Saturday December 20th: Do you want to build a snow globe? The Simcoe County Museum is getting shaken up and covered in glitter! Join us as we start to stir things up for the holidays by making your very own snow globe! This craft will run for 30 minutes starting at the following times: 10:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.

Sunday December 21st: Elves on the loose! Santa’s elves were on a hot cocoa break but there must have been some extra cocoa in the mix because the elves got super hyper and have disappeared into the Galleries. Can you help Santa’s Head Elves Jingles and Jangles find the elves throughout the museum galleries so that Santa’s Workshop can get back up and running in time for Christmas.

📆 Saturday December 20 to Sunday January 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (activities vary by day).

🎟 Regular Admission: $8 Adults (21-64)/ $6 Seniors (65+) & Youth (12-20), $4 Child (4-11)/ Preschoolers are Free

📍 The Simcoe County Museum

Grab your friends, leave the kids at home, and treat yourself to a cozy night of holiday cheer! Handmade Holidays at Five Points is a one-time evening event at the beautiful Five Points Theatre, designed for grown-ups to unwind, get creative, and soak in the spirit of the season.

Enjoy an elegant night of hands-on crafting, laughter, and festive vibes as you rotate through timed craft stations, ensuring every guest has the opportunity to create four incredible holiday gifts—perfect for giving to loved ones or spoiling yourself!

Craft stations include:

Stovetop Potpourri — Fill your home with the comforting scents of the season
Giftable Hot Chocolate Mix— Craft a delicious, beautifully packaged treat perfect for gifting
Holiday Ornaments— Design unique keepsakes to adorn your tree or share with loved ones
Forgather Holiday Greenery— Assemble elegant greenery arrangements to brighten your space

📆 Friday December 19th - 6 p.m.

🎟 $99 per person - includes all materials, fees, HST, and one drink ticket

📍 The Five Points Theatre - 1 Dunlop St W. Barrie

🏂 Get a day pass to ski, snowboard or tube at Snow Valley or Horseshoe Valley Resorts. Learn more.

⛸ Go outdoor skating at Barrie’s rinks like Circle at the Centre or Will Dwyer Park. Learn more.

⛄ Brave the snow with a snowshoe ecotour at the Wye Marsh. Learn more.

🍵 Warm up with some hot cocoa or mulled wine and get in the holiday spirit at the Friday Harbour Christmas Market. Learn more.

✨ Relax and unwind at the Scandinave or Vetta Nordic Spa (parents only). Learn more.

📖 Visit a holiday event at the library (like K Pop Demon Hunters or a Stuffie Party). Learn more.

🕹 Play some games and eat out at The Rec Room Barrie. Learn more.

🎅 Shop for presents and take a picture with Santa at the Georgian mall. Reserve a time.

Christmas cookies are a quintessential part of the holidays, and luckily, there are loads of opportunities to try them all out, whether you're making them for a party or cookie exchange, to give as gifts, or just to enjoy during a cozy night in at home. Whether you’re a master baker looking for a new challenge or a kitchen novice looking for easy recipes, you can get in on the holiday baking fun.

👩‍🎨 ‘Vibrant’ manager scene earns Barrie student Christmas card contest win. Read more.

🧒 Holiday program needs donors to support local children and youth. Read more.

🚌 ‘Stuff The Bus’ campaign rolls into Blake St. No Frills in support of Barrie Food Bank. Read more.

📕 ‘Absolutely stunning’: Christmas card campaign for service personnel collects record numbers. Read more.

❄ Retired Aurora meteorologist explains why tracking local snowfall matters. Read more.

👌 Feeling the holiday blues? Local mental health supports can help. Read more.

🐶 King widower turns grief into joy with pet cooking show. Read more.

🦃 ‘Operation Turkey’: Union gives back to healthcare heroes with annual turkey giveaway. Read more.

📖 Barrie Public Library branching out with a new location in Letitia Heights neighbourhood. Read more.

🎁 The Fall Get Together: Join the Days of Giving Campaign. Read more.

🏀 Canada’s first WNBA team reveals Toronto-inspired jerseys ahead of opening season. Read more.

Friday

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

👋 Messy! @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Learn more.

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

👩 A Women’s Christmas Party @ Sherise Graphics - 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.

🎤 Hassan Phills This Tour is Jokes @ Georgian Theatre - 7 p.m. Learn more.

Saturday

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

☕ Make It Monthly for Families: Handmade Artwork on a Mug @ The Barrie Library Downtown Branch - 2 p.m. to 4 pm. Learn more.

🎨 Crafty Kids @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 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.

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

🎺 Soul of Motown Christmas Special @ Georgian Theatre - 8 p.m. Learn more.

Sunday

♦ Life Size Games @ The Barrie Library Downtown Branch - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

🎨 Crafty Kids @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more.

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

🎥 Family Movie & Crafts @ The Barrie Library Painswick Branch - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 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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