The Town of Newmarket is buzzing with exciting events designed to bring people together and celebrate everything that makes our community unique. From the events you know and love to exciting new additions to the calendar, Newmarket's lineup brings together the best of tradition and discovery.
Whether it’s the popular Haunted Halloween Trail or exciting events at the recently opened Mulock Park, this season will have unforgettable moments for the whole family. Take a look below and start planning your next outing.
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Here are just a few of the fun, entertaining, and educational events, exhibits and happenings we’ve got planned:
Culture Days
Date: October 3 and 4, 2026
Time: Various times (see website for details)
Location: Various locations (see website for details)
Cost: Free admission
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture, and Newmarket’s Culture Days activities invite you to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Join us as we focus on the theme “Many Voices, One Community” and reflect on a shared sense of belonging, through shared experiences, and creative expressions.
Information: Newmarket.ca/CultureDays
When the Willow Weeps: Victorian Funerary Practices
Date: Now to Saturday, October 31, 2026 (excluding October 2 to 5 for ArtWalk)
Time: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday)
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: Free admission
Discover a remarkable collection of Victorian mourning artifacts, featuring rare loans from museums and heritage organizations throughout York Region. See “When the Willow Weeps” and uncover how Victorians in Newmarket and the surrounding areas navigated grief and how our relationship with death and mourning has profoundly changed.
Information: Newmarket.ca/OTHExhibits
Frederic Hagan Ladder Series
Date: Now to Saturday, October 31, 2026 (excluding October 2 to 5 for ArtWalk)
Time: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday)
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: Free admission
Frederick Hagan (1918–2003) remains one of Canada’s most vital yet distinct voices in graphic arts, a master lithographer who served as the Head of Printmaking at the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD University) for nearly three decades. Hagan approached art through a lens of profound empathy for human labour, existential struggle, and social observation.
Ladders features 13 lithographs by Frederick Hagan that explore human consciousness and vulnerability through social, existential, and personal symbolism. Like much of Hagan’s work, these prints are deeply autobiographical. Informed by his background in carpentry, ladders serve as central symbols of creation and shifting states of mind. Throughout the series, they invite viewers to consider human connection and empathy as pathways to personal revelation.
Information: Newmarket.ca/OTHExhibits
Fright at the Museum
Date: Friday, October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Elman W. Campbell Museum (134 Main Street South)
Cost: $20/person (ages 18+)
Join the Georgina Paranormal Society for a live paranormal investigation at Fright at the Museum! Explore restricted areas, use ghost-hunting equipment and hear chilling tales from museum staff. Register at newmarket.perfectmind.com.
Information: Newmarket.ca/Museum
Fall Electronic Waste and Household Battery Recycling Event
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: R.N. Shelton Operations Centre (1275 Maple Hill Court)
The Town of Newmarket is hosting an Electronic Waste & Household Battery Recycling Event this fall. Residents are invited to drop off their unwanted electronic items such as TVs, DVD players, computers, laptops, cell phones, as well as household batteries.
Information: Newmarket.ca/EcoEvents
Town of Newmarket Presents Dear Tina
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: NewRoads Performing Arts Centre (505 Pickering Crescent)
Cost: $48 (plus tax)
Hear timeless classics during Dear Tina: A Tribute to the Music of Tina Turner – a high energy performance with powerhouse vocalists paying tribute to the legendary Tina Turner. Enjoy a performance from Quisha Wint during this heartfelt musical celebration honouring the songs, the sound, and the spirit that made Tina Turner one of the most iconic performers of all time.
Information and tickets: Newtix.ca
Elman W. Campbell Museum: Making History
Date: Saturday, October 3, October 17, November 7 and December 5, 2026
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Elman W. Campbell Museum (134 Main Street South)
Cost: $6.69/child (ages 6 to 12)
Develop your children’s creativity at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. Learn about different time periods around the world with some fun activities, including making unique crafts to take home. Parent supervision is required.
Information: Newmarket.ca/Museum
Town of Newmarket Presents East Coast Kitchen Party Featuring Off The Rock
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: $40 (plus tax) | Ages 19+
Get ready for a night of toe‑tapping tunes, raised glasses, and classic east coast hospitality. Playing the group’s classics as well as east coast traditional, Off The Rock brings an interactive and engaging show that is sure to keep audiences talking.
Information: Newtix.ca
Haunted Halloween Trail
Date: Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: Dave Kerwin Trail (Entrance at Environmental Park, 325 Woodspring Avenue)
Cost: $5/person (while quantities last)
Age: Not suitable for children under 10 years of age. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Take a walk through Newmarket’s Haunted Halloween Trail – if you dare! A portion of the Dave Kerwin Trail will be transformed into an eerie one-kilometre adventure with scary decorations, lighting, sound effects and actors in costume.
Tickets are just $5 per person and will go on sale on Monday, October 5 at 12 p.m. at Newtix.ca (while quantities last). Tickets must be purchased online in advance and will not be available on site during the event. Ticketing will help to manage the flow of visitors and all revenue from the ticket fee will be applied to the CARE (Creating Accessible Recreation for Everyone) Fund, which offers financial assistance to Newmarket residents on any of the Town’s Recreation & Culture registered programs (Newmarket.ca/CARE).
