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Friday Flicks
April 25: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Movies perfect for the whole family.
Admission is free!
Bring your own nut-free snacks and refreshments.
Barrie Public Library, Painswick Branch

Elmvale Maple Syrup Fesitval
Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival
Vendors
Sugarbush tours
and more!

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm


Monster Trucks All Out at Sunset Speedway
Monster Trucks All Out Tour at Sunset Speedway
Iconic Canadian Monster Trucks
Meet the drivers and get up close with the trucks at the Pre-Show Pit Party
Monster truck rides
Freestyle motocross
VIP ticket options
Kids 2 & under are free as long as they sit on an adult’s lap
12pm Matinee
VIP Pit Party 10am-10:30am
General Admission Pit Party 10:30am-11:30am
Show 12pm-1:50pm
Cost: $10-$195
Runs rain or shine

Bloomin' Spring Market
Refresh your wardrobe, home and gift list at the Bloomin’ Spring Market!
10am to 4pm at the Stroud Community Centre
FREE entry with a non-perishable food donation or a $1 donation in support of the Innisfil Food Bank
Unique finds from local vendors
A chance to win a tv (plus more surprises!)


Monster Trucks All Out at Sunset Speedway
Monster Trucks All Out Tour at Sunset Speedway
Iconic Canadian Monster Trucks
Meet the drivers and get up close with the trucks at the Pre-Show Pit Party
Monster truck rides
Freestyle motocross
VIP ticket options
Kids 2 & under are free as long as they sit on an adult’s lap
6pm Evening Show
VIP Pit Party 14pm-4:30pm
General Admission Pit Party 4:30pm-5:30pm
Show 6pm-7:50pm
Cost: $10-$195
Runs rain or shine

2025 Pancake Breakfast
2025 Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes
Sausage
Coffee
Tea
Juice
Local maple syrup
Cost:
‘Hungry no More’ plate $15.00
Adult plate $10.00
Children $5.00
Preschool plate Free



Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Families work collaboratively to make creative projects to take home.
1:00pm-2:00pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $5.00
(Free for members)


Special Needs Mondays
A dedicated time for children with special needs and their families.
Lower noise
Limited capacity
Warm and judgment free environment






Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Special free screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics as part of New Tecumseth’s Earthfest.
Expert panel discussion following the film
Bring reusable water bottles
Bring bowls for popcorn
First come, first served



PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm


Cirque de Paris
Cirque de Paris
Shows at 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Tickets: $18.50-$79.99

PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Hike for Hospice Simcoe 2025
Hike for Hospice Simcoe in Sunnidale Park
Vital fundraiser
Heartfelt memorial walk
Bringing families, friends and community together to honor the memory of loved ones

Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Families work collaboratively to make creative projects to take home.
1:00pm-2:00pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $5.00
(Free for members)


PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00



Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Lakeshore Branch
Free, Registration Required



PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

Cirque de Paris
Cirque de Paris
Shows at 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Tickets: $18.50-$79.99

PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00


PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.

PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

PIPPIN
Originally produced on the Broadway stage
Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets: $28.00

Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

Braestone Farm Spring Market
The Spring Market at Braestone Farm features a variety of carefully selected vendors and showcases unique products.

Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.

Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.


Barrie Farmers Market
Year Round Farmer’s Market
Everything local, from Barrie and surrounding areas
Live music, kids activities and fresh foods
Every Saturday from 9am-1pm

Rona Kiddos Workshops - Build A Tool Box for Dad
Rona Kiddos Workshop at one of your local Rona stores
Good for: children ages 5 to 12 years
Free
Space is limited - first come, first served!




Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.

Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Lakeshore Branch
Free, Registration Required

Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival 2025
2025 Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival.
Admission is free.

Monster Spectacular
Monster Spectacular Barrie 2025
Monster trucks, freestyle BMX, Motocross and more!

Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.




Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.





Carrot Fest
Carrot Fest returns to Bradford!
August 15th - 4pm to 10pm
August 16th - 9am to 6pm
Details to follow

Midland Rib & Beer Fest
Activities for all ages
Admission: $2.00 per person
Kinds under 5 are free

Carrot Fest
Carrot Fest returns to Bradford!
August 15th - 4pm to 10pm
August 16th - 9am to 6pm
Details to follow

Midland Rib & Beer Fest
Activities for all ages
Admission: $2.00 per person
Kinds under 5 are free

Midland Rib & Beer Fest
Activities for all ages
Admission: $2.00 per person
Kinds under 5 are free

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Back to School Boot Camp
Back to School Bootcamp Academic Intensive with Oxford Learning
Times:
10am-1pm OR 3pm-6pm
Get back into an academic mindset for back to school. Choose your block of time and join your peers in academic group activities and dive into a personally crafted academic program. This academic intensive is for Grades 5 and up.

Coldwater Fall Fair
Local celebration on the last full weekend of each September.
Details to follow.

Coldwater Fall Fair
Local celebration on the last full weekend of each September.
Details to follow.


