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Barrie Women's Show
2025-01-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, 4346 Highway 90, Springwater, Ontario, L9X1T7, Canada
The Barrie Women's Show will feature guest speakers, live fashion shows, makeovers, health, wellness & beauty secrets, food inspiration, decor advice, travel ideas and so much more.
Enjoy shopping exclusive products from local vendors, and many of them are one of a kind. Everyone in your group is sure to be entertained at one of Barrie’s hottest events of the year!
Tickets will soon be available for purchase online, or they are available at the door the day of the show. Admission is $7 with 100% of NET proceeds going to Roots For Youth.

Lit & Luxe: Light For Hope Charity Fundraiser
2025-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Nawab's Barrie, 70 Essa Road, Barrie, ON, Canada
Join us for Light for Hope, a meaningful workshop dedicated to crafting connections and making a difference. Proudly hosted by Nawab’s Barrie, this unique event offers:

Guided Coaching Session: Su will lead an inspiring session on Mindful Connections, helping participants embrace mindfulness and cultivate authentic relationships.
Candle-Making Experience: Craft your own unique scented soy candles in a fun and creative scent-blending session.
Inspirational Stories: Hear personal journeys from guest speakers who have faced cancer, offering messages of hope and resilience.
Live Music: Enjoy a soothing and uplifting atmosphere with live music throughout the event.
Delicious Refreshments: A delightful appetizer spread and a welcome drink will enhance the experience.
We’re thrilled to announce that Anne Smith will be joining us at our Fundraiser Candle-Making Workshop on January 25 in support of World Cancer Day!
🎤 About Anne:

Cancer survivor and advocate for hope and resilience
Chair of the Innisfil Public Library Board
Proud member of the Rotary Club of Innisfil
Champion of the RVH Keep Life Wild Campaign
Board member of the RVH Foundation
Treasurer of the Innisfil Community Foundation

Anne’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her passion for giving back and creating a stronger, healthier community is a story you won’t want to miss.
✨ What to Expect:
Anne will share her empowering story, her work as a community leader, and how wellness and connection play a vital role in healing and hope.

Innisfil Writes (a weekly writer's club)
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Churchill United Church, 6306 Yonge St, Innisfil, ON, L0L 1K0, Canada
A weekly writer's club located at Churchill United Church, 6306 Young Street, every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm.
For more information feel free to email innisfilwrites@yahoo.com

Safe Life 9th Annual Winter Carnival
2025-01-31 00:00 - 23:59 | The Heights Ski & Country Club, 1106 Horseshoe Valley Rd W, Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y8, Canada
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.

We would like to invite ALL to our 9th Annual Winter Carnival at The Heights Ski Resort (ten minutes from Barrie, ON) on Friday January 31, 2025.

There will be a pancake breakfast, horse drawn sleigh rides, skiing, snow shoeing, puck drop, food/wine/beer tasting, silent auction, live music and a night of Karaoke! You don’t have to be a skier to enjoy this amazing day. If you wish, you can come the night before and/or stay on the day after for more fun. Accommodations available across the road at Horseshoe Resort – only ONE night stay required (Reservations: 1-800-461-5627) with special pricing using the code Safe Life 2025. Feel free to invite family, friends, colleagues and/or clients to this fun filled day.

All proceeds from the event will go to a very special charities – Jumpstart, The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund and Rescue 7’s Forward Hearts Program. These Programs provide AEDs to communities and Not For Profit organizations all around Canada.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $45 at the door. The 9th Annual Rescue 7 Winter Carnival Tickets, Fri, 31 Jan 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

If you wish to donate a prize to help raise funds, please contact Lindsay at our office – lindsaybryant@rescue7.net Hope to you see there 😊 Cheers.

Lap-A-Palooza
2025-02-01 08:45 - 18:00 | Horseshoe Resort, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Road W, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4Y8, Canada
Start February off with laps, tunes, and good times at Horseshoe Valley Resort’s Lap-a-palooza, which supports RVH Foundation’s Keep Life Wild campaign. What better way to keep things wild this winter than racing to complete the most laps in 5-hours and a chance to win some incredible prizes.
Event Details:
What is Lap-A-Palooza?
This event is all about speed and endurance. Competitors will race against the clock, aiming to complete the most laps within a 5-hour timeframe. You can register as an individual or team up with three friends to compete as a group of four. The person and team who completes the most laps will win some incredible prizes.

