Events

Father’s Day Weekend at Friday Harbour

Celebrate Dad with an action-packed weekend on the shores of Lake Simcoe. Enjoy live entertainment, thrilling outdoor adventures, and exceptional dining experiences this Father’s Day at Friday Harbour Resort.

Free

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival

Downtown Midland Elizabeth Street, Midland, ON, Canada

If you love butter tarts you don't want to miss this festival! Thousands of butter tarts will be available for sale at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival, so if you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter tart. And yes, there will be butter tarts that are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and/or Keto.

Event Series Ontario Family Fishing

Ontario Family Fishing – Father’s Day Weekend

Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during: Family Fishing Weekend (February 15 – 17, 2025) Mother’s Day Weekend (May 10 […]

Free
Event Series Orillia In-Water Boat Show

Orillia In-Water Boat Show

Port of Orillia 50 Lightfoot Drive, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Taking place at the scenic Port of Orillia, this exciting waterfront event showcases a stunning lineup of in-water boat displays, the latest in marine technology, and everything you need to enhance your boating lifestyle. Explore a bustling vendor market filled with unique products, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and take in live entertainment that’s fun for the whole family. Whether you're a seasoned boater, a […]

Free

Father’s Day Family Fun & Wheels

Bradford Garden Gallery (Barrie) 4346 County Rd 90, Springwater, ON, Canada

Celebrate Father’s Day like never before at our very first Family Fun and Wheels event on June 15th from 11am-3pm at Bradford Greenhouses in Barrie! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable day filled with classic cars provided by Barrie Thunder Classics, thrilling prizes, BBQ, and endless fun for everyone. This FREE event is perfect for dads, kids, and everyone in between. Don't forget to […]

Salsa at Blue

Feel the Rhythm. Taste the Heat. Viva la Fiesta! The 14th Annual TD Salsa at Blue returns June 20–22, igniting the Village with the spirit of Latin culture. For one unforgettable weekend, Blue Mountain comes alive with sizzling rhythms, passionate performances, and non-stop dancing under the open sky. From salsa to samba, savoury eats to live beats—this is your invitation to move, groove, and celebrate […]

Christmas in June

Port of Orillia 50 Lightfoot Drive, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Get your holiday spirit on in June at the Port of Orillia! Hundreds of boats will be decked out in holiday lights and decorations as part of this much-anticipated event that has been a tradition in Orillia since the 1980's. This event features Christmas fun without the winter weather, and is the perfect opportunity to share some holiday joy with friends and family without having […]

Free

Canada Day at Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain Village The Blue Mountains, ON, CA

Join us to celebrate Canada Day – celebrating our home and native land with live music, roaming entertainment, fireworks and more! Wear your best red and white gear and join us for a celebration in the heart of the Blue Mountain Village, and Mountaintop fireworks!

Purple Hill Lavender Festival

Purple Hill Lavender Farm 6/7 Nottawasaga Sideroad, Creemore, ON, Canada

Please join us for a day to celebrate the start of summer with live music, vendor market, workshops, and more. Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29. 10am-6pm each day. Ages 11+ – $20 each Children 10 and under are free Ticket includes access to the farm and fields all day.

$20

Wasaga Canada Day Celebration

Playland Park Lot (Wasaga Beach) 40 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate Canada Day early on June 28th with a Caribbean flair at Wasaga Beach from 12 to 9 PM! Enjoy live performances by Reggeaddiction, bringing soulful reggae beats, and Samba Squad, energizing the crowd with dynamic samba rhythms. This family-friendly event features exciting activities for all ages. Soak up the stunning views of Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world, and enjoy a […]

Blue Mountain Summer Camps

Blue Mountain Village The Blue Mountains, ON, CA

Adventure every day at Blue Mountain Summer Camps. Every obstacle conquered, every friendship made, every challenge accepted—this is how champions are made. With teamwork, adventure,

Wasaga Beach Canada Day Fireworks

Wasaga Beach - Beach 2 6th St N, Wasaga, Ontario, Canada

Get ready for an unforgettable fireworks show at dusk to light up the night as Wasaga Beach celebrates Canada Day at Beach Area 2!  

Innisfil Ribfest

Sunset Speedway 6918 Yonge Street, Innisfil, ON, Canada

The 7th Annual, Innisfil Ribfest 2025, Presented by Ontario Festival Group will take place at Sunset Speedway convenient for area residents and visitors from all

$5

The Midway at Wasaga Beach

Playland Park Lot (Wasaga Beach) 40 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada

A telltale sign of Summer at one of Ontario’s favourite playgrounds, Wasaga Beach. The Midway is back in town from July 24th -27th! A classic carnival experience: ride the merry-go-round and other family-favourites, treat yourself and your family to a variety of treats including candy floss, corn dogs, mini doughnuts, play some games, win some prizes and more! Midway hours July 24: 6-10pm July 25:2pm-5pm […]

Barrie Ribfest

Beside Georgian Mall 521 Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON

The Barrie Ribfest 2025 will take place on Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025 held at Georgian Mall in Barrie. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, […]

Mardi Gras

Port of Orillia 50 Lightfoot Drive, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Join us for a spectacular celebration as we transform the Port of Orillia into a vibrant and colourful Mardi Gras extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the

Free

Kempenfest

Barrie Waterfront 1 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada

Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s

Orillia Waterfront Festival

Port of Orillia 50 Lightfoot Drive, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

The Orillia Waterfront Festival Features entertainment, food, a vendor market, new and used boat sales, a Cardboard Boat Race, and a dog diving dog contest!

Free

Pirate Party

Port of Orillia 50 Lightfoot Drive, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

On Labour Day Weekend, the pirates of Lake Couchiching storm the Port of Orillia. This is an amazing family fun-filled weekend that features in-water Pirate displays, a Pirate village with live re-enactors and demonstrations and a "plank walk" where the Pirates send local politicians and business leaders into the water.

Free

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