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Downtown Barrie AGM + Holiday Social

Downtown Barrie AGM + Holiday Social Dec 15th, 2022 at 4:30 till 8pm Due to the current weather situation, all […]

Downtown Barrie BIA Membership Meeting

Downtown Barrie BIA Membership Meeting April 6, 2022 at 5pm Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members: You’re invited to a virtual […]

City of Barrie Wayfinding Strategy: Business Engagement Survey

Hey BIA members! The City of Barrie is working with the BIA and Tourism Barrie to reach out to businesses […]

Request to City Council to Create Small Business Subclass for Commercial Tax Relief

On January 15, 2022, the Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Management submitted a request to Barrie City Council to create […]

Financial Supports for Businesses

Financial Supports for Businesses Financial Supports Update (February 9, 2022): Small businesses that are subject to closure under the modified […]

Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit

Hot Cocoa Trail Social Media Kit The Hot Cocoa Trail is back in Downtown Barrie! This event will run every […]

Annual General Meeting: November 1st, 2021   Attention Downtown Barrie BIA Members! You’re invited to the virtual Annual General Meeting […]

Open Air Dunlop 2022 – How to Activate Your Storefront

Open Air Dunlop 2022 – How to Activate Your Storefront Open Air Dunlop is in full swing and proving to […]

Message from the Executive Director (July 9, 2021)

July 9th, 2021 Good afternoon, BIA Members, What a summer we’re having so far! Open Air Dunlop seems to be […]

Open Air Dunlop 2021 – Social Media Kit

Open Air Dunlop 2021 – Social Media Kit Open Air Dunlop returns Saturday, June 12th and we want you to […]

Welcome New Executive Team

Welcome New Executive Team!   The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to extend a warm welcome to its […]

BIA Board Support for Proposed SCS Location

Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Directors Support Proposed SCS Location On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]

Report on Closed Meeting Investigation

Report on Closed Meeting Investigation Please click here to access the Report on Closed Meeting Investigation provided by Aird Berlis […]

SMDHU Opioid Information

SMDHU Opioid Information The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is an excellent resource for information on the opioid crisis including […]

Coming Soon: Barrielicious 2021

Description: Barrielicious 2021 is coming to Barrie this April! This awesome premier food festival will be celebrating Barrie restaurants. Participation […]

Georgian College Connecting Students to Businesses

Description: Georgian College students are enthusiastic, open minded and full of the latest knowledge in their field and can fill […]

2020 Noëlla Tree Lot

Date & Time Saturday, November 28th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 5th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 12th, 11 am-3 […]

2020 Noella Festival Social Media Kit

Date November 16th – December 31st, 2020 Description This year’s Noella Festival begins on Monday, November 16th and we want […]

Complete Your Taxes Like a Pro

Description: Everyone in Single File! If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! The Small […]

Main Street Relief Grant

Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant We are helping small businesses with […]

Economic Recovery Consultations

Date: Wednesday, November 18th OR Thursday, November 19th Time: 10:00am Description: The needs and challenges of Barrie businesses in the […]

Lifeline E-Gift Card

Click here to access a link to the Lifeline E-Gift Card page to purchase your e-gift cards and support local […]

2020 Noella Festival – Window Decorating Contest

Noella Festival – Window Decorating Contest Description NEW in 2020 ~ We’ve partnered with Corus Radio’s Fresh 93.1 and BIG101 […]

Heritage Ornaments Vendors Wanted

Let us know if you would like to be featured as a participating vendor location!!! Downtown Barrie’s Heritage Ornament collection […]

Register now for Holly Days!

Date November 16th – December 16th Description Holly Days is on its way back and the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]

Downtown Snow Removal Procedures Reminder

Snow Clearing Reminder The City of Barrie requires all Downtown Merchants & Business Owners to have the sidewalks in front/beside […]

SMDHU Survey for Supervised Consumption Site within Downtown Barrie BIA

Attention BIA Members: Your Input on an SCS within Downtown Barrie BIA is Needed The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) […]

Thanksgiving Holiday Waste Collection Notice

     

☀️ 🍂  OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL – SOCIAL MEDIA KIT 🍂 ☀️ We are gearing up for a month long tasting event […]

☀️ 🍂  Autumn in the City  🍂 ☀️ Fall in love with your new downtown. It’s Autumn in the City […]

☀️ 🍂  OCTOBER TASTING TRAIL 🍂 ☀️ The October Tasting Trail is a celebration of our downtown coffee shops, cafes, […]

Open Air Dunlop: What You Need To Know

Attention BIA Members! 🍂  🍁  Pedestrianization of Dunlop Street East is coming with OPEN AIR DUNLOP!  🍁  🍂 In June […]

Resources for Keeping Our Downtown Clean & Safe

Resources for Keeping Our Downtown Clean & Safe Attention BIA members! As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

🎉 50th Anniversary of BIAs! 🎉 In 1967, challenges were facing retailers as a proliferation of shopping malls were springing […]

Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (September 10, 2020)

Date Thursday, September 10, 2020 Time 1:00pm Zoom Meeting Details Zoom public link (CLICK TO REGISTER): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_41GBSrkxSKOg4T1FrSkiaA Description Join us […]

🎉  We Dig Downtown Contest 🎉 Once again, we are encouraging the public to come downtown and shop our local […]

Digital Main Street Grants: Apply Today!

