Pre-registration may be required for some of these events. Please visit iReg to reserve your spot.

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.

Mayor and Council Pancake Breakfast
Start off the year with a delicious complimentary pancake breakfast served by Council as well as a free family skate. We hope to see you in 2022!

Family Fun Day
Family Day 3v3 Hockey CompletionHave some fun with the ones you love at our Family Fun Day Event!

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) holds an annual event on Family Day each year. The event typically includes a free skate, a list of fun activities, crafts and more!

Stay tuned to find out what's in store for 2022. 

Volunteer Appreciation
2017 Volunteer Appreciation Event

Each year, we shine a light on our volunteers who inspire us to make our community a better place. Volunteer Appreciation is a day where we recognize our volunteers' impact on building a stronger community. We acknowledge our volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in EG. 

COVID-19 Response:

The Town is implementing a number of precautionary measures in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. Until further notice the Town of East Gwillimbury's Volunteer Appreciation Event has been cancelled.

Registration is now on hold and will be open to Volunteers in EG when the event is rescheduled. Please visit our COVID-19 page or further updates regarding Town events and rescheduling.

Thank you for understanding.

Easter in East Gwillimbury

Easter Bunny HikeHop into the spring season and celebrate Easter with EG! Enjoy fun activities and crafts with your family!

We hope you enjoyed your EGGcellent Easter activity box and scavenger hunt. We hope to see you in 2022!

If you were unable to claim a box, crafts have been uploaded below for reference. 

Farmers' Market

Vendor at the East Gwillimbury Farmers MarketEnjoy local fruit, vegetables, perennials, eggs, meat, cheeses, baked goods, honey, soaps, and much more while supporting our local businesses with minimal contact.

Check out our Farmers' Market page for more information!

When is it?

The 2021 Farmers' Market has officially ended for the year. We hope you had fun and found unique and fresh items and met our amazing vendors! Check back in the new year for our 2022 opening date and hours!

Where?

The Farmers Market will be held at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre at 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon.

Recreation and Parks Month

EG is proud to embrace the movement, June is Recreation and Park Month (JRPM). Along with many other communities throughout Ontario, we use JRPM to promote local recreational programs and amenities that are available for everyone to enjoy.

Please visit our Recreation and Parks Month page for more information!June is Recreation and Parks Month logo

Canada Day at the Market

This year the Town will be partnering with the East Gwillimbury Farmers' Market for a "walk through" Canada Day event from 2 to 7 p.m. at 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon ON.  The Town and Market have worked within the current provincial recommendations to ensure a safe environment.

What to expect:

  • Attendees will have the opportunity to shop local at the Farmers’ Market. Vendors will have Canada Day themed items available throughout the Market.  
  • Canada Day swag bags will be distributed to the first 300 attendees!
  • There will be a number of activities throughout the market including take home crafts, which will be distributed while supplies last, a photo station, and additional activities!
  • Market vendors will incorporate a Canadian theme into their booth.
  • A sweet treat will be handed out at the end of the market while supplies last.
  • Entertainment will be provided, where possible including stilt walkers!

Canada Day- farmers market Map

 

Visit our Canada Day page

 

COVID-19 Precautions will be in place. There will be an attendance capacity for the Market space. 

Movies at the Sharon Temple

We hope you enjoyed Movie Nights at the  Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum!

Please check back for our 2022 dates!

Where?

All Movie Nights will be held at the Sharon Temple (18974 Leslie Street, Sharon).

What's playing and when? 

TBA

 

Event Map  
 Movie Nights in EG Map
 2021 COVID-19 process
  • Upon arrival, you will check in at the town booth, review passive screening questions, use sanitizer, and be directed to your specific seating location.
  • Please keep your distance from others.
  • There is no smoking or alcoholic beverages on the event grounds.
  • Attendees must remain seated for the duration of the event.
  • Washrooms are available for use.
  • Masks are not required but encouraged when in line or talking to staff. Masks are required when using the washroom.
  • All food and drinks can only be consumed at your seating area.
  • Please dispose of any garbage.
  • All activities take place outdoors.

