In partnership with Talk Is Free Theatre

🎭️ Summer Theatre Camp

School is wrapping up and we are sure your kids are itching for summer. So are we! Because we can’t wait for another awesome season of Summer Theatre Camp!

Enrol your kids aged 6-14 in one (or more!) of our four exciting weeks where they'll get the chance to grow as budding theatre artists or try something new–Theatre Camp helps build confidence, self-esteem, and gives kids a great chance to make new friends!

With themed sessions devoted to acting, theatre creation, musical theatre and improvisation/comedy, there's definitely something for everyone.

• July 14-July 18: Acting

• July 21-July 25: Theatre Creation

• July 28-Aug 1: Musical Theatre

• Aug 5-Aug 8: Improv and Comedy (reduced cost–see note below)

$190 per child per session. Note: Session 4, Improv and Comedy, is the week of the August Civic Holiday and will start on Tuesday, August 5. It is offered at a reduced cost of $160 (regular price) per child.

Parents/guardians may opt for pre-camp (8-9 a.m.) and post-camp (4-5 p.m.) care at a cost of $15 per service for the week. For more information, please contact us at 705-792-1949.

🏃Run for Barrie in Support of Barrie Food Bank

Run for Barrie 2025 is being held at Centennial Park and all funds raised will go to supporting the Barrie Food Bank. The Run brings out serious and casual runners and walkers from all across Barrie. Participants come with their families and enjoy the festivities of the day.

9:00 AM Registration Starts (Get your Run Bib & T-Shirt)
9:30 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:50 AM - Warm Up Session
10:00 AM - 5K Run Start
10:15 AM - 3K Run Start
10:30 AM - 1K Run Walk Start
11:00 AM - Food Stalls Open
11:15 AM - Awards & Closing Ceremony Start

📆 Sunday June 29th.

📍 Centennial Park, Barrie.

💦 Make Canada Day Slime or Paint a Paddle @ Friday Harbour

Celebrate Canada Day with festive activities, food and drink specials, live entertainment and outdoor activities.

The Market: 11am to 8pm
Canadian Features at the Pier Bar: 12pm to 11pm
Make Canada Day Slime at the Beach: 1pm to 2pm, $10 per kit - Saturday
Canoe Paddle Painting at the Beach: 1pm to 2pm, $50 per paddle - Sunday
DJ at CIBC Pier: 8pm to 11pm
Dinner Features at Beach Club: 5pm to Close
Dinner Features at Lake Club: 5pm to Close
Beach Campfire: 6pm to 8pm
Beach Club After Dark: 11pm to Late

Tee off at the Nest or visit the Outdoor Adventure Centre for Kayak, Canoe, Pedalboat and SUP Rentals this long weekend!

📆 Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th - all day

📍 Friday Harbour, Innisfil

🎆 Tuesday: Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day On The Move features travelling Canada Day activities popping up in Lampman Lane Park, and Painswick Park. These 3-hour pop-ups will feature family-friendly activities including a reptile show from Scales Nature Park, face painting, a DJ and music, nature play with the City's Parks Planning team, busker performances, interactive art activities, games, inflatables and more! 

This year's celebrations also include a pop-up Food Truck Festival at Centennial Park featuring entertainment, a spectacular performance by the Ultimutts Animal Actors Show, as well as a paid family fun zone with games, face painting, fun food and more. 

📆 Tuesday July 1st - varying locations. 10 p.m. fireworks downtown.

🌳 Fort Willow Conservation Hike 🥾 

Located at the western end of the Nine Mile Portage Trail, Fort Willow Conservation Area is a fascinating destination that seamlessly combines natural beauty with rich heritage.

Once a strategic supply depot during the War of 1812, the site has been carefully restored and now features interpretive signage, shaded walking trails, and sweeping views of surrounding wetlands and forests. It also serves as a central hub for both the Trans Canada Trail and the Ganaraska Trail, making it an ideal launch point for longer hikes.

Whether you're interested in history, nature, or both, Fort Willow offers a peaceful and enriching outdoor experience.

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Nutella Pops

Looking for something to cool you down? These homemade popsicles are so easy to make and are a great summer treat.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🏉 Local students impress at track, rugby and ultimate events. Read More.

🍁 Canada Day On the Move returning to Barrie next week. Read More.

🍓 Pick-your-own strawberry season kicks off in Oro-Medonte. Read More.

🤖 Canada's first beach-cleaning robot rolls into Lake Simcoe park. Read More.

🥁 All Your Friends Fest organizers hope to channel Molson Park memories. Read more.

👩‍🦰 Author coming to Barrie to promote new book on PTSD struggles. Read more.

🗑️ Garbage collection to begin early in Barrie to beat the heat. Read more.

👀 Wiidookdaadiwin Lookout officially opens. Read More.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

🎬️ 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.

💃 Latin Social Dancing @ Barrie Salsa Social - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

🎵All Your Friends Fest @ Burls Creek - times vary. Learn more.

🛶 MEC Clinic: Learn how to stay safe in the backcountry @ MEC Barrie - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.

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

🎮️ Whiff City @ CW Coops - 11:30 a.m. doors open. Learn more.

📻️ Barrie Amateur Radio Club Field Day @ Chappell Farms. 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.

Sunday 

🎵All Your Friends Fest @ Burls Creek - times vary. Learn more.

🌊 MEC Clinic: Intro into ultralight backpacking @ MEC Barrie - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.

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

📻️ Barrie Amateur Radio Club Field Day @ Chappell Farms. Learn more.

🌤️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 26° 🌡️ 17° l 🌦️ l 20-25 mm 💧 l 22 - 33 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 23° 🌡️ 14° l 🌤️ l 0 mm💧 l 24 - 36 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 28° 🌡️ 19° l 🌤️ l 0 mm 💧 l 12 - 18 kmh 🌬️ 

Thank You ❤️ 🍦 

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