Come “Get Your Elbows Up” at this musical hit that will fill your patriotic heart with a renewed love for Canada’s amazing musical talents.
Let’s Go Canada! Let’s Go To Canadiana!

This event supports Bridget’s Bunnies, a charity dedicated to ensuring no one endures pregnancy or infant loss alone.  

Empowering and connecting women of all ages

Thinking about a home renovation, addition, or building a deck? Drop in to the Building Services Open House!

One of the largest one-day maple syrup festival, celebrating 57 years!

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of Newfoundland’s spirit and heritage.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Barrie Food Bank and the Georgian FoodLocker!

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting vital needs of our communities.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting vital needs of our communities.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting vital needs of our communities.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting vital needs of our communities.

Georgian College’s Event Management team proudly presents the annual Mocktail MADDness event

Does your teen have what it takes?

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Move to Give event is all about supporting vital needs of our communities.

The Barrie Film Festival’s Reel Stories returns for its 21st edition!

Join the Friends of Wye Marsh and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons for an awesome maple syrup experience this spring!

Join us over March Break!

Hey Kids! March Break is here and it’s time to PLAY!

Blue Mountain Village is *THE* family destination for March Break.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to laugh, bond, and celebrate International Women’s Day in style.

This is an opportunity to connect, share your insights, and provide valuable feedback

Click here for an exclusive discount!

A Black Canadian History celebration/Arts & Culture Showcase highlighting local talent from various disciplines!

We’re going 100% Canadian!

No Skills Needed!

Calling all skiers and snowboarders!  24-hour Blue Mountain is back for a 7th edition of Around-The-Clock Fun. The amazing overnight team relay event in support of Special Olympics Ontario takes place February 22nd to 23rd. Moonlit runs, fresh thrills, awesome celebrations and friendly competition awaits. Ski, snowboard, walk or run, it’s all happening at beautiful […]

This is an opportunity to connect, share your insights, and provide valuable feedback

No Skills Needed!

No Skills Needed!

Arrive early for a pre-show lobby experience featuring the amazing Greg Gibson and Deb Fitzsimmons—the perfect warm-up to a LOVE-filled evening.

For one night only, you can take to the tubing hills knowing that 100% of ticket sales help RVH!

No skills required!

Barrie Winterfest is back, with a new location!

Let it SNOW and The Heights has lots! Come beat the January Blues with a great day of fun and to support great charities – Jumpstart and The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund.

No skills required!

Get your hands on tickets now before they sell out!

No skills required!

Let’s help Christmas Cheer hit their goal!

Help us cram-a-cruiser full of donations for Barrie & District Christmas Cheer!

Step into a world where intergalactic wonder meets Yuletide joy in “Christmas in Space,” an electrifying extravaganza at the Casino Rama Resort. Hold onto your (space) seats, because this show features an unparalleled cast of acrobats and cirque performers who will leave you mesmerized.

Alice in Wonderland: The Panto is a Tea-riffic Musical Adventure!

Support Christmas Cheer – and watch the Colts play in your own suite on New Year’s Eve!

An art showcase at Nomad Creative Studios that highlights the stories and creativity of individuals affected by HIV, providing a space for the community to come together in reflection and support.

Let’s raise some funds for Barrie Pride & The Gilbert Centre!

The Santa Claus parade is held annually in the village of Waubaushene on the last Sunday in November. Route along Pine Street from Hazel Street to Fallowfield Lane with a visit from Santa Clause at the Waubaushene Firehall. 

Don’t miss Canada’s beloved tenor, John McDermott, as he returns to celebrate our 40th Anniversary Season of Great Musical Storytellers!

Free holiday photo opportunities!

100+ items donated from local business, from almost every category, including: gift certificates, beauty products, clothing, home decor, self care, gift baskets, and more! 

Turning up the heat and raising funds for Lake County Pride and The Gilbert Centre

Enjoy some fantastic live music while supporting a wonderful cause.

Save the Date!

Fall into wedding planning bliss Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Blue Mountain Resort and kick off your wedding planning at The Wedding Society Fall Wedding Show! We’ve arranged to put the BEST of the local wedding vendors all in the same place for you to meet, greet, and book, checking all those “I-Do” To-Do’s off your planning checklist.

