Join us for York Region Family Fun Day this weekend

May 20, 2026

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is hosting its annual Family Fun Day open house on Saturday, May 23 in the Town of East Gwillimbury.

Family Fun Day is a free event for all ages.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
80 and 90 Bales Drive East
Town of East Gwillimbury
Rain or shine

What:

Enjoy fun for the whole family while learning about Regional services, including:

  • Regional trucks and equipment, ambulances, firetrucks, police vehicles and interactive displays
  • Face painting, henna and children’s activities
  • $5 barbecue lunch in support of a local charity, ice cream and other snacks
  • Photos with mascots
  • Paint-a-Plow blade showcase and vote on designs by participating schools
  • Guided York Region Transit (YRT) bus wash and facility tour via shuttle

Family Fun Day will open with a drum song at 10:30 a.m. by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.  

Photo and interview opportunities with Regional staff are available for members of the media. Supplied event photos available upon request.

National Public Works Week is celebrated May 17 to May 23, 2026, and is recognized across North America as an opportunity to showcase public works’ services and how they connect and support communities. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” celebrates the strong foundation public works provides in our everyday lives.  

Paramedic Services Week is being celebrated across Canada, offering an opportunity to honour frontline emergency medical personnel. This year’s theme, “Better Care Starts Here”, recognizes paramedics as trusted professionals delivering expert, compassionate, evidence-informed care while highlighting clinical excellence, public engagement, workforce resilience and integrated health care collaboration.

For more information on Family Fun Day, please visit york.ca/PublicWorks @YorkRegionGovt on social media using the hashtag #YRFamilyFunDay.

Thank you, York Region Public Works and Paramedic Services

Most importantly, this week is about recognizing Public Works and Paramedic Services staff. From maintaining roads and water systems to supporting emergency response, environmental stewardship and community safety, your dedication and professionalism make a real difference, every single day.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to more than 1.3 million residents and over 58,000 businesses with 624,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contact

Melissa Pinto, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York
Email: @email Cell: 437-997-6821