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CONCERTS FESTIVALS THEATRE ARTS/MUSEUM OTHER EVENTS
Come join us for such popular events like the Green Film Festival, Windfall Ecology Festival, Heritage Village Day and Ribfest - featuring the "Blues" and Ribs!

The following festivals are presented at various location in Richmond Hill and Newmarket.

August | September | October | November | December |
2011: January | February | March | April | May | June | July |


August
August
Garlic is Great Festival

Farmer’s Market, Doug Duncan Dr. (Between Water St. & Timothy St.)

Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, garlic vendors and much more. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193, www.newmarket.ca August 16 International Day on Main Street 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the shops of Main Street and experience the excitement of food, music, products and services that represent the many countries featured during this multi-cultural event, 905-853-5843.


August
Newmarket Jazz & Blues Festival

Locations and performers TBA, all concerts begin at 7 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193.


August 9 - 29
2010 YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

York Region's Premier Outdoor Summer Theatre Festival
Fairy Lake (Wesley Brooks Conservation Area), Newmarket, ON

Catered by Cachet Restaurant, dinner will be followed by a command performance of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the festival site.

Tickets are $150 each and include a charitable tax receipt. Please contact Amber Forhan at (905) 895-0011.

Festivities start at 7:00 pm - dress is elegant casual (Elizabethan attire optional).

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September
September 13, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 10, February 7, March 14, April 11, May 26
Richmond Hill Mini Film Festival - The Reel Thing

Participate in a truly unique cultural experience here in Richmond Hill! With the support and cooperation of the Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG) and Film Circuit, the Town of Richmond Hill is pleased to continue offering its own mini Film Festival, The Reel Thing, featuring critically acclaimed International and Canadian works not regularly screened.

All films will be screened at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts located at 10268 Yonge Street. Screenings will take place on Monday evenings and begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets: The Subscription Series consists of 10 films for $80, individual tickets purchased in advance cost $10 and at-the-door tickets are $12, subject to availability. Please call the Box Office at (905) 787-8811 to order your tickets today!

For film information or to be added to the email film database, please call (905) 787-1441, ext. 222.

September
Community Fall Fair

Northridge Community Church of the Salvation Army, 415 Pickering Cres. 1 to 4 p.m.

A free family event with a BBQ, activities, live music, games for youth, giveaways & prizes and much more. This event is for all ages and is free. 905-895-6276, www.northridgecommunitychurch.com


September 
Artfest at the Market and Artfest Plein Air Main Street

Downtown Newmarket

Newmarket Farmer’s Market, Doug Duncan Dr. & Timothy St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artfest is a juried outdoor art show and sale. This event will showcase established artists and innovative emerging artists. Artists participating in Artfest Plein Air will be painting at the Doors Open venues. Free admission. Subject to change.  Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-905-953-5300 ext. 2655.


September
Kre8ive Kidz Festival

Old Town Hall, 1-4 p.m.

Bring your children to celebrate live entertainment and performances featuring local talent including music, storytelling, dance, theatre and art. Learn new dance moves, create mural designs, enjoy fun singsongs for kids. $3/Child. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193.


September 18 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Doors Open Newmarket 2010
Phone:     905-953-5314
URL:     http://www.newmarket.ca

Enjoy free activities, tours and explore Newmarket’s rich heritage during Doors Open Newmarket. Many of Newmarket’s interesting architectural, cultural and historical sites will open their doors to residents and visitors during this fun and educational experience. When: Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: A variety of architectural and historical sites throughout Newmarket, many of which will host special tours and other activities

September
Fall Forest Festival

Hollidge Tract, 16389 Hwy 48.

Local artisans and wood crafters will demonstrate their art; lovely, local, hand-crafted wood products. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride thorough the Regional Forest or walk the trails on a guided hike at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Free admission. Brought to you by the Natural Heritage and Forestry Services Section of Regional Municipality of York. 905-895-830-4444 ext. 5256, www.york.ca


September 18 from 12 pm - 3 pm Rain or Shine
The 6th Annual Children's Health Festival 2010
6775 Yonge St. at Mulock Dr

Contact: Jessica Gregory & Carolyn Poncelet
Phone:  905-898-6644
URL: http://www.mychiro.org

Come and enjoy a fantastic and fun event for the children and their families. Visit the many booths to learn valuable health and wellness information and ways to keep your children safe as they play and grow. Meet your favourite life size cartoon character. Bounce in a bouncy castle, slide the giant slide or navigate the obstacle course. (see photo attachment). The event features a free BBQ lunch and samples of a variety of healthy snacks, drinks and organic foods donated from local companies! The first 750 children will receive a FREE quality cotton tote “loot bag” filled with information, valuable offers and coupons, snacks and fun kid items. There will be a HUGE prize draw of over 100 prizes for kids who complete an event passport. Enjoy the hunt and have a chance to WIN one of 5 new bicycles, many toys, games, books or other children’s items. ChildFind will be offering their KidCheck Safety Program.