Live Entertainment: DJ Christian Primrose
Lift Ticket Price & Information: Lift tickets must be purchased separately in order to participate in the event. You will be emailed a link to purchase your lift ticket as soon as you complete your registration.
Registration: Register in advance to secure your spot in the event! Online registration will close on Friday, January 31st, at 12:00 noon. If you’d like to register after the deadline, you can do so on event day between 8:45 AM-9:45 AM.

Barrie Winterfest 2025
2025-02-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Centennial Park, Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest each year, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario.
Enjoy your favourite outdoor activities and celebrate winter! The 2025 event features activities all day including spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating, and much more! Complete the evening by visiting one of Downtown Barrie's many restaurants.
Barrie Winterfest kicks off Hello Winter, which offers outdoor, arts, culture and community events throughout February!

Wheels For Wellness
2025-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 | General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
“Wheels for Wellness” is a great kickoff for the upcoming cycling season conditioning, benefiting both riders and the community! Register your team by February 24, 2025, then join us on March 1, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm at the South Shore Community Centre to pedal your legs off!

“Wheels for Wellness” is a fundraiser whose proceeds go to wellness related projects and charities in our community. The day is designed to focus on fun, fitness and friendly team competition as teams of up to seven members pedal either spin bikes or bicycles on trainers. We also had several other activities happening simultaneously to keep participants and spectators occupied during the ride… dj music, tests of fitness, healthy snacks & more.

2025 Power of the Purse presented by Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie
2025-02-01 18:30 - 22:00 | Tangle Creek Golf Course, 4730 Side Rd 25, Thornton, ON, L0L 2N0, Canada
Join us for our 8th Annual Power of the Purse Live and Silent Auction with Layne the Auctionista, and Kool FM's Amy Aust.
A fabulous evening of cocktails and handbags and experiences all in support of Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie's Breakfast Club program. Proceeds of this event will help women in our communities become economicially independent and thrive in work and an in life. For more information about Dress for Success visit orilliaandbarrie.dressforsuccess.org

Dancing with the Stars Live 2025
2025-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Casino Rama Resort, 5899 Rama Rd, Rama, ON, L3V 6H6, Canada
Dancing with the Stars Live 2025 • Saturday, February 1, 2025
Showtime: 8pm • Doors Open: 7pm | Tickets: $65/$75/$85/$95/$105/$115 + Taxes & Service Charge
Pre-Sale: Wednesday, October 9 at 10am | Public Ticketmaster On-Sale: Friday, October 11 at 10am
Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or at Ticketmaster.ca, the only official ticket retailer for Casino Rama Resort shows.
Click Here to Buy Tickets
My Club Rewards members can use available comp to purchase tickets to this show by calling 705-329-3325 or visit Guest Services.
Straight from Hollywood, it’s Dancing with the Stars, Live! See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favourite dance show in a city near you with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favourite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnold and special guests to be announced! Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!

Wild Winter Weeknight
2025-02-07 15:00 - 21:00 | Snow Valley, 2632 Vespra Valley Rd, Minesing, ON, L9X 0G8, Canada

The Diva Spiel for the Barrie Women and Children's Shelter
2025-02-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Stroud Curling Club, 7883 Yonge St, Innisfil, Ontario, L9S 1K8, Canada
The Diva Spiel is an annual non-profit event that brings together forty women of all ages and abilities for a fun day of curling, camaraderie, and, most importantly, fundraising to support women and children who are experiencing domestic violence and homelessness. Last year, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and participants, the Diva Spiel raised over $1,000 in cash donations for the shelter, in addition to over $1,500 worth of in-kind donations. No experience is required to participate!

Winter Weekends: Winter Fun Day hosted by The Town of Innisfil
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Innisfil Town Square, 971 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil, ON, L9S 2B5, Canada
Event Details:

Celebrate Innisfil's Winter Weekends with Winter Fun Day on February 8! There will be lots of fun outdoors at Innisfil Town Square and inside the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Lakeshore Branch. We thank Rock 95 and KoolFM for being a supporting sponsor at Winter Fun Day!

Outdoor Activities
Enjoy the skating trail (weather permitting), vendor market, food trucks, hot chocolate and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Juggling Shows, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Fishing Activity with Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Skate Shows, 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Indoor Activities
Check out the vendor market, face painting, music and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Drop-in Storytime, 10-11 a.m.
Balloon Twisting, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Keychain Making, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt, 12:30-2 p.m.
Greenscreen Photos, 12:30-2 p.m.
Snowman Craft, 12:30-2 p.m.

