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In today’s Mom Scoop:
📖 March Break Free Fun @ The Barrie Library
⏱ Adventures in Time Travel @ Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
🎈 Bounce Bonanza @ Bradford Greenhouses
🕹 Mini Midway @ Five Points Theatre
🍽 Recipe Of The Week: Healthy Banana Bread (that’s SO good)
🗞 Local Good News Stories
🌆 What’s Happenin’
Let’s get to it!
📖 March Break Free Fun @ The Barrie Library
If you’re planning March Break activities, start at your library. From Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22, the Barrie Public Library is packed with free programs designed to keep kids moving, creating, learning, and laughing all week long.
With events happening every day at Downtown, Holly, and Painswick, families can drop in for a single favourite or build an entire week of fun. Or if reading is your thing, we have some great March Break Booklists for you to enjoy!
Download the March Break Flyer or browse our interactive flyer
Some highlights include:
Zootopia Dance Party - March 14 - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ Holly
Mini Golf - March 14 - 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Painswick
Mario Obstacle Course - March 16 - 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.@ Holly
Magic Show - March 18 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. @ Downtown Branch
Caricature Portraits - March 18 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Holly
Birds of Prey - multiple dates and locations (ticketed event)
Library Escape Rooms - multiple dates and locations
Sing with Russ - March 18 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ Painswick
Art Spark - March 20 - 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Downtown
📆 Events run all week - Visit the hosting library branch beginning March 9 to register and/or pick up tickets.
⏱ Adventures in Time Travel @ Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Looking for family-friendly activities during March Break? Travel back in time at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons! With take-home crafts, historical demonstrations, storytelling and more, we guarantee your journey to the 17th century will be both educational and fun. No time machine required.
Mom Scoop readers can save 15% off by purchasing tickets online using coupon code: AITT26SCOOP.
📅 Monday March 16th to Friday March 20th - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🎟 Tickets are $12, tax included, Children five and under are free.
📍 Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
🎈 Bounce Bonanza @ Bradford Greenhouses Barrie
Bradford Greenhouses and Moonwalk Entertainment are proud to present Bounce Bonanza! A fun-filled event for the whole family. Get ready to bounce and have a blast on March 18th - 20th from 9am-5pm.
Admission is $15 + HST per child (ages 12 and under, 30”+ tall, no minimum age).
Each child ticket includes ONE free adult admission, additional adult tickets (ages 13+) can be purchased for $5+ HST.
Sensory-Friendly Hour between 9:00am - 10:00am designed to support children who benefit from a calmer play environment. General admission begins at 10:00am.
"Treat Tickets" will be available on site for $4 each or 10 for $35. These can be redeemed for airbrush face & body tattoos, balloon twisting, game prizes, carnival treats, food, drinks & more!
📍 Bradford Greenhouses Barrie Location
🕹 Mini Midway @ Five Points Theatre
Step right up to the March Break Mini Midway — two days of family fun, games, and excitement!
🎯 What's inside?
✨ Classic midway-style games
🍭 Sweet treats and snacks
🏃 An action-packed obstacle course
🎈 A bouncy bouncer kids will love
⏰ Timed sessions help keep things moving and fun for everyone.
💲 Only $15.00 per person for a full session of play!
Perfect for kids looking to burn off energy and parents looking for an easy, affordable March Break win. Bring your friends, bring your smiles, and enjoy the midway magic!
🎟️ Spots are limited per session — arrive early and don't miss out!
📆 Wednesday March 18th and Thursday March 19th - times vary
📍The Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St W Barrie, ON, L4N 1A1
👩🍳 Recipe of the Week: Healthy Banana Bread
With this healthy banana bread recipe, you're only a few basic ingredients away from the best banana bread ever! It's made with whole wheat flour and honey. This recipe requires just one bowl, a few measuring cups and some basic ingredients. This is the perfect recipe to bake with your kids on a cozy morning.
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🗞 Local Good News Stories
💰 Barrie school’s Gift Gala raises almost $2,500 for Youth Haven. Read more.
🍁 Sweet run for maple syrup on tap due to deep snow: Shaws owner. Read more.
🌏 World Down Syndrome Day celebrates ‘amazing individuals’ in the community. Read more.
💻 Indigenous students ‘byte’ into cyber-security at Barrie ops centre. Read more.
🎸 Watchmen, Bahamas and Road Hammers to headline Troubadour Festival. Read more.
⏱ Hospital tries virtual waiting room to address wait times, ER overcrowding. Read more.
👩 Barrie Chamber celebrates 2026 Women in Business Award winners. Read more.
❄ Wild Winter Weeknight brings in $75k for RVH Foundation. Read more.
🏒 St. Peter’s, Nantyr Shores claim girls’, boys’ GBSSA ice hockey titles. Read more.
🌮 Profitable Mucho Burrito in Barrie for sale: Turnkey opportunity near Hwy. 400. Read more.
🏒 Here’s how you can stake with Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena this March break. Read more.
🌆 What’s Happenin’
Weekend
📖 Library March Break Fun Begins - varying times and locations. Learn more.
🧑🌾 Barrie Farmer’s Market @ City Hall - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more.
🎥 March Break Musical Movies @ The Five Points - varying shows - Learn more.
🏒 Barrie Colts vs. Sudbury Wolves @ Sadlon Arena - Saturday - Get tickets.
👪 Family Sundays @ MacLaren Art Centre - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Book tickets.
🏑 Sunday Family Fun: Ball Hockey @ Friday Harbour Winter Outdoor Adventure Centre - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.
Monday
🕯 Ramadan Spirit and Eid Smiles @ YMCA - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here.
⛸ The Skate Escape @ Friday Harbour - open 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. all week. Learn more.
Tuesday
🏎 March Break Grand Prix @ The Five Points - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. drop in. Learn more.
🍀 Pot-O-Gold Treasure Hunt @ Friday Harbour - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.
Wednesday
🎈 Bounce Bonanza - March 18 to March 21st @ Bradford Greenhouses - Get tickets.
🚶♂ Guided Family Hike: Animals Springing into Action @ Friday Harbour - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Get tickets.
Thursday
🚶♂ Guided Family Hike: The Little Birder @ Friday Harbour - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Get tickets.
Friday
🦎 March Break with Zoo to You @ Five Points - 12:30 p.m. and 1:50 p.m. Learn more.
🏅 Kids’ Nature Olympics @ Friday Harbour Nature Preserve Trail Entrance - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more.
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