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The days may be getting cooler in East Gwillimbury (EG), but our lineup of free community events is sure to warm your calendar. Whether you are looking to lean into your eco-friendly side, pause and remember, get into the holiday spirit, or ring in the new year, there’s something for everyone.  

November Upcycled  

Do you have lots of bits and bobs lying around? Give those old, broken or discarded items a new life with November Upcycled in EG. In partnership with the East Gwillimbury Public Library (EGPL), we have a series of free workshops lined up to help get you started: 

  • Textile Mending: give your favourite clothing a second life from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on November 7 at the Ross Family Complex(ROSS) (19300 Centre Street)
  • The Art of Upcycling: transform everyday materials into unique works of art from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on November 14 at the ROSS 
  • Repair Café in partnership with York Region, EGPL and NewmakeIt: bring your broken items to have them repaired by a volunteer fixer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 21 at the Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street) 

Registration for the workshops is required; visit eastgwillimbuy.ca/EnvironmentalAction. 

Remembrance Day Service 

Lest we forget. Each year on Remembrance Day we gather as a community to honour soldiers who made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Please join us on November 11 at 10:40 a.m. outside the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) on the front lawn where our Cenotaph is located as we honour our heroes. Support our local Royal Canadian Legion by purchasing and wearing a poppy. Learn more by visiting eastgwillimbury.ca/RemembranceDay. 

Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market and Tree Lighting  

Santa is jingling all the way to EG! We need you to help spread the holiday spirit. Join us for an afternoon of welcoming the holidays with a parade, Holiday Market, free skating and photos with Santa on November15. 

Watch the parade starting at 3 p.m. at the Civic Centre and ending at the EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road), find a spot anywhere along the route and don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items or new unwrapped toys for donation and your letters for Santa. 

Here’s the schedule of the free festivities taking place at the EG Sports Complex: 

  • Shop the Holiday Market from 3 to 6 p.m. 
  • Enjoy public skating from 3 to 6 p.m. 
  • Take a photo with Santa from 4:15 to 5 p.m. 
  • Light up the night with the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.  

For more event details, visit eastgwillimbury.ca/HolidayEvents. 

Winter Solstice 

Don’t start your winter hibernation just yet! Join us and the EGPL to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Led by local songwriter and educator, Tiiu Strutt (Land Heart Song)and Hayley Williamson, join us from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on December 17 at the Mount Albert Library branch (19300 Centre Street). Celebrate and welcome the solstice with music, learning, and community gathering. Learn more by visiting egpl.ca. 

Noon Years Eve 

Who says you must ring in the new year at midnight? In EG, we’re starting the party early! Join us as we count down to 2027 at our Noon Years Eve event sponsored by Tricap Properties. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 31, celebrate with us at the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP) (160 Jim Mortson Drive) and enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, an outdoor concert, train rides, food, crafts, and a special New Year’s countdown at noon! View the full line-up of activities by visiting eastgwillimbury.ca/NoonYearsEve. 

 

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