Canada Day Fireworks
- When: July 1, 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Location: Near Kempenfelt Bay
- Online at https://www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/community-events/canada-day
- Phone: (705) 739-4285
Description:
At 10:00 p.m., enjoy fireworks over Kempenfelt Bay to celebrate Canada Day.
Ghost Tours at Discovery Harbour
- July 1 until September 2, 2023
- Place: Penetanguishene, Canada
- Address: 93 Jury Drive, Discovery Harbour
- Contact Person: Melissa Elsdon may be reached
- Email address: melissa.elsdon@ontario.ca
- Website: https://discoveryharbour.on.ca/events/ghost-tours/
- Phone: 705-427-4832
Description:
This summer, join us on Saturday evenings for a lantern-lit excursion revealing the unearthed side of Discovery Harbour. The duration of these adventures is approximately two hours, regardless of weather conditions.
This summer, the Bo’sun’s Brig Escape Room debuted. Teams of four to six players solve mysteries and overcome obstacles to escape the brig.
Tickets for Escape Room must be purchased in advance, and times begin at 6 p.m. When registering in conjunction with another event, a discounted rate may be offered.
People who are at least 13 years old are encouraged to participate in Ghost Tours as well as the Escape Room.
For more information you may visit: discoveryharbour.on.ca/events
Park Place Family Outdoor Movie Night – “Turning Red”
- On 04 Jul 2023
- Place: Barrie
- Address: Park Place, 100 Mapleview Drive East
- Website: https://www.parkplacebarrie.com/events/
Description:
Join us for a FREE showing of Turning Red at Park Place Barrie’s movie night. It will be a family-friendly, entertaining event! The parking facility is located in front of X-Play.
The movie will start around sunset, so make sure to bring a lawn chair. Arrive early to guarantee a seat!
Showtime: 8:30 p.m. (after dusk) with a 6:30 p.m. (before dark) magic show
Admission is free.
Lawn Chair Luminata Outdoor Film Series – “The Princess Bride”
- When: 05 Jul 2023
- Where: Downtown Barrie
- Address: Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street
- Website: https://barriefilmfestival.ca/programs/outdoor-films/
Description:
The Barrie Film Festival presents a free outdoor film series every Wednesday in June, July, and August in the heart of downtown Barrie.
July 5 (Rain Date: July 6) Wednesday
The Princess Bride
A fairy tale adventure revolving around an attractive young woman and her true love. After being apart for a long time, he must track her down and rescue her. In order to find each other again, they must overcome the dangers of the fictitious country of Florin. The film adaptation of William Goldman’s novel “The Princess Bride” won over its own dedicated fan base.
Location: Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Admission is free.
Depending on the weather, every movie starts at dusk.
Twenty Years by the Bay: Film Screening & Gala Night
- When: 07 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie, ON
- Contact person: Khaleel Gandhi
- Email: comms@theatrebythebay.com
- Website: https://tprocob.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/COB_TBTB_TwentyYears?aff=cob
- Phone: 705-735-9243
Description:
A feature-length documentary commemorating Theatre by the Bay’s 20th season will premiere on July 7, 2023, for one night only, accompanied by a Gala Night, Silent Auction, and Reception!
Twenty Years by the Bay, directed by Khaleel Gandhi, documents the history, evolution, and future vision of our company. The film features over twenty interviews with company artists, staff members, and artists. It is a moving account of the difficulties, triumphs, and heartbreaks associated with producing theatre in regional communities.
This event has a semi-formal attire requirement. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for the Silent Auction, followed by the speeches and film screening at 7 p.m. In the lounge area located downstairs, there will be an appetizer reception.
This event’s proceeds will directly finance Theatre by the Bay’s 2023 season, which will feature the return of the Simcoe County Theatre Festival and the world premieres of two local story productions.
Barrie Butter Tart Festival
- When: 08 Jul – 08 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield Street
- Contact Person: Helen Prucha
- Email: gottaluvbuttertarts@gmail.com
- Website: gottaluvbuttertarts.ca
- Phone: 647-300-4432
Description:
We have a variety of bakeries for you to choose from, including Bruno’s Bake Shop and Café, Sweet Oven Niagara, and others! Sip, shop, and enjoy the artisan marketplace while sampling butter tarts, cannolis, and other sweet delights from Ontario’s award-winning local and regional bakeries.
“The Simcoe County Theatre Festival” is presented by Theatre By The Bay
- When: 12 Jul – 23 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop Street West
- Website: https://theatrebythebay.com/festival
- Phone: 705-735-9243
Description:
In July, the second annual Simcoe County Theatre Festival will begin in the center of Barrie! Join us for six brand-new one-act plays, workshops, and other events. Join us as we explore the extraordinary artistic talent of our region.
