In partnership with Upchuckle Education

✏️ From Kids’ Cartoon Camps to Creative Workshops for Teens & Adults - Discover Upchuckle Education

Registration is now open for our Summer Cartoon Camps—a one-of-a-kind creative day camp for kids aged 8–13(ish)! These fun, skill-building days teach drawing, animation, character design, confidence, and more in a friendly and supportive environment. Choose from our 1-day or 5-day options—all materials and a pizza lunch included!

But Upchuckle's not just for kids...

We also offer creative workshops for teens and adults through UCW (Upchuckle Creative Workshops)—year-round programming in drawing, animation, storytelling, film, performance, and more. Great options for beginners and experienced creators alike, these sessions are an engaging and informative way to build skills, grow creatively, or try something new—whether solo or with friends for a fun evening out.

Upchuckle Education is led by animation industry pro, educator, and award-winning TV director Brad Ferguson, and is based right here in Barrie (80 Bradford St).

Classes for kids. Workshops for adults. Creativity for everyone.

Ready to learn more? Visit Upchuckle.com—or click the button to view our calendar of upcoming events!

🌏️ Roots 2025 South Asian Festival @ Meridian Place

Roots 2025 is a gathering of artists, businesses, and community members, all coming together to network and connect while enjoying a FREE festival experience of the Vibrant Indian and South Asian culture, Attendees can explore unique items at our diverse markets, indulge in henna art, and immerse themselves in the lively rhythms of live bands dancers, DJs, Bollywood party and a lot more.

The festival is further elevated by the incredible DJ Mani, whose extensive experience in events and music guarantees an unforgettable atmosphere for all attendees.

📆 Saturday July 5th - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

📍 Meridian Place, Barrie.

🏴‍☠️ Become a Pirate @ Pirate Fest Barrie

Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to join us for our Pirate Fest on Saturday July 5, 2025. There will be fun family friendly pirate themed activities throughout the day and crafty local vendors on site. 

Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume contest, and more!

This outdoor event is for pirates of all ages and admission is free!

📆 Saturday July 5th - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

📍 Pirate Life - 9 Simcoe St. Barrie.

👩‍🌾 Oro-Medonte Farmers Market begins @ Chappell Farms

A community-driven gathering where neighbours, families, and local farmers, brewers, flower growers, bakers, artisans, and crafters come together to celebrate fresh food, local talent, and small-town spirit.

📆 Every Friday in July & August - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 Chappell Farms, 617 Penetanguishene Rd. Oro-Medonte

📗 The Barrie Library Summer Reading Club is back!

Get ready for Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all interests and abilities. The Summer Reading Club is a free program that celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators, and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading.

How it Works:

The club is designed for kids aged 3 to 12 years old. Kids can participate online anytime, anywhere – wherever summer takes you. Read stories, explore activities to spark your curiosity, and enjoy special programs and performers. 

View the printable Summer Reading Club Flyer or check out the interactive online flyer.

For every 5 books your child reads they get a ballot towards the end of summer draw and a token for the prize machine. 

📆 Reading Club begins July 2nd.

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Chipotle Shrimp Taco Bowls

Taco bowls work for countless variations but this chipotle shrimp combination is especially nice for summer. It’s delicious and comes together quickly. It’s an easy, quick and versatile meal that’s great for those summer evenings you don’t want to spend too long in the kitchen.

🇨🇦 Save time & money this summer with Eat Impact’s affordable produce boxes

Save money on your grocery bill by getting perfectly fresh surplus and imperfect produce delivered. Customize your box with your favourite fruits and veg and relax while they source, pack and deliver your box right to your door. Eat Impact sources your produce from local farmers and distributors to build a more sustainable food system that is flexible, customizable and wont break the bank!

All Mom Scoop subscribers can get 50% off their first box by using coupon code SCOOP at checkout.

🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🏠️ County museum stepping back in time with Living in the Past. Read more.

♻️ Staff report recommends no garbage collection for County of Simcoe residents unless they participate in organics program. Read more.

💓 Barrie’s HART Hub pumps new life into Simcoe County. Read more.

🌮 Popular Mexican-style fast food chain coming to North Barrie. Read more.

🏇 Riders reach new heights in show-jumping event at Woodwind South Stables. Read More.

🇨🇦 Gallery: Hot sun, cool activities highlight Canada Day in Barrie. Read more.

🎸 Applications now open for City of Barrie’s downtown busking program. Read more.

🎤 Mariposa Folk Festival returns with star-studded lineup. Read More.

🥋 ‘Really cool’: Kids take centre stage at Barrie jiu-jitsu tourney. Read more.

🎼 20 Years ago, Barrie hosted "Live 8” music Festival at Molson Park. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

🔬 Make it Move with Science North @ Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more.

🏠️ Escape Room: Jurassic World ticketed event @ Barrie Library Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

👩‍🌾 Oro-Medonte Farmers Market @ Chappell Farms - 12 p.nm. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more.

🎬️ Friday Flicks @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.

🎹 DJ & Live Music at CIBC Pier @ Friday Harbour - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Fest @ Pirate Life Barrie - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more. 

🛍️ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🔥 Beach Campfire @ Friday Harbour - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more.

🎹 DJ & Live Music at CIBC Pier @ Friday Harbour - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

🎸 Shawn Steinhart Live @ LIARS Kitchen + Bar - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🌊 DIY: How to repair your outdoor gear @ MEC Barrie - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🛍️ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

🎥 Once Upon a Time Movies @ Barrie Library Downtown - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🌤️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 26° 🌡️ 17° l 🌤️ l 0 mm 💧 l 7 - 12 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 30° 🌡️ 23° l 🌤️ l 0 mm💧 l 18 - 32 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 32° 🌡️ 20° l 🌦️ l 0-2 mm 💧 l 22 - 35 kmh 🌬️ 

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