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09/04/2026

🌞✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND BARRIE THIS WEEKEND! ✨🌞

The LAST long weekend of summer is here, and there’s SO much happening around Barrie and Simcoe County! 👏🏼

🎶 Tribute Festival — Head downtown to Meridian Place for live music and tribute performances by the waterfront! Downtown Barrie BIA

🤼 LIVE WRESTLING — Wrestling is taking over Eastview Arena Saturday! A fun one for the wrestling fans in your family. David Wyldstar

🥕 Barrie Farmers’ Market— Saturday morning, 9AM–1PM! Shop local farmers, makers, bakers and artisans before heading out for the rest of your weekend.

📚 Barrie Public Library — There are several programs and activities happening throughout the weekend, including family-friendly offerings. Perfect for a quieter outing!

💃 Carnival Barrie — Latin culture, music, food, dance and family fun are coming to the waterfront at Will Dwyer Park ALL WEEKEND! 🌴🎶 Carnival Barrie

🌻 Sunflower Picking at Rice’s Pumpkin Farm— Pick-your-own sunflowers are such a gorgeous late-summer activity! 🌻📸 Ron Rice

🏖️ Memories of Summer — Wasaga Beach— Celebrate the final long weekend of summer with music, family-friendly entertainment and beachside fun. 🎶🌊 Explore Wasaga Beach

🚲 Kids Meet — Sunday — Grab the bikes and head to Minet’s Point for a fun meet-up and ride with the kids! Barrie Kids Outside

🎬 Sunset Barrie Drive-In— Finish the day with a movie under the stars! 🍿✨ Sunset Barrie Drive-in

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Party — Orillia— Arrrr you ready for some pirate fun?! 🏴‍☠️ Head to downtown Orillia Saturday for a swashbuckling afternoon! Downtown Orillia Pirate Party

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08/26/2026

🌞 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN & AROUND BARRIE THIS WEEKEND!🌞

Okay Barrie… this weekend is PACKED! 😍 If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, a night out, live music, theatre, markets, festivals or just a good excuse to get out of the house. There is SO much happening! 👇

🎡 BARRIE FAIR
August 27–30 at the Essa Agriplex! Midway rides, games, livestock, agricultural exhibits, entertainment, food and more. 🎠🐄🍿

🏳️‍🌈 BIG GAY WEEKEND
August 28–30 in Barrie! A full weekend of q***r joy with drag shows, a drag brunch, drag class, q***r market, coffee social + more. Everyone is welcome! 🌈✨

🌱 BARRIE FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturday morning at City Hall! Grab some local goodies, support local vendors and stroll through downtown. 🥕🍓🧺

🌏 ROOTS – FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA
Saturday at Meridian Place! A FREE cultural celebration featuring South Asian music, dance, food, vendors and community. 💃🏽🎶🍛

⚽ BARRIE SOCCER CLUB ALL ABILITIES COMMUNITY EVENT
Sunday, August 30 from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Barrie Sports Dome and it’s FREE! A fun, inclusive soccer event for all ages and abilities. ⚽❤️

🌙 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Shakespeare under the summer sky! 🎭✨ Burro’d Theatre is bringing this magical comedy to an outdoor setting in Angus from August 27 onward. Bring your blanket and enjoy theatre under the stars!

🎶 FOREVER PLAID
Catch this hilarious, nostalgic musical r***e at Five Points Theatre in Barrie. Classic harmonies, comedy and music from the 1950s with performances running through August 29. 🎤

🍺 COPPER KETTLE FESTIVAL – CREEMORE
Saturday, August 29! Downtown Creemore turns into a pedestrian-friendly festival with live music, food, drinks, a classic car show and plenty of family fun. 🎶🚗

🚗🎬 SUNSET BARRIE DRIVE-IN
Open all weekend! Grab some snacks, pile into the car and enjoy a movie under the stars. 🍿🌙

🎉 MORE HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND:
✨ Malone’s charity/community event
✨ Coldwater Steampunk & Oddity events
✨ Local markets, live music and community happenings throughout Simcoe County!

Basically… good luck staying home this weekend. 😂

08/19/2026

✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND ✨

Looking for weekend plans around Simcoe County? Here is a quick snapshot of what’s going on Friday through Sunday!

Gussapolooza ™️ Gussapolooza (Cookstown): Music, art, wellness, food vendors, kids zone & camping (day/weekend passes available).

Theatre by the Bay Forever Plaid show

afrotropicalexperience Waterfront market & festival.

Expo Brasil 🇧🇷 Brazilian Festival in Barrie Cultural expo at Lampman Lane.

Barrie Indian Association Teeyan Da Mela: Women’s celebration at South Shore Centre.

Orillia & Lake Country Tourism Starry Night: Art & night market experience.

Leacock Museum Spellbound Make-and-take art (ages 5+).

Discovery Harbour Supernatural Saturday

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Wild Mushrooms Workshop: Nature learning

The Lovely House | traditional teahouse | intimate events venue Hospice Simcoe-Seasons Centre
Charity Market (Oro-Medonte): Hosted by Karen at The Scene at the Lovely Tea House - fundraising event

Barrie Mosque Barrie Mosque Community BBQ: Free BBQ on Saturday.

Barrie Public Library Kids activities happening all weekend.

Sunset Barrie Drive-in Movies under the stars.

Which one are you checking out? Drop it in the comments! 👇

08/12/2026

August 14-16 Events

08/07/2026

🎉It's GIVEAWAY time!!!🎉

We've got 2 tickets to Burro'ds production of A Midsummer Nights Dream to giveaway!!!