Vendors include: A Paper Party, Beavertails, Butter&Boil, Drizzled By Adrienne, Ethan’s Alpaka Shop, Krafty & Kaffeinated, Limberlost Originals, Foodiez, Mean Moe's BBQ, Nadine's Craft Room, Narwhals by Hand, Rich & Robbi Small Batch Shortbread, River Dog Co. Accessories, Simply Stitched, and Tranquil Soy Candles.

See more Winter Weekends activities at innisfil.ca/WinterWeekends.

Mid-Winter Social
2025-02-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario, L9M 1G1, Canada
About the Mid-Winter Social
Embrace the magic of winter at Discovery Harbour's Mid-Winter Social, where family fun, crafts, games, and exciting activities come together for a truly festive experience. From cozy treats to outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—come make the most of this snowy season with us! Join us February 15-17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Activities for Everyone!

Take in the sights and sounds of winter as you enjoy a scenic tractor-pulled wagon ride around Discovery Harbour.
Experience the peaceful beauty of winter as you strap on snowshoes and trek along our specially designed snowshoeing trail.*
Feel the thrill as you zoom down our kid-friendly snow tubing hill*
Discover a unique selection of handcrafted treasures, tasty treats, and beautiful creations at our indoor vendor market.
Get creative at a wide range of craft stations designed with crafts and activities to keep little hands busy and big imaginations soaring
Let your imagination run wild at our kids’ face painting station!
Step back in time as you enter Keating House and see how food was prepared in the 19th century. Warm up with a sample of freshly boiled maple syrup
Watch sparks fly as our skilled blacksmiths demonstrate the artistry and craftsmanship of working with metal at the outdoor forge.
Step into history by trying on authentic reproduction uniforms of 19th-century British soldiers.
Roast bannock over a roaring open fire
Experience the sights and sounds of the past as our historical interpreters demonstrate the firing of a musket using black powder.
Join our knowledgeable guides for an engaging tour of the historic Officers’ Quarters.
Marvel at the preserved remains of the H.M.S. Tecumseth shipwreck, a fascinating relic of Canada’s naval history.
Keep an eye out for beloved costumed characters who will be roaming the site and ready for photos, hugs, and high-fives. Characters to be announced!
Put your teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test in our exciting Escape Room adventure. Can you solve the puzzles, crack the codes, and escape the Brig in time? Advanced reservations are required.*Some activities are weather-dependent.

Good to Know:

Service animals only are permitted at this special event. Please leave pets at home
The event will run rain, shine, or snow (dress for the weather!)
Most activities take place outdoors—please come prepared

Captain Roberts’ Table will be open during the event!

Admission Details (all rates include tax):

General Admission: $12.00 per person
Kids 5 and under: Free
Tickets available online or at the door
Escape Room: $24.00 per person (does not include event admission)

Advance reservations are required for the Escape Room

Love Is In The Air - Couples Circus Night
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barrie Circus School, 40 Bell Farm Road, Unit 5, Barrie, ON, L4M 5L3, Canada
Get ready to laugh, connect, and step out of your comfort zone at our 18+ event for couples.

No experience is needed, just a willingness to try something new.

Experience the joy of Aerial Silks and Partner Acro as guided by our professional coaching staff.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this night is all about trying something new and sharing laughs with your partner.

After the fun, unwind with post-event refreshments.

Reserve your spot now. $65.00 (+HST) per couple.

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie Blowout Moving Sale
2025-02-17 00:00 - 2025-03-01 23:59 | Dress For Success Orillia & Barrie, 320 Bayfield St, Barrie, ON, L4M 3C1, Canada
🎉 Dress for Success Blowout Sale! 🎉
🌟 Everything for just $2! 🌟Men's & Women's Clothing, Footwear, & Accessories – all for only $2 per item!
🛍️ Hurry, Sale Ends March 1st!⏰ Store Hours:Monday - Friday: 11 AM - 6 PMSaturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
💖 All Proceeds Support Dress for Success Programs.

Family Day Magic Workshop
2025-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Oxford Learning Centre, 331 Bayfield St, Barrie, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3C2, Canada
Family Day Magic is back!
We are thrilled to be back with our family magic event. This workshop allows families with children age 6+ to learn a little bit of magic together.
Each family will receive a small magic kit per child. Each kit will have a prop trick, a deck of cards, a magic booklet and all of the props needed for the magic booklet. All children will receive their own magic wand as well.
Magic Workshop Times:
10am - 12pm / 12:30pm - 2:30pm / 3pm - 5pm
This is our 7th year hosting our family magic workshop, however only our second year here in Barrie/Simcoe. We are excited to teach your family magic, we hope you will join us!