Whether you’re newly engaged or putting the final touches on your 2025 wedding planning, this Wedding Show is your one-stop shop for all things wedding & events.

Orillia’s ultimate 90s-themed late-night carnival experience is on its way! . Brought to you by Green Haven Shelter for Women and Lauren Andrew Events, get ready for an evening of games, music, delicious food, and drinks supporting a vital cause.

Matt Fraser is America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. He has also been a sought-after guest on popular television shows such as The Real Housewives, Botched, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and many more.

Come and experience the glitz and glamour of the ‘The Roaring Social’ YMCA. Come and experience the glitz and glamour of the ‘The Roaring Social’ YMCA. We’re thrilled to announce headliner comedian Gerry Dee and Host Adam Growe, who will keep the laughter owing all night.

Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join us for Halloween fun at the City of Barrie’s Family Fright Fest! 

31 Commerce Park Drive, Barrie 112 Mississaga St. East, Orillia 232 King Street, Midland 190 Main St. S. Newmarket      

Base Borden sets up both a 1km “Creepy K” and a 5km “Freaky 5k” track where contestants can take part, receive candy along the pathway from our PSP members, and enjoy a family fun halloween event.

Over 360 empty appointments need to be filled before Nov 11th.

The 27th annual Barrie Film Festival returns to Galaxy Cinemas in Barrie from October 22nd to October 27th. Head on down to the Barrie Film Festival, as this year’s edition of the Barrie Film Festival, as it presents a curated selection of films from around the world with a special emphasis on Canadian filmmakers.

Arts Orillia presents the 2024 Orillia Jazz Festival! Don’t miss this incredible day of amazing sound, award-winning musicians, world class dance – and community talent! The day kicks off at 1:00 p.m. at the Orillia Opera House with a matinee performance featuring Autorickshaw. This show lies on the cultural cutting edge, as contemporary jazz, funk […]

​Simcoe County Bridal Show is Central Ontario’s Largest upscale Wedding Event, making it the number one resource for couples planning their special day!

Home Sweet Home promises an unforgettable evening! Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a diverse selection of high-quality items and professional services to enhance their living spaces, all while enjoying a night of laughter and community spirit. We aim to raise $20,000, which will support hundreds of local residents.

Kick off your Thanksgiving weekend with the annual Elmvale Fall Fair, happening on October 11th and 12th at the Elmvale Community Arena, located at 14 George Street.

Join us for a howlin’ good time at Barrie Pet-Oberfest presented by Barrie Subaru! Enjoy brews at the bark bar presented by Black Lab Brewing, shop our Mutt Market presented by the Hound Lounge, grab a bite to eat at one of our paw-some food vendors and join in on all the fun and games we have to offer!

The Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure is back on Sunday, October 6th at the Centennial Park in Barrie from 8 am till 12pm. To sign up and make a difference in the future of breast cancer, visit their website today

Maren Morris is one of the leading voices in music today, a powerhouse armed with incredible vocal stylings and songwriting chops, sheer talent and an undeniable presence.

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Annual Sports Day upcoming on October 4th of this year. The day is organized with different sports going on throughout the day such as Volleyball, Golf, Pickleball, Bowling, Mountain Biking, Powerlifting and more.

Oma’s ride is a charity ride is inspired by Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County CEO Ann-Marie Kungl’s Oma. The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County’s inaugural OMA’s RIDE hits the road in Oro-Medonte, Severn and Muskoka on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024! Join the Alzheimer’s Society as they tour the countryside!

Relive the nostalgia of retro video games and go head-to-head in a video game tournament at the City of Barrie’s Game On! event. The annual gaming event takes place Saturday, September 21, 2024, in partnership with the Barrie Public Library Comic Fest.

Borden Blast upcoming September 21st. This event is held on base to welcome new military members and their families to the base, as well as the local community. The day is filled with Games, Prizes, a Petting Zoo, G-Wagon Trail Rides, Face Painting and more.

Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience Simcoe County’s rich culture and heritage, and its most secretive buildings! Visitors are invited to explore many sites throughout Simcoe County for free! Take a behind-the-scenes look at these sites and uncover the living history, architecture, innovation and even secret societies in Simcoe […]

The Bowling Palooza is an event for family, friends, and business colleagues to all enjoy a night of bowling and fun at Barrie‘s Bowllerama. Join us this September at Bowllerama Barrie for a rockin’ (and rollin’) fundraiser!

