💎 Barrie Rock n’ Gem Show @ Eastview Arena

Visit the Rock n’ Gem Show for a weekend full of sparkle, fun and amazing finds. Explore over 400 tables packed with stunning crystals, fossils, jewelry, and more.

⌚️ Friday April 18th to Sunday April 20th. Friday & Saturday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

📍 Eastview Arena - 453 Grove St. E. Barrie.

🐰🥚 Easter Egg Hunt @ Drysdale’s Tree Farm

Join in on the fun at Drysdale’s Tree Farm this weekend for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Activities include:

• Egg hunt and treat bag

• Magic Show

• Visit with the Easter Bunny

• Zook Tek: live exotic animal show

• Face Painting

⌚️ Friday April 18th to Sunday April 20th - Hunt’s go out at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm each day.

📍 Drysdale’s Tree Farm - 6635 Simcoe County Rd 56, Egbert.

🛻 SAVE THE DATE: Monster Trucks All Out @ Sunset Speedway

For the first time ever, the Monster Trucks All Out Tour is coming to Sunset Speedway. Get tickets for the giant outdoor show and experience the Canadian Monster Trucks battle it out in nonstop competition.

⌚️ Saturday April 26th - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

📍Sunset Speedway - 6918 Yonge Street. Innisfil

🛝 Park of the Week: Centennial Park

One of Barrie’s best known parks, Centennial Park is a great spot to bring the kids on a warm sunny day. Enjoy the park and beach, nearby splash pad, fountain, boat launch and more. The site includes public washrooms (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and community use barbecues open 7 days a week.

📍 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Hot Cross Buns

Get the kids to help you whip up these cozy, Easter ready, spiced buns. They are balanced with bright orange zest, chopped pecans and golden raisins and can be eaten for breakfast, dessert or a dinner side.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Life returns to Barrie waterfront with new ghost ship escape game. Read more.

🍪 Local entrepreneur reignites cookie campaign for child with cancer. Read more.

🍁 Local maple syrup producers tap into new flavours and products. Read more.

👩‍🍳 Georgian College’s Sweet Maple Festival cooks up support for local food banks. Read more.

👨‍🍳 Food Network champ brings sweet new festival to region this summer. Read more.

🌍️ Out of this world: Planetarium tour lands in Barrie this summer. Read more.

❤️‍🩹 RVH, Georgian College ‘unique partnership’ to enhance health research, education. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

🐰 Easter Bunny Photos @ Bradford Greenhouses (both locations) - 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Learn more.

🥚 Easter Weekend @ Hewitt’s Creek Farm - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🥁 Rob Watt's Band Live @ Donaleighs. Learn more.

Saturday

👩‍🌾 Barrie Farmers’ Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

🐰 ☀️ Spring Festival @ Chappell Farms - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn More.

🥚 Easter Weekend @ Hewitt’s Creek Farm - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🌻 Easter @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday

🐰 ☀️ Spring Festival @ Chappell Farms - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn More.

🥚 Easter Weekend @ Hewitt’s Creek Farm - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🌻 Easter @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🎨 Family Sunday @ The Maclaren Art Centre - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.

🌤️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 15° 🌡️ 6° l 🌦️ l 15-20 mm 💧 l 21 - 32 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 7° 🌡️ 2° l ☁️ l <1 mm💧 l 29 - 44 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 9° 🌡️ 1° l 🌤️ l 0 cm 💧 l 9 - 24 kmh 🌬️ 

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