2023 Events
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March 28 – April 6 | Old Town Hall
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Saturday April 15 & Sunday April 16 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Lions Community Centre | Riverwalk Commons
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This show will have hundreds of beautiful quality quilts, wall hangings, quilted clothing and bags made by our guild members in a wide array of quilting styles. There will be a merchant mall, viewer’s choice, tea room, door prizes and a fabulous raffle quilt. Please join us for a day of great fun, good food, and of course, plenty of quilting inspirations!
Admission is $10.
Find out more here.
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Tuesday April 18 & Saturday April 29
Old Town Hall
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Saturday April 22 | 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Lions Community Centre | Riverwalk Commons
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With 60 vendors to shop with, everyone will find something they love. If you’re looking for that perfect gift for Mother’s Day, a special treat for yourself or gift ideas for other occasions, our vendors are more than happy to help you find the right item.
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Every Saturday from May 6 to October 28 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Visit the best farmer’s market in York Region!
Every Saturday Morning from the first weekend in May to the last weekend in October, a band of farmers, vendors and volunteers create a hive of activity reminiscent of the town’s early years as a new market. With over 40 local farmers and local businesses, the market is a place to buy farm fresh produce, home-made baking, hand-made crafts and a great place to meet up with friends over breakfast or lunch.
Discover all the vendors here.
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Join the Pine Tree Potters’ Guild for their annual Spring Show. During this event, over 2000 unique pieces of both functional and decorative porcelain, stoneware, and Raku pottery are on sale. Guild members are available during sale hours to answer your questions. At each sale a piece of pottery is selected as a door prize. Everyone is welcome to fill out a door prize ballot, which is drawn at the end of the sale.
Guild members donate pieces of their work, and the proceeds from the sale of these pieces are donated to the Empty Bowls charities.
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Saturday May 6 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join Ward 5 Councillor Bob Kwapis for the annual community clean up at Riverwalk Commons, or in your own ward. Visit the Town of Newmarket website for more information and how to get your free clean up kit.
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Sunday May 7 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Lions Community Centre
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Enjoy a carefully curated selection of local makers, artisans and small businesses.
Also available for purchase:
- Flossy’s Flower Truck will be on site for fresh florals
- Grab a coffee from the famous Street Brew coffee crew
- Brunch inspired pop up menu available by Zest up Your Life Catering
- Mimosa Bar
Discover more here.
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Friday May 26 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join the Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Group of Artist’s inaugural Nightmarket, a new outdoor event that will take place in the heart of downtown Newmarket the evening of Friday May 26th. Artists of all mediums will be participating in a fun evening that will include food and drink trucks, live music. This is a free public event.
Find out more here.
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Thursday June 1 | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Riverwalk Commons
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Sunday June 11 | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Main Street Newmarket
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Hosted by the Newmarket Car Club, this is an annual favourite! Stroll Main Street and view beautifully restored classic cars, hot roads and more. Chat with the owners about their cars, enjoy live music, shopping and more! This is a great family friend event that is free.
Friday June 16 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
Opening Ceremonies will be a mash-up of young emerging artists + your go-to favourite artists. You can expect wild & expressive dance, stunning solos + duos, bands, and of course mega amounts of drag.
Saturday June 17 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Main Street & Riverwalk Commons
Our small-town Pride vibe returns to Main Street in celebration of 10 years of the York Pride Parade and 23 years of Pride events in York Region. This dazzling display of 2SLGBTQ+ brilliance showcases the beauty and strength in pride and self-expression, as we continue to show what community truly looks like.
As the biggest event of the York Pride Festival, all eyes will be on our 2,500 marchers as over 50 floats and groups take over Main Street. Expect all your Parade favourites, from the famous rumble of the motor bikes to the quintessential community groups, and the many wonders of our 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Watch this year’s theme “Sharing our Stories” come to life from new viewing areas on the street or our premium viewing spaces with our partners– as bigger floats, live music and bubbles elevate the spectacle that is the Parade, along the entire revamped route from Ontario St to Water St.
Activities begin at Riverwalk Commons at 12PM and the Pride Parade starts at 3PM.
Learn more here.
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Friday June 17 & 18 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Fairy Lake
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Join the Newmarket North Lions Club for their annual Artisan Festival. Stroll through beautiful Fairy Lake park and browse local artists including potters, painters, textile arts and much more. The event is free with a donation to the NNLC.
Find out more here.
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Friday June 23 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Fairy Lake
Saturday June 24 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Fairy Lake
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The Community Craft Beer Festival is an annual event celebrating all things craft. Our goal is to promote Ontario breweries, cideries, spirits and producers through a festival where attendees can sample multiple products and meet the producers behind the products.
Get tickets here.
