Family Weekend Guide: Events in Simcoe County

Top Picks for This Weekend:

Winterama - 77th Annual Winterama happens this weekend. Purchase a Winterama Button before the event for $3.00, or at event locations throughout the weekend for $5.00. Activities include a Polar Plunge, parade, ice fishing, Snow Valley tube run, The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show, fireworks and so much more!
February 15th & 16th

Model Train Show - The largest train show in Ontario takes place this weekend at the Bradford Greenhouses in Springwater. This event is unique and affordable, with admission at $8.00 or a family rate of $30.00 (children under 6 are free).
February 15th & 16th

Mid-Winter Social - at Discovery Harbour this Family Day Weekend. Visit the historic site for outdoor adventure, historic experiences, games and crafts, sweet treats and shopping and so much more! Grab a meal at Captain Roberts’ Table, or a kid-approved live performance at the Kings’ Wharf Theatre.
February 15th-17th

Nature in Winter - Free family fun at Sunnidale Park/ Dorian Parker Center in Barrie this Family Day. Catch an interactive presentation with wildlife enthusiast Jason George, discover the Library of Things from the Barrie Public Library, and enjoy a variety of other activities.
February 15th

Free Skating - There are many free skates across Simcoe County this weekend including:

• Morgan Russell Memorial Arena
  February 15th - 4:00pm to 5:20pm

• Stroud Arena
  February 16th - 1:30pm to 2:50pm

• Family Fun Fest, Elmvale
  February 17th - 1:00pm-2:30pm

• Innisfil Recreation Centre
  February 17th - 10:15am-12:15pm

Family Day Winter Adventure - a free Family Day adventure at the 10th annual Family Day Winter Adventure. This event takes place at the Barrie Community Sports Complex and includes activities such as axe throwing, horse-drawn wagon ride, interactive entertainment, tobogganing and so much more!
February 17th

Family Day at Wye Marsh - Songs, stories, meeting a Raptor in the Birds of Prey Field - these are just a few of the activities lined up for Family Day at Wye Marsh.
February 17th

Family Fun Fest - The Elmvale Recreation Association hosts this free family event with activities including snow baseball, tobogganning, a free public skate and so much more!
February 17th

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