Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions and more: Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026
Pirate Party
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Port of Orillia Pirate Party
September 4 – 6, 2026
Port of Orillia, 50 Centennial Dr, Orillia
Free
Memories of Summer Music Festival
Celebrate the final long weekend of summer at Memories of Summer, a three-night beachfront music festival featuring unforgettable performances, family-friendly entertainment, and lakeside fun. Enjoy the timeless sounds of Motown, classic yacht rock favourites, and crowd-pleasing party hits as the beach comes alive with music and celebration.
The weekend concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale over Georgian Bay, creating the perfect sendoff to summer in Wasaga Beach. Details
September 3 – 5, 2026
Fireworks | Saturday
Beach #1 Event Square, 87 Beach Drive, Wasaga Beach, ON
Free
Labour Day Weekend
Make the most of the long weekend at Friday Harbour. Enjoy live music and DJ entertainment, Happy Hour specials, and lakeside dining at Beach Club and Lake Club Restaurant. Browse The Market’s extended hours and curated lineup of local vendors, then explore by lake or land with recreation rentals for the whole family. Details
September 4 – 7, 2026
Friday Harbour Resort, 3999 Friday Dr., Innisfil
Free
Carnival Barrie
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Latin American traditions—from the infectious rhythms of live music to the irresistible flavours of authentic cuisine. Every moment is a celebration of culture, community, and joy.
September 4 – 6, 2026
Barrie Waterfront
Free
Chappell Farms Summer Festival
Chappell Farms’ Summer Petting Zoo is an amazing place for kids and adults alike! They have all kinds of activities for the family. Come visit the animals, ride on the tricycle track, walk our new walking trail, and learn about agriculture. New this year we will have a sunflower patch! There is plenty of room to run and play in the fresh air! Details
Friday-Monday, until September 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Chappell Farms, 617 Penetanguishene Road, Barrie
General $13.50 per person including tax; Children under 23 months Free
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
Discover an exciting and educational outdoor adventure at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. Walk along shaded and winding trails. View majestic white lions and tigers. Delight in the playful antics of monkeys and lemurs. Watch the mischievous baby animals play. Admire the beauty of rare and exotic birds and other wildlife in the natural surroundings of the zoo’s 30 acres. Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admittance 1 hour before closing)
Elmvale Jungle Zoo, 14191 Simcoe County Rd 27, Phelpston
$19.95 – $27.95; Children 2 yrs & under are FREE
Fall Festival Weekends
The Fall Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Guests can enjoy pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and fall strawberries, savour seasonal treats, listen to live music, and browse artisan vendors from The Sunday Market. Details
September 5 – October 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Barrie Hill Farms, 2935 Barrie Hill Rd., Springwater
No admission charges. Berry prices vary by type & weight
Treetop Trekking Barrie
Plan a fun-filled day climbing and zipping from tree to tree in the spectacular Copeland Forest at Treetop Trekking Barrie. Details
Weekends, Holidays, and most weekdays
Treetop Trekking Barrie, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd., Barrie
20 Minutes North of Barrie at Horseshoe Resort
Varies with activity
Labour Day Picnic
Bring your camp chairs, blankets, and refillable water bottles. Enjoy fun activities, live entertainment, games, and much more. Details
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Heritage Park, Simcoe Street, Barrie
Free
Sunflower Fields and Mazes in Ontario
A visit to a sunflower farm is surely a cause for a smile, photo ops, and plenty of sunshine. Walk a path through a sea of yellow flowers and buy a specialty product from an on-site store to commemorate your summer experience. In Ontario, these flowers bloom for about two weeks only from early to late August/early September. Details
If you are going just for sunflowers, do call the farm to know more about the bloom condition.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
II. Live Music/Theatre/Performing Arts
Abbamania Labour Day Weekend
They are the world’s number one production of Abba! An all-Canadian cast that has been touring all over the globe since 1999, performing over 200 concerts a year! They are the only Abba production to perform twice for the cast of Mama Mia. With amazing vocals, look and sound, Abbamania will take you back in time when Abba ruled the pop charts! Hear all the hits recreated exactly as the original recordings. Details
Septemebr 4 – 5, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Historic Gayety, 161 Hurontario Street
Collingwood
$64 – $75
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Casino Rama Resort
5899 Rama Rd, Orillia
$69 and up
Drive-in Movies
Spend an enjoyable time with family watching a movie under the stars.
Movies at Sunset Barrie Drive-In
For ideas, check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are great places to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
South Simcoe Railway Scenic Excursions
Take in a scenic journey through the Beeton Creek Valley, in classic 1920s passenger coaches pulled by one of our historic locomotives. You’ll travel in restored 1920s coaches over the rails of a century-old branch line that once connected Hamilton with Barrie and Collingwood. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the vintage locomotive as you travel through the rolling countryside. Details
September 6, 7, 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM
Mill Street west in downtown Tottenham
$9 to $18
Ghost Tours at Discovery Harbour
Ghost Tours reveal the chilling past of Penetanguishene’s 19th-century naval and military outpost. Step into the shadows and uncover stories of artifacts that vanish, only to mysteriously return, chess pieces that move when no one is looking, and the fleeting image of a small child in a quiet window… just a few of the eerie encounters reported at one of Ontario’s most (reputedly) haunted historic sites. Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 8:20, 8:40 & 9:00 PM
Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
$17.70
Better Late Than Never Easter Egg Hunt
Come and meet the Easter Bunny out in our Sunflower fields. Hunt for Easter eggs, get photos with the Easter Bunny, try to find the golden egg, and race for candy falling from the sky at our Candy Blaster! Plus, every child gets to take home a bag of treats. Details
Septemebr 5 – 7, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 pm
Rounds Ranch, 1922 County Road 92, Elmvale
$20.49-$23.99
Kayak Ecotours
Get off-trail and experience Wye Marsh from a different perspective! This three-hour guided tour will take you well beyond the limits of our walking trails, providing you with the best opportunity to fully explore the beauty of Wye Marsh. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a unique and active outdoor experience. Details
On pre-booking
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Highway 12 East, Midland
$170 for groups of 1-2, $240 for 3, $300 for 4, $375 for 5, and 450 for 6.
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 100 Adventures in Ontario Provincial Parks
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
Farmers Markets
- Barrie Farmers Market on Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Outside Barrie City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie. Details
- Bradford Farmers’ Market – Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Parking lot, 425 Holland Street West, Bradford. Details
- Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Market on Sundays until Thanksgiving weekend | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM @
201 Midland Ave, Midland. Details - Orilla Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market on Saturdays | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Orilla Fairgrounds. Details
- Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturdays | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Municipal parking lot at the corner of Second and Pine Streets. Details
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at Ontario Provincial Parks.
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.