Coldwater Fall Fair
Local celebration on the last full weekend of each September.
Details to follow.

Rona Kiddos Workshops - Assemble a Halloween Lantern
Rona Kiddos Workshop at one of your local Rona stores
Good for: children ages 5 to 12 years
Free
Space is limited - first come, first served!

Rona Kiddos Workshops - Build A Bird Feeder Christmas Surprise Workshop
Rona Kiddos Workshop at one of your local Rona stores
Good for: children ages 5 to 12 years
Free
Space is limited - first come, first served!
ADHD Group - School Success Program (SSP)
Monthly, 1-hourvirtual information session led by the Barrie and Community Family Health Team Registered Social Worker and Occupational Therapist.



Spring Senses Walk with EarlyON
A special walk along the Lightfoot Trail at Couchiching Park
Explore the signs of Spring

Special Needs Mondays
A dedicated time for children with special needs and their families.
Lower noise
Limited capacity
Warm and judgment free environment

Terracotta Pot Painting & Seed Planting
Terracotta Pot Painting & Seed Planting at Event Horizon Hobbies
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
$25.00 + HST


Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Family Sundays at MacLaren Art Centre
Families work collaboratively to make creative projects to take home.
1:00pm-2:00pm and 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $5.00
(Free for members)

Bunny Statue Painting
Bunny Statue Painting at Event Horizon Hobbies
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
$25.00 + HST

Easter Egg Hunt & Buffet Brunch
Easter Brunch experience at Harbour House Tap & Kitchen
Delicious buffet featuring fresh, seasonal dishes
Little ones can enjoy a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt
Cost: $15.00-$35.00


Easter at Friday Harbour
Family-friendly Easter fun at Friday Harbour
Themed Activities
Festive Crafts
Delicious Treats
Egg Drop Challenge
Activities Include:
11am-4pm
Easter Eatery
Easter Basket Weaving ($10)
Pop-Tart Peeps House Decorating ($10)
Build an Easter Buddy ($25)
Easter Tie Dye T-Shirts ($15)
Easter Egg Decorating ($7)
2pm-3pm
Annual Egg Drop Challenge ($15)

Hooves and Feathers Easter Eggstravaganza
Meet the Animals
Easter Egg Hunt
Colouring Contest
Times:
10am
1:30pm
Cost: $15.00 per person, tickets required

Easter Festival
Easter bunny visits
Easter egg hunts
Animal visits
Mini golf
Play on the Fun Farm
Cost: Free to $16.31


Free Photos with the Easter Bunny
Free photos with the Easter Bunny at the 400 Market this weekend!

Barrie Rock N' Gem Show
The Barrie Rock N’ Gem Show at the Eastview Arena
April 18th-20th
Cost:
- Single Ticket: $3
- Family Ticket: $7
- Kids 5 and under are FREE
Tickets available at the door

Drysdale's Easter Egg Hunt
4 Hunts Per Day
9am
11am
1pm
3pm
Activities Include:
Easter egg hunt with treat bag
Magic show
Visit with the Easter Bunny
Zoo Tek: Live exotic animal show
Face painting
Refreshments (additional cost)
Find the golden egg to win!
Admission:
$28.50 per child
$20.00 per adult
Children 2 and under are free (no treat bag)
This is a scheduled event
Hunts will happen rain or shine

Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Cost: $3.00 per child (cash only)
& non-perishable food item

Wands & Potions Class
Wands & Potions Class at Event Horizon Hobbies
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
$25.00 + HST

Easter Egg Hunt & Buffet Brunch
Easter Brunch experience at Harbour House Tap & Kitchen
Delicious buffet featuring fresh, seasonal dishes
Little ones can enjoy a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt
Cost: $15.00-$35.00

LEGO Easter Event
Build a unique Easter-themed LEGO creation to take home.
For ages 6+
Participation from 11am to 12pm or 1pm-2pm
Cost: $5.00 per participant
Reservations Required
One $5.00 gift card per reservation

Easter at Friday Harbour
Family-friendly Easter fun at Friday Harbour
Themed Activities
Festive Crafts
Delicious Treats
Egg Drop Challenge
Activities Include:
11am-4pm
Easter Eatery
Easter Basket Weaving ($10)
Pop-Tart Peeps House Decorating ($10)
Build an Easter Buddy ($25)
Easter Tie Dye T-Shirts ($15)
Easter Egg Decorating ($7)
2pm-3pm
Annual Egg Drop Challenge ($15)

Downtown Orillia Great Easter Egg Hunt
Starting at the Orillia Public Library Courtyard
Easter Egg Hunt
Face Painting
Meet the Easter Bunny





Barrie Rock N' Gem Show
The Barrie Rock N’ Gem Show at the Eastview Arena
April 18th-20th
Cost:
- Single Ticket: $3
- Family Ticket: $7
- Kids 5 and under are FREE
Tickets available at the door

Cookstown Grand Easter Hunt 2025
Fun-filled day of hunting for Easter Eggs
Plenty of excitement and chocolate treats for all participants
Admission: Free