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Barrie WinterFest

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025
Free
Barrie Winterfest

The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun.

The 2025 event features favourite winter activities all day including spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating, and much more! Complete the evening by visiting one of Downtown Barrie’s many restaurants.

Activites at Centennial Park & Will Dwyer Park

Enjoy the many activities taking place Saturday, 10am–5pm and Sunday, 10am–4pm.

  • Snow Valley’s mini tube slide
  • Speaking of Wildlife exhibit
  • Inflatables and games
  • Buskers & family entertainment – stay tuned for the full schedule
  • Fire pit warming zone
  • Sculpture by artist Siggi Buhler
  • Toronto Kite Fliers showcase of kites of all sizes, shapes, and colours in a special winter aerial display (weather permitting)
  • Fireside Marshmallow Roasting: Back by popular demand, the fireside marshmallow roasting experience. Roast a marshmallow over the warm glow of the hardwood fire.
  • Nature Play Trailer: Play with the ice and snow in a unique way. The Sandy Shores Snow Kitchen will have an assortment of loose natural parks with a full kitchen set up along with a Snow Hut among the evergreens.
  • Scouts winter cookout ($)
  • Vendor market ($) 

See website for full details and schedules.

 

Date & Time:

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Cost:

Free

VENUE:

Centennial Park in Barrie

Lakeshore Dr
Barrie, ON Canada

Will Dwyer Park

81 Lakeshore Dr
Barrie,, ON L4N 7R6 Canada
Please Note: Child’s Life makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in our guides. However, we do recommend visiting event websites or calling event venues/organizers to confirm details such as location, dates, fees and other details that affect your outing.

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