🏖️ Visit the Barrie Waterfront Festival this weekend

Head down to the Lakeshore Drive for the Barrie Waterfront Festival this weekend for amazing music, rides, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, midway and more! There’s something to do for the whole family.

⌚️ Friday May 23rd to Sunday May 25th.

📍Lakeshore Drive - Barrie

🚣 Try out rowing on National Come Try Rowing Day

The Barrie Rowing Club is opening their doors this Saturday to anyone ages 12 and older who want to give rowing a try. This is a free introductory rowing session designed to provide individuals new to rowing with their first on-water experience in a safe and welcoming environment.

While you’re there, check out the Barrie Canoe & Kayak Club Open House!

⌚️ Saturday May 24th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 12 and up (youth 12-15 years must be accompanied by an adult.)

📍 Barrie Rowing Club - 205 Lakeshore Drive.

🚶‍♀️ Join the Walk for Alzheimer’s this Sunday @ Springwater Provincial Park

The Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with Springwater National Park and Beausoleil First Nation to help raise funds and connect people to information, services and community programs for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of demential. The Walk will be filled with free activities, live music, alpacas, pizza and food services, free coffee, exercises, art lessons and more!

⌚️ Sunday May 25th - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

📍 1331 County Rd 26 - Springwater Provincial Park

🛝 Park of the Week: Johnson’s Beach Park

If you want to get away from the chaos of Kempenfelt Beach Park this weekend take a walk down the North Shore Trail to Johnson’s Beach Park for some quiet and relaxation with the family. This park features a sandy beach and is right by the Barrie Yacht Club for some great boat watching kids will love.

There is no playground at this park. The washrooms are open seasonally, 7am–7pm daily (including holidays). 

📍 2 Johnson Street. Barrie.

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Kale Salad with a Carrot Ginger Dressing

As the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than to celebrate spring and the beginning of the local growing season than with a fresh salad. Kale is a great alternative to lettuce because it’s packed with important nutrients and is more filling than a traditional romaine or iceberg. Feel free to substitute a dressing of your choice and any toppings the family will love.

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🗞️ Local Good News Stories

🌳 Living Green Barrie’s native tree, plant sale returning in June. Read more.

🍨 This gelato maker among the best in North America. Read more.

🕊️ Veterinarian with local roots finds ‘second wind’ through wildlife work. Read more.

👩 Lindsey’s Legacy Fund helping ovarian cancer patients at RVH. Read more.

🚌 County of Simcoe’s LINX Transit continues to see ridership growth. Read more.

🏅 City of Barrie recognizing achievements with 2025 Mayor’s Innovation Awards. Read more.

⚽️ Rovers women tied for first after win over Guelph. Read More.

💰️ Restaurant chain raises $54K for women-focused charities. Read More.

❤️ Long-lost wartime RCAF locket lands back with family. Read More.

🥒 Preserve what you grow: 8 tips for storing homegrown food long-term. Read more.

 🌆 What’s Happenin’

Friday

📕 BPL’s Big Spring Book Sale @ Downtown Branch - 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Learn more.

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

💃 Moving Art Year-End Show: Chaos @ Georgian Theatre - 7 p.m. Learn more.

👨 Trivia Night @ Sober Sips - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more.

🏖️ Barrie Waterfront Festival @ Kempenfelt Beach. Learn more.

Saturday

🏖️ Barrie Waterfront Festival @ Kempenfelt Beach. Learn more.

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

📕 BPL’s Big Spring Book Sale @ Downtown Branch - 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Learn more.

💃 Moving Art Year-End Show: Chaos @ Georgian Theatre - 2 p.m and 7 p.m. showings. Learn more.

🎤 Krazy Karaoke @ BLISS Ann Green Yoga Studio - 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Learn more.

👯 Rock On for Rowan Fundraiser Event @ Southshore Community Centre - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more.

🥁 Barstool Confession Live @ Donaleighs - 9:30 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday 

🏖️ Barrie Waterfront Festival @ Kempenfelt Beach. Learn more.

📕 BPL’s Big Spring Book Sale @ Downtown Branch - 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Learn more.

🌦️ Barrie Weekend Weather

Friday 8° 🌡️ 6° l 🌧️ l 10 mm 💧 l 17 - 26 kmh 🌬️ 

Saturday 11° 🌡️ 6° l ☁️ l 1 mm💧 l 26 - 39 kmh 🌬️ 

Sunday 14° 🌡️ 6° l 🌦️ l 1 mm 💧 l 18 - 27 kmh 🌬️ 

Thank You ❤️ 🍦 

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