School is out, summer camps have started, and many families are already taking time off to travel or enjoy a staycation! For those working through July and August, here are some free weekend events to enjoy in Pickering, Barrie, Markham, Richmond Hill and Aurora.

The City of Pickering’s Summer Concert Series, presented by Geranium’s Clarehaven Estates, has an incredible line-up on Thursdays at 7pm at Millennium Square and Sundays at 2pm at Esplanade Park Gazebo.

Who doesn’t love pancakes? Barrie Hill Farms' Blueberry Pancake Festival takes place in Springwater on July 29 and 30 with lots of free entertainment.

The Millenium Bandstand on Main Street Unionville in Markham will be alive with cover bands from Motown to ABBA on Thursday nights in August and early September.

Geranium is sponsoring free outdoor Movie Nights in Richmond Hill for four Mondays in August and September. Each screening features a family-friendly movie in a local park.

Discover ribs, bibs, and sauce at the Town of Aurora’s Annual Ribfest at Machell Park from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27. Alongside the tasty ribs, there will be live entertainment and activities for the whole family.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

MODEL HOME SPECTACULAR IN MIDHURST Geranium will soon be opening two fully-furnished and decorated Model Homes in Midhurst Valley. Don’t miss your opportunity to tour these superb examples of quality and design, July 29 and 30! LEARN MORE

COUNTRY ESTATES COMING SOON In the beautiful hamlet of Claremont in north Pickering, Geranium is preparing to release the first estate homes on expansive lots up to one acre at the new Clarehaven Estates community. REGISTER AND LEARN MORE

FIRST MOVE-INS IN MIDHURST VALLEY It’s an exciting time for purchasers of Phase 1 homes in Midhurst Valley in Springwater. In July our first homeowners will move into this growing community, just minutes from Barrie.

GRAND PARK OPENING IN AURORA On Saturday, June 3rd, representatives of Geranium, together with Mayor Tom Mrakas, Members of Council, and area residents celebrated the official opening of a new central park in the Highland Gate neighbourhood, which includes Geranium’s Allegro development. LEARN MORE

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

BRITS ON THE LAKE CLASSIC CAR SHOW RETURNS Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 30 and join presenting sponsor, Geranium, for the return of the popular annual Brits on the Lake Car Show, held in downtown Port Perry. Ooh and aah, shop, eat, and browse your way from the top of the main street to the shores of Lake Scugog!

RECIPES, HOME & DECOR

CHEF JOHN’S CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD Whether you’re feeding a crowd, or just looking for a new side dish for a family meal, here’s a summer salad recipe that’s sure to please. It’s also good to make ahead and keep in the fridge for later. VIEW FULL RECIPE

SIMPLE CRAFT TO ATTRACT BEES TO YOUR GARDEN Bee visits to your garden keep it healthy and productive. Bees need water to dilute honey, help with digestion, keep the hive cool, and feed larvae. Here’s a quick way to provide water throughout the summer. VIEW FULL INSTRUCTIONS For more tips on attracting pollinators VISIT THE GERANIUM BLOG

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