Celebrating our 12th year this year, the Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival is an international, award-winning music event featuring three days of top entertainment on two main stages, and welcoming thousands of music fans each year.

Come out and support as The kinettes will be PAINTING THE TOWN RED FOR My Friend’s House❣️The kinettes and the WBFD will be set up Beach Drive accepting donations in exchange for a red ribbon from 10am-1pm. Make sure you have a loonie or a toonie with you to support💲

Welcome to the Northern Heat Rib Series! Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ!!

The Alliston Potato Festival has been a family-focused event since 1973. Full of fun, history, and community! If you haven’t experienced it and the amazing organizations that help bring it to life, put it in your Calendar for 2024. It’s our Celebration Year and it is going to be the best festival yet!! In 1972 […]

The Orillia Waterfront Festival Features entertainment, food, a vendor market, new and used boat sales, a Cardboard Boat Race, and a dog diving dog contest! The festival will feature a vendor market with a wide range of unique vendors showcasing everything from hot tubs to one-of-a kind clothing and decor items. 

Mayor Alex Nuttall invites you and your family out to the 2024 Boots and Hearts Barn Burner Charity Hockey Game! This all-star game showcases the exceptional skills of National Hockey League (NHL), Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and more…

Renowned comedian and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres, has announced her highly anticipated farewell tour, Ellen’s Last Stand… Up.

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 52 years. Join Fresh 93.1 & the Fresh Hype Squad from August 2nd to August 5th. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring over 300 arts & crafts vendors.

Barrie Thunder Classics C.C. and the Downtown BIA are excited to announce some of the programming for the annual Classic Car Show.

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is honoured to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Barrie Business Awards. This esteemed program celebrates the contributions of local businesses to our community’s growth and success.

Choir Revolution invites you to ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH BOYS SING-ALONG as well as more singalong hits at Donaleigh’s Irish Public House in Barrie at 7pm on Tuesday July 23rd. 

Free Admission!

Collingwood Pride will be a festival and celebration for everyone, including our local and visiting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, or questioning individuals, and our collective friends, families, and allies (2SLGBTQ+).

Four Winds Music Fest is brought to you by The Happiness Mafia in partnership with Elephant Thoughts. The Happiness Mafia is a premier live music event, and production company dedicated to bringing you the best in live music entertainment. We are passionate about promoting live music and understand that music is more than just a […]

A festival of seven short plays written, directed, and performed by artists from across Simcoe County!

Sharing some poignant revelations accompanied by hilarious anecdotes; it’s a celebration of a joyous life.

Countrycore Concerts is thrilled to introduce Kids’ Day 2024, a remarkable family-centric event that aims to create a memorable experience for all ages. This interactive festival will take place in the picturesque town of Collingwood, Ontario, renowned for its vibrant community and natural beauty.

A family street party transforms the entire Village into a showcase of Latin life with pulsating music, passionate dancing, and vibrant culture! Feeling Hot Hot Hot? The summer’s spiciest festival is back and the best way to experience it is to stay right in the heart of the action

Fundraiser Car Wash with South Springwater Firefighter Association! Cash donations!

Get ready to tee off and swing into spring at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Annual Spring Classic Golf Tournament, taking place at the picturesque Bear Creek Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024!

Welcome to the Barrie Regional Labour-Management Mental Health Seminar! Join us on Wed Jun 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre for a 1/2 day of learning and networking.

A brilliant four piece band, with Adrian Marchuk and Jeff Madden out front.

Alcona Glen is excited to be hosting a Cultural Fun Fair & Vendor Market for our school community. There will be so much going on, so make sure to get your tickets you aren’t missing a thing!

This summer, we’re teaming up with the Muskoka BeerSpa and Clear Lake Brewing to bring you (drum roll please!) ….. The Fresh Fiesta Lager. Launching on June 19th exclusively available at Muskoka Beer Spa & Clear Lake Brewing Company.

Get ready to strut your stuff alongside our fabulous drag queen performers, groove to the beats of our DJ, and win big with our exciting raffle prizes!