Description “Applying for the Digital Main Street grant is a MUST for the survival and future of your business!” – […]

Business in the Park

City invites businesses to submit proposals for Business in the Parks Pilot Program Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Barrie, ON) – […]

Music @ Meridian Place

Music @ Meridian Place! 🎶  🎵  Summer in the city with some good music! 🎶  🎵 You may have noticed […]

Coming Soon: Beautification Coordinators

Description The Downtown Barrie (BIA) will be bringing Beautification Coordinators on board who will be responsible for keeping our downtown […]

Dunlop Street Pilot Project

Description Pedestrianization of Dunlop Street East is coming with the Dunlop Street pilot project! Here’s what Downtown Barrie (BIA) members […]

HeyLocal! Sign Up Today!

Description Whether you’d been planning to get online some day but never found time, or had wanted to stay brick […]

Summer Saturdays at Meridian Place: We want to share your stuff!

Description BIA staff have been setting up their tent at Meridian Place each Saturday this summer creating a presence and […]

BIA Members: Tell Us Your Story

Description Greetings to all you awesome downtowners, The best way to tell a story is chapter by chapter and we […]

Katie Green @ Meridian Place

Date Saturday, August 1st, 2020 Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has been setting up at Meridian Place & […]

Summer In the City Social Media Kit

Description While we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, one thing remains constant – Downtown Barrie is the place […]

#BarrieTogether Recover Kits

Description The #BarrieTogether Recovery Kit is a set of tools to support your business with COVID-19 recovery efforts. The Government […]

Commercial Leasing Info Session Recording

Description On Thursday, July 16th, Janice Mumberson and Cassandra Ironside of Barriston LLP held an information session to discuss the […]

Barrie Fire Wants to Work With You!

Description The Barrie Fire Department has started planning for Fire Prevention Week (October 4 – 10, 2020) and they want […]

Commercial Leasing Info Session – Tips & Traps Including Rent Relief

Date Thursday, July 16th, 2020 Time 4:00pm – 5:00pm Description The laws affecting commercial leases can be intimidating at the […]

Start Selling Online with a FREE Custom Site

Description The Small Business Centre and the City of Barrie have teamed up with Digital Main Street, Google, and the […]

Face Coverings Required Indoors as of July 13th, 2020

Description As of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you enter into a public indoor space a (e.g. grocery store, community […]

Member Feedback Request: Benches on Dunlop St West

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is requesting feedback from its membership regarding the potential installation of benches along Dunlop […]

Digital Main Street Expansion

Description Great news! OBIAA partners on Digital Main Street Ontario expansion with investments from the Federal and Provincial Governments! Thanks […]

Welcome the BIA’s New Board & Executive Team!

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the six new members of the Downtown […]

Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (June 3, 2020)

Date Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Time 1:00pm Zoom Meeting Details Zoom public link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84369777852?pwd=NGljZ2RBZ0dzdDNuZjBzcVArWUxTQT09 Password: 1=mpcP Description Join us via […]

City of Barrie Staff Report: Pedestrianizing Dunlop St E

Description The Legislative and Court Services Department is advising you that Staff Report ECD008-20 concerning the PEDESTRIANIZING DUNLOP STREET BETWEEN […]

Return-To-Work PPE Kits for BIA Members

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is facilitating the organization of 50 Return-To-Work Personal Protection Equipment kits for its membership […]

Safe Service Training Recap

Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the Small Business Centre, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) offered FREE safe […]

Pedestrianizing Dunlop St E: We Want Your Input

Description You are a member of the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) and your opinion is valued. The City of […]

Dunlop Street Becomes Loading Only Zones for Curbside Pickup

Description On Tuesday, May 12, the City of Barrie designated all on-street parking spaces along Dunlop Street from Poyntz Street […]

COVID-19 Recovery Process Consultations

Deadline Tuesday, May 19th Description The City of Barrie will be consulting with the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) on […]

Downtown Barrie’s Curbside Pickup Contest

    To show just how easy it is to order for curbside pick up, check out the video below […]

OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs

OBIAA Impact of COVID-19 on BIAs Survey Results Our BIAs are part of the framework of the Ontario community and […]

Save The Date: Food Safety & Safe Service Training

Date Tuesday, May 19th Times 10am: Safe Service Training&1pm: Food Safety Training Description In partnership with Tourism Barrie and the […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election Update

Description On Thursday, April 30th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Management passed a motion to approve the […]

Xcelerate Challenge 2020

Deadline May 18th, 2020 at 11:59pm EST Description Unprecedented times call for community solutions. We are looking for a virtual […]

Mother’s Day Specials

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is inviting all their BIA member businesses to share their Mother’s Day specials with […]

Zoom Meetings with BIA Members

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) will be hosting Zoom meetings with all sectors of their membership to discuss best […]

Downtown Delivery for Retailers & Food Services

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Georgian College Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre to launch the dry delivery service NEAR.SHOP! to our […]

Mother’s Day Contest with Barrie Today

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is teaming up with Barrie Today to run a Mother’s Day contest in conjunction […]

Lifeline E-Gift Card Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2020 (Barrie, Ontario) Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Lifeline E-Gift Card Program in Support of Downtown […]

Dunlop Streetscape Project The Dunlop Street improvements focus on safe pedestrian movements and accessibility throughout the Dunlop Street corridor (Toronto […]

Downtown Heroes Campaign

BE A DOWNTOWN HERO! 🦸🏼‍♀️ 🦸🏽‍♂️ The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has officially launched its Downtown Heroes campaign! Initiated […]

Support During COVID-19

Small Business Support During COVID-19 As COVID-19 continues to spread, our thoughts go out to anyone who has been infected […]

OBIAA Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau & Premier Doug Ford

March 23, 2020 OBIAA LETTER TO: PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND PREMIER FORD Thank you for your leadership during this […]

COVID-19 Downtown Barrie Business Impact Survey

COVID-19 DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY In an effort to monitor the effects of COVID-19 on our Downtown, the BIA […]

Food Service Safety Resources During COVID-19

The Downtown Barrie (BIA) team is working hard to share with the public which restaurants and food shops are still […]

Ladies’ Day + Date Night in Downtown Barrie

Date 3rd Thursday of the month from April until August, 2020 Location Various locations throughout Downtown Barrie Description There’s now […]

1st Ladies’ Day + Date Night – Postponed

We have decided to be responsible, cautious and prudent.  The first Ladies’ Days event will be hosted on April 16 […]

Doors Open Simcoe County Participants Wanted!

