🎤 The Arts House presents: Kids’ Rock Out: Live on the Big Stage

Welcome to The Arts House presents: Kids' Rock Out: Live on the Big Stage! Join for an exciting in-person event where young talents will showcase their musical skills and entertain the audience. A professional band, led by the renowned local jazz musician Alex Kazak, will perform alongside the kids. The program features pop, jazz, and rock performances.

Get ready to rock out with our talented kids as they take the big stage by storm. It's going to be a fun-filled day of music, laughter, and unforgettable performances.

📆 Friday November 28th - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

📍 50 Anne Street North

🧸 Playapalooza @ The Innisfil Library

It’s play time! From hands-on crafts to engaging STEAM activities, your Saturday adventure is waiting to unfold!

All Ages | FREE

📆 Saturday November 29th - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

📍 Innisfil Lakeshore Branch

🚂 Catch a glimpse of the CPKC Holiday Train in Springwater

Formerly known as the CP (Canadian Pacific) Holiday Train, the CPKC Holiday Train features a box car stage and a line-up of great musical talent to raise money, food and awareness for local food banks. The event is free to attend, with CPKC encouraging attendees to open their cupboards and wallets to help combat food insecurity in their communities. The Elmvale & District Food Bank and Barrie Food Bank will be accepting donations in Springwater to ensure those in need locally have enough healthy food this holiday season.

📆 Sunday November 30th - 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

📍 Springwater / Midhurst (Anne Street North and Wenden Court).

📆 Save the Date: Winter Barrie Rec Sign Up

The Barrie Recreation Wi$h Li$t opens for viewing on December 2nd and sign up begins December 9th at 8 a.m sharp!

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

Chicken and broccoli casserole is a meal that most people grew up eating, and this recipe is guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again. This creamy, cheesy, Ritz cracker-topped casserole is packed with chicken, rice, and freshly blanched broccoli with the quintessential cream of mushroom soup. This is an ideal Sunday dinner, and it's perfect for when you have a few extra mouths to feed.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

😸 Former physician now helps dogs and cats recover from surgery. Read more.

🛻 Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care honouree is keeping world-class care close to home. Read more. 

👗 The Princess and the Handmaiden brings fairy-take magic to Cookstown stage. Read more.

🥗 Simcoe Hakka and Momo hosting grand opening in Barrie. Read more.

🏊️ New Barrie YMCA build progressing well with completion of steel structure. Read more.

👠 Shoebox Project aims to deliver more than 800 holiday gifts to women across Simcoe and Grey. Read more.

🖼️ Barrie celebrates 2025 Arts Awards winners. Read more.

🪀 Barrie’s Toy Tea returns: A holiday tradition that gives back. Read more.

☕️ Looking for a fresh business venture? Williams Fresh Cafe near Hwy. 400 in Barrie is for sale and this is how much it will cost you. Read more.

🚒 Barrie Fire Station 6 opens doors: A modern facility for a growing community. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

📕 Baby Bookworms @ Varying Locations & Times - Learn more.

🎅 The Holiday Market @ Friday Harbour - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more.

✨ Magic of Lights Barrie @ Springwater Provincial Park - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get tickets.

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

🎤 Derek Edwards @ Georgian Theatre - 7:30 p.m. Learn more.

😆 Sin Bin Comedy Show @ Grillicious - 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

🎄 Annual Holiday Market @ Bradford Greenhouses Barrie - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

❄️ Magical Workshop: Secret Snowflake @ The Barrie Library Holly Branch - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.

🎅 The Holiday Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more.

✨ Magic of Lights Barrie @ Springwater Provincial Park - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get tickets.

🏒 Barrie Colts vs. Kingston Frontenacs @ Sadlon Arena - 7:30 p.m. Get tickets.

Sunday 

🎄 Annual Holiday Market @ Bradford Greenhouses Barrie - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🎅 The Holiday Market @ Friday Harbour - 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more.

🧒 Family Sundays @ The MacLaren Art Centre - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.

✨ Magic of Lights Barrie @ Springwater Provincial Park - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get tickets.

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