Become a forensic scientist and investigate this whodunit by examining clues left at the scene! Learn how to interpret evidence by exploring fabric samples and running a chemical analysis on a mystery solution. Take your own fingerprints and compare them to those left behind. Use chromatography to analyze the ink used in a mysterious note. Will you identify the culprit? A free kit containing all required materials will be provided to each registered participant. 

Please note that spots are limited and registration is required. Recommended for kids ages 4-12.

📅 Saturday May 16th - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

📍 The Barrie Library - Holly Branch

Welcome to Curated Collective Market at Georgian Mall, Barrie; an elevated, intentionally curated marketplace featuring a select group of local brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and gifting.

This is not an open market. It’s a refined retail experience where presentation, quality, and brand alignment matter.

Discover a curated collection of standout local brands and enjoy an elevated shopping experience.

📆 Saturday May 16th - 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

📍 Georgian Mall, Barrie

Celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage at our annual Vyshyvanka Day!
Enjoy vibrant performances, fun activities, and a variety of exhibits, including food vendors, arts and crafts, Ukrainian embroidery, and other vendor kiosks.

Everyone is welcome - bring your family and friends and join us for a day of colour, culture, and community!

📆 Sunday May 17th - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

📍 Meridian Place, Barrie

Served slightly warm and loaded with creamy feta, zingy lemon, and grassy dill, this salad is in a category of its own. Serve it with a grilled steak, go completely Mediterranean and get your Greek chicken on, or enjoy it all on its own.

🛻 ‘Thrills and spills’: Monster trucks rumbling into Barrie. Read more.

🚰 Add well-water testing to your spring routine: health unit. Read more.

⛺ Family Connexions launches summer camp fundraiser for kids in need. Read more.

💉 Pharmacists soon able to treat more conditions, administer other vaccines. Read more.

🐜 COLUMN: Ants help wildflowers spread, one seed at a time. Read more.

🏗 RONA+ Barrie South grand opening set for this week. Read more.

🎭 Young cast aims for laughs, big dance numbers in ‘Something Rotten Jr.’ Read more.

⚾ Business steps up to the plate with women-led training facility in Barrie. Read more.

💵 Ontario government providing $29.9M to fund Warnica P.S. replacement. Read more.

👮 South Simcoe Police celebrates Police Week with two Open Houses. Read more.

🛝 Barrie has three more parks, two recently revitalized playgrounds. Read more.

🌊 Shovels hit the ground for $6.7M Barrie Sea Cadets facility. Read more.

👩‍⚕ Barrie-area primary care providers expanding access with $6.6M provincial boost. Read more.

Friday

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

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

🎆 Long Weekend Escape w/ Entertainment @ Friday Harbour Pier - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

🎆 Long Weekend Escape w/ Fireworks @ Friday Harbour - 9 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Learn more.

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library - various branches - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🪚 Grand Opening Free Food, Giveaways and Games @ Rona South Barrie - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday

🧸 Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🪚 Grand Opening Free Food, Giveaways and Games @ Rona South Barrie - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

🎆 Long Weekend Escape @ Friday Harbour - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more.

Monday

🎆 Long Weekend Escape @ Friday Harbour Beach - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.

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