​Won’t you join Hearts and Crafts Studios for a fun filled evening that is sure to ignite your fashion excitement

On June 8, 2024 from 9am-5pm our downtown core and our waterfront parks will host 200 vendors and food trucks for Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, voted by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in the province!

The Georgian College Auto Show is North America’s largest outdoor auto show. It’s organized by Automotive Business students and held on the Barrie Campus.

Family Fundraiser Extravaganza is presented by 1st Kempenfelt Bay Scouts & Grace United Church. They will be collecting empty beer, wine spirit bottles (can’s, glass and plastic). We can pick up if you require or you can drop off at this event. We are also collecting your aluminum POP CANS. 

The 2nd Annual Will Dwyer Golf Tournament takes place at Bear Creek Golf Course on Friday, May 31st. Donations for the silent auction/raffle are appreciated with proceeds go towards The Late “Will” Dwyer’s 2 Million Dollar Goal.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 it’s the 37th annual Barrie Fun Run which kicks off at the South Shore Community Centre and you don’t want to miss out.

Join us for the Annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society of Simcoe County.

Countrycore Concerts and Cabin Media Entertainment Group are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Summer Country Kickoff for its second year! After the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, we are excited to bring it back to Collingwood, creating an even more extraordinary experience for everyone involved.

Bringing Centennial Park to life with amazing musical acts, food trucks, vendors, and a children’s fun zone! This year’s festival takes place May 24th-26th and will feature bands such as the AC/DC Show – Canada, Pearl Jamming, The Hip Experience, and more!

Live at Georgian Theatre on May 10th and 11th we invite you to get ready to pack your bags and join Bravado Show Choir on an exhilarating musical adventure with their show “Travelado: Planes, Trains, and Non-stop Refrains!

Embark on a musical journey filled with hit after hit as Leisa Way and Friends bring the timeless tunes of The Great American Songbook to life.

The sweetest day of the year. One of Ontario’s largest one-day maple syrup festivals. 
Rain or shine! The Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival is a fundraising day which supports needs within the community.

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing (CFS) is bringing back a weekly walk-in counselling clinic in response to community demand. The #WalkInWednesdays clinic will begin March 27 and run from 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. each week at CFS’s Barrie office at 20 Anne Street South.

Choir Revolution is an interactive, fully inclusive, non-commitment Choir, where singers of all abilities can come and experience the joy and mental health benefits of group singing!

Did you know that on average, each person generates at least 1 kilogram of waste per day? In a household of four, that adds up to about 4 kg of waste daily, 28 kgs weekly, and a staggering 1,460 kgs annually. There are small yet impactful steps each of us can take to create a sustainable future and reduce our plastic footprint. This change begins right in our homes

Join Friends of Wye Marsh for a wonderful action-packed Earth Day celebration. Free workshops and family-friendly activities – plus drummers and a storyteller!   

Join the Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club at their World Tour theatre screening for an amazing night of films! Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to. All are welcome.

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing (CFS) is bringing back a weekly walk-in counselling clinic in response to community demand. The #WalkInWednesdays clinic will begin March 27 and run from 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. each week at CFS’s Barrie office at 20 Anne Street South.

BRILLIANTLY BACHARACH celebrates not only the music, but the life, times and personal trials and tribulations of this Grammy, Academy and Emmy Award-winning composer.

The Sweet Maple Festival is the first of its kind in Barrie organized by Event Management students at Georgian College. Proceeds generated from the event will be dedicated to combating food insecurity in Barrie by providing assistance the Barrie Food Bank and the Georgian College Food Locker. 

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing (CFS) is bringing back a weekly walk-in counselling clinic in response to community demand. The #WalkInWednesdays clinic will begin March 27 and run from 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. each week at CFS’s Barrie office at 20 Anne Street South.

The Rotary Club of Barrie and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority are partnering up to bring back the best taste of spring! Pack up your family and come out to the Tiffin Conservation area for great eats and lots of fun

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing (CFS) is bringing back a weekly walk-in counselling clinic in response to community demand. The #WalkInWednesdays clinic will begin March 27 and run from 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. each week at CFS’s Barrie office at 20 Anne Street South.

SpringLicious is BACK at the Village! From April 2nd to May 17th, indulge in the culinary creativity of our Village Chef’s.

