🎖️ Visit the Weekend Garrison @ Historic Fort Willow

Join the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada for a weekend garrison at Historic Fort Willow. The public is invited to explore the fort in a historical context and witness what life was like for soldiers during the War of 1812.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can observe live demonstrations, including:
- Musket and cannon firing drills
- War of 1812 military drills
- Historical fashion presentations

The event is free to attend for all ages.

⌚️ Friday May 30th to Sunday June 1st:

May 30, 10 am – 4 pm
May 31, 10am – 4 pm
June 1, 10am – 12:30pm

📍2714 Grenfel Rd. Utopia.

🐐 Have fun at the petting zoo @ Chappell Farms

Chappell Farms Summer Petting Zoo is now open for the season! It’s an amazing place for kids and adults alike! There are all kinds of activities for the family. Visit the animals, ride on the tricycle track, walk the new walking trail and learn about agriculture. There is plenty of room to just run and play in the fresh air!

⌚️ Saturday & Sunday - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 617 Penetanguishene Rd. Barrie

🚜 Save the Date: Rounds Ranch Opening on June 7th

Enjoy over 25 exciting activities that will keep the whole family smiling for hours! From our adorable Petting Zoo and classic Tractor Rides, to the thrilling 500ft Slip’n’Slide, mind-bending Corn Maze, the fan-favourite Bandit’s Bubble Bash, and much more—there’s fun around every corner.

⌚️ Opening Day: Saturday June 7th - 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

📍 1922 County Rd 92. Elmvale.

🌳 Park of the Week: Nature Preserve @ Friday Harbour

A full one-third of the 600-acre Resort has been dedicated as a Nature Preserve, and from land to lake, head to heel, every measure has been taken to ensure natural species enjoy their all seasons experience too. With trails and bridged streams, there’s plenty to discover by foot or bike in winter, spring, summer, and fall.

There is no playground at this park.

📍 Friday Harbour Resort - Innisfil.

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Sautéed Fiddleheads with Garlic Lemon Butter

With spring comes fiddleheads - the young fern that is a fun way to teach kids all about local vegetation and edible (and especially non-edible) plants. Unless you’re an outdoor expert, get your fiddleheads from the grocery store and cook according to the instructions. They are delicious when boiled and then fried with lemon, garlic and butter.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🌊 Chilly weather doesn’t stop revellers at Barrie Waterfront Festival. Read more.

🤺 Sword fights to pirates flags: Event bringing all things buccaneer to Barrie. Read more.

🥋 ‘World is changing’: Women’s self-defence workshop back for another year. Read more.

🚶 Matthews House Hospice breaks records with annual Hike for Hospice event. Read more.

🛩️ More performers added to Barrie Airshow weekend. Read more.

📆 REMINDER: Friday is the deadline to submit brush collection requests in Simcoe County. Read more.

❤️ Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions raising money to send kids to camp. Read More.

🏢 Apartment project with affordable housing being planned in south Barrie. Read more.

🧑‍🌾 Barrie Hill Farms embracing sunshine after sluggish start to season. Read more.

🎖️2 County of Simcoe paramedics presented with Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

🎬️ 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.

🕺 The Comic Strippers @ Georgian Theatre - 7:30 p.m. 19+ only. Learn more.

🎙️The Sandra Good Band @ Rec Room - 8 p.m. Learn more. 

Saturday

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

⚔️ Historic Blacksmith Workshop @ Discovery Harbour - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages 15+. Learn more.

🚲️ Bike Maintenance 101 @ MEC Barrie - 11 a.m. to 12 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.

👨‍🎤JJ Blues @ Rec Room - 6 p.m. Learn more.

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

🍸️ Stirred, Not Slirred Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Class @ Sober Sips - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more.

🥁 The Weekends Live @ Donaleighs - 9:30 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🏵️ Habitat Restoration Action Day @ Wye Marsh - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🥋 Self Defence Workshop for Women 18+ @ Yujo Martial Arts Innisfil - 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more.

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

🌦️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 19° 🌡️ 5° l 🌧️ l 1-3 mm 💧 l 16 - 24 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 13° 🌡️ 5° l 🌤️ l 0 mm💧 l 24 - 36 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 15° 🌡️ 5° l 🌦️ l 1 mm 💧 l 21 - 32 kmh 🌬️ 

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