Friday, March 29
River Town Saints at Main Street Music Hall: River Town Saints play from 8 to 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Main Street Music Hall (upstairs at the Old Flame Brewery) at 140 Main St., Newmarket.The band's live show is electric, blending amazing harmonies with high-energy musicianship. They have played at some of the biggest festivals in the country, fairs, rodeos, fundraisers, and awards shows like the CMAOs and CCMAs. Tickets are $40 for early bird advance, and $45 at the door. Bring a non-perishable food item.
Saturday, March 30
Easter Fun on Main Street: Main Street Newmarket hosts free Easter fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., first come first serve, including paint an Easter egg at Main Ideas Painting Studio, face painting at Little Rae Goods for face painting, scavenger Hunt - pick up instructions at @goodvibesonmain, get your photo with the Easter Bunny, and prizes for the best Easter egg and scavenger hunt winners.
New Hope Annual Easter Egg Hunt: New Hope Methodist Church welcomes all to a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m., 337 Queen St., Newmarket. Bring your own basket.
English Country Dance: Join the dance at Trinity United Church, 461 Park Ave. at Main Street, Newmarket from 2 to 4 p.m. Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don't need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join the group on the first, third and (when there is one) fifth Saturday of the month.
Hello Spring at the Aurora Seniors Centre: Spring into the season with Hello Spring from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 90 John West Way. Wristbands are $5 per person and are only sold at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Aurora Joint Operations Centre, Aurora Town Hall, and Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex. There will be lots of egg-citing activities, including meet the Easter Bunny, story walks, a hopstacle course, face painting, and LaSalle’s Farm will have an educational animal display with goats, lambs, chicks, and more adorable spring animals. Free goodie bag filled with treats and crafts for ages 12 and younger. Aurora Optimist Cub will also be onsite with a pancake breakfast (nominal fees apply). For more information, visit www.aurora.ca/HelloSpring.
Connon Nurseries Winter Farmers Market: Connon Nurseries, 1870 Davis Dr. West, King, holds a farmers market with an array of vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the last Saturday.
Outdoor Meditation All Seasons: Join the meditation group every Saturday outdoors in the beautiful setting of Fairy Lake Park at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, snow or sun, or blizzard (unless extreme.) Some mats, cushions, and chairs will be available. Dress appropriately for the weather, and feel free to bring a mat, cushion or folding chair if you like, but not necessary.
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright, to April 8: Come out and tap into spring with family-fun activities and maple syrup demonstrations. Weekdays: festival 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., demonstrations 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., gift shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., café 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends, and Easter: festival 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., demonstrations 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., gift shop 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., café: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $7.45 to $11.50.
Sunday, March 31
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival at Kortright, to April 8: Come out and tap into spring with family-fun activities and maple syrup demonstrations. Weekdays: festival 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., demonstrations 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., gift shop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., café 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekends, and Easter: festival 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., demonstrations 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., gift shop 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., café: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $7.45 to $11.50.
Coming up:
'80 '90s Dance Party, Friday, April 5: They'll be playing your song — and there are prizes for the best moves and costumes — at the dance party in support of CHATS at 8 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, Botsford Street, Newmarket. Tickets $30.
Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show, April 6 to 7: The Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show, the biggest home show in York Region, returns to the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with more than 150 exhibitor spaces, including landscaping, renovating, decorating and more.
Newmarket Library Author Event, Saturday, April 6: TikTok influencer and Math In Drag author Kyne Santos is coming to Newmarket to highlight the many creative ways mathematics can be taught. Newmarket Library is hosting the free event with former Canada’s Drag Race competitor, whose book combines a love of drag with a knowledge of math. You'll have the opportunity to meet the author, ask questions and get a copy of Math In Drag signed. Free tickets to the event, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., are available here.
The Stampeders, One More Time, Thursday, April 11: It is with sadness and love that the Stampeders, the predominant Canadian rock 'n' roll band of the 1970s, announce the passing of longtime friend and bandmate Ronnie King. The tour intended to be his final bow will now be a tribute to, and celebration of, a beautiful friend and partner. Bassist Dave Chobot to has joined for this final run. It will be an evening filled with classic hits. Limited tickets available.
A Night of Illusion with illusionist Wij Siva, Friday, April 12: Northridge Church hosts illusionist Wij Siva. Doors open 7:30 p.m., how at 8 p.m. $40 per ticket, limited to 100 guests. Tickets and more info here.
Woodstock Lives, Saturday, April 13: Glenn Marais and The Mojo Band and special guests bring peace, love and groovy tunes at 7 p.m., NewRoads Performing Arts Centre. Dress in your grooviest '60s clothes for this re-creation of the greatest concert ever held with music of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Santana, Sly and The Family Stone, The Who, CCR, The Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker and The Jefferson Airplane. Adult $45.20, senior/student/child $33.90. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry.
First Newmarket Comedy Festival, Saturday, April 27: The first ever Newmarket Comedy Festival features a line-up of hilarious comedians, including Cathy Boyd (Canada’s Got Talent), Kyle Brownrigg (Just For Laughs, CraveTV), Ernie Vicente (Just For Laughs Originals), Daniel Shaw (Cottage Comedy), Evan Dubois (Just For Laughs Toronto and Newmarket’s own Jesse Ralph. Don’t miss this stand-up comedy showcase at the Old Town Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets $30 + tax.
Society of York Region Artists Art Show and Sale, May 4 to 5: The Town of Aurora and Society of York Region Artists host the 60th Annual Aurora Art Show and Sale with more than 300 pieces of artwork, including acrylic, oil, watercolour, photography, mixed media, and sculpture, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way. All artwork is for sale, no admission fee. FLocal high school visual art classes have been invited to showcase their artwork and sell their pieces. or more information, visit www.aurora.ca/artshow.
