Ready for the ultimate Afro-cultural vibes in Barrie? AFRO TROPICAL EXPERIENCE is bringing the heat! Discover amazing food • Explore a variety of vendors • Enjoy vibrant music • Experience live talent Support local businesses and indulge in delicious Afro-Caribbean cuisines ! Feel the rhythm of Afrobeats, Amapiano & Soca, discover rising stars, and soak in a full day of culture, energy, and connection Kids […]
Celebrate Brazilian culture, community and entrepreneurship at Expo Brasil Barrie! This vibrant community event brings the sights, sounds and spirit of Brazil to Barrie, while showcasing local Brazilian businesses, entrepreneurs and culture. Bring the whole family and enjoy a lively day celebrating the Brazilian community in Simcoe County. Expo Brasil Barrie is open to the public and offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with the […]
Get ready for summer nights filled with magic at Movies Under the Stars! ✨ Join us every Wednesday in July & August at dusk for a free outdoor movie experience at 1724 Mosley St. (Behind the RecPlex)! Enjoy crafts, popcorn, special guests, and more under the stars. 2026 Summer movie lineup: 🎬 July 8th – Hoppers 🎬 July 15th – The Garfield Movie 🎬 July […]
A favourite summer tradition for generations, the Barrie Fair returns August 27–30, 2026 with four days of family fun! Enjoy midway rides and games, livestock and horse shows, agricultural exhibits, a Kids Zone, vendors, fair food and live entertainment. There’s plenty of action too, with the popular Demolition Derby and Truck & Tractor Pulls. Come celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage and enjoy all the fun […]
Look to the skies for an unforgettable weekend at the Hopeville Kite Festival, Ontario’s largest kite festival! See the sky come alive with giant professional kites in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes and colours. Families can enjoy professional kite displays, live music and entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, marketplace vendors, food trucks and designated areas where visitors can fly their own kites. Best of […]
Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas adventure for the whole family. The Orillia Pirate Party features: Life-sized "pirate" ships crewed by historical re-enactors […]
AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this 3km circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water and fire. Visit AGORA this season to uncover the stories that have grown from the land, and get passed down hand to hand […]
Barrie’s Most Vibrant Latin Festival Returns September 5-6, 2026! In the rich tapestry of Latin American traditions, from the rhythmic music to the tantalizing cuisine. Every moment is a celebration of culture. Experience two days of music, food, dance, and culture at the Barrie waterfront.
Come and meet the Easter Bunny out in our Sunflower fields. Hunt for Easter eggs, get photos with the Easter Bunny, try to find the golden egg, and race for candy falling from the sky at our Candy Blaster! Plus, every child gets to take home a bag of treats. Ranch Land activities included. Date: September 5-7, 2026 Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5pm Holiday […]
Celebrate the season at the Barrie Hill Farms Fall Festival! Bring the family for a day of classic fall fun, including pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and fall strawberries, seasonal treats, live music and local vendors. Each weekend, The Sunday Market brings a rotating selection of local artisan vendors to the farm, so there will be something a little different to discover throughout the festival. Once pumpkin […]
Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Day is coming to the Leacock Museum as part of Orillia’s Labour Day weekend Pirate Party! The Pirates of the Orillian Sea have their sights set on Old Brewery Bay, and families are invited to join in the adventure. Kids can make their own boat-building crafts and set off on a treasure hunt around the museum, with activities available throughout the day. […]
Discover the spooky side of Discovery Harbour during a lantern-lit Ghost Tour through this historic Penetanguishene site. Led by a guide after dark, the tour explores stories of strange happenings, local legends and reported paranormal activity at Discovery Harbour. Hear tales of historical figures who died along these shores and mysterious occurrences experienced at the site, from objects that seem to move on their own […]
Try your hand at a traditional trade during a hands-on Historic Blacksmith Workshop at Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene. Participants ages 15 and up will work alongside an experienced blacksmith instructor to learn historic blacksmithing techniques in a small-group setting. The two-hour experience includes a safety briefing, protective equipment, hands-on instruction and the chance to create and finish your own metalwork project to take home. With […]
Step right up! The Great Benjamins Circus is bringing its all-new show to Ontario for a family-friendly adventure under the Big Top. Featuring an international cast of circus performers, the 90-minute show combines gravity-defying acrobatics, aerial artistry, comedy, breathtaking feats and plenty of fun for the whole family. The performance takes place inside an authentic circus tent, bringing the excitement and atmosphere of the classic […]
