Thursday, Oct. 24
Town of Newmarket Haunted Halloween Trail, Oct. 24, 25 and 26: Take a walk if you dare through Newmarket's Haunted Halloween Trail at the Dave Kerwin Trail, 325 Woodspring Ave, from 7 to 10 p.m. About one kilometre of the trail will be transformed with scary decorations, lighting, sound effects and actors in costume. Free admission, for ages 10+ (note that the intention of the trail is to scare and frighten all guests) and children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration not required, however, tickets are limited and are distributed only to those in line beginning at 6:30 p.m. Find more details here.
Halloween Thriller: Award-winning trumpet player Brownman Ali returns to Newmarket with the Brownman Electryc Trio +1 and the music of Michael Jackson's seminal Thriller recording and his classic tunes, reinterpreted and reworked through the lens of modern electric-jazz at 7 p.m. at Old Flame Brewing Co., 140 Main St. S. Tickets $20 in advance, $15 students and $20 at the door. For more information, go to www.thriller.brownman.com or www.oldflamebrewingco.ca.
Friday, Oct. 25
Town of Newmarket Haunted Halloween Trail: Take a walk if you dare through Newmarket's Haunted Halloween Trail at the Dave Kerwin Trail, 325 Woodspring Ave., from 7 to 10 p.m. About one kilometre of the trail will be transformed with scary decorations, lighting, sound effects and actors in costume.
Free admission, for ages 10+ (note that the intention is to scare and frighten all guests) and children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration not required, however, tickets are limited and are distributed only to those who are in line beginning at 6:30 p.m. Find more details here.
The Greg Morton Huntington Heroes Comedy Tour: The Greg Morton Huntington Heroes Comedy Tour features Canadian comedian Greg Morton, best known for wowing the judges on America's Got Talent and his appearances on Just for Laughs, at 7 p.m. at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre, Newmarket. The event raises vital funds for the Huntington Society of Canada - the only Canadian non-profit supporting families affected by Huntington disease. Tickets $30.
Halloween Hike and Mystical Market: The Town of East Gwillimbury hosts a free Haunted Halloween Hike at the Sharon Temple, 18974 Leslie St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Come dressed in a costume and enjoy a walk through the spooky forest, live music from DjDemeanor, and visit community booths and the Mystical Market for tricks and treats. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Holland Landing Food Pantry.
Cooper's Farm Corn Maze in the Dark: Friday nights in October, Cooper's Farm, 266 Ashworth Rd., Zephyr, holds a "No Light" Night Maze from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets, $27.92 online, free admission for children age three and under. At the door, $25 cash or $30 credit/debit.
Aurora Bridge Club: Play duplicate bridge weekly with the Aurora club at the Newmarket Veterans Association, 406 Millard Ave., from 12:15 to 4 p.m., open games Wednesdays and Fridays, Thursday 0-500. Price $6 to $10.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Town of Newmarket Haunted Halloween Trail: Take a walk if you dare through Newmarket's Haunted Halloween Trail at the Dave Kerwin Trail, 325 Woodspring Ave, from 7 to 10 p.m. About one kilometre of the trail will be transformed with scary decorations, lighting, sound effects and actors in costume. Free admission, for ages 10+ (note that the intention is to scare and frighten all guests) and children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is not required, however, tickets are limited and are distributed only to those who are in line beginning at 6:30 p.m. Find more details here.
Aurora Cultural Centre presents Pop! Pop!: Pop! Pop! is a performance piece for children ages two to four and their caregivers at 11 a.m. to noon at Aurora Town Square Brevik Hall. There are sensory experiences, live music, adorable puppets – lots of fun for children and adults alike. Every person attending must have a ticket, including caregiver and child. Ticket $8.50.
Aurora’s Haunted Forest: Join the fun at Aurora's Haunted Forest, a family event suitable for all ages, including those looking for a good scare, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sheppard's Bush and Aurora Family Leisure Complex. At Sheppard's Bush (Mary Street entrance), there will be decorated trails and three cabins to explore. At the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, there will be crafts and games. Wristbands required for ages two and older to participate: $5 for access to the family trail, family cabin and ghost stories; $6 for access to all trails, including the family and scary trails and cabins, and ghost stories. Wristbands can be purchased at: Aurora Family Leisure Complex, Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora Town Square, 50 Victoria St., Joint Operations Centre, 229 Industrial Parkway North, and Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington St. East.
