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Discover: THINGS TO DO

Escape

Don’t ask the Kowalski brothers to choose their favourite room in their co-owned space, crypto Escape Rooms. “that would be like deciding which of your children you love most,” quips Stephen, who, with sibling chris, has been designing their perplexing rooms since opening the enterprise in 2016. located on Stellar drive, with five different and elaborate award-winning escape room challenges, crypto is a magnet for novices and veteran enthusiasts alike. “it’s an immersive 60-minute experience in a world we’ve crafted for you,” says chris. Elaborate cinematic and special effects enhance themes, scares and surprises in the lost Shipwreck, below Zero, Kilgore cabin and more. cryptoescape.com

eat

those who love biting into fresh baked gourmet cookies are well served by the little Red bake Shop located at 200 Mulock dr. unit 4. available in cookie boxes with indulgent seasonal flavours like s’mores and strawberry cheesecake, cookie connoisseurs can walk in, pre-order or have them delivered (subscription boxes are available). Each box includes a seasonal insert card created by a local artist. thelittleredbakeshop.com

Nesting bowls by Yass Motamedi

Create

Judging from NewMakeit’s popular pottery workshops, Newmarket is home to a lot of would-be potters. the three and eight-week indepth throwing and glazing classes for beginners, seniors and advanced participants are among many different workshops available in the spacious multi-function facility on timothy St., says NewMakeit learning coordinator, yass Motamedi. Founded in 2016, NewMakeit provides tools, equipment, classes, instruction and workspace for you to do everything from jewellery making, pottery, woodwork, painting, digital fabrication and metalwork. after pottery, blacksmithing is the most attended class, says yass, adding many students have gone on to become entrepreneurs in their field. newmakeit.com

Sample

Perfect for evenings in with friends, My tasting Kit brings wine tasting experiences right to your door. choose from two basic tasting kits (for two or four people) or take it up a notch with the “Wine tasting Experience” which includes a wine tasting kit, four bottles of wine selected with your tastes in mind, and a charcuterie platter complete with cheese, crackers, fruit and jams. also included is a wine reveal slideshow so you can compare your wine notes with that of the experts. look for upcoming wine tasting events in town. mytastingkit.ca