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Orillia Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Pirate Fest Barrie
Time and details coming soon.
Join Pirate Life Theatre for:
Pirate activities for families
Marketplace with amazing vendors
Learn to Paddle Session
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library invites you to try dragon boating this summer.
For ages 14+
60 minute sessions
Safe and fun environment
Learn about the sport of dragon boating, boat safety, paddling techniques and commands
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival shed at the edge of Heritage Park
Music in the Park - Town Square
Whiskey Rocks
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
After Hours Event - Free For Teens
The Innisfil Youth Connex Committee is hosting this FREE after-hours event for teens.
Celebrate the start of summer with a late-night hangout plus:
Zombie escape room
Movie screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Free popcorn
Registration Required
Orillia Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Bradford Greenhouse Market Series
Join The Mom Market Collective Inc Simcoe County at Bradford Greenhouses
Learn to Paddle Session
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library invites you to try dragon boating this summer.
For ages 14+
60 minute sessions
Safe and fun environment
Learn about the sport of dragon boating, boat safety, paddling techniques and commands
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival shed at the edge of Heritage Park
Music in the Park - Innisfil Beach Park
Goggles Paesano Band
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Orillia Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Sunny Side Up Market
Presented by the Innisfil Pop-Up Market
Free entry with a non-perishable food donation or a $1 donation supporting the Innisfil Food Bank
Storytime at the Market
Live Storytelling by Princess Lily at the Innisfil Pop-Up Market
12pm - Alannah’s Glowing Adventure
Free to attend with a food item or a $1.00 donation
Storytime at the Market
Live Storytelling by Princess Lily at the Innisfil Pop-Up Market
3pm - Princess Lily and the Hair Fairy
Free to attend with a food item or a $1.00 donation
Music in the Park - Cookstown Community Park
Teresa & The Foundation
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Orillia Farmers Market
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Moondance Summer Community Market
Admission is FREE!
Artisans
Food vendors
Organic produce
Children’s market
Rewilding Open House
and more!
Music in the Park - Town Square
Jimmy Benjamin
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Family Guided Painting Class
Family Guided Painting Class
Step by step guided painting class
Parent or guardian must register alongside any children under 16 years
Kempenfest
Time and more details coming soon!
Celebrating 53 years
One of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals
300 arts & crafts vendors
Midway
Community village
Antiques
Face painters
Buskers
Great food
Two stages of live music
and more!
Essa National Draft Horse Show
Showcases heavy horses, competitions, food truck and vendors. Also featuring the Barrie Kennel and Obedience Club competition.
Admission:
$10.00 per person
$25.00 per carload
Kempenfest
Time and more details coming soon!
Celebrating 53 years
One of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals
300 arts & crafts vendors
Midway
Community village
Antiques
Face painters
Buskers
Great food
Two stages of live music
and more!
Essa National Draft Horse Show
Showcases heavy horses, competitions, food truck and vendors. Also featuring the Barrie Kennel and Obedience Club competition.
Admission:
$10.00 per person
$25.00 per carload
Kempenfest
Time and more details coming soon!
Celebrating 53 years
One of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals
300 arts & crafts vendors
Midway
Community village
Antiques
Face painters
Buskers
Great food
Two stages of live music
and more!
Kempenfest
Time and more details coming soon!
Celebrating 53 years
One of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals
300 arts & crafts vendors
Midway
Community village
Antiques
Face painters
Buskers
Great food
Two stages of live music
and more!
Music in the Park - Innisfil Beach Park
The Chapman Family Band
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Learn to Paddle Session
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library invites you to try dragon boating this summer.
For ages 14+
60 minute sessions
Safe and fun environment
Learn about the sport of dragon boating, boat safety, paddling techniques and commands
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival shed at the edge of Heritage Park
Rockin the River
Time TBA
Rockin the River
Pre-guided Tour
Kayak or canoe down the Nottawasaga River from Wasaga Beach Sports Park to Schoonertown Park
Paddle takes 3.5 - 4 hours
10 different spots along the way where musicians will be performing
Music in the Park - Cookstown Community Park
Vanessa Lio & The Strays
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Learn to Paddle Session
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library invites you to try dragon boating this summer.
For ages 14+
60 minute sessions
Safe and fun environment
Learn about the sport of dragon boating, boat safety, paddling techniques and commands
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival shed at the edge of Heritage Park
Tall Ships Midland
A weekend full of experiences, performances and family fun - this event only happens every three years!
Tour ships
- Board a tall sgip for an evening sail out
Live music and entertainment
Vendor area
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
Tall Ships Midland
A weekend full of experiences, performances and family fun - this event only happens every three years!
Tour ships
- Board a tall sgip for an evening sail out
Live music and entertainment
Vendor area
Midland Rib & Beer Fest
Activities for all ages
Admission: $2.00 per person
Kinds under 5 are free
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
Time to be announced
21st Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival at Heritage Park
Proudly hosted by Barrie Public Library
Fun-filled fay of camaraderie and fundraising
Racing dragon boats on Kempenfelt Bay
Presented by Tim Hortons
Tall Ships Midland
A weekend full of experiences, performances and family fun - this event only happens every three years!
Tour ships
- Board a tall sgip for an evening sail out
Live music and entertainment
Vendor area
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.
Music in the Park - Town Square
Florin Clonta
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
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.
Music in the Park - Innisfil Beach Park
Eric Montpool
Free, outdoor, live musical performances
Weather permitting
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
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.
Tottenham Sunday Music in the Park
Closing Day with Peasant Kings
FREE outdoor concerts every Sunday in July and August
Bring a chair
Beeton Fall Fair
One of the oldest agricultural fall fairs in Canada
Celebrating 167 years
Weekend of family fun - exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and rides
Some activities include (check website for activity dates and times):
Axe throwing
KidZone
4-H Shows
Demolition Derby
Garden tractor pull
Parade
and more!