September
Town of Richmond Hill and Evergreen present: Phyllis Rawlinson Fall Harvest Festival

Phyllis Rawlinson Park, 11715 Leslie Street

Community Tree Planting: 10 am - noon
Dig in with other community members to provide habitat for wildlife on the environmentally sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine. Gloves and tools will be provided.

Harvest Celebration: noon - 3pm
We will celebrate summer’s bounty with a summer feast of fresh, local food, garden activities and community music making. Please bring along your own dishes, cutlery, a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and a musical instrument if you can.

Volunteers are welcome to join us at 10 am in the community gardens to set up our zero-waste outdoor kitchen. Kids, their families, and volunteers of all ages are invited to help us make simple dishes for our summer feast.

RSVPs appreciated if you know you’ll come. For more information or to RSVP please call 905-747-6465 or email naturalheritage@richmondhill.ca
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October
tastes_of_the_hill.jpg (17161 bytes)October from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Tastes of the Hill: A Multicultural Food Festival

Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East 

On Sunday, October 4, the Town of Richmond Hill is hosting its 3rd annual Tastes of the Hill multicultural food festival. With many vendors available, festival-goers can enjoy a sensational variety of foods from some of Richmond Hill's finest establishments. From Chinese, Japanese and Persian to Italian, Indian, Thai and Greek, there's sure to be something to perk up your palette! Bon appetit!

Ticket Price: $15 (Children younger than six are FREE)

Here is a list of the valued establishments joining us this year:
  •  Alice Fazooli's
  •  Azian Cuisine
  •  Baldoria Ristorante
  •  Baton Rouge
  •  Boston Pizza
  •  Catering by Mario
  •  Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
  •  Costco Wholesale
  •  Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine
  •  Eastside Mario's
  •  Fatmaz Kitchen
  •  Fred's Shish Kebab & Grill House
  •  Friend's Restaurant
  •  Gluten Be Gone
  •  Golden Flame Family Restaurant
  •  Golden Hoy Restaurant
  •  Green Thai Fusion
  •  Home made Quality
  •  Il Fornello
  •  Indulge Gourmet Foods
  •  Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
  •  Kazan Tetpanyaki Barbeque
  •  King Henry's Arms
  •  La Reserve
  •  La Rocca Café
  •  Lone Star Texas Grill
  •  Longos
  •  Moxie's Classic Grill
  •  Nando's
  •  Schnitzel Bistro
  •  Scorpio's Bar & Grill
  •  Select Sandwich
  •  Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel
  •  Shiraz Restaurant
  •  Shiraz Grill
  •  St. Louis' Bar & Grill
  •  Tomo Japanese Restaurant
  •  Tora Ristorante
  •  Wasabi Buffet Restaurant

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Planet in Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival
The Regional Municipality of York
17250 Yonge St., Seminar Room, Newmarket

Canada's premiere environmental film festival, the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film and Video Festival, is expanding its venues to The Regional Municipality of York Administrative Centre.

2009 Spotlight: Towards A 2020 Vision
In addition to our regular environmental film programs, Planet in Focus curates a special program each year that addresses one particular theme. On our 10th Anniversary year we are interested in inspiring works that focus on ideas, technologies, new practices, and provide insight into visions of the future of our planet. Some areas of interest are biodiversity, technology, climate change, oceans, food, wildlife, social existence and survival. This spotlight will look Ten Years Forward and present ten works on ten key thematic issues that examine the challenges that lay ahead and the solutions that will deliver real and effective change.

For more information, visit www.planetinfocus.org.

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November
November
Mistletoe Fair
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Church St. (One block West of Main St. one block North of Eagle St.).

The best bazaar in town! Mistletoe Café open for coffee/ muffin at 9:30 a.m. Mistletoe Fair doors open at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 905-895-9102.

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December
December
Festival of Lights

Presented by The Town Of Newmarket, Local Businesses and Community Groups, Fairy Lake Park, Water St.

Lights on nightly from 6-9 p.m. with the exception of the Opening Ceremonies Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. Come ride the Tim Hortons Polar Express Train (weather permitting). Donations received are used for Fairy Lake Park improvements. Businesses or community groups interested in having a Festival of Light display please contact the Town of Newmarket. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to change. Contact the Town of Newmarket at 905-895-5193.