Date Saturday, September 26th, 2020 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM Description Doors Open is a chance for residents to discover new […]

Songwriter Series Returns!

Dates Monday, March 16th Time Doors open at 6:30am Location Donaleighs Irish Public House – Temple Lounge28 Dunlop St E […]

Dragons’ Den Season 15 Auditions!

Date Thursday, March 26th, 2020 Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Location Georgian College, N Building, Room N2011 Georgian Drive(Parking code through […]

Ladies’ Day + Date Night in Downtown Barrie

Date 3rd Thursday of the month from April until August, 2020 Location Various locations throughout Downtown Barrie Description There’s now […]

Meet the BIA’s New Executive Director!

Date Monday, March 9th, 2020 Time 11:30am – 2:00pm Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description On Monday, March 9th, join […]

Open Mic @ Lazy Tulip!

Date Friday, February 28th Time 6:30pm Location Lazy Tulip Cafe29 Maple Avenue Description Fierté Simcoe Pride will be hosting a […]

Barrie’s Poet Laureate at Homestead Artisan Bakery!

Date Friday, February 28th Time 7:00pm Location Homestead Artisan Bakery80 Dunlop Street East Description On Friday, February 28th at 7pm, […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board of Management: 2020 By-Election Statement

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 BIA BY-ELECTION STATEMENT TO OUR MEMBERSHIP At Last Meeting, BIA Staff, Board & Members Present Unified […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election: Legal Memorandum

The Downtown Barrie BIA recently conducted an election as required pursuant to its Constitution and as authorized in accordance with […]

Barrie Film Fest’s Reel Stories 2020

Dates Thursday, February 20th & Sunday, February 23rd Location Uptown Theatre55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film Festival’s Reel […]

Let’s Celebrate Heritage Week

Date February 17-23, 2020 Description Presented by Heritage Barrie Event:  Barrie Farmers Market Date: Saturday February 15th, 2020 Time: 8:00am […]

Host an event during Heritage Week!

Date February 17-23, 2020 Description Would you like to host an event during Heritage Week! Mary Fletcher Harris, Director of […]

Feedback on Smoking By-law Amendment

Description The City of Barrie’s Enforcement Services is looking for feedback regarding a proposed amendment to the recently passed (June […]

Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Dinner

Date Friday, February 14, 2020 Cocktails at 6 pm | Dinner at 7 pm Description $75 per person includes 4 […]

Celebrate Family Day at the MacLaren!

Date Monday, February 17, 2020 Open 12 pm to 4 pm Description Keep your family active and entertained this Family […]

Let’s Celebrate Heritage Week

Date February 17-23, 2020 Description Presented by Heritage Barrie Event:  Barrie Farmers Market Date: Saturday February 15th, 2020 Time: 8:00am […]

Dunlop Streetscape Info Session (Feb 12, 2020)

Date Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 Time 8:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description Join us to learn about the […]

Xcelerate Learning Series

Date Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 Time 1:00pm to 5:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Ave Description 81% of people perform […]

Spare Room Grand Opening

Date Thursday, February 13th, 2020 Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm Location Spare Room 129 Dunlop Street East (Lakeshore Mews entrance) Description […]

Coldest Night of the Year 2020

Date Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 Time 4:00pm Registration Opens Location Barrie City Hall (starting point) 70 Collier Street Description This […]

Family Day Closures 2020

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 17th) in the […]

Welcome the BIA’s New Executive Director!

Description The Downtown BIA is pleased to announce it has hired its next Executive Director, Kelly McKenna! Kelly brings an […]

Kidd’s Creek Improvements at Dunlop Street

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board By-Election

Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Management held a by-election to fill six (6) vacancies on its […]

Owen Street Closure

 

Request for Proposal: Governance Support

Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Board of Directors is seeking third party support for expertise, guidance and direction […]

2020 Hot Cocoa Trail

Date Every weekend in February! Description Come in from the cold this February with Downtown Barrie’s Hot Cocoa Trail! Now […]

You’re invited to participate in Downtown Barrie’s Hot Cocoa Trail!

What is the Hot Cocoa Trail? Help warm up Downtown Barrie by participating in the Hot Cocoa Trail! Now in […]

Art for Lunch with Bewabon Shilling

Date January 17th, 2020 Time 12:10pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Between the Forest and the Sky […]

W-Edge Youth Art Program

Date Wednesdays from January 8th to April 8th, 2020 (No class March 13th) Time 3:00pm to 5:00pm Location MacLaren Art […]

Battle of the Bands 2020

Date Friday, February 21st, 2020 Time Doors open 6:30pm Location The Ranch 56 Bayfield Street Description Head to The Ranch […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Office Holidays

Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) wishes you and yours all the best this Christmas season. Please note that […]

Mantiques Closing Sale

Location Mantiques 56 Dunlop Street West Description Our friends at Mantiques have decided to close their doors. They’re working hard […]

12 Days of RIPE Christmas

Date December 10th to 21st, 2019 Description Our amazing friends at RIPE have come up with 12 Days of RIPE […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Christmas Social

Date Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 Time 5:00pm to 9:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description You’re invited to the […]

MacLaren Members’ Holiday Sale

Date December 6th to 8th, 2019 Location MacLaren Art Centre The Gallery Shop 37 Mulcaster Street Description Get ahead of […]

Dunlop Streetscape Phase 1A Open House!

