Free Things to Do in Newmarket

Downtown Newmarket covers a free afternoon on foot. Walk Fairy Lake Park, follow the trail to Riverwalk Commons, then browse Historic Main Street. The library on Park Avenue is a free indoor stop with free parking. Free events from our calendar appear below this guide.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.

Free and indoors

Newmarket Public Library, 438 Park Avenue, has free parking and is the simplest indoor stop near downtown.

Upcoming events

From the York Happening events calendar, updated daily.

FRI 13

Baby Art: Salt Dough Ornaments

Newmarket Public Library · 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Free
FRI 13
Community Newmarket

Senior Iranian Multicultural Association

Newmarket Public Library · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free
SAT 14

Repair Thread: Sewing & Textile Repair

Newmarket Public Library · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free
SAT 14

Chess For Kids

Newmarket Public Library · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Free
SAT 14
Community Newmarket

Candle Decorating for Twenty-Somethings

Newmarket Public Library · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free
SUN 15
Community Newmarket

Sunday Activities with 108 Health Promotion Association

Newmarket Public Library · 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Free
MON 16
Community Newmarket

The Canadian Centre for Housing Rights Drop In

Newmarket Public Library · 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Free
MON 16
Community Newmarket

Monday Activities with 108 Health Promotion Association

Newmarket Public Library · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free
MON 16

Homeschool Hangout

Newmarket Public Library · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free
TUE 17

Ontario Disability Support Program - Drop In

Newmarket Public Library · 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Free
TUE 17

One-on-One Newcomer Settlement Support Services

Newmarket Public Library · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Free
TUE 17

Read and Wiggle: Babytime

Newmarket Public Library · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Free

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