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January
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February
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Richmond Hill Winter Carnival

Mill Pond Park, 314 Mill St.

Come Help Celebrate the 42nd Annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival with And Visit the Viking Village!

For the past 42 years this event has been run by community volunteers and generously funded by local sponsors. Free outdoor activities take place all weekend long at Mill Pond Park in Richmond Hill located at the corner of Mill and Trench Streets just north of York Central Hospital. We welcome you all out for a weekend of activities and excitement. Some of the highlights at this upcoming event will include skydivers landing on the ice, performances by Lou Moore Band, amateur band contest, junior and senior elementary school hockey finals, and the Sunday morning pancake breakfast.

Some other notable weekend activities include a children’s midway, pony rides, rock climbing wall, Viking Village, Muskoka wildlife shows, arts and crafts, face painting, ice carvings, stage entertainment, skating on the pond, and many more sites and activities. Entry to Carnival is free, for $2 visitors can purchase a Carnival button and be eligible for dozens of prizes including an Ipod, Canadian Tire Power Tools, a flat screen TV, a digital camera and a candle package from Party Lite. A children’s bike draw will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. Complementary shuttle busses will be provided from strategic locations, please visit www. wintercarnival.net or call the Carnival hotline at 905-771-7700 for details.


February from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Winterfest 2010

Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr.

Free admission. NOTE: Nominal fee for some activities. A donation of non-perishable food for the Newmarket Food Pantry is appreciated. Indoor Fun: Starting at 8:00 a.m., Pancake breakfast, family bingo, face painting, Harvo the Clown, Caroline's Caricatures, children's activities and more. Outdoor Fun: Starts at 10:00 a.m. Horse drawn wagon ride, pony rides, Nokiidaa Trail Guided Hike, variety of children's games and more, Train ride on Tim Hortons Express (owned and operated by Town of Newmarket).

Event Email: dsmith@newmarket.ca
Event Contact: Deanna Smith
Event Phone: 905-895-5193

Contact the Town of Newmarket 905-895-5193, www.newmarket.ca


February  from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Winterfest 2010-Free Skate & Swim

Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle St. W.

Free Public Skate 12 to 2 p.m. (Max 200) Skate with the Newmarket Hurricanes. Free Public Swim 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. (Max is 296). Admission standards & parent/guardian ratios refer to Newmarket Recreation & Culture Guide www.newmarket.ca

Event Email: dsmith@newmarket.ca
Event Contact: Deanna Smith
Event Phone: 905-895-5193

February
Richmond Hill Mini Film Festival - The Reel Thing

Participate in a truly unique cultural experience here in Richmond Hill. With the support and cooperation of the Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG), Film Circuit and Silver City Theatre, the Town of Richmond Hill is pleased to continue offering our own mini Film Festival - The Reel Thing - featuring critically acclaimed International and Canadian works not regularly screened.

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The screening for all films begins promptly at 7 p.m. and will be shown at the Famous Players Silver City Theatre in Richmond Hill, located at 8725 Yonge Street, just north of Hwy 7.

Pre-register for all three films @ $25 per person.
Pre-register for any one film @$10.50 per person. Tickets at the door @ $12 are subject to availability.
To avoid disappointment, please purchase tickets in advance on the Town's Website using RHeReg or by calling (905) 787-1441, ext. 222.

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March
March
Richmond Hill Mini Film Festival - The Reel Thing

Participate in a truly unique cultural experience here in Richmond Hill. With the support and cooperation of the Toronto International Film Festival Group (TIFFG), Film Circuit and Silver City Theatre, the Town of Richmond Hill is pleased to continue offering our own mini Film Festival - The Reel Thing - featuring critically acclaimed International and Canadian works not regularly screened.

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The screening for all films begins promptly at 7 p.m. and will be shown at the Famous Players Silver City Theatre in Richmond Hill, located at 8725 Yonge Street, just north of Hwy 7.

Pre-register for all three films @ $25 per person.
Pre-register for any one film @$10.50 per person. Tickets at the door @ $12 are subject to availability.
To avoid disappointment, please purchase tickets in advance on the Town's Website using RHeReg or by calling (905) 787-1441, ext. 222.

