Winter Wonderland Light Display and Newmarket Ice Lounge
Updated December 11 – effective December 14, 2020
On Friday, December 11, 2020, Premier Ford announced that York Region, including Newmarket, will be entering 'lockdown' (grey zone) of the Province's COVID-19 Response Framework.
In response to this announcement, all Town of Newmarket buildings, facilities and in-person programs will be closed/cancelled as of Monday, December 14 for a minimum of 28 days with the exception of the Newmarket Public Library.
Recreation facilities and in-person drop in programming will resume operation pending further COVID-19 developments and in accordance with all health and safety regulations as outlined by the Province and York Region Health. This announcement does not impact or cancel any VIRTUAL programs currently running.
Outdoor skating at Riverwalk Commons will be open as scheduled, with strict health and safety measures and capacity limits in place. Participants are required to pre-book their skate time in advance, learn more at newmarket.ca/riverwalkcommons
Newmarket trails, parks and playgrounds will remain open and residents are encouraged to use them while following all health and safety measures as outlined by the province.
The Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive), Robert N. Shelton Operation Centre (1275 Maple Hill Court) and Central York Fire Services (CYFS) remain closed to the public for in-person services. We continue to offer alternative ways to serve the community.
For more information, please contact Customer Service: email info@newmarket.ca or call 905-895-5193.
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Cancelled for December 2020 and January 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Dates: Friday, December 6 to Monday, February 17, 2020
Location: Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive)
Dates: Every Friday from December 6, 2019 to January 3, 2020
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive)
Frozen Fridays are the coolest place in town on Friday nights. Join us for DJ music, free outdoor skating on the Tim Hortons Skating and Water Feature, free train rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train (weather permitting) and fries and poutine at the Wickedly Sinful food truck (cash and credit accepted). Don't miss the two fire/LED shows and giveaways with Jay Miller happening every night (see schedule below).
Enjoyed Frozen Friday's? Don't miss Mayor Taylor's New Year's Levee coming up on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 6:30-9:30pm at Riverwalk Commons. Click here more more information.
Schedule:
Friday, December 6, 2019 - Opening Night
- Free small hot chocolate at the Tim Hortons Beverage Truck
- Free fun buns provided by Cobs Breads (while quantities last)
- Photos with Santa
- 6:50 p.m. Skating show by Newmarket Skating Club
- 7 p.m. Lighting ceremony with Deputy Mayor Tom Vegh and members of Newmarket Council
- 7:15 p.m. Fire/LED show with Bex in Motion
- 7:30 p.m. Giveaways with Jay Miller
- 8 p.m. Fire/LED show with Bex in Motion
Friday, December 13, 2019
- Free hot chocolate provided by Cachet Supper Club (while quantities last)
- Free fun buns provided by Cobs Breads (while quantities last)
- Wickedly Sinful menu (cash and credit accepted):
- Traditional Quebec Style Poutine (vegetarian gravy available)
- Steak Poutine
- Cowboy X Poutine
- Wickedly Devil Dogs
- Smokey Maple Butter Fries
- Devil Balls
- 7 p.m. Fire/LED show with Hoop You
- 7:30 p.m. Giveaways with Jay Miller
- 8 p.m. Fire/LED show with Hoop You
Friday, December 20, 2019
- Free hot chocolate provided by Cachet Supper Club (while quantities last)
- Free fun buns provided by Cobs Breads (while quantities last)
- Wickedly Sinful food truck (cash and credit accepted):
- Today's Special: Tortière Poutine (Ottawa 2016 Poutinefest award winner & recipe available at Food Network).
Hand cut fries, St-Albert Cheese curds, poutine sauce, Tourtière seasoned pork, pickled cabbage, bloomed mustard sauce, pastry crumbs, chopped herbs & dollop of fruit preserve.
- 7 p.m. Fire/LED show with The Circus Drummer
- 7:30 p.m. Giveaways with Jay Miller
- 8 p.m. Fire/LED show with The Circus Drummer
Friday, December 27, 2019
- Free hot chocolate provided by Cachet Supper Club (while quantities last)
- Free fun buns provided by Cobs Breads (while quantities last
- Wickedly Sinful food truck (cash and credit accepted):
Today's Special: Steak Poutine (Wickedly
Sinful 2013 poutine original!)
Hand-cut
fries, St-Albert cheese curds, poutine gravy, seared #BLKgarlic beef, sin
sauce, crispy onions & scallions.
- 7 p.m. Fire/LED show with Scarlet Black
- 7:30 p.m. Giveaways with Jay Miller
- 8 p.m. Fire/LED show with Scarlet Black
Friday, January 3, 2020
- Free hot chocolate provided by Cachet Supper Club (while quantities last)
- Free fun buns provided by Cobs Breads (while quantities last
- Wickedly Sinful food truck (cash and credit accepted):
- 7 p.m. Fire/LED show with Hoop You
- 7:30 p.m. Giveaways with Jay Miller
- 8 p.m. Fire/LED show with Hoop You
Mitten Tree
Also, be sure to visit our Mitten Tree throughout Winter Wonderland where residents have the opportunity to donate and/or take what is needed. Donations include new handmade or store bought hats, mittens, socks and scarves with all remaining items being donated to Inn From the Cold, Belinda’s Place and Blue Door Shelters. Donations accepted from December 6, 2019 to March 1, 2020.
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Signage sponsored by:
For up-to-date weather and/or cancellation information for Town-run events, please call the PLAY Hotline 1-877-PLAY936, on the date of the event, two hours prior to the start time.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Photo & Video Release
Media and Town of Newmarket staff will be taking photos and video footage at Town of Newmarket Special Events. These images may be used, re-used and published in news stories, social media and on websites, in addition to distributed to our event partners.
