Barrie 
Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in and Around Barrie
Things to Do this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Barrie including free fun family activities, Thanksgiving brunch and dinner, festivals, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
Plan a Fall Day Trip to Meaford for Scarecrows, Hikes and Georgian Bay Views
By the time fall colours begin to settle over Georgian Bay, Meaford has another seasonal sight to look for. Hundreds of handmade scarecrows start appearing throughout downtown,… Read more »
Doors Open: Step Inside Barrie’s Hidden Spaces This Saturday (Sept 26)
Barrie residents and visitors will have access to rarely seen spaces during Doors Open Barrie 2026, taking place Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…. Read more »
Stalking Dead Returns to Peterborough With New Alien-Themed Halloween Escape Game
A dark field, strange lights, unexplained crop patterns and a secret government program investigating extraterrestrial activity set the scene for this year’s Stalking Dead Halloween experience near… Read more »
Cranberry Harvest: 2026 Season at Ontario’s Famous Cranberry Marsh in Muskoka Begins Sept 26
Fall is around the corner, and there are plenty of fun things to do in Ontario, from Salmon Run and Pumpkinfernos to watching the marvellous fall colours of sugar… Read more »
Brockville to London: Explore Unique Attractions and Historic Sites in 5 Ontario Regions from Sept 18 to 20
You can visit Banting House National Historic Site of Canada, Nancy Island Historic Site, and many other museums and historic sites for free this weekend. Every April… Read more »
Doors Open Simcoe County 2026: Visit Unique Attractions For Free on Sept 19
Doors Open Simcoe County offers an enriching experience to explore the rich cultural, historical, and architectural sites of the County. Simcoe County is inviting residents and visitors… Read more »
50 Activities and Festivals to Experience in Ontario This Fall Season – 2026
From spectacular fall colours, harvest activities, festivals and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this transitional season in Ontario. Here are fifty fun activities… Read more »
40+ Fall Studio Tours For Fall Day Trips Across Ontario – 2026
Fall studio tours offer a perfect way to experience Ontario’s autumn colours while discovering the creativity of local artists and makers. From rural backroads and lakeside communities… Read more »
Hike Haliburton Highlands: 15 Glorious Fall Colour Hikes & Lookouts
Hike Haliburton Highlands to experience the stunning colours of the autumn season in Ontario. Popularly known as Haliburton Highlands, the county of Haliburton, comprised of Algonquin Highlands,… Read more »
Doors Open 2026: Explore Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes For Free This Weekend
Doors Open Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes will once again open the doors to historic landmarks, cultural centres, and hidden gems across the region. The program is part… Read more »
Tickets Now Available For South Simcoe Railway Fall Colour Train Tours Near Toronto
Imagine hopping aboard a train that whisks you back to the early 20th century, as you roll through the vibrant fall landscape of Beeton Creek Valley. This isn’t just any train ride; it’s a journey on Ontario’s first steam heritage railway, courtesy of South Simcoe Railway.
AGORA: Path of Light – Take a Gondola Ride to An Illuminated Trail at Blue Mountain
There is plenty to do at Ontario’s all-season resort every day, but if are searching for a reason to stay till the stars come out, then the… Read more »
Salt and Harvest Festival 2026: Celebrate Goderich’s Underground Salt Legacy at This Labour Day Weekend Festival
The picturesque town of Goderich, home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, is set to host the expansive Goderich Salt and Harvest Festival. Founded in 1959… Read more »
Things to Do in Ontario This September – 2026
September is the last official month of the summer, when the warm weather slowly fades, and the fall breeze calls for sweaters and scarves. Don’t miss out… Read more »
80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026
Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.
Things to Do During 2026 Labour Day Weekend in and Around Barrie
Labour Day Weekend events and festivals in and around Barrie (Simcoe County: Barrie, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Orillia, Pentanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Wasaga Beach)) including festivals family activities, activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.
August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada
During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.
At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.
Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month
The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year. Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »
When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026
The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »
100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026
There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »
Civic Day/August Long Weekend in Ontario: 2026 Festivals, Fireworks and Activities
Need ideas to enjoy a perfect civic day weekend in Ontario? From finger lickin’ good festivals to grand parades and long weekend fireworks, this list of 70+ events and festivals from across Ontario, have you covered!
Healthy Parks Healthy People: Ontario Provincial Parks Free Use Day Returns on July 17
From checking out unique rock formations to checking out Indigenous pictographs and walking on the world’s longest beach, you can have many adventures at Ontario Provincial Parks. There… Read more »
Northern Shield: Ontario, Alberta Outline 3,300-Kilometre Pipeline From Hardisty to Sarnia
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have unveiled a proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-kilometre crude oil pipeline running from… Read more »