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April
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May
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June
June
Blue Bridge Festival

Villages of Sutton and Jackson’s Point at Lake Simcoe

On June 4-6 the villages of Sutton and Jackson’s Point at Lake Simcoe will host the second annual Blue Bridge Festival, presented by the Ardeleana Chamber Music Society. This fun-filled, innovative 15 event festival of chamber music, poetry and song is directed by cellist/songwriter Brenda Muller. Don’t miss the canoe/ kayak paddle down the Black River lead by Opera Singers and greeted by bagpipers and Chippewa Drummers, the historic horse-drawn wagon tour to magical concert venues, or the family-oriented musical story-theatre compositions by Mary Gardiner and Brenda Muller. Concert premieres include Alice Ho’s Drunk Beauty, for Ardeleana and the Yellow River Ensemble (dizi, ehru, zheng) Poets and Performers joining festival hosts Ardeleana (Brenda Muller, cello; Emma Elkinson, flute; Catherine Maguire, piano; Wallis Giunta, mezzo-soprano; Andrea Cerswell soprano) for concerts and writing workshops include distinguished Canadian poets Barry Dempster, Patricia Keeney and M. Travis Lane, conductor Tony Browning, the Tapestry Chamber Choir, and singer-songwriters Marie-Lynn Hammond, Magoo and Ed Winacott.


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Windfall Ecology Festival
Fairy Lake Park, Water St.

A celebration of sustainability in the Region. The festival will be an information destination for green ideas, home energy conservation, local and organic food demonstrations and sampling, health and wellness presentations, cycling workshops and more. A must attend for the whole family, this annual production appeals to the whole family.

Free admission – free parking. 905-727-0491


June 
Windfall Green Idea Forums
Newmarket Municipal Offices, 395 Mulock Dr.

Our Green Idea forums will feature keynote presentations from some of the best known speakers and presenters with topics ranging from Wind Power, to Home Energy Savings, to Creating a Green Business Model for your Industry. Be sure to visit the web site for Live Cooking Classes featuring major Chefs. Starts at 9 a.m. each morning – see website for details. See website for package ticket pricing 905-727-0491


June
Heritage Village Day

Richmond HillThe annual Heritage Village Festival will be held again this year on Yonge Street between Major Mackenzie Drive and Crosby Avenue. The heart of old Richmond Hill will be transformed into a festive pedestrian mall where artisans and community groups will tempt you, inform you and transform you as you enjoy arts, crafts, children's activities, horse wagon rides and delectable tasty treats. Free admission to all! Heritage Village Day is organized by Arts Richmond Hill.


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Doors Open Richmond Hill

2nd annual Doors Open Richmond Hill event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many intriguing cultural, historic and religious sites within Richmond Hill will open their doors to the public. Even long-time Richmond Hill residents will likely learn something new about their hometown after visiting Doors Open sites.

Doors Open Brochure with Map
The Doors Open Richmond Hill brochure, which includes a list of Doors Open sites, as well as a map is available at the link below.

For more information about the Doors Open Ontario Program, visit www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.

For more information about Doors Open Richmond Hill, please contact Maggie MacKenzie, Heritage Services Coordinator at (905) 737-8985, ext. 6007.


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14th Annual Fairy Lake Artisans Festival
North Newmarket Lions Foundation and the Town of Newmarket
Fairy Lake Park (Water St.)

Juried festival featuring artisans displaying their original works for sale, fun for the whole family along the banks of the Holland River. Voluntary donations accepted at entrance to assist Lions Foundation Projects. Proceeds from this event will benefit the various Lions special charities including Lions Camp Kirk Foundation for children with learning disabilities and Lions Quest, a drug awareness program brought to children within our schools all over Canada. 905-895-3193

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July
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Kanata Summer Festival, Canada Day

 


July
Newmarket Fiddle & Step Dance Festival

Town of Newmarket and Vince’s Market

The Town of Newmarket will continue to offer the Fri., July 17, Fiddlefest BBQ & Dance, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., 6:30 p.m. BBQ, Fiddle & Step Dance Performance & D.J. dancing. $15 Adults, $12 Seniors & kids under 12. Sun. We will also present the July 19, Fiddlefest Free Outdoor Concert, Bring a chair to Market Square, Botsford St. 2 p.m. Happy Hoppers Square Dancing, 2:30 p.m. Irish Dance School, 3 p.m. Anam Cara Celtic Band.

  • Fiddle & Step Dance Festival BBQ
    Fri. July 17, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr. BBQ dinner, featuring fiddling and step dancing, live entertainment, DJ dancing and cash bar available. All ages are welcome. 905-953-5325

  • Fiddle & Step Dance Competition
    Sat. July 18, Newmarket Community Centre, 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Begins at 9 a.m. Competition is open to all fiddlers and step dancers. Public is welcome to attend and watch all day. Awards and finale at end of competition. $7 per person, children under 10 free.

  • Fiddle & Step Dance Outdoor Concert
    Sun. July 19, Market Square, Botsford St.
    at 2 p.m. Inclement weather, Newmarket Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Come out and enjoy Irish Dancing, Square Dancing, featuring Anam Cara. Bring your own chair. Free admission!

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