🎆 Catch the Victoria Day Weekend market and fireworks @ Friday Harbour

Visit Friday Harbour this weekend for an local vendor outdoor market, beach campfire and fireworks. Market vendors will include artisanal products, fashion and accessories, bath and body products, decor and more! Promenade retailers will also be open for activities, shopping and dining.

⌚️ Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th. Fireworks Saturday May 17th at 10 p.m.

📍 Friday Harbour - Innisfil

🚵‍♀️ Bikes, Brew & BBQs @ Horseshoe Resort

The wait is over! Bike season is officially upon us, and we’re here for it with good brews, BBQs and good vibes for the Bike Park’s first long weekend of the season. We’re kicking off with all our favourite summer things – biking, beer, live music, patio hangs and a little bit of good-natured community competition.

⌚️ Saturday May 17th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday May 18th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

📍Horseshoe Resort - Oro-Medonte

⛰️ Join in on the fun and games @ Blue Mountain Resort

Get in on the action with daily Scavenger Hunts (11 AM–5 PM), Groove Dancing with Tyler Boyle, and giant games that will keep everyone entertained. In the evenings, gather around the campfire for sing-alongs under the stars. Whether you’re there for the music, dancing, or just the festive vibe, Blue Mountain’s got something for all ages.

The Subaru Stage will feature live performances by Genevieve Cyr, Rob Watts, Mik Perlus, Dean James, and Tyler Boyle across the weekend.

⌚️ Saturday May 17th, Sunday May 18th and Monday May 19th - see website for activity schedule.

📍Blue Mountain Resort, the Blue Mountains

🛝 Park of the Week: Minet’s Point Park

Minet’s Point Park and Beach is a short walk from waterfront biking and walking paths and features playground equipment, picnic shelter, parking, and washrooms.

Washrooms are open seasonally. 7am–7pm daily (including holidays).

📍 10 Lismer Blvd. Barrie.

🥘 Recipe of the Week: White Sangria with Mango and Honey

Let’s hope for some nice weather and get the pitchers ready for this delicious sangria made with fresh fruit and honey. This recipe is summer in a glass and will have all your guests asking for the recipe ☀️ 

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

👩‍🚒 Georgian College’s new fire truck a “game-changer” for students. Read more.

🏠️ Springwater, Barrie swap potential: Land in exchange for services. Read more.

🚌 Licence 2 Ride gives Barrie youth a summer of free access to transit and recreation. Read more.

🌳 County of Simcoe extends free brush drop-off site until end of June. Read more.

🏌️Two local golfers reach Canadian Open final qualifying stage. Read more.

🤝 Out and about: five LGBTQ-friendly date night spots in downtown Barrie. Read more.

🖼️ Creativity, ‘soul’ showcased at exhibition and student art contest. Read more.

🚌 New beach bus connects Barrie to popular Lake Huron locales. Read more.

👨‍🦽 Paralympian to speak at county’s National AccessAbility Awareness Week event. Read more.

🏅 City accepting applications for recreation, sport community grant. Read more.

🏙️ BIA unveils ‘biggest and boldest’ Open Air Dunlop lineup. Read more.

🏓 20 fun activities to do at the cottage if you’re bored. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

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

🎤 Debbie D Band @ The Queens Hotel - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Learn more.

🃏 Pippin @ The South Simcoe Theatre - 7:30 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

⛺️ Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.

🦓 Opening Day @ the Elmvale Zoo - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.

🏫 Coldwater Museum Opening Day - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🌸 Family Fun Day @ The Leacock Museum - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more.

🎤 Black & Blues Brothers @ The Queens Hotel - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Learn more.

🃏 Pippin @ The South Simcoe Theatre - 7:30 p.m. Learn more.

🕺 Beach Club After Dark @ Friday Harbour - 11 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🇺🇦 Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day Festival @ Meridian Place - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.

🃏 Pippin @ The South Simcoe Theatre - 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Learn more.

🇨🇦 Canadiana Musical @ Casino Rama - 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m shows. Learn more.

🌦️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 28° 🌡️ 14° l 🌦️ l 5 mm 💧 l 17 - 26 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 20° 🌡️ 8° l 🌦️ l 27 to 41 mm💧 l 22 - 36 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 11° 🌡️ 3° l 🌧️ l 5 mm 💧 l 29 - 44 kmh 🌬️ 

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