Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for Halloween fun at the City of Barrie’s Family Fright Fest!
The event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. While the event takes place 3–9pm, younger ghosts and goblins, or those with sensitivities are encouraged to come early as the event will get scarier as the evening progresses. Parents/guardians are encouraged to use their discretion when deciding whether to participate in Family Fright Fest. Please note the below hours are catered to the following audiences:
- 3–4pm: Sensory-friendly for those who prefer a quieter and less scary experience (nothing will be animated, no scary costumes, and the lights will be on)
- 8–9pm: Recommended for ages 10+
Activities
Event space is accessible. Should you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us at events@barrie.ca or 705-739-4285 to discuss and plan ahead.
Family Fright Fest activities happening throughout the evening include:
- Haunted house
- Inflatables & Games provided by Moonwalk Entertainment
- Scary storytime with the Barrie Public Library on a Barrie Transit Halloween-themed bus
- Craft Corner provided by Bradford Greenhouses
- Photo ops
- Live performances
- Dance party with DJ Delta Juliet
- Costumed characters
- Costume contest
- Barrie Police, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service, and Simcoe County Paramedic Services vehicles to check out
- Interactive photo booth
- Fire pit
- A special appearance from Kempenfelt Kelly
- Balloon artist ($)
- Airbrush face painting ($)
- Vendor market, food trucks & treats ($) – See the list of vendors!
“Hoop You” Fire Show at 8pm
When the sun sets, brace yourselves for a jaw-dropping experience! Lucy Loop and her dazzling hula hoop troupe, “Hoop You,” will ignite the night with a spectacular fire and glow show that will leave you spellbound. Joined by two other incredible fire artists, they’ll set the stage ablaze with mesmerizing hoops of flame and hypnotic light displays.
Vendors
Purchase food and treats from the following vendors:
- Beavertails
- Came To Fil Up
- Domino’s Pizza
- Drizzled by Adrienne cookies
- Foodiez Barrie
- Get Roasted Café
- Space Station Sweets