Movie Night with the Rocky Horror Picture Show: Town of Newmarket presents the musical Movie Night Rocky Horror Picture Show, a humorous tribute to various B movies associated with the science fiction and horror genres from the 1930s to the early 1960s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation. Doors open at 6 p.m., reception at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $25, not suitable for children - 18+ movie.
Oh Canada Creative presents Ghouls 'n' Guitars: Prepare creatures of the night to headbang and howl at the moon as The Boneheads and Monstrosa take the stage at Aurora Town Square Performance Hall, 50 Victoria St., at 8 p.m. These rock and metal maestros will summon riffs that’ll make your bones tremble. Enchanting drag queens Alissa Brink and Darculove will sashay their way into your hearts and coffins. With glittering gowns, killer makeup, and charisma to spare, they’ll add a dash of glam to this haunted night. Expect fierce lip-sync, fabulous costumes, and more glitter than even Edward Cullen can handle. Dress to impress (or distress) for the costume contest. Ticket $32.
Newmarket Folk Society Tribute to John Prine: The Newmarket Folk Society is hosting an evening of music honouring legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. His songs will be performed by Katherine Wheatley, Travis and Kim Teed, Patty McLaughlin, David Walsh, Mary Bennet, and John Prince. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at the Newmarket Legion, 707 Srigley St. Tickets, $30, can be purchased online (newmarketfolk.com) or by calling 705-431-7182 (leave a message).
Diwali Meet and Greet: Samosa Master and South Asian Community host the 7th annual Diwali meet and greet from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., with dj music, dinner, lighting up diya and sparkers, and prizes. For tickets, $25, call 647-325-2509.
Frights, Camera, Action!: Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket hosts Frights, Camera, Action! from noon to 4 p.m. at Centre Court with a variety of free activities. Shoppers are encouraged to show off their boo-tiful Halloween lewks at the unique (and sharable) 360 photobooth, enjoy stories and rhymes all about Halloween presented by Newmarket Public Library, and creepy crafts for kids aged four to seven. Free craft kits are also available for pick-up. For the glamour ghouls, MAC Cosmetics will be onsite.
Newmarket Farmers' Market: The Newmarket Farmers' Market at Riverwalk Commons, on Doug Duncan Drive, where you can connect with local farmers, enjoy delicious treats, discover unique artisans, take in some live music, and enter a draw for a market basket, while visiting with family and friends. The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October.
Aurora Farmers' Market & Artisan Fair: Shop local, shop fresh at the Aurora Farmers' Market Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 26 at 49 Wells St. (northeast corner of Town Park) featuring artisans, farmers, food vendors and community groups.
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. 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.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Frights, Camera, Action!: Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St., Newmarket hosts Frights, Camera, Action! from noon to 4 p.m. at Centre Court with a variety of free activities. Shoppers are encouraged to show off their boo-tiful Halloween lewks at the unique (and sharable) 360 photobooth, enjoy stories and rhymes all about Halloween presented by Newmarket Public Library, and creepy crafts for kids aged four to seven. Free craft kits are also available for pick-up. For the glamour ghouls, MAC Cosmetics will be onsite.
Coming up:
Newmarket presents Black Gold, Friday, Nov. 1: The concept of Black Gold is to illustrate in song the evolution of Motown music in 1963 hits to the mid-'80s pop hits of mega star entertainers. The early Motown songs are upbeat hand-clapping tunes about romance, love, friendship and that's what the show is all about: joy, hope, uplifting entertainment. The later numbers are love songs and about happier times. The underlying theme of the show is about coming together, loving one another, and helping make the world a better place. This talent-packed show features six skilled vocalists and a stalwart band of five musicians performing the golden hits of The Drifters, Martha and the Vandellas, The Four Tops,The Temptations, Donna Summer, The Supremes, Lionel Ritchie, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and others. Ticket $45, at 8 p.m. at at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre.
