed Market dates below and save the dates!
MAY 18 - Grand Opening 'Let Us Shine' Follow us on Instagram. Where?The Farmers Market will be held at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre at 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon. |
Come and join the Town of East Gwillimbury's (EG) weekly Farmers Market and enjoy local vegetables, artisan vendors, meat, cheese, baked goods, honey, soaps, and much more while supporting our local businesses. | Music Nights in EG - July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 |
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Get ready to sing and dance along at the Town of East Gwillimbury's Music Nights! Below is our Entertainment and Food Vendor Schedule:
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| Canada Day Event - July 1 |
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Celebrate Canada Day with the Town of East Gwillimbury! Party Tyme Treats & Amusements 6:30 p.m. - Welcome Speeches
6 to 10 p.m. - Stilt Mountie
Mount Albert Lions BBQ, by donation
Event Shuttle Due to limited parking, shuttle buses are available to pick up attendees every 40 minutes at the following Town facilities:
To plan your trip, please view the schedule below:
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| Tapestry of Taste - August 11 and 12, 2023 |
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#TOT2023 takes place Friday, August 11 from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon. There's still time to be a #TOT2023 Vendor! Visit the Tapestry of Taste page for details. |
| Nature Day - September 16, 2023 |
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Stop by the Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre St) on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Nature Day! Entry starts at 9:45 a.m.
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| Haunted Halloween Hike - October 27, 2023 |
| Enjoy a spooktacular walk-through event with a variety of activities, treats and giveaways on October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sharon Temple (18974 Leslie Street). |
| Remembrance Day Service - November 11, 2023 |
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Each year on Remembrance Day we gather as a community to honour the men and women that made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Details to come. |
| Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Market and Tree Lighting - November 19, 2023 |
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Santa Claus Parade Register a float or walking group |
| NYE in EG - 'Noon' Year's Eve Event - December 31, 2023 |
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Details to come. |
East Gwillimbury’s Tapestry of Taste (TOT) is back for 2023! #TOT2023 is the ultimate event that connects the community through arts, culture, food and heritage.
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