Date Friday, November 29th, 2019 Time Open until 8:00pm Location Phase 1A of the Dunlop Streetscape Construction Project Dunlop Street […]

Classical 102.9 FM Cooperative Buy for Downtown Businesses

Description Classical FM has created a package for downtown businesses who may be interested in targeting their unique audience. This […]

2019 Noëlla Tree Lot & Market

Date & Time Saturday, November 23rd, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, November 30th, 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 7th, 11 am-3 […]

Green Your Holidays with Living Green Barrie

Date Thursday, November 28th, 2019 Time 7:00am to 8:00pm Location Barrie Public Library (Painswick Branch) Massie Room 48 Dean Avenue […]

A Barrie Merry Christmas!

Date Sunday, December 1st, 2019 Time 9:00Am to 5:00pm Location Southshore Community Centre 205 Lakeshore Drive Description Head to the […]

Swirleez Speaker & Author Series

Date Saturdays in November Time 2:00pm to 3:30pm Location Swirleez Lounge 89 Dunlop Street East #101 Description Attention authors, speakers, […]

Winter Maintenance: De-Icing & Salt Application Tips

Please remember that our downtown is within a Source Water Protection Area. The use of salt during winter can have […]

Upcoming Events at J’adore & The Speak!

Location J’adore Fine Cheese & Chocolate // The Speakcheasy 123 Dunlop Street East Description    

2019 Tree Lighting Celebration & Santa Claus Parade

Date Saturday, November 16th Time 3:00pm Location Meridian Place & Memorial Square Downtown Barrie Description Join us this Saturday, November […]

Art for Lunch: CARFAC Info Session for Practicing Artists

Date Friday, November 8th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]

2019 Santa Claus Parade Road Closure

Date Saturday, November 16th Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are once again […]

Santa Claus Parade Float – BIA Member Discount

Registration Deadline Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have a longstanding partnership with […]

Tourism Stakeholder Engagement Sessions

Dates & Times Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm Location […]

Halloween Book Signing @ ZuZu Fashion Boutique!

Date Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Time 11:00am to 2:00pm Location ZuZu Fashion Boutique 25 Dunlop Street East Description ZuZu Fashion […]

Free Youth Arts Drop-In: Ukulele Workshop

Date Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Music Pro133 Mapleview Drive West Description The next free Youth […]

Run/Row for Breast Cancer with OrangeTheory Fitness!

Date Saturday, October 26th, 2019 Time 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location OrangeTheory Fitness 15 Maple Avenue then The Local Gastropub 37 […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board Members – Resignation Letters

Description Over the past few weeks, the Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board of Management received resignations from six Board members: Mr. […]

Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board Members Update

Description The Downtown Barrie (BIA) Board members would like to update you on the current status and direction of the […]

Art for Lunch with Yam Lau

Date Friday, October 25th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]

Over the Rainbow: Halloween Coffeehouse

Date Friday, October 25th, 2019 Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description An event for […]

Community Magic @ Drawing House with Kaja Blackley

Date Sunday, October 27th, 2019 Time 12:00pm to 6:00pm Location Drawing House 60 Mary Street Description Dress up in your […]

Mantiques 2nd Anniversary Sale

Date October 19th – 20th, 2019 Location Mantiques56 Dunlop Street West Description October is the anniversary month for Mantiques in […]

Thanksgiving Closures 2019

Date Monday, October 14th, 2018 Description Waste Collection – There will be NO Waste Collection in Downtown Barrie on Monday (Oct […]

Town Hall Scheduled for 10/09/19

Date Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 Time Doors open at 5:00pm. Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description The Downtown Barrie Business […]

5th Annual MacLaren Speakeasy

Date Thursday, October 17th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location Carnegie RoomMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Get ready for the 5th […]

2019 BFF Window Decorating Contest

Contest Schedule Tuesday, October 15th @ 5pm – Window decorating must be complete. – no extensions. Tuesday, October 15th @ […]

WIN BIG with the Downtown Dig!

WIN BIG WITH THE DOWNTOWN DIG! Thank you to everyone who came downtown and supported our incredible local businesses during […]

Downtown Barrie is Open for Business During Construction!

Dunlop Streetscape Barrie Business Association

These improvements will create a flexible street environment which will better accommodate pedestrians of all abilities, allow downtown merchants to […]

Art for Lunch with Derek Sullivan

Date Friday, September 27th, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Join us for […]

City of Barrie’s Skip the Construction

Description The City of Barrie partnering with businesses in the Dunlop Street construction zone to offer Skip the Construction lunch […]

The Auto Shoppe Charity Golf Tournament

Date Friday, October 11th, 2019 Time 12:00pm to 5:00pm Location Innisbrook Golf Course 211 Lockhart Road Description The Auto Shoppe […]

Game On! in Downtown Barrie

Date Saturday, September 21st, 2019 Time 10:00am to 2:00pm (all ages) 7:00pm to 10:00pm (19+) Location Five Points Theatre 1 […]

Culture Days in Downtown Barrie

Date September 27th – 29th, 2019 Description Culture Days is a Canada-wide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation […]

Trade Accelerator Program Launched in Simcoe County

Date Next Cohort Starts Monday, November 25th, 2019 Description Interested in building the right export plan for your business with […]

BFF Wants Your Shorts!

Date Deadline for submissions: Friday, September 13th, 2019 Description One of the featured programs at the Barrie Film Festival’s ten-day […]

2019 Troubadour Festival

The Troubadour Festival is back on September 20th and 21st! This multi-genre music festival is produced by Inside The Music and shines the […]

Want to Be Part of the Troubadour Festival?