Lawn Chair Luminata Outdoor Film Series – “Shazam!”
- When: 12 Jul 2023
- Location: Downtown Barrie
- Address: Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street
- Website: https://barriefilmfestival.ca/programs/outdoor-films/
Description:
Every Wednesday in June, July, and August, the Barrie Film Festival hosts an outdoor film series in downtown Barrie.
Wednesday, July 12 (Rain Date: July 13)
Shazam!
There is a superhero within everyone; all it takes is a little alchemy to bring it out. Billy Batson, age 14, only needs to utter one word to metamorphose into the adult superhero Shazam. Still a child at heart, Shazam enjoys the new version of himself by acting as any other adolescent would: having fun while experimenting with his new abilities. However, he must swiftly master them before the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana gains access to Shazam’s magical abilities.
Where: Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Admission is free.
All movies start at dusk, depending on the weather.
Elvis: From Tupelo To Las Vegas at Georgian Theatre
- When: 15 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive Building C
- Website: https://tprocob.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/COB_ElvisTLV
- Phone: 705-739-4228
Description:
Nick Armstrong, Anthony Joseph, and Edward Butski, three award-winning Elvis tribute artists, take you on a musical journey through the life and times of Elvis Presley. From the Early SUN Days to his final concert in 1977, this is an unprecedented tribute performance. Featuring a Multimedia Presentation AND a LIVE BAND (RUDY AND THE ANGELS), this is a not-to-be-missed event.
Event Time: 8:00 pm
Admission Fee: $62.00
Park Place Family Outdoor Movie Night – “Bee Movie”
- When: 18 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Park Place, 100 Mapleview Drive East
- Website: https://www.parkplacebarrie.com/events/
Description:
Join us for a FREE showing of Bee Movie at Park Place Barrie’s movie night. It will be a family-friendly, entertaining event! The parking facility is in front of X-Play.
Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs; the film will begin at sundown. Come early if you want a guaranteed spot.
Showtime: 8:30 p.m. (after dusk) with a 6:30 p.m. (before dark) magic show
Admission is free.
Lawn Chair Luminata Outdoor Film Series – “Mighty Ducks”
- When: 19 Jul 2023
- Where: Downtown Barrie
- Address: Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street
- Website: https://barriefilmfestival.ca/programs/outdoor-films/
Description:
The Barrie Film Festival presents a free outdoor film series every Wednesday in June, July, and August in the heart of downtown Barrie.
Wednesday, July 19 (Rain Date: July 20)
Mighty Ducks
Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), a young and careless lawyer, is sentenced to community service by being assigned to coach a children’s hockey team after his arrest for drunk driving. Gordon has played hockey before, but he isn’t excited to get back on the rink after his difficult interactions with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith). Gordon’s initial reluctance to work with his teammates, who include the bright young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), is overcome as he guides them to victory over Reilly’s formidable squad.
Where: Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Admission is Free
All movies start at dusk, depending on the weather.
Lawn Chair Luminata Outdoor Film Series – “Soul”
- When: 26 Jul 2023
- Where: Downtown Barrie
- Address: Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street
- Website: https://barriefilmfestival.ca/programs/outdoor-films/
Description:
The Barrie Film Festival presents a free outdoor film series every Wednesday in June, July, and August in the heart of downtown Barrie.
Wednesday, July 26 (Rain Date: July 27)
Soul
Joe is a middle school band director whose life has taken an unexpected turn. Jazz is his genuine love, and he’s quite talented at it. But when he goes to another world to help a lost soul rediscover their calling, he learns firsthand what it means to be truly human.
Where: Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Admission is Free
All movies start at dusk, depending on the weather.
“How We Got To Jersey – A Tale of Two Frankies” Presented by TIFT
- When: 26 Jul 2023
- Where: Barrie
- Address: Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Building C
- Contact: Talk is Free Theatre
- Email: info@tift.ca
- Website: https://www.tift.ca/shows/how-we-got-to-jersey
- Phone: (705) 792-1949
Description:
How We Arrived In Jersey: The Tale Of Two Franks a brand-new musical concert that tells the story behind portraying Frankie Valli in the hit musical Jersey Boys.
How We Got To Jersey, starring Jeff Madden (Frankie Valli, Toronto, Australia) and Adrian Marchuk (Frankie Valli, Toronto, Las Vegas), and featuring musical arrangements by Mark Camilleri, takes audiences on a whirlwind tour from Toronto to New York and around the world while singing all the big hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Event Time: 8pm
Admission Fee: $48.55 – $87.47
