Join the Fibre Spirit Festival for an exciting, one-day event dedicated to yarn, fibre, and all things related to knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, needle felting, and more!

Fibre Spirit is the region's biggest yarn festival - over 55 local vendors from the fibre community will gather to showcase gorgeous yarn, roving and fibre, accessories and notions, project bags, crafting kits, felted items, pottery, patterns, books, and more! There's sure to be something for every fibre lover.

📅 Saturday August 29th - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

🎟 $5 cash entry at door, children 12 and under free accompanying an adult.

📍 Barrie Curling Club - 175 Essa Rd. Barrie.

In partnership with Kreative Dance Co.

Registration is filling quickly! Register by Monday, August 31, 2026, to secure your preferred class, day, and time.
✨ Kreative Tots | Ages 18 months–4: Fun, nurturing classes designed to build confidence, coordination, creativity, and a love of movement through Tots Sampler and Tippy Toe Tykes.
💃 Mini Program | Ages 4–6: Explore Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, and more in an exciting, age-appropriate environment!
🌟 Junior Program | Ages 7–10+: Continue developing dance skills, confidence, and creativity through Ballet & Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary.

REGISTER EARLY & YOU COULD WIN! Every class = 1 giveaway entry! One lucky dancer will WIN a FREE December Recital Costume, while one lucky Kreative Tots dancer will WIN a FREE Pop-Up Dance Party registration!

Register today and join us for Season 13!

Friday Harbour Resort brings the timeless sound of ABBA to the CIBC Pier Stage with ABBA Revisited, one of North America’s leading tributes to the iconic band. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Friday Harbour marina, this high-energy performance will take guests on a musical journey through ABBA’s greatest hits, complete with DJ entertainment before and after the live sets, plus food and beverage offerings at the CIBC Pier.

This is a 19+ event

📆 Saturday August 29th - 7 p.m. doors open.

📍Friday Harbour Resort - Innisfil

A cheeseburger is a thing of beauty, but a burger made entirely out of cheese is in a class all on its own, and these hot honey halloumi burgers are here to deliver. Griddled halloumi is drizzled with hot honey and sandwiched between ripe tomatoes and a crunchy cabbage slaw for a burger that will require napkin after napkin...just like any good burger should.

🌳 Historic $300K investment marks ‘major vote of confidence’ in Rescue Lake Simcoe. Read more.

🚌 Barrie Transit gets $1.1M annual boost from feds for bus replacement. Read more.

🎤 Kids in the Hall alumnus bringing ‘dark sense of humour’ to region. Read more.

🚲 Local cyclist carrying family history to Flanders Fields in Battlefield Bike Ride. Read more.

🎸 Caribbean vibes coming to Burl’s Creek this weekend. Read more.

🩲 Barrie business wins national award for body-positive approach. Read more.

⛪ New push aims to revitalize historic Black church in Oro-Medonte. Read more.

💰 Simcoe County applauds province’s $75M funding for long-term care. Read more.

🧑‍🌾 Rounds Ranch hosting event in support of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day. Read more.

🚗 Yonge Street and 9th Line closed for final touches to roundabout. Read more.

🏒 A new era begins as Barrie Colts open 75-player training camp. Read more.

Friday

🌳 BPL @ the Park - Harvie Park - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn more.

🛝 BPL @ the Park - Painswick Park - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn more.

🌊 BPL on the Move - Waterfront & Downtown - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

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

🎤 DJ @ CIBC Pier Friday Harbour - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

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

👗 Big Gay Drag Show @ Rec Room - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

🧑‍🌾 Barrie Farmer’s Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

✂ Crafty Kids @ the Barrie Library Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library Downtown Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🧺 The Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more.

🐟 Little Naturalist Summer Series: Tiny Terrariums @ Friday Harbour Nature Preserve - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.

🎸 Oasis Music Festival @ Burl’s Creek Event Grounds - 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more.

🎤 Live Music @ Friday Harbour CIBC Pier - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Learn more.

👗 Big Gay Drag Brunch @ Bloom Bistro - 2 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🧺 The Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.

📿 DIY Bag Charms & Key Chains @ Friday Harbour Beach - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.

🧩 Board Games & Puzzles @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.

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