Information: Newmarket.ca/HauntedHalloweenTrail
Town of Newmarket Presents Newmarket Comedy Festival
Date: Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: $35 plus tax
Canada’s best comedians are taking the stage for the Newmarket Comedy Festival. Laugh the night away with a fresh line-up of talented comedians, including Drew Behm, Zabrina Douglas, Keesha Brownie, and hosted by Newmarket’s own Jesse Ralph.
Information and tickets: Newtix.ca
Adults 55+: 60s, 70s, & 80s DJ Halloween Bash
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive)
Cost: Members: $30 | Non-members: $35 | Day of (if available): $35 everyone
Sing and dance the night away to all of your favourite music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Tickets include a light snack, tea and coffee. A cash bar is available. Pre-register at newmarket.perfectmind.com (use code 85682).
Information: Newmarket.ca/Adults55+
Town of Newmarket Presents: A Charlie Brown Halloween Live
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: $22 (plus tax)
Hear the live soundtrack of ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ composed by the great jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi. Join the esteemed jazz trio of Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell for this mesmerizing performance. The show will also feature spooky Halloween hits with a children's choir. Come dressed up if you dare!
Information and tickets: Newtix.ca
Spooky Spectacular
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Elman W. Campbell Museum (134 Main Street South)
Cost: $6.69/child (ages 2 to 12)
Join us for some Halloween family fun at the Elman W. Campbell Museum’s Spooky Spectacular! Learn the history of Halloween with fun activities, including make your own masks, a Halloween scavenger hunt with prizes, tabletop activities and loot bags. Costumes are encouraged. Register at newmarket.perfectmind.com.
Information: Newmarket.ca/Museum
Pumpkin Parade presented by Riverwalk Wealth, Juliane Goyette & Brian Lavoie, Financial Advisors
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: Pumpkin drop-off from 3 to 6 p.m. Viewing and voting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: New location for 2026 - Mulock Park (33 Mulock Drive). Parking is available at 16830 Yonge Street.
Cost: Free admission
Calling all pumpkin carvers and Halloween enthusiasts, don’t miss the Pumpkin Parade presented by Riverwalk Wealth, Juliane Goyette & Brian Lavoie, Financial Advisors! Bring your creative jack-o-lantern(s) over to Mulock Park to show off your creation and enter to win.
Drop off and register your pumpkin between 3 and 6 p.m. Categories include: Jack-of-all-Lanterns, Cutest Pumpkin, Scariest Pumpkin, and Most Creative. All are welcome to attend from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to view the pumpkins and cast your vote. Learn more about getting to Mulock Park and parking options.
Information: Stay tuned for more information at Newmarket.ca/Events
Town of Newmarket Presents a Tribute to the King of Pop – Michael Jackson
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: NewRoads Performing Arts Centre (505 Pickering Crescent)
Cost: $48 (plus tax)
George St. Kitts and his band deliver a heartfelt celebration of Michael Jackson’s timeless music, honouring the legacy of the King of Pop with passion and precision. This tribute show is not just a performance – it’s a journey through the timeless classics such as “Billie Jean,” “Another Part of Me,” “Rock With You,” and many other unforgettable hits. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the moments that made Michael Jackson a true legend.
Information and tickets: Newtix.ca
Town of Newmarket Presents Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)
Cost: $68 (plus tax)
Step into the historic halls of Old Town Hall, transformed for one unforgettable evening into a shadowy mobster gathering where friends, rivals, and suspicious associates come together to pay their respects… and possibly hide their sins. As a guest, you’re no passive observer. You’re part of the story. Expect interactive sleuthing with clues, secrets, and surprises and a full meal paired with theatrical twists. Come dressed to impress!
Information and tickets: Newtix.ca
Adults 55+: Jeopardy Trivia Night
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive)
Cost: Members: $10 | Non-members: $11
Enjoy a fun night out with friends and test your knowledge in true Jeopardy fashion. Pizza will be provided and a cash bar is available. Register as a team (up to 4) or as an individual at newmarket.perfectmind.com (use code 97672). Please register by Friday, November 20, 2026.
Information: Newmarket.ca/Adults55+
Santa Claus Parade
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Eagle Street and Main Street
Cost: Free admission
Welcome Santa Claus to Newmarket at our annual Santa Claus Parade. 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.
Information: Newmarket.ca/Santa
Frozen Friday presented by Mercedes-Benz Newmarket
Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive)
Cost: Free admission
Frozen Friday presented by Mercedes-Benz Newmarket is the coolest place in town on Friday night. Join us for a live outdoor concert, outdoor skating, and train rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train (weather permitting).
Information: Newmarket.ca/FrozenFriday
Tim Hortons First Night
Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 1 to 6:15 p.m.
Location: Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive)
Cost: Free admission
Bring the whole family and celebrate the New Year at this year's Tim Hortons First Night. Guests will get to enjoy free public skating and swimming, watch free figure skating performances, enjoy a live outdoor concert and a live fireworks display.
Information: Newmarket.ca/FirstNight
In addition to the many events put on by the Town, residents can discover local talent by taking in community performances at the NewRoads Centre for the Performing Arts or Old Town Hall. For event information and tickets visit Newtix.ca.