 

Music Nights

Thank you for coming out and enjoying our music-filled nights at the Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum! We had amazing performances celebrating 50's and 60's rock and roll, the Beatles, and Bryan Adams. Thanks to our Music Nights sponsor, NewRoads!

Check back in the new year for Music Nights 2022 dates!

Nature Day

We hope you had fun on Nature Day (Saturday, September 18). Thank you to our partners; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Mount Albert Lions Club, and Tiny Seedlings.

Please check back for information on Nature Day 2022.

2021 activity stations

Upon arrival at the Ross Family Centre, children received a free nature backpack with a tracing activity in it and a passport to complete each station, which they could redeem at the exit for a mini giveaway!

The day started off with a Land Acknowledgement, and was followed by an opening ceremony.

  • Leaf Rubbing Craft Station
    • Leaf rubbing activity to show you the details of nature, as well as a leaf cut out craft where you could write down your favorite thing about nature! 
  • Learning and Reflecting Station
    • This station gave you the chance to educate yourself on the indigenous community and honor children that were part of residential schooling.
    • You were provided with a wooden heart that you can write a message on that will be displayed on a board to honor those effected, #everychildmatters.
  • Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
    • Fun and interactive education station lead by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority which will allowed you to visualize parts of nature!
  • Tobacco Teaching
    • Members from the Chippewas of Georgina Island walked people through a Tobacco Teaching as this is one of the 4 sacred medicines.
  • EG Public Library Craft Station
    • Create a leaf cut out and write down your favorite thing about nature! 
  • Touch The Earth
    • Guided walk 
  • Singing Circle
  • Mount Albert Scouts
  • Butterfly Station
    • Butterfly themed activities hosted by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
    • There will be a butterfly release to close the event for the day.
  • EG Public Library Story Walk
    • Self-guided walk and read through the story as you walk through the trail.
  • Mount Albert Lions Snack Station
    • Organic Lobo Apples (supplied by Organics Farm), Scones (supplied by Niemi Family Farm) and Maple Candy Sticks (supplied by Don Howards Farm)!

Nature Day Event Map

 

Haunted Halloween Hike

Join the Town of East Gwillimbury for a spook-tacular evening filled with lots of Halloween fun at the Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum!

When?

Friday, October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where?

Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum

How Do I Register?

Pre-registration is required for this event as there is a capacity limit.

Registration is now open! The registration code is 8550.

Reserve your spot now!

Activities and Stations 

  • Meet and Greet with our Sponsor Lee and Shai Lander from Lander Realty
  • Haunted trail walk (geared for children ages 7+)
  • Hot Chocolate & treat station ($)
  • Spooky Halloween Stories from the East Gwillimbury Public Library
  • Green screen photos from the East Gwillimbury Public Library
  • Spooky Music/DJ Dance Party (masks are required)
  • Knights in the Classroom
  • EG Emergency Services
  • Atlas fire pit (warming up station)
  • Mini Pumpkin patch - Take home 1 free pumpkin!

Giveaways and treats are also available while supplies last!

Please check back for additional details and an event map!

Remember

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pre-registration is required for all attendees.
  • Don’t forget your costumes, flashlights, and trick or treat bag.

Sponsors

Thank you to Lee and Shai from Lander Realty for Sponsoring this event!

COVID-19 Precautions and Restrictions:

Please note that COVID-19 precautions will be followed to ensure compliance with provincial COVID-19 restrictions:

  • Attendance capacity is limited.
  • All event attendees must complete passive screening upon arrival.
  • Event attendees must maintain physical distancing from other event attendees throughout the event.
  • Limited seating will be available at the event for hot drinks and snacks, and will be distanced for safety​.
  • Washrooms are available (masks are required when using the washrooms).
  • Masks are not required, UNLESS distance cannot be maintained.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event and stations.
  • All activities take place outdoors.
  • We ask that participants follow physical distancing requirements and if you or anyone in your family are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending.

Remembrance Day Service

The Town of East Gwillimbury will be hosting their Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday November 11th beginning at 10:40 a.m. The Service will be held at the Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street on the front lawn where our cenotaph is located.

