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** Events categorized as “Free” indicates free to attend or free for specific age groups. Additional costs or purchases may be available or required.
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Christmas Vendor Market at Curio
3rd Annual Curio Christmas Market
Kids can play while adults explore a variety of vendors
Free community event
Free Robotics Workshop
Free robotics workshop
Introducing children aged 7-14 years to the world of robotics
Hands-on, engaging, fun and educational
Paint & Move Your Big Feelings
For kids ages 5 to 10.
Learn how to express and release big feelings!
$40.00
Squishmallows Craft Party
Squishmallows Craft Party
East Bayfield Community Centre
Make your own squishmallow
Make your own goodie bag
Create a sensory kit
Scavenger hunt
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Barrie Artisan Market
Support local artisan vendors
Kids craft zone
Scavenger hunt
Ball pit play area
Free art therapy drop-in
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Jurassic Jump
Jurassic Jump Exhibit hosted by Moonwalk Entertainment.
Showcasing animatronic dinosaurs, inflatables, games and more!
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Jurassic Jump
Jurassic Jump Exhibit hosted by Moonwalk Entertainment.
Showcasing animatronic dinosaurs, inflatables, games and more!
Jurassic Jump
Jurassic Jump Exhibit hosted by Moonwalk Entertainment.
Showcasing animatronic dinosaurs, inflatables, games and more!
Jurassic Jump
Jurassic Jump Exhibit hosted by Moonwalk Entertainment.
Showcasing animatronic dinosaurs, inflatables, games and more!
Snowflake Spectacular at Georgian Mall
Over 30 vendors
Located at the Georgian Mall
Accepting donations for Barrie Families Unite
Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
150 artisans and crafters come from around Ontario for the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Free admission for kids
Daily door prizes
Snowflake Spectacular at Georgian Mall
Over 30 vendors
Located at the Georgian Mall
Accepting donations for Barrie Families Unite
Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
150 artisans and crafters come from around Ontario for the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Free admission for kids
Daily door prizes
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
150 artisans and crafters come from around Ontario for the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Free admission for kids
Daily door prizes
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Halloween Costume Party at Funvilla
Halloween Costume Party at Funvilla
Limited spaces available
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Family Fright Fest
Celebrate the Halloween Season at Family Fright Fest in Barrie
Free event at Lampman Lane Park and Community Centre
Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages
Vendor market, food trucks and treats (additional cost)
Community Planetarium Event
Incredible planetarium experience from Astronomy in Action
Two types of shows (one for ages 0-5yrs and one for 5yrs +)
Use code BARRIE2SPACE for 10% off
Spaces are limited
Run time is 25-50 minutes
Trick or Treating at Park Place
Grab your costumes and head to Park Place for this family friendly trick or treating event.
Open Air Meridian - Halloween
Halloween Ofrenda event
This event will also celebrate the Day of the Dead
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Tunnel of Terror
The Tunnel of Terror is back at Klassic Car Wash from October 25th to 30th from 5pm to 9pm
Trunk or Treat
Legacy Acrobatics 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Must register
Decorate your trunks from 2pm-2:30pm
Trunk or Treat from 2:30pm-3pm
Halloween Dance Party inside Legacy
Cash or EMT donation on the day of the event to support sponsorship athletes
Indigo Holiday Open House
Free events, activities, giveaways in store all day long.
11am - Bluey the Creek Storytime, Bluey Toy Demo & Activities, Connetix Free Play
1pm - Where to Hide a Start by Oliver Jeffers, Tutti Frutti Play Clay, Lego Make and Take
3pm - Bounce! by Robert Munsch, Skillmatics Foil Craft, STMT Beaded Bracelets
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
Kids Night Out (Parents Night Off)
Kids Night Out at the Paint Bar
Ages 4-13
$12 per child plus pottery
Every other Friday at the Barrie location
Every Friday at the Wasage and Collingwood locations
RVH Artisan Market
Artisan Market Fundraiser
In support of the Recreation Therapy Program at RVH
An afternoon filled with family fun
Snacks and treats
RafflAs
Shopping at the market