Hop on over to Brooks Farms and take part in the Easter Egg Hunt
Brooks Farms Easter Fest & Egg Hunt Saturday, April 2 – Sunday, April 3 Hippity Hoppity, EasterFest returns to Brooks Farms! Featuring: Easter Egg Hunt – Recommended for all ages Kids search and collect Easter Eggs in a designated area. Eggs are collected and turned in for a treat when the kids are done collecting. […]
Experience Trail highlights all there is to see and do in York Region
By Wayne Doyle After almost two full years of uncertainty, York Region attractions and events are finally beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants and shops are fully open. Sporting events can accept full houses and social gatherings have had their limits removed. To ensure folks know what’s on and what’s coming up in York […]
My YR – Jesse Vacarciuc
Name: Jesse Vacarciuc Occupation: Project Manager of SOTAC (Stories Of The Alphabet Community) at Shadowpath Theatre and Peer Outreach Worker/Project Lead at 360°kids How long have you lived in YR? I have been residing and frequenting the York Region since 2017, so 5 years now! Why did you make YR home? There is something charming […]
My YR – Alex Karolyi
Name: Alex Karolyi Occupation: Artistic Director and theatre artist How long have you lived in YR? 30 years! Why did you make YR home? I moved with my family when I was a pre-teen. What do you do for fun in YR? Cafes, restaurants, art galleries, nature trails. What is one summer/winter event that you […]
Loads of giveaways and a sneak peek at The Experience Trail
By Wayne Doyle Over the last month, the team at experienceyorkregion.com has been working feverishly to bring The Experience Trail to life. The Experience Trail will re-connect York Region residents – and visitors – to the unique and interesting places that dot the region and bring our local culture to life. With a camera crew […]
YR Arts Awards extends submission deadline to March 13
The York Region Arts Council has announced that it will be extending the submission deadline for applications to the inaugural YR Arts Awards to March 13, 2022. The YR Arts Awards are a celebration of the imagination in all its many forms and are meant to showcase a true reflection of the creative community of […]
Five Canadian must-reads for Black History Month and beyond
By Lalaa Comrie As Black History month in Canada comes to a close, there’s still so much to learn and more conversations that must continue to happen. Sometimes the best way to understand the world around us is to stop and pick up a book. That’s certainly true during Black History Month and beyond. Oftentimes […]
Comedy, art, food and ice fishing on the schedule for this weekend
Brew HAHA Comedy Show @ Old Flame Brewing Co. February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – $20 advance/ $25 at the door RyGuy Comedy presents BREW HAHA, a beautiful marriage of craft beer and hilarious comedy, featuring headliner Alex Wood. Each ticket includes a 12oz beer (19+) or soft drink, courtesy of Old […]
Photographer looks to York Region for Underground RR descendants
In the winter of 2016, internationally renowned photographer Yuri Dojc had an idea for an exhibit to capture the portraits of individuals whose formerly enslaved ancestors had escaped north to find freedom in some of the US free states that bordered Canada. Ultimately many chose to cross over into Canada, especially after the 1850 Fugitive […]
Options aplenty across York Region this Family Day long weekend
Celebrating Black History Month Take part in a variety of local activities throughout the month of February to honour the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. Young Artist Showcase Join us February 7-28 for a public outdoor art exhibit showcasing work by emerging Richmond Hill-based artist Brandon Baghaee and other local youth artists Jasmin Nicole, […]