Looking for things to do in Newmarket this November? Give your jack-o-lantern one last outing, enjoy a storytime with the kids or get an early start on your holiday shopping.
This month also brings opportunities to honour our veterans, cheer on a charity hockey game and welcome Santa downtown. Here are seven local events to keep on your calendar.
Pumpkin Parade at Mulock Park
Not quite ready to say goodbye to your Halloween pumpkin? Give it one more night to shine at Newmarket’s Pumpkin Parade.
Bring your carved or painted pumpkin for the showcase and contest, or visit the display and vote for your favourites. Presented by Riverwalk Wealth, Juliane Goyette & Brian Lavoie, this year’s event takes place on the Heritage Lawn at Mulock Park.
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2026
PUMPKIN DROP-OFF: 3 to 6 p.m., at the Mulock Drive parking lot
SHOWCASE & VOTING: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mulock Park, 33 Mulock Drive, Newmarket
Celebrate Diwali: Storycraft
A storytime with a little extra sparkle! Join author Anjali Joshi at Newmarket Library for colourful stories and festive traditions celebrating Diwali.
After the stories, children can make their own diya craft to take home. This drop-in program is for families with children ages two and older, with no registration required.
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Newmarket Library, Children’s Storybook Area
WHO: Families with children ages 2+
REGISTRATION: Drop in; no registration required
Remembrance Day Service
Join the Newmarket Legion and the community to honour those who have served.
The parade begins at Doug Duncan Drive and is followed by a service at the cenotaph, including speeches, wreath laying and a moment of silence. Following the service, everyone is welcome at the Newmarket Legion for refreshments.
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2026
PARADE: Starts at 1 p.m. at Doug Duncan Drive
SERVICE: 1:30 p.m. at the cenotaph
WHERE: Veterans’ Memorial Park, at D’Arcy and Church Streets
Newmarket Comicon
Have a comic-book or pop-culture fan in the family? Newmarket Comicon is coming to the Optimist Youth Centre.
Presented by Pop Culture Canada, this local convention offers a Saturday outing for fans who want to spend a few hours enjoying their interests close to home. Check the organizer’s listing for admission details before heading over.
WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Optimist Youth Centre, 55 Forhan Avenue, Newmarket
TICKETS: See the organizer’s event page
Newmarket Santa Claus Parade
Santa is making his way to Newmarket! Bundle up and find a spot along the parade route to enjoy the festive floats before the big arrival.
Bring the kids’ letters to Santa for collection by Canada Post, along with a non-perishable food donation for the Newmarket Food Pantry.
The parade starts at Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, travels east to Main Street, then heads north to Ontario Street.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Along Eagle Street and Main Street, Newmarket
BRING: Letters to Santa and non-perishable food donations
Benefit Hockey Tour: NHL Alumni vs. Local Law Enforcement
An afternoon at the rink with a community cause behind it. Watch NHL Alumni face local law enforcement at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex.
The game supports the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario. Doors open an hour before the puck drops, giving you time to get settled.
WHEN: Sunday, November 22, 2026
TIME: Doors open at 1 p.m.; game starts at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket
TICKETS: General admission is $30 at the door
NewMakeIt Holiday Countdown Market
Start checking gifts off your list while supporting local makers.
NewMakeIt’s indoor Holiday Countdown Market brings together handmade gifts, small businesses and festive food. Browse the stalls, meet the people behind the products and find something a little different for someone on your list.
WHEN: Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: NewMakeIt, 621 Timothy Street, Newmarket
WHAT TO EXPECT: Handmade gifts, local makers and festive food
Keep Your November Plans Local
You don’t have to travel far for an afternoon out. These events offer a chance to enjoy Newmarket while supporting the people and organizations that bring our community together.
Save this roundup for your November planning, or share it with a friend who likes having something on the calendar. Check the organizer’s page before you go, as schedules and ticket availability can change.
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See you around town!
Kerri & Shaun
Kastle Realty Team