Cost:
$15.00 per person
Under 32 inches are free
Includes access to amusements and rides.
Beeton Fall Fair
One of the oldest agricultural fall fairs in Canada
Celebrating 167 years
Weekend of family fun - exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and rides
Some activities include (check website for activity dates and times):
Axe throwing
KidZone
4-H Shows
Demolition Derby
Garden tractor pull
Parade
and more!
Cost:
$15.00 per person
Under 32 inches are free
Includes access to amusements and rides.
Bradford Greenhouse Market Series
Join The Mom Market Collective Inc Simcoe County at Bradford Greenhouses
Beeton Fall Fair
One of the oldest agricultural fall fairs in Canada
Celebrating 167 years
Weekend of family fun - exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and rides
Some activities include (check website for activity dates and times):
Axe throwing
KidZone
4-H Shows
Demolition Derby
Garden tractor pull
Parade
and more!
Cost:
$15.00 per person
Under 32 inches are free
Includes access to amusements and rides.
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!
Spooky Spirit Market
Promoting health, happiness and holistic well-bring
Engage with wellness and spiritual practitioners
and more!
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!
Bradford Greenhouse Market Series
Join The Mom Market Collective Inc Simcoe County at Bradford Greenhouses
Bradford Greenhouse Market Series
Join The Mom Market Collective Inc Simcoe County at Bradford Greenhouses
Strawberry Tea
Strawberry Tea at the Grange Hall
Local Strawberries
Silent Auction
Lefroy’s Famous Caramel Fudge
Meat Pies & Buttertarts
50/50 Draw
and More!
Proceeds benefiting the Lefroy United Church & Grange Hall
Cost:
Children (10 and under) $5.00
Adults $15.00
Orillia Farmers Market - Poker Walk
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Poker Walk:
Look for 7 Poker Walk “Stop Here” signs and collect a card from each
Create your best poker hand
Submit your hand for a chance to win a local vendor prize pack
Friday Flicks
June 27th- Moana 2
Movies perfect for the whole family!
Admission is free!
Bring your own nut0free snacks and refreshments.
Summer Kickoff Party
Summer kickoff party in the parking lot at Taiden’s Treehouse.
Carnival-style games
Activities
Bounce House
Treats
and more!
Geared towards children 18 months to 10 years.
All activities are FREE!
Summer Kick Off Party
Registration & Wasaga Beach Public Library Membership Required
Exciting activities for all ages, including:
TD Summer Reading Club registration
Face painting
Balloon twisting
Snacks
Games
Activities
and more!
Elmvale Farmers' Market
Fresh local produce
Warm baked treats
Indie-made goods
Live music
Refreshments
and more!
Every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm
Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.
Learn to Paddle Session
Generously sponsored by Tim Hortons, Barrie Public Library invites you to try dragon boating this summer.
For ages 14+
60 minute sessions
Safe and fun environment
Learn about the sport of dragon boating, boat safety, paddling techniques and commands
Arrive 15 minutes early
Meet at the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival shed at the edge of Heritage Park
"Baby Day" Weekends
Featuring new babies such as:
Goats
Calves
Chicks
Bunnies
Kids entertainment in the barn
Admission: $5.00 for ages 2 and up (1 and under are free)
Barrie Hill Farms Strawberry Festival
Strawberry picking
Wagon rides
Live music
Local vendors
Strawberry treats
and more!
No tickets required, each participant above the age of 6 must pre-pay a $9.00 promise to pick fee if heading out to pick-your-own strawberries.
Spring Showdown Local Truck & Tractor Pull
Spring Showdown Truck & Tractor Pull
General Admission (13+): $10
Children (0-12): Free
Pride Storytime
Stories, songs, activities and fun - Celebrate Pride Month at the Barrie Public Library’s Drag Queen Storytime.
Registration Required
"Baby Day" Weekends
Featuring new babies such as:
Goats
Calves
Chicks
Bunnies
Kids entertainment in the barn
Admission: $5.00 for ages 2 and up (1 and under are free)
Orillia Farmers Market - Christmas in June
Every Saturday from May 17th to October 11th
Located at Municipal Lot 4 at the Orillia Public Library
Low-Cost Native Tree, Shrub & Plant Sale
Living Green’s annual native tree and shrub sale
Trees for $10.00
Pollinate Barrie will be offering pay-what-you-can pollinator plants
Hosted at St. Georges Anglican Church
Barrie Hill Farms Strawberry Festival
Strawberry picking
Wagon rides
Live music
Local vendors
Strawberry treats
and more!
No tickets required, each participant above the age of 6 must pre-pay a $9.00 promise to pick fee if heading out to pick-your-own strawberries.
Friday Flicks
June 20th- Toy Story
Movies perfect for the whole family!
Admission is free!
Bring your own nut0free snacks and refreshments.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Free fun with friends at Schlegel Villages
Registration is Required.
Picnic on the back patio (weather permitting)
Photo booth
Music
Activities
Bubbles
Variety of treats and refreshments
Elmvale Farmers' Market
Fresh local produce
Warm baked treats
Indie-made goods
Live music
Refreshments
and more!
Every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm
Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show
Barrie Thunder Classics vintage cars - Wednesday nights this Spring and Summer season.
Ask The Doctor : How to Maximize Your Child’s Health Care Visit and Minimize Pain
Join Life With a Baby and Dr. Palmay as they share how to make the most of your child’s health care visit, including:
Preparation
In-office tips and tricks
Evidence-Based ways to reduce the pain and stress of immunizations
Registration Required