The service is open to the public to attend in person* and will also be live streamed on the Town’s YouTube Channel for those who are unable to attend.

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy, a powerful symbol of remembrance. Support our local Royal Canadian Legion by purchasing and wearing a poppy.

*In-person attendance will be be in compliance with current COVID-19 provincial health restrictions. Practice physical distancing and where this is not possible a face mask must be worn.

Tree Lighting & Skate 

Join the Mayor, Council and our sponsor, Tiny Seedlings on November 13 for the Tree Lighting and Skate.

This event will be running from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road).

The tree lighting countdown will begin at 6:15 p.m.

  • Bundle up and enjoy hot chocolate and other outdoor treats!
  • There will be a free indoor skate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (COVID-19 passports are required).
    • Registration is not required for the tree lighting or the skate. There will be a capacity limit for the skating rink, so residents may have to wait their turn.

Please check back for further information.

Sponsor

Thank you to Tiny Seedlings for Sponsoring this event!

Santa Claus Tour

EG's Santa Claus Tour is coming to town again for the 2021 holiday season!

Santa will be touring through EG, spreading holiday cheer with some of his friends!

Tour dates

Sunday, November 14 at 9 a.m.

Santa will be coming to Queensville, Sharon, and Holland Landing.

Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m.

Santa will be coming to Mount Albert.

 

Find Santa! Where will he be in:

Mount Albert 

Holland Landing North  Holland Landing South  Sharon Queensville 

Santa's Colouring Contest

Get into the festive spirit by participating in Santa's Colouring Contest! 

How to participate:

  1. Download the Colouring Sheet and print it off. The colouring sheet is also available at the EG Sports Complex or EG Public Libraries.

Download your colouring sheet now!

  1. Colour and have fun!
  2. Write your name, email and phone number at the top of the page.
  3. Have them ready during the Santa Claus Tour, because Santa's elves will be out collecting your creative works! 
  4. If you couldn't submit your colouring sheet during the Santa Tour, you can drop it off at the EG Sports Complex until December 7!

Three names will be drawn during a Facebook Live session with Santa to win one of three prize packs! 

Learn more about Santa's Facebook Live session below!

Things to remember

  • Dress warmly and festively! Santa and his reindeer love seeing people look their holiday best!
  • Have your colouring contest sheets filled out and ready to give to a passing elf!

Santa Claus Facebook Live

Do you have questions for Santa? Like how does he come down the chimney or which reindeer is his favourite? Now is your chance to ask him! 

On December 8 at 6 p.m. join Santa on Facebook Live on our Facebook page @TownofEastGwillimbury

Santa will also be selecting three winners of the colouring contest between 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to win prize packs. You can still enter the colouring contest by following the steps below!

Santa's Colouring Contest

Get into the festive spirit by participating in Santa's Colouring Contest! 

How to participate:

  1. Download the Colouring Sheet and print it off. The colouring sheet is also available at the EG Sports Complex or EG Public Libraries.

Download your colouring sheet now!

  1. Colour and have fun!
  2. Write your name, email and phone number at the top of the page.
  3. Have them ready during the Santa Claus Tour on November 14 and December 4, because Santa's elves will be out collecting your creative works! 
  4. If you couldn't submit your colouring sheet during the Santa Tour, you can drop it off at the EG Sports Complex until December 7!
  5. Tune into the Santa Claus Facebook Live session to find out who the three winners are.

Good luck!

 

Dare to Care

Fire truck image pulling flag that reads be a holiday hero

Emergency and Community Safety Services is collecting toy, food and cash donations
at local grocery stores to support EG's Holiday Toy and Food Drive! 

When:

November 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where:

Real Canadian Superstore
18120 Yonge Street

Foodland - Mount Albert
19263 ON-48

Vince's Market - Sharon
19103A Leslie Street

 

Present boxes with last year event photos of people making donations

 

NYE in EG - New Year's Eve Event

Thank you for joining our first ever virtual New Years Event! You can enjoy two hours of live performances right from your own home. Stay tuned to see what's instore for 2021!

Would you like to sponsor an event?

Send us an email to for more information.

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.