Description Troubadour Festival is coming and the team wants to bring downtown Barrie together this festival season! Troubadour Festival is a […]

Survive the Dig with BLiSS Ann Green Yoga!

Location BLiSS Ann Green Yoga 119 Dunlop Street East Description Attention all downtown Barrie businesses! BLiSS Ann Green Yoga is […]

Esports Lunch & Learn with Nest

Date Friday, September 6th, 2019 Time 11:30am to 1:30pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (top floor) Description E-sports (electronic […]

Expand Your Business with BDC’s Online Strategies

Date Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 Time 8:30am to 10:30am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (top floor) Description On September […]

Labour Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on Monday September 2, 2019 in […]

Carnegie Days 2019

Date September 26 – September 29 Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Carnegie Days are back! This annual […]

Public Piano in Meridian Place

Description The City of Barrie is proud to present its first ever public piano which has been stationed in Meridian […]

National Video Games Day

Date Thursday, September 12th, 2019 Description National Video Games Day is observed annually on September 12th. Video game players enjoy […]

Hollis-Day

Date Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 Time 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM Location Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive Description A […]

Emerging Artists Showcase 2019

Date Saturday, August, 24th , 2019 Time 6pm -10pm Location Meridian Place30 Simcoe Street Description Come out and enjoy the […]

Barrie Chamber’s Business After 5 @ Meridian Place

Dates Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Time 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce’s FREE monthly […]

Dunlop Streetscape Project: Meet the Construction Team August 21st!

Dunlop Streetscape Barrie Business Association

Dates Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (Second floor of bus terminal) […]

Smoke N’ Ticket For Sale

Description Smoke N’ Ticket at the Barrie Transit Terminal (24 Maple Avenue) is for sale! This well-established business has been […]

Clean Up Crew for Downtown Barrie

Description The City of Barrie has begun a pilot project that dedicates additional staff and equipment to cleaning up our […]

Civic Holiday Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Monday, August 5. Collection during […]

Summer Start-Up Series

Date Wednesdays from July 24th to August 29th plus July 27 and Aug 17 Description Are you looking to make […]

Free Public Art Walking Tour

Date Wednesdays from July 24th to August 28th plus July 27 and Aug 17 Times Wednesdays: 7:00pmJuly 27: 10amAug 17: […]

Filming on Dunlop Street

Date Friday, July 26th Time 7:30am – 9:00pm Location Dunlop Street between Mulcaster Street and Meridian Place & Memorial Square […]

Theatre By the Bay’s The Cenotaph Project

Date July 17th – 28th Location Five Points Theatre(1 Dunlop Street West) Description The Cenotaph Project is a new play […]

Christmas in July @ Meridian Place

Date Wednesday, July 24th Time Dusk Description Lawnchair Luminata’s Outdoor Movies at Meridian Place continues on Wednesday, July 24th with […]

A Ripple of Kindness in Downtown Barrie

Date Thursday, September 5th Description For the third year, A Ripple of Kindness members will be hitting the streets of […]

Troubadour Festival Venues in Downtown Barrie

Description The highly anticipated Troubadour Festival will be back in downtown Barrie on September 20th and 21st and they’re looking […]

Lawnchair Luminata @ Meridian Place

Date Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Description Now in its 12th year, Lawnchair Luminata continues to bring a diverse range of […]

Skyliners Big Band @ Meridian Place

Date Sunday, July 14th Time 1:00pm – 3:00pm Description The incredible live music at Meridian Place continues on Sunday, July […]

Twin City Band @ Meridian Place

Date Friday, July 12th Time 7:00pm Description 37 musicians of St. John Fisher Catholic High School of North Yorkshire, England […]

2019 Craft Beer & BBQ Fest

Date & Time Friday, July 5th from 11am to 11pmSaturday, July 6th from 11am to 11pmSunday, July 7th from 11am […]

2019 Barrie Airshow

Date & Time Friday, June 28th @ 5:30pmSaturday, June 29th @12:30pm Description The 2019 Barrie Airshow is here! Watch from […]

Meridian Place & Memorial Square 1st Anniversary

Date Friday, June 28th, 2019 Time 2:00pm – 10:00pm Location Meridian Place Description Meridian Place & Memorial Square is turning […]

2019 Promenade Days

Dates Saturday June 29th – Monday July 1st, 2019 Location Dunlop St. East, Dunlop St. West and Meridian Place & […]

Summer 2019 Exhibitions Reception @ MacLaren

Date Thursday, July 4th Time 7pm – 9pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The MacLaren Art Centre is […]

Town Hall – June Recap

Description On Wednesday, June 19th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) held their second Town Hall of 2019. Hosted at […]

BNFC’s 1st Annual Nish-Stravaganza

Date Friday, June 21st, 2019 Time 4pm – 10:30pm Location Meridian Place Description In the spirit of reconciliation and celebrating […]

ElderWisdom in Downtown Barrie

Date Thursday, June 27th, 2019 Time 11:30am – 2:30pm Location Meridian Place Description On Thursday, June 27th, head to Meridian […]

Green Office Movement in Downtown Barrie

Date Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 Time 8:30am Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description Sandbox would like to invite their Downtown […]

Professionals in Practice: Business After Business

Date Thursday, June 20th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The primary goal of Professionals in […]

Camphill Presents Power: A Dynamic Theatre Experience

Date Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 Time 7:30pm Location Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West Description Camphill Communities Ontario and CLH […]

Summer House is Celebrating!

