Newmarket's jam-packed lineup of summer events includes Canada Day, Pride Fest, music, movies and more

After two years of pandemic closures, the town returns to large, in-person gatherings

Yorkregion.com
April 11, 2022
Lisa Queen

Hey Newmarket, are you ready for a summer to remember?

After two years of event cancellations during the pandemic, the town has announced a return to large, in-person events with a full lineup of summer fun.

“Over the past two years, our community has continued to come together, while staying physically apart to demonstrate our strength, resiliency and commitment to each other during the most challenging circumstances,” Mayor John Taylor said.

“I am so proud of our collective efforts and now we get to celebrate, as a community, to experience the incredible vibrancy and magic of our special events that we have all missed so much. I can guarantee that many unforgettable memories will be created in Newmarket this summer.”

Here’s what residents can look forward to:

YORK PRIDE FEST

June is Pride Month. Newmarket celebrated its biggest and most colourful York Pride Parade yet in June 2019 and York Pride Fest is back for 2022. The town is strongly committed to being an inclusive community and welcomes everyone to once again unite to celebrate as one.

For more information on the Main Street parade and the festival, visit yorkpridefest.com

TIM HORTONS CANADA DAY

The annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival runs July 1 and will include live concerts at Riverwalk Commons featuring the bands Ear Candy and Blush. Enjoy roaming entertainment, buskers, vendors and more.

At George Richardson Park, don't miss the live concert from 9 to 10 p.m. featuring the band Switchbeat, followed by fireworks from approximately 10:10 to 10:30 p.m.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/canadaday. Check back for additional details closer to the event.

TD NEWMARKET MUSIC SERIES

Running at Riverwalk Commons every Thursday evening from July 7 to Sept. 1, talented cover bands and performers bring hits to life.

Look out for a full lineup of performers released in May at newmarket.ca/musicseries

MOONLIGHT MOVIES

Movies take place at various parks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and watch a movie under the stars on a large inflatable screen. Presented by TD Bank.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/moonlightmovies. Check back for a listing of dates, locations and movie titles.

SPLASH OF CULTURE

Enjoy listening to unique musical performances in a beautifully lit water feature under the stars on Sept. 9 at Riverwalk Commons.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/splash. Check back for additional event details.

NEW’BARK’ET DOG FESTIVAL

Don't miss Newmarket's one-of-a-kind dog festival. Dog lovers will enjoy pet-related vendors, entertainment and music. Dogs can cool down at the Pooch Plunge, the dog-only swim at the Peter Gorman Outdoor Pool. Presented by Global Pet Foods.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/newbarket. Check back for additional event details.

TOUCH A TRUCK

One of the community’s favourite events will be returning in September. From dump trucks to backhoes, this free event provides an opportunity to touch and explore a variety of vehicles used by Public Works Services to maintain the town.

For more information, visit newmarket.ca/Touchatruck. Check back for additional event details.

If the COVID-19 landscape changes, these events are subject to change.

Visit newmarket.ca/events for more information on all of the events.