The Oro Agricultural Society is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote an understanding of the agricultural heritage of Oro-Medonte, as well as providing opportunities for recognition of the talents and skills of members of our local communities, through participation in the Oro World’s Fair. Highlights include: Oro World’s Fair Tractor Pull Demolition Derby Slow Tractor Race Top Shops Classic Car and Truck Show […]
Celebrate 170 years of fall fair tradition at the Beeton Fall Fair, September 18–20, 2026! One of Canada’s oldest agricultural fairs, this popular community event offers three days of family fun, entertainment and classic country fair experiences. Enjoy unlimited midway rides and amusements, agricultural and 4-H shows, homecraft exhibits, live music, food and artisan vendors, kids’ activities and more. Weekend highlights include the Main Street […]
Soak up a full day of Ranchland 25+ activities — complete with a Pick-Your-Own (PYO) FREE pumpkin, any size, any colour! Breathe in the fresh country air and enjoy safe, outdoor adventures with over 25 exciting activities that will keep the whole family smiling for hours! From our adorable Petting Zoo, mind-bending Corn Maze, and thrilling Pumpkin Mania Games, to the fan-favorite Buckaroo Bouncer, classic […]
Get ready for a weekend of classic fall fair fun at the Great Northern Exhibition (GNE)! This long-running agricultural fair returns to Clearview Township September 25–27 with the 2026 theme “Country Roots and Cowboy Boots.” Bring the whole family to enjoy midway rides and games, farm animals and livestock shows, pony rides, a petting zoo, children’s activities, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits and plenty of tasty […]
Experience the magic of Halloween after dark at Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour! The historic grounds are transformed into a glowing autumn wonderland featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved artificial pumpkins, with towering illuminated displays ranging from whimsical to spooky. Follow the outdoor trail to discover glowing scenes, photo opportunities, Shadowmire Park, the Spooky Path and Macabre Manor. Select areas will also feature live entertainment, including roving […]
WELCOME to Port Elgin Pumpkinfest! One of Ontario's most unique events. Featuring two GIANT Vegetable Weigh Offs, one of Ontario's LARGEST two-day outdoor Car Shows, over 100 craft, marketplace & food vendors for all your shopping needs and tons of FAMILY FUN Attractions, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest is THE place to be! It takes the entire COMMUNITY to run a festival of this size and Port […]
Celebrate Halloween at Drysdale’s Halloween & Harvest Village! Take a family-friendly Haunted Wagon Ride through the forest and enjoy a full day of fall fun, including pumpkin picking, a children’s zipline, sand mountain, train rides, lawn games, a pickpocket magician, bonfire and marshmallow roasting, and more. Visit the Evergreen Store for Halloween décor and seasonal finds, or grab a bite from the on-site food service. […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the beauty of the fall harvest at the Hometown Harvest Festival at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons! Families can enjoy a full day of seasonal activities, live music, friendly farm animals, heritage demonstrations, games and hands-on fun throughout the historic site. Make a traditional dipped candle to take home, roast bannock over the fire, sample Three Sisters soup and warm teas, play […]
Join us at the Simcoe County Museum from October 28 to 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. Night at the BOO-seum offers a cozy take on Halloween, perfect for families looking to celebrate in a safe and festive environment. Children can practice their trick-or-treating skills, explore a straw bale maze, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly games. Face painting, hot chocolate, and a live DJ will keep […]
Get ready for some Halloween fun at the Museum on the Boyne! Kids can enjoy spook-tacular activities, make a Halloween craft, paint a pumpkin, complete a scavenger hunt and go trick-or-treating around the museum. A fun evening of Halloween activities for kids of all ages! Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m. Ages: All ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult […]
Halloween in the Village Halloween in the Village returns to Clarkson Village on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. Dress up in your favourite costume and head to the Village for activities, entertainment, treats and a few spooky surprises. Families can enjoy: Bouncy castles Trackless train Games Face painting Live performances Tricks and treats Halloween surprises This year, the celebration […]
The Pumpkin Trail is back! Mark your calendars — Saturday, November 1st from 5-9pm at Oakview Park will be glowing with hundreds of lit-up pumpkins for a magical night walk you won’t want to miss! Need a pumpkin to join in the fun? 🎃 Pumpkin Pick-Up: Wednesday, October 21st from 12:00 – 6:00 PM (first come, first serve!) Pumpkin Drop-Off: Bring your carved masterpiece to […]
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