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Saturday, July 1 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Main Street Newmarket
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Join the Main Street merchants for their annual Canada Day celebration
- Shop the street with vendors
- Live music
- Family friendly activities
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Saturday, July 1 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join us on July 1, 2023, for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring:
- Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons featuring Ear Candy and Blush
- Interactive activities for the whole family
- Roaming entertainment
- Buskers
- Vendors
- and more!
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Every Friday & Saturday | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Various locations on Main Street
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Residents and visitors to the Town of Newmarket are welcomed to visit Main Street to hear exceptional local talent, Friday and Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Our Busk till Dusk program allows local talent, new and experienced to showcase their talent on Historical Main Street throughout the summer.
Find the performer list here.
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July 6th to August 24 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join us every Thursday evening from July 6 to August 24, 2023 for a free tribute band concert at Riverwalk Commons. Each concert will feature amazing local performers and a premier tribute band. Bring your own chair, pick up dinner from one of the amazing restaurants on Main Street, or grab a bite at the event with a beer at the beer tent.
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August 6 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join us on the Civic Long Weekend for a special concert featuring The Good Brothers and The Sadies!
Celebrate this Civic long weekend with a special concert featuring The Good Brothers and The Sadies. The Good Brothers, originally from Richmond Hill, are inductees to the Canadian Country Hall of Fame along with many other awards and recognitions (see bio below), and 2023 marks 50 years of making music for folks at home and around the world. The Sadies are a well-established rock n’ roll band from Ontario that in 2023 won the Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Join us as we celebrate these great achievements on August 6th.
Set times:
- The Good Brothers will be performing from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
- The Sadies will perform from 7:45 to 9 p.m.
Please bring your own seating. Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site by The Irv and The George.
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August 12 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Fairy Lake
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Stroll along Fairy Lake and take in the classic and custom cars on show from the Newmarket Car Club. Enjoy vendors, kids activities and more.
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August 13 | 2:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons
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Join the Newmarket Citizens Band for a free concert at Riverwalk Commons – a fixture on the local music scene since 1872!! Bring a chair and enjoy a Salute to the Cinema.
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September 7 – 10 | Old Town Hall | Various Times
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Produced by The Very Useful Theatre Company, the Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays is a celebration of theatre, one act at a time. Visit the website for more information on the plays, dates & times.
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Saturday September 9 & Sunday September 19 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Lions Park (424 D’Arcy Street)
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Don’t miss New’bark’et 2023, Newmarket’s one of a kind, family-friendly dog festival presented by Global Pet Foods. Both dog owners and lovers alike are welcome to come visit and enjoy:
- The many dog related vendors located throughout Church St. (between D’Arcy Street and Eagle Street), including our sponsors Global Pet Foods and VCA Canada 404 Verterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital
- Let your dog cool off at our Pooch Plunge, the dog-only swim at the Peter Gorman Outdoor Pool ($5 per dog).
- Be in awe as Aqua Dogs show off their amazing talented dogs during their competitive dog dock jumping series.
- See how agile your dog is and have them participate in our Dog Lovers Days Lure Course.
- Let your dog run free in our fenced, off leash dog area.
- Enjoy some food, beverages and treats provided by the North Newmarket Lions($), Texas Tornado Food Truck($) and Mister Soft Treats($).
- Enjoy our live DJ, face painting, photo booth, inflatables and more.
Find out more here.
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Saturday October 14 & Sunday October 15 | Main Street and other locations.
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The 15th Annual Art Walk & Studio Tour is a walkable event in and around Newmarket’s historic downtown district. Visitors are able to see a wide variety of juried, original art on display in artists’ home studios, in local businesses, and at public facilities. The tour is a great opportunity to visit with artists, purchase original art, and enjoy Newmarket’s amazing restaurants, cafes and shops.
Discover more here.
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Wednesday November 1 | 4:00PM – 6:00PM
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Kids – get to wear your Hallowe’en costume another night!
Head on over to Main Street after school for some trick or treating. Look for the Trick Or Treat poster in the window for participating businesses.
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Friday November 17 | 6:30PM – 8:00PM
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Kick off the holiday season with the Annual Candlelight Parade. Meet at Water and Front Street to collect your complimentary tea light, songsheet, and hot chocolate coupon. Meet our special guests the Ice Queen and Snow King, and join the Newmarket Citizens Band as we walk up Main Street, singing holiday favourites!
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Saturday November 18 | 11:00AM – 1:00PM | Main Street Newmarket
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Guess who’s coming to town?
Bundle up and bring your family and friends to see the festive holiday floats followed by our special guest – jolly Old St. Nick.
Please remember to bring your letter to Santa to be picked up by Canada Post and your non-perishable food item to be collected for the Newmarket Food Pantry.