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Holiday Events
Embrace the magic of the Holiday Season in Barrie and create timeless memories. Step away from the hustle of holiday preparations and delve into the enchantment of our family-friendly holiday events. From delightful holiday markets catering to everyone on your gift list to mesmerizing Christmas light displays that will leave all in awe.
Meet Santa, share your Christmas wishes, witness the magical tree lighting ceremonies, and so much more – it's all here to make your holiday season truly special.
Photos with Santa
Tanger Outlets Cookstown
3311 Simcoe 89, Cookstown
Date: Nov 15 - Dec 24, 2024
Photos with Santa at his brand-new Cookstown Cabin! Experience the wilderness as you travel through Wolf and Bear dens and the Elf Campground.
3311 Simcoe 89, Cookstown
Date: Nov 15 - Dec 24, 2024
Photos with Santa at his brand-new Cookstown Cabin! Experience the wilderness as you travel through Wolf and Bear dens and the Elf Campground.
Visits with Santa
Georgian Mall
509 Bayfield Street, Barrie
Date: Nov 15 - Dec 24, 2024
Visit Santa, get some pictures, and let him know what you want for Christmas.
509 Bayfield Street, Barrie
Date: Nov 15 - Dec 24, 2024
Visit Santa, get some pictures, and let him know what you want for Christmas.
Photos with Santa
The 400 Market
2207 Industrial Park Road, Innisfil
Date: Nov - Dec, 2024 (Sat & Sun Only)
Capture "free" photos with Santa, and each visiting child gets a gift of Magical Reindeer food, ensuring a Santa visit when sprinkled! 10am - 4pm.
2207 Industrial Park Road, Innisfil
Date: Nov - Dec, 2024 (Sat & Sun Only)
Capture "free" photos with Santa, and each visiting child gets a gift of Magical Reindeer food, ensuring a Santa visit when sprinkled! 10am - 4pm.
Magic of Lights
Springwater Park
1331 Hwy 26, Midhurst
Date: Nov 15 - Jan 4, 2025
Magic of Lights is a family-friendly drive-through holiday lights festival with a tremendous amount of twinkling and magic light displays to celebrate our grandest holiday of the year.
Drysdale's Christmas & Holiday Village
Drysdale's Tree Farm
6635 Simcoe County Road 56, Egbert
Date: Nov 16 - Dec 22, 2024
Fresh fallen snow, jingle bells on horses, the scent of fresh Christmas trees filling the crisp winter air and a smile from old Saint Nick. Drysdale's- the Holiday Tradition Since 1945.
BARRIE ROTARY FESTIVAL OF TREES
Heritage Park
5 Simcoe Street, Barrie
Date: Nov 18 - January, 2024
Come and check out the amazing light displays throughout Heritage Park and Meridian Place. Grab your favourite hot drink and bring the family or friends Downtown for a light-filled walk along the waterfront and into the Downtown.
Friday Harbour Holiday Market
Friday Harbour
3999 Friday Drive, Innisfil
Date: Nov 22 - Dec 29, 2024 (Fri-Sun)
Celebrate the magic of the season at Friday Harbour’s Holiday Market! Experience the European-style market featuring a 40-foot tree, twinkling lights and décor, and chalet cabins offering festive treats and holiday gifts.
Simcoe Youth Choir presents In This World Together
Collier Street United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie
Date: Dec 16, 2024
Please join us as we celebrate the hard work of our singers, the band, and our choir director!
Barrie Downtown Countdown
Barrie Downtown Countdown
70 Collier Street, Barrie
Date: Dec 31, 2024
This free evening of fun and celebration is one of Central Ontario’s largest celebrations featuring family activities, skating, live music, and fireworks all set under the twinkling lights of the arch of old City Hall. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
