York Region Events: Winter festivals and celebrations
Winter fun in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville and Vaughan

YorkRegion.com
Jan. 22, 2018
Laura Finney

Aurora

Feb 3 — Aurora Winter Blues Festival “Blues Bash” Festival Kickoff, 7 to 11 p.m., Highland Automotive Professionals
Warm up with hot music, delicious food and entertainment. Enjoy performances by The Sons of Rhythm and local youth.

Feb. 19 — Arctic Adventure, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aurora Town Park
Enjoy the holiday Monday with a variety of activities including outdoor winter games, skating, mini snow tubing and more.

Feb. 23 — Aurora Winter Blues Festival “Journeymen Blues” Night, 7 to 10:30 p.m., St. Andrew's College Ketchum Theatre
Featuring Steve Strongman, Jack de Keyzer and Michael Schatte.

Feb. 24 — Aurora Winter Blues Festival “Throw-Back Tribute” Night, 7 to 10:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Ketchum Theatre
Mad Dogs and Englishmen playing the music of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell with the Dan McKinnon Band.

East Gwillimbury

Feb. 19 — Family Funday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sports Complex
Spend family day enjoying a number of fun filled, free activities.

Georgina

Feb. 3 — SnoFest at the ROC, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ROC
Enjoy winter activities and entertainment.

March 15 — Cardboard Box Toboggan Races, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ROC
Turn old cardboard boxes into fun during this friendly completion.

King

Feb. 11 — Community Skate at Dufferin Marsh, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dufferin Marsh
Join members of the community and skate outdoors as the sun sets.

Feb. 19 — Family Day Winterfest, various, King Township
Enjoy various activities across King Township on Family Day including the annual learn to curl at the Trisan Centre, free rentals at Cold Creek Conservation Area and activities in King City.

March 10 — Maple Syrupfest at Cold Creek Conservation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cold Creek Conservation
Enjoy delicious pancakes and learn about maple syrup.

Newmarket

Feb. 17, 18 — Winterfest, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons and 12 to 4 p.m. at Ray Twinney Complex noon to 4 p.m.
Various indoor and outdoor activities on Feb. 17 at Riverwalk Commons and free swimming and skating at the Ray Twinney Complex on Feb. 18 

Richmond Hill

Feb. 2 to 4 — Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, various times, Mill Pond Park
This annual festival kicks off Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. with fireworks and runs all weekend long.

Stouffville

Feb. 17 — Snowflakes and Starlight Winterfest, 6 to 8 p.m., Memorial Park Stouffville
A fun evening of entertainment, food and fireworks.

Vaughan

Feb. 11 — Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Vellore Village Community Centre.
An annual winter carnival with entertainment, activities and fun.