2025 Barrie Body & Mind Psychic Fair
2025-02-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Lion's Gate Banquet Centre, 386 Blake Street, Barrie, On, L4M 1L3, Canada
Barrie's most exciting psychic fair of the new year! Talented psychics! Bewitching vendor market! Free admission! Swag bags for first 30 guests each day! Hourly draw prizes!

Funny Bone Comedy Night for COPE Service Dogs
2025-02-20 20:30 - 23:00 | Michael & Marion's, 89 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3A7, Canada
Back by popular demand! Join us at Michael & Marion’s on Thursday February 20th for a night of howl-arious comedy headlined by Patrick Hakeem, a star in Canada's comedy scene and featuring award-winning comedian Adrienne Fish. Hosted by none other than Barrie's own, Andrea Murray - We promise you won’t want to miss this AMAZING night of hilarity, all in support of COPE Service Dogs!!

Robert Maxwell, Comedy Hypnotist and local band Unlocked fundraiser in support of BBBSNS & SGBAR
2025-02-21 19:00 - 23:59 | Midland Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80, 196 Queen St, Midland, ON, L4R 0C8, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and philanthropy!
Event: Fundraiser for Southern Georgian Bay Airboat Rescue & Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe
Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: Midland Legion, 196 Queen Street, Midland
What to Expect:

Robert Maxwell Comedy Hypnotist Show – Prepare for laughter and amazement!
Live Music from Unlocked – Dance the night away to great tunes.

Admission:
$35 per person – your ticket includes access to the event, entertainment and light refreshments.
Drinks:
Available for purchase throughout the night.
Additional Fun:

50/50 Raffle – Don’t miss your chance to win big!

All proceeds from the event will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe and Southern Georgian Bay Airboat Rescue.
Come for the laughs, stay for the music, and help make a difference in our community!

Gilda's Club Red Door Curling Bonspiel
2025-02-22 09:00 - 19:00 | Barrie Curling Club
2025 marks a milestone for Gilda’s Simcoe Muskoka! We have provided support, education and HOPE to all individuals, and their families, impacted by cancer for fifteen years. No one should face cancer alone and we work hard to ensure that those who receive a cancer diagnosis can get the emotional support they need.

Feb 22nd is the Annual Red Door Curling Bonspiel is our first Signature Event of the new year at the Barrie Curling Club. We have room for a few more teams, sign up before we are full! We also have a few ice sheet sponsorships left and we still need some donations for the silent auction.

Come curl with Gilda's Simcoe Muskoka! Contact Roxanne in Events at Gilda's Club at 705 726 5199 x 230 or roxanne@gildasclubsm.org.

We are so thankful for this wonderful community and all the support we receive, find out more on our Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club at https://gildasclubsimcoemuskoka.org/

Free CPR Clinic - Learn To Save A Life
2025-02-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Lampman Lane Community Centre, 59 Lampman Ln, Barrie, ON, L4N 5G4, Canada

Whiff City - Barrie Fighting Game Monthly Tournament
2025-02-22 12:00 - 20:00 | CW Coops, 3 Mulcaster Street,, Barrie, ON, L4M 1B1,, Canada
Whiff City is a monthly fighting game tournament hosted at CW Coop's in Barrie. We welcome all players of all skill levels to come play, win, and learn!
Entry is free to spectate and to play non-tournament matches.
The following games will cost $5 entry fee:
Street Fighter 6
Tekken 8
Guilty Gear Strive
Blazblue Central Fiction
Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising
The following games will have free tournament entry:
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.

Coldest Night of the Year - Barrie
2025-02-22 16:00 - 19:30 | Barrie City Hall, 70 Collier St, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join Barrie's Coldest Night Of The Year in support of Youth Haven, Barrie's only youth emergency shelter.
These youth, - your children, your nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters - they come to Youth Haven because they are at risk and need help. They want to be housed, finish school, find a job. They have hope that they can build a better life for themselves, they just need an opportunity and the skills to get there. They need to feel safe, have structure and allow themselves to relax, so that they can start to rebuild their lives.
We ask you to join us on Saturday, February 22nd for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. Walk with us and fundraise so you can experience a small portion of their journey for yourselves, bringing our community together to take action to help support the health and hope of our young people, and so that we can offer more.
Schedule:
4:00PM: Meet Check in
4:45PM: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
5:00PM: Move Send-off
6:00PM: Munch Light meal served
7:00PM: Mosey Goodbye + See You in 2026
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