Date Thursday, June 20th, 2019 Time 10:00am – 8:00pm Location Summer House15 Dunlop Street East Description Summer House is celebrating! […]

Town Hall Scheduled for 6/19/19

Date Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 Time Doors open at 5:30pm. Location Sandbox Centre24 Maple Avenue Description The Downtown Barrie Business […]

Prevent Human Trafficking

Dates Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Time 8:00am – 10:30am Description On June 11, join Grant Thornton and the Sandbox Centre […]

RFP: Connected Core Project Independent Contractor

Dates Application Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2019 Time Application Deadline: 5:00pm Description Community Connection on behalf of the Connected Core […]

2019 PROMENADE DAYS – PARKING LOT & ROAD CLOSURES

PARKING LOT CLOSURE This is a friendly reminder that two (2) parking lots will be closed during the Promenade Days […]

Dunlop Streetscape Project: Next Steps June 12/19

Dunlop Streetscape Barrie Business Association

Dates Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue (Second floor of bus terminal) […]

Customer Appreciation Day @ Olive Oil Co. Supporting CMHA

Date Thursday, June 20, 2019 Time 10:00am to 8:00pm Location Olive Oil Co.45 Dunlop Street East Description It is not […]

Free Youth Arts Drop-In

Date Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Tyndale Park Pavillion45 Tyndale Road Description Katie Green has a […]

Word Up @ Unity Market Cafe & Studios

Date Thursday, June 13, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Unity Market Cafe & Studios25 Toronto Street Description The mission of Word […]

Vinylpalooza 2019

Date Sunday, May 26, 2019 Time 10:00am to 3:00pm Location Ferndale Banquet Hall24 Ferndale Industrial Drive Description Vinylpalooza is back! […]

Rural Alberta Advantage @ Mavricks

Date Friday, May 24, 2019 Time 8:00pm Location Mavricks Music Hall46 Dunlop Street West Description Over 4 acclaimed albums, The […]

Age-Friendly Business/Organization Award Program

Date Application Deadline: May 31, 2019 Description In anticipation of the growing aging demographic, the County of Simcoe is pleased […]

Victoria Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Victoria Day (Monday, May 20). […]

Barrie’s Official Plan – Grow the Conversation

Date Survey Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2019 Film Screening & Community Discussion: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Time Film Screening: 6:30pm […]

Dunlop Streetscape Information Sessions

Dunlop Streetscape Barrie Business Association

Dates Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Time 8:00am – 9:00am Location Sandbox Centre […]

Comfort Keepers Alzheimer’s Charity Golf Tournament

Date Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Time 11:00am Location Tangle Creek Golf Course4730 Sideroad 25, Thornton Description Comfort Keepers Barrie will […]

Creative Artrepreneur Expo

Date Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Time 6:00 to 9:00pm Location Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West Description Join program partners […]

Barrie Wrestling in Support of RVH

Date Friday, May 10, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Mavricks Music Hall46 Dunlop Street West Description Wrestling for a cause! Head […]

Liaison College Now Hosts Private Events

Location Liaison College 94 Dunlop St W Description Liaison College is now available to host private events! Whether it’s a […]

COPE Service Dogs’ Mother’s Day High Tea

Date Saturday May 11th, 2019 Time 11:00am – 3:00pm Location Liberty North 100 Caplan Ave Description Grab your fascinators, your […]

MacLaren Art Centre – Reception for Youth 2019 Exhibitions

Date Thursday May 2, 2019 Time 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre Description The MacLaren is proud to shine […]

Camphill Focus Group

Date Thursday April 25, 2019 Time 2:00pm Location The Camphill Store 111 Dunlop Street E, Barrie Description The Camphill Store […]

Barrie Chamber of Commerce – Living Well Expo

Date &  Time Friday April 26, 2019 @ 2:00pm Saturday April 27, 2019 @ 11:00am Location Georgian Downs 7485 – […]

David Busby Centre 50/50 Draw

Date Ends April 30, 2019 Location David Busby Centre 88 Mulcaster Street (entrance on McDonald Street)Barrie, Ontario L4M 3M5 Description […]

Art for Lunch with Victoria Butler, Barrie Poet Laureate

Date Friday, May 10, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join us […]

Songwriter Series

Date Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Time 8:00pm Location Temple Lounge at Donaleigh’s Description This months’s Songwriters’ Series, hosted by Brett Caswell features Harrow Fair, […]

The Screen One Series – Wild Rose

Date & Time Screening: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 – 4pm, 7pm Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 4pm, 7pm Location Uptown […]

Georgian College presents its Design and Visual Arts Student Scholarship Exhibition

Date April 26 through to May 17 Time Opening Night (April 26) 7pm Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm Location […]

Barrie Waterfront Activities Request for Proposal Info Session

Date Thursday, April 18, 2019 Time 10:30am – 12:30pm Place Sir Robert Barrie, City Hall 70 Collier Street Description The […]

Free Screening of Before the Plate

Date Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Time Doors @ 6:00pm Viewing @ 6:30pm Mingle and Q&A 8:00om – 9:00pm Location Five […]

Sandbox Centre Women Entrepreneurs – Think Big!

Date Thursday, April 25, 2019 Time 3:00pm – 6:00pm Location Sandbox Centre 24 Maple Avenue Description Sandbox Centre and the […]

Sandbox Centre’s Cyber Security Session

Date Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Time 8:30 – 10:30am Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Think Fast, […]

W-Edge: Showing Pride

Date Wednesdays from April 10th to June 19th, 2019 Time 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren […]

Tender Hearts Gala Supporting Seasons Centre

Date Friday, April 26, 2019 Time 6:00 pm Location Liberty North 100 Caplan Ave. Description Join us on Friday, April […]

Barrie Waterfront Activities Request for Proposal

Date Bid closing date: Friday, April 26, 2019 Time Bid closing time: 2:00pm Description The City of Barrie has issued […]

Olive Oil Co. 4th Anniversary

Date Friday, April 5, 2019 Saturday, April 6, 2019 Sunday, April 7, 2019 (Newmarket only) Time Regular store hours Location […]

The Chilton Team – Save The Date

Date Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Time 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm Location The Chilton Team Office 115 Collier Street Description […]

Free Youth Arts Drop-In

Date Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Time 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop St West Description […]

There’s Still Time to Register for May Days 2019!

