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What’s on Where: Barrie, Orillia and Surrounding Area

October 17 – 25, 2026 | The Barrie Film Festival (BFF) has been a cultural highlight in Barrie, Ontario, since 1997. What began as a small community event has grown into one of the region’s leading film festivals. Every October, it welcomes filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts,...

September 18 - October 4, 2026 | Barrie will put creativity in the spotlight this autumn as Culture Days 2026 brings art, music, heritage and community activities to locations throughout the city. Culture Days is part of a nationwide celebration designed to encourage Canadians to...

September 17, 2026 – June 26, 2027 | Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) is marking a major milestone with an expansive 2026/2027 season featuring productions in Barrie and Toronto. Celebrating its 25th season, the Barrie-based company will once again combine contemporary work, reinvented classics, immersive...

August 14, September 4 and 25, 2026 | The Barrie Film Festival is once again inviting filmmakers to showcase their creativity through its annual Short Film Competition. The popular programme highlights outstanding work from regional, national, and international filmmakers. Selected films will screen publicly during...

September 13, 2026 | Join Barrie Parkinson Canada SuperWalk for their annual fundraiser in support of People Living with Parkinson's. Registration starts at 10 am. Walk the 5km route (or less) and raise money that provides research, advocacy, and resources to the Parkinson's community. Water...

May 22 – September 20, 2026 | From sizzling street food to vibrant performances and artisan vendors, the Ontario Asian Night Markets festival series is set to transform communities across the province from May to October, 2026. Organised by Night Markets Toronto, this multi-city celebration...

October 4, 2026 | Thousands of Canadians will unite to make a difference at the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure. This event is the largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraiser for breast cancer research and support in Canada. Each year, participants come together...

September 20, 2026 | The Terry Fox Run continues to be one of Canada’s most cherished and impactful events, embodying the spirit of hope, perseverance, and community. This annual event honours the legacy of Terry Fox, a young man whose Marathon of Hope in 1980...

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