LiveBarrie is bringing Yuk Yuk’s Comedy to The Rec Room in Barrie on March 28th! Doors open at 7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of laughter with headliner Jean Paul, MC Shannon Laverty & featuring Marc Hallworth. Jean has also been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Tim Sims’ Award for up-and-coming comedians, and a Gemini […]

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing (CFS) is bringing back a weekly walk-in counselling clinic in response to community demand. The #WalkInWednesdays clinic will begin March 27 and run from 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. each week at CFS’s Barrie office at 20 Anne Street South.

Join us for the Equity in Action: Building Inclusive Workplaces, facilitated by the Harmony Movement. This employer training session will be focused on improving communication and understanding between diverse groups in a workplace setting and supporting participants to have informed conversations when issues of inequity and discrimination arise.

💌🐾 Introducing our “Big Box of Cards” fundraiser – the perfect solution for every occasion! Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just because, these unique cards have got you covered. Each box comes with 35+ cards for $35, taxes included! AND $11 comes right back to Hank’s Haven to help us pay off our vet bills and reopen our doors to more fur babies in need.

YouthCALL is excited to announce our FREE* Community Skate happening on Sunday, March 24th from 2-5pm at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre. All we ask is that you bring a food or hygine product for your otherwise free admission, and your own skates. See you there! 

The Barrie Film Festival’s Reel Stories returns for its 20th edition. Discover extraordinary things about fascinating people and places from this thought-provoking documentary festival.

Get ready for the return of Bowl for Kids’ Sake event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie & District at Barrie Bowlerama!

Drysdale’s Tree Farm partnered with Camphill Communities Ontario to host our third annual outdoor Maple Festival! Scheduled for March 23 & 24, 2024 at Drysdale’s Tree Farm, this Maple Festival will offer a chance for families and the community to experience the Ontario tradition of making maple syrup. 

The Simcoe County LIP and community champions will be screening a series of documentaries on March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in Council Chambers at the County Administration Centre.

Irish folk and folk who think they are Irish are invited to the 5th Annual Green Beer Day at the Duntroon Hall on Saturday March 16th.

Get your Irish on and party the day and night away at Creemore’s Station on the Green! Featuring Shipyard Kitchen Party AND Strange Potatoes on March 16.

Did you know that youth experiencing mental health challenges are more vulnerable to becoming involved in gang-related activities as a means of coping with their difficulties?  Gang involvement can exacerbate pre-existing mental health issues. 

There will be a host of entertaining camps, classes and events happening over the March Break. The Barrie Public Library has a slew of awesome family activities lined up next week. Kicking off with a mobile planetarium?! The DrawingHouse on Mary Street will be home to two art camps. The Paint Bar Barrie on Dunlop will be featuring a different medium each […]

We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to this year’s Wheels for Wellness event! In conjunction with the festivities, we will be hosting a Charity Euchre Tournament, aimed at raising funds for various impactful projects supported by the Rotary Club of Barrie.

A practical & insightful approach to business finance, education, community and resources. Join us for an empowering event designed to propel women in business forward with “how to” growth strategies for success. 

Honour and celebrate the woman you are or demonstrate your appreciation for a woman in your workplace, family or circle of friends with offering to treat them. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch and a complimentary gift bag filled with local goodies with each ticket purchased.

An awards luncheon that provides a platform to recognize the women that lead and succeed in Barrie.

Join us for a Wild Winter Weeknight in support of a great cause at Snow Valley!On Monday, March 4, all proceeds from lift tickets and tubing passes will be donated to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in support of their Keep Life Wild campaign.

The Polar Plunge is BACK – are you ready to get #FreezinForAReason? Get ready to plunge with Barrie on March 2, 2024. Registration is open at 10:00 AM and plunges start at 11:30 AM.

Ice Cube is an award-winning musician, actor, director, producer, civil rights leader and CEO and co-founder of the BIG3 professional 3-on-3 basketball league. Xzibit came to be known as one of most illustrious MC’s on the West Coast by the end of the 90s. With hits including, “X,” “Front To Back” and “What You See Is What You Get.”

LiveBarrie is bringing Yuk Yuk’s Comedy to The Rec Room in Barrie on March 28th! Doors open at 7:00pm.

Enjoy an evening of laughter with headliner Laurie Elliott, MC Mike Bullard & featuring Mike Mitchell.