What is May Days? We’re encouraging people to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather spring brings. May Days is […]

Grand Opening of Sacred Soul Yoga & Wellness

Date Friday, April 26th, 2019 Time 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Sacred Soul Yoga & Wellness Studio 150 Dunlop […]

Art for Lunch with Michael Vickers @ MacLaren

Date Friday, April 5th, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Enjoy your […]

Occasion Dressing for Spring @ ZuZu Fashion Boutique

Date Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 Time 5:00pm Location ZuZu Fashion Boutique25 Dunlop Street East Description Birthday or wedding. New baby […]

Town Hall – March Recap

Description On Tuesday, March 19th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) held their first Town Hall of 2019. Hosted at […]

Cravings & Homestead Present Pop-Up Dinner

Date Saturday, March 30th, 2019 Time 6:00pm Location Homestead Artisan Bakery + Cafe80 Dunlop Street Description Cravings Fine Food and […]

Spring Coffee House Youth Auditions

Date Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 Time 4:45pm Location Maclaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Calling youth ages 14 to 18 […]

Intimate Bridal Event in Downtown Barrie

Date Postponed- Stay Tune for New Date! Time to be announced Location Helen’s Bridal22 Dunlop Street East Description Are wedding […]

Barrie Film Festival – Third Thursday Film Series

Date 3rd Thursday of the Month Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Description Offering a variety of genres […]

Barrie Film Festival – Screen One Monthly Film Series

Date 1st Wednesday & Thursday of the Month Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Description This popular monthly […]

Art for Lunch with Tammi Campbell

Date Friday, March 22nd, 2019 Time 12:15pm to 1pm Location Janice Laking GalleryMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join Saskatoon-based […]

Reception for Spring Submissions @ MacLaren Art Centre

Date Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Time 7pm to 9pm Location MacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description The MacLaren Art Centre […]

World Down Syndrome Day @ The Camphill Store

Date Thursday, March 21st, 2019 Time 11am to 4pm Location The Camphill Store111 Dunlop Street East Description The Camphill Store […]

Hot Cocoa Trail – 2019 Event Report

Description Downtown Barrie was the place to warm up hearts and souls this past February. The Hot Cocoa Trail was […]

TIFT’s The Gamblers

Date March 29th – April 6th, 2019 Time Wednesday & Thursday: 7:30pmFridays & Saturdays: 8:00pmSundays: 2:00pm Location Five Points Theatre1 […]

March Break Camp @ MacLaren Art Centre

Date Monday, March 11th – Friday, March 15th, 2019 Time 9am to 5pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster […]

Auditions for OMCI Emerging Musicians & Emerging Artists

Date Thursday, March 7th, 2019 Time 3pm to 8pm Location Barrie Public Library (Downtown Location)Angus Ross Room60 Worsley Street Description […]

Building Resilience Through Co-Regulation with Seasons Centre

Date Thursday, March 28th, 2019 Time Daytime sessions: 9am to 4pmEvening sessions: 6pm to 9pm Location Liberty North100 Caplan Avenue […]

Have Your Say on a Supervised Consumption Site in Barrie

Description The agencies leading a Supervised Consumption Site application for Barrie are the Gilbert Centre, Canadian Mental Health Association – […]

Meridian Place Receives Honourable Mention

Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is pleased to announce that the multi-award winning Meridian Place has received an […]

Art for Lunch with Frances Thomas from the Barrie PRNT Collective

Date Friday, February 22nd, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Rotary Education CentreMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description Join the MacLaren Art […]

Mantiques Yoga

Date Sundays & Mondays Time Sundays: 4:30pm and 6pm Mondays: 2pm and 4pm Location Mantiques 56 Dunlop Street West Description […]

Live Charity Auction @ Mantiques

Date & Time Saturday, March 9th, 2019 – 2:00 pm Location Mantiques56 Dunlop Street West Description Live Charity Auction benefitting […]

The Social Shift Screening

Date Thursday, February 28th, 2019 Time 7:00pm Location Five Points Theatre1 Dunlop Street West Description Pints & Popcorn! On Thursday, […]

Congratulations to the New Executive Team

Congratulations! On Wednesday, February 13th, the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)’s Board of Management chose their Executive Team. Congratulations to […]

Family Day Closures 2019

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 18th) in the […]

Dragons’ Den Auditions are Back!

Date Saturday, March 9th, 2019 Time 10:00am to 5:00pm Location Advanced Technology CentreGeorgian College1 Georgian Drive Description Dragons’ Den is calling […]

Winter Market @ Five Points Theatre

Date Friday, February 8th & Saturday, February 9th Time Friday, February 8th – 4:00pm to 9:00pmSaturday, February 9th – 10:00am […]

Battle of the Bands

Date Friday, February 22nd, 2019 Time Doors open at 7:00pm Location The Ranch56 Bayfield Street Description Head to The Ranch […]

Artist Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Date Apply before Sunday, February 10th, 2019 Description The City of Barrie is teaming up with Canada’s Music Incubator to […]

Attention Local Musicians: City of Barrie’s Customer Service Hold Music

Date & Time Deadline: Friday, February 15th, 2019 at 4:30pm Description The City of Barrie would like to feature local […]

February Blues Fest 2019

Date Thursday, January 31st to Sunday, February 3rd Description The February Blues Festival begins on Thursday, January 31st with over […]

