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In todayās Mom Scoop:
š Barrie Ribfest 2026 @ Heritage Park
š BPL at the Park & On The Move @ varying locations
š“ Living in the Past @ The Simcoe County Museum
šŖ² Little Naturalist Summer Series @ Friday Harbour
š½ Recipe Of The Week
š Local Good News Stories
š Whatās Happeninā
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š“ Barrie Ribfest 2026 @ Heritage Park
TheĀ Barrie Ribfest X 2026 will take place on Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 held at Heritage Park (Barrieās waterfront) in Barrie. North Americaās Best Rib Teams will be there. These āPitmastersā are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef āDinoā Ribs.
There will be a variety of festival foods like bloominā onion, roasted corn, beavertails, poutine, and of course to wash it all down nice cold beer! Watch Live Music all weekend long featuring Tributes and a variety of local bands.
š Friday July 3rd to Sunday July 5th.
š Admission $5 - children 10 and under are free.
š Heritage Park, Barrie Waterfront
š Barrie Public Library at the Park & On The Move
Join BPL staff each week for fun activities at the park.
Harvie Park - Friday July 3rd - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Painswick Park - Friday July 3rd - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Waterfront & Downtown - Friday July 3rd - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
š See full schedule here.
š varying parks across Barrie
š“ Living in the Past @ Simcoe County Museum
This summer, take a journey through time as Living in the Past returns to the Simcoe County Museum! Every Sunday afternoon in July and August, the museumās galleries and grounds will come alive with the sights, sounds and skills of the past.
Experience history hands-on with live demonstration and interactive activities that showcase how early settlers lived and worked. Watch blacksmiths at the forge, learn the traditional crafts of rope and candle making, and try your hand at weaving and embroidery.
Perfect for families, history buffs, and curious minds of all ages, this immersive experience offers a fun and educational way to connect with Simcoe Countyās rich heritage.
š Sunday July 5th - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
š Adult $8, Youth $6, Child $4, children 3 and under are free.
š The Simcoe County Museum - 1151 Highway 26, Minesing
šŖ² Little Naturalist Summer Series @ Friday Harbour
Join the excitement in this weekly outdoor adventure at the Beach or Nature Preserve, where each session features a new theme and a different mix of activities - one week might spotlight a guided nature hike, another may focus on hands-on crafts, and others bring energetic outdoor games or a fun combination of all three. Families of all ages can join in, and every experience is designed to spark kids' curiosity, creativity, and love for the natural world.
š Saturday July 5th - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
š $10 per person
š The Nature Preserve @ Friday Harbour
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š©āš³ Recipe of the Week: Fruit nā Yogurt Swirl Pops
Super fast and easy, these homemade pops are a healthier alternative to store-bought frozen treats. You can add in all sorts of different fruits to keep the kids coming back for more.
š Local Good News Stories
š½ RVHās Cornhole Classic to raise money for future Innisfil campus. Read more.
š¦ Passion for building lands local student coveted $120K scholarship. Read more.
š¶ Pet owners urged to keep animals safe during heat wave. Read more.
ā City opens cooling centres as heat wave arrives in Barrie. Read more.
š Local teen ācouldnāt be happierā to be drafted by Florida Panthers. Read more.
š½ Two shows, one summer of theatre magic at Theatre by the Bay. Read more.
šŖ As Barrie bakes, new Ontario tenant air conditioning rules come into effect. Read more.
ā¤āš©¹ Robotics, clinical trials highlight Barrie hospitalās annual report. Read more.
ā SMDHU offers tips to help keep aware, cool and connected during extreme heat. Read more.
š What you need to know: Barrieās beach season is underway. Read more.
š Wasaga Beach celebrating womenās hockey star Vicki Bendus with Legacy Banner. Read more.
š Speed limit to increase on provincial highways, including the 400. Read more.
š Whatās Happeninā
Friday
š„ Friday Flicks @ the Barrie Library - Painswick Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn more.
š¬ Science Kids - Summer Reading @ the Barrie Library Holly Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.
š„ Friday Flicks @ the Barrie Library - Painswick Branch - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.
š½ Flashback Fridayās: Goonies @ The Five Points Theatre - 7 p.m. Learn more.
Saturday
š§āš¾ Barrie Farmerās Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.
ā Crafty Kids @ the Barrie Public Library Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.
š§ø Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library Downtown Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.
š§ø Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.
š§ŗ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more.
š Yuk Yuks Summer Stand Up @ The Five Points Theatre - 8 p.m. Get tickets.
Sunday
š§ø Rise & Shine Playtime @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.
š§ŗ The Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more.
š DIY Beach Bags @ Friday Harbour Beach - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.
š§© Board Games & Puzzles @ the Barrie Library - Holly Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.
š DJ Kiwi @ CIBC Pier Friday Harbour - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.
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