How to enter:
⭐ Like the post
⭐ Follow Big Gay Weekend Barrie 2026 🌈🎉✨
⭐ Follow Burro'd Theatre
⭐Tag a friend to enter! ( One tag per comment = one entry)

Good Luck!!! 💖🙏🏼🎉✨

08/05/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?☀️

Here are some family-friendly events happening around Barrie and Simcoe County this weekend:

🌽 Barrie Farmers' Market
Barrie Farmers Market Est 1846

🎨 Indigo Kids Make & Take (registration required)
Indigo Georgian Mall

🌻 Your Family Fun Fest at Bradford Greenhouses FREE Event in Barrie, Ontario | Your Family FunFest 2026

🧺 Cookstown Community Picnic

🌊 Orillia Waterfront Festival

🌿 Rooted in Georgian Bay Pop-Up in Midland
Southern Georgian Bay Chamber

👻 Supernatural Saturdays at Discovery Harbour
Discovery Harbour

🥔 Alliston Potato Festival
Alliston Potato Festival

🛍️ Shak's World Community Treasure Market
Shak's World Community 🏀📍

📚 Plus, the Barrie Public Library has lots of fun activities for kids all weekend long!
Barrie Public Library

✨ Which event are you most excited to check out this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

08/04/2026

🍽️ Kids eat FREE in Barrie!

Looking for an affordable family meal? We've rounded up some of the best Kids Eat Free deals in Barrie so you can save a little while enjoying a night out! ❤️

Here's where to go:

Sundays

• Made in Mexico (12 & under, 12–4 p.m.)
• Tequillazo
• Score Pizza
• The Queen's
• Bacio Trattoria (Downtown) – Free classic kids' pasta & drink (12 & under) with an adult entrée & beverage during Sunday dinner service
• Iron Skillet (starting at 4 p.m.)
• Symposium Café (starting at 2 p.m.)
• Freshii (North Barrie Crossing – 10 & under, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. with an adult meal)

Tuesdays

• East Side Mario's – Mini Mario Club members (under 10) get a $2 meal
• Kelseys Original Roadhouse (Mapleview & Bayfield locations)

Wednesdays

• Swiss Chalet
• Cottage Canoe

Saturdays & Sundays

• Wok Box – Kids 12 & under eat free with the purchase of a regular-priced entrée.

✨ Know of another Kids Eat Free deal in Barrie or the surrounding area? Let us know in the comments and we'll add it to our list!

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Check restaurants for specific rules

07/29/2026

☀️ Long weekend = adventure time!
If you're looking for something to do around Simcoe County and Muskoka this weekend, there are SO many amazing events happening!

🎡 Kempenfest is back with hundreds of vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, fair rides, and family fun all weekend long! Don't miss BarrieWrestling , who'll also be bringing the action to Kempenfest! 💥🤼

Here's what else is happening:

🌅 Friday: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Wye Marsh Sunset Paddle

🌙 Friday: Downtown Bracebridge BIA Moonlight Madness in Bracebridge

🚢 Pirate Fest aboard the Muskoka Steamships

🎥 Sunset Barrie Drive-in Drive-In Movies

🚂 Georgian Bay Steam Show Georgian Bay Steam Show

🥕 Barrie Farmers Market Est 1846 Barrie Farmers' Market (Saturday morning)

🛍️ Murphy's Farm Market & Bakery Murphy's Farm Kids Market

🌿 Bradford Greenhouses Bradford Greenhouses Market

🌻 Brooks Farms Brooks Farms Sunflower Festival (starting Thursday!)

07/27/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME!*🎉

Want to win 2 tickets to see Debra DiGiovanni live at Five Points Theatre on October 18? 🤩🎤

Here's how to enter:
✨ Follow Barrie Family Fun | Barrie Events
✨ Follow DFRNT NIGHTS
❤️ Like this post
👯 Tag 3 friends in the comments (each set of 3 tags = 1 entry!)

📅 **Giveaway closes Friday at 11:59 PM.**
🏆 The winner will be contacted by DM on Saturday August 1st.

Good luck! 🍀

*This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.*

07/22/2026

Looking for weekend plans? ☀️ Simcoe County is packed with amazing events for all ages this weekend! Whether you're hunting for local markets, family fun, live entertainment, or a beach day, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s what’s happening in and around Barrie:

📍 BARRIE

🥞 Barrie Hill Farms Blueberry Pancake Event

🚗 Open Air Dunlop: Classics in the Park (Car Show) Downtown Barrie BIA

🎬 Sunset Barrie Drive-In: Drive-in movies all weekend long featuring Moana! Sunset Barrie Drive-in

🛍️ Barrie Families Unite x Give Back Rack: $2 Community Sale BARRIE FAMILIES UNITE Give Back Rack

✂️ Indigo (Georgian Mall):Groovy Girls Make & Take Craft Event Indigo Georgian Mall

🎉 Sweet and Sassy: 6th Anniversary Celebration Barrie Bake Shop | Soph Rennie

👑 Tiaras and Teacups: Special Event in Barrie Tiaras & Teacups

🎩 LINX: Hosting Magician Toronto LINX
Ian Batterbury aka Magic Ian

📍 ACROSS SIMCOE COUNTY

✌️ Friday Harbour:Spice Girls Event Friday Harbour Resort

🎄 Niemi Family Farm (Mount Albert): Christmas Market Niemi's Christmas Market

🏖️ Wasaga Beach: Beach Life Festival (All Weekend Long!) Pedro’s Gift Shop

🇨🇦 Penetanguishene: All Things Canadian Festival

🏛️ Leacock Museum (Orillia): Family Day Event Leacock Museum

🌿 Moondance Organics: Local Market Moondance Organic Gardens

🎁 Coldwater: Christmas in July Market Coldwater BIA

🍦 Ralphy's Retreat: Movie Night, Kids' Fun & Special Activities Ralphys Retreat

👇 Which event are you hitting up first?

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