Join us for a night of celebration at the Taste of The Grille in Innisfil, ON. Celebrate Black History Month at our inaugural gala! Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating performances, delicious food, and inspiring stories.

Join us on February 24, 2024 for The Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly 2 or 5 km walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

CPR is often what comes to mind when people think of first aid for a heart attached or cardiac arrest. But CPR is only part of the picture. The clinic will be held at Lampman Lane Community Centre, Barrie. There are two workshops available that day starting at 9:30am to 11:30am as well as 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka’s Red Door Curling Bonspiel will be held at the Barrie Curling Club, 175 Essa Road, Barrie – Saturday February 24. Registration will be open at 8:15am – Draw is set for 9:00am. Whether you are a beginner or expert curler, everyone is welcome!

Hosted at beautiful Blue Mountain Resort, 24h BLUE MTN is a joyful weekend team experience unlike any other and truly a memorable way to bond with co-workers, clients, friends and family.

January 24th is Tubing Night at Ski Snow Valley! and Fresh 93.1 is ready to hit the slopes!
Join Fresh 93.1 and the Fresh Hype Squad for at Ski Snow Valley from 3pm to 9pm!

Couples & Singles are invited to join our Adults Only (19+) Valentine’s Event. Our Sassy, Sultry Valentines Event will include…

The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun.

Follow the Hot Cocoa Trail for the tastiest way to warm up February. This Downtown Barrie winter tradition showcases some deliciously unique and creative hot chocolate inspired beverages and dishes by our local coffee shops, cafés, and restaurants.

America’s favorite dance show is back with a new tour in 2024! See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, PLUS special guest stars!

Sunnidale Winterama is a winter-themed festival presented by Clearview Township and has celebrated winter activities since 1975 in the village of New Lowell. Touting itself as “the greatest little show on snow”, active volunteers known as the “Friends of Winterama” have organized this multi-day event filled with great family fun!

Canada’s own, Russell Peters returns to Casino Rama Resort with a new show for a very special weekend of comedy.

Raising funds to donate much needed AEDs to communities, organizations and families in need of these life saving devices.

LiveBarrie is bringing Yuk Yuk’s Comedy to The Rec Room in Barrie on January 25th! Doors open at 7:00pm.
You can enjoy a laugh with headliner Zabrina Douglas, MC Freddy Proia & featuring Daniel Shaw. 

January 24th is Tubing Night at Ski Snow Valley and Fresh 93.1 is ready to hit the slopes!
Join Fresh 93.1 and the Fresh Hype Squad for at Ski Snow Valley!

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Barrie , Invest Barrie, and Paul Sadlon Motors, are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on January 24th.

United Way Muskoka is launching Gifts of Warmth 50/50 Raffle to raise funds for new program initiatives addressing housing, food security, income stability, and mental health supports across Simcoe, Muskoka, and the Town of the Blue Mountains.

To purchase raffle tickets, please click here. 

Kids in grades 4, 5, and 6 can write an entry between 50 and 300 words about what home means to them in English or French. Entries can be submitted online, by mail, or by e-mail during the contest period

The amazing “Raise the Dough” campaign is back on Dec 11, 12 & 13th, Domino’s Pizza in Barrie will be donating $5 from EVERY Christmas Cheer Pizza Special to our fundraising campaign.

LiveBarrie is bringing Yuk Yuk’s Comedy to CW Coops. Enjoy a laugh with headliner Chris Robinson, MC Manolis Zontanos featuring Mathew Lund & Arianna Swetlinski.

Mark your calendars for SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 for the annual Once Upon A Christmas Concert.

Family Show in support of Barrie & District Christmas Cheer!

All proceeds go to support Barrie’s local community.

Ceremony to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against women.

Join us for a night of glamour and giving at the Red Scarf Gala, hosted by The Centre. Hosted by Will Nash from Fresh 93.1! There will also be an online auction, if you aren’t able to support in person, keep an eye out and bid for this great cause!

Free skate for all!

All proceeds are donated to Hospice Simcoe.

90 minutes of high impact networking, knowledge sharing, and inspiration.

All proceeds raised from the Toronto Raptors raffle will go towards supporting the club with providing basketball opportunities to players and community members, now and in the future.