Tourism Barrie

10/10/2026

Celebrate the harvest at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons during the Hometown Harvest Festival. Browse 30+ artisan booths, enjoy live music and line dancing, meet heritage animals, roast bannock over the fire and try delicious Three Sisters soup.

Plus, there are games, candle making and family scavenger hunts to keep everyone exploring!

📅 Thanksgiving Weekend October 10 - 12 | 10 AM - 5 PM
📷 Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

10/09/2026

Pumpkins, fall festivals, harvest fun and plenty of reasons to get out and explore! 🍂🎃 Make the most of Thanksgiving Weekend in Barrie & the region with festive events, family-friendly adventures and all the fall feels.

Save this post, pick your favourites and make a weekend of it!

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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Discover more. Save more. Experience more. Ready to explore Barrie? The is your free digital pass to local favourites, delicious eats, shopping, attractions and experiences - all right from your phone!

Explore participating businesses, collect points, unlock badges and see how far you can climb from Barrie Explorer to Barrie Champion. The more you explore, the more you discover!

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10/06/2026

A little fresh air. A lot of fall colour. And a trail worth wandering. 🍂 From peaceful paths to golden tree canopies, Barrie’s trails are putting on quite the autumn show.

Which trail are you exploring this fall?

10/05/2026

Pumpkinferno is lighting up Discovery Harbour this October with thousands of glowing “fun-kins,” spooky trails, dazzling displays, live entertainment, fire performances, magic, a night market and plenty of photo-worthy moments. 🎃

Wander through the glowing wonderland, brave the Spooky Path, explore the historic grounds and see what’s lurking around the next corner.

📆 October 1–31 | Thursdays–Sundays | 6–10pm
📷 Discovery Harbour

Ready for some fall fun after dark? Grab the crew and get your tickets! 🎃 loom.ly/FR5sp5I

10/04/2026

Think you know Downtown Barrie? Think again. 👀

The Infinite and Louise Show are taking you along for an urban adventure filled with colourful murals, unexpected art, local finds, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to slow down and look around.

Ready to see where the adventure leads? Explore the full self-guided tour and video on our blog! loom.ly/_vgOOro

10/02/2026

Discover art along the shores of Georgian Bay during the The Bay Studio Tour, October 3–4. Explore the studios and galleries of more than 30 talented artists across 20 locations in Penetanguishene and Tiny, and experience everything from painting and sculpture to pottery, textiles, photography, glass and woodwork.

Meet the artists, see where their work comes to life and discover something beautiful to take home.

📅 October 3–4, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
👉 Plan your visit and discover the artists at thebaystudiotour.com.

10/02/2026

October has arrived, and Barrie is looking pretty good in its fall colours. 🍂 The air is crisp, the leaves are glowing and the trails are calling for a little exploring.

But there’s plenty more to discover this season. Pick pumpkins at the farm, wander through fall markets, take a spooky tour, explore colourful trails, enjoy seasonal events and find plenty of delicious reasons to linger a little longer. ▶️ loom.ly/KgrqKlg

Grab a cozy sweater, pick up a favourite fall drink and make a day or a whole weekend of discovering autumn around the bay.