Late Night Transit Service on Fridays & Saturdays

Dates Fridays & Saturdays Location Transit from downtown Barrie Description The City of Barrie has introduced a late night transit […]

Barrie Film Fest’s Reel Stories

Dates Thursday, February 21st & Sunday, February 24th Location Uptown Theatre55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film Festival’s Reel […]

Winterfest 2019

Date Saturday, February 2nd & Sunday, February 3rd Location Various locations throughout the downtown Barrie. Description Winterfest will be taking […]

A Hall of Unflattering Portraits @ MacLaren Art Centre

Date Now until March 10th, 2019 Location Janice Laking GalleryMacLaren Art Centre37 Mulcaster Street Description A Hall of Unflattering Portraits highlights […]

Jazz & Blues @ City Hall Rotunda

Date Friday, February 1st & Saturday, February 2nd Time Friday, February 1st – 7:30pmSaturday, February 2nd – 8:00pm Location Barrie […]

Zuzu Fashion Boutique’s 3-Day Weekend Sale

Date Friday, January 25th – Sunday, January 27th Time Friday: 10am – 8pmSaturday: 10am – 8pmSunday: 10am – 5pm Location […]

Noella Festival – 2018 Event Report

Description 2018 was a year of firsts for all Downtown Barrie (BIA) events. The Noëlla Festival was no stranger to […]

Curb Appeal DIY – 2018 Event Report

Description The first evening of the Curb Appeal DIY series took place on Wednesday, November 21st from 7pm to 9pm […]

October Tasting Trail – 2018 Event Report

Description Throughout the month of October, visitors followed the #OctoberTastingTrail after purchasing their $10 passports at participating eateries and tasted […]

Welcome Mary Street Psychotherapy Centre

Date Monday, January 21st, 2019 Time 2:30pm – 4:30pm Location Mary Street Psychotherapy Centre 63 Mary Street Description The official opening […]

BFF Featuring “Falls Around Her”

Date Thursday, January 17th, 2019 Time 4pm & 7pm Location Uptown Theatre55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film Fest will […]

Skating @ Heritage Park

Location Heritage Park Pond in front of the gazebo! Description Grab your skates and head to Heritage Park! The pond […]

Art for Lunch with Exhibiting Artist Jill Price

Date Friday, January 11th, 2019 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Join […]

Holly Days Winner Announced

Congratulations Amanda Hicks-Whitty! Amanda Hicks-Whitty is the winner of the 2018 Holly Days Prize Package! She filled out the winning ballot […]

2017 Annual Report

Description 2017 was an amazing year for downtown Barrie. The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) worked tirelessly on a number […]

Results of the BIA Board Election

The results of the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management election are in. These results remain subject […]

Christmas & News Year’s Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection in the City of Barrie on […]

Barrie Transit’s Late Night Bus Service

Description Barrie Transit is open late on weekends! The City of Barrie wants to help residents enjoy a night out […]

Waste Collection Changes on Clapperton St & Mary St

Description Effective immediately there will be changes to waste collection on Clapperton St, between Dunlop St E and Collier St, […]

BFF’s “Christmas in a Box (Noel en Boite)”

Date Thursday, December 20th Time 4:00 pm & 7:00pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film […]

Happy Holidays

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe & Merry Christmas! […]

Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs

Date Wednesdays from January 23 – April 17, 2019 Time 6pm – 9pm Location Georgian College Downtown Campus 5 Ross […]

Barrie Public Library – Looking for Employers for Teen Job Fair

Date Saturday, January 19th, 2019 Time 11am – 2pm Location Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street Description The Barrie Public […]

Dentistry By the Bay: Toy Drive Drop-Off for Christmas Cheer

Dates & Times Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm Friday: 8am to 2pm Location Dentistry By the Bay 49 High […]

Just a Few Holly Days Left!

Description There are only a few days left of Holly Days! We are still looking to collect some gift certificates […]

Pie Media Group’s Revelation: A Holiday Tale

Date Thursday, December 20th Time 7:00pm Location Mavrick’s Music Hall 46 Dunlop Street West Description Sandra Roberts and her Pie […]

Drawing into Painting with Jason Dunda

Date Friday, December 7th Time 10:00am – 3:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Join […]

SAVE THE DATE for Our Christmas Social!

Description You’re invited to our annual Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)’s Christmas Social! Drop in or stay and mingle with […]

Curb Appeal DIY

Description On Wednesday, November 21st, the first ever Curb Appeal DIY took place at Homestead Artisan Bakery + Cafe. Part […]

Festive Tree Lot & Market

Description If a Christmas tree is what you need, look no further than Downtown Barrie. Located in Meridian Place, the […]

Noëlla Festival – Social Kit

Description The 2018 holiday season is quickly approaching! Downtown Barrie is excited to present many exciting Noëlla Festival events; including […]

2018 Noëlla Window Decorating Winner

Thank you to all of the incredible businesses in Downtown Barrie who once again transformed their storefront windows and participated […]

Holly Days – Social Kit

Description Holly Days is back!  We are encouraging people to come Downtown this holiday season to shop for a chance […]

BFF’s Screening of Anthropocene: The Human Epoch

Date Thursday, November 15th Time 4:00pm & 7:00pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Film Festival […]

Get Your Logo on a Noella Festival Flag

Description The Look Company is offering Downtown Barrie businesses an amazing opportunity! 150 Flags along Lakeshore are available to help spread […]

38th Anniversary Sale @ Nutrition Plus

Date Thursday, November 15th & Friday, November 16th Time 9:00am – 8:00pm Location Nutrition Plus Community Health Market 42 Maple […]

Metzger Studio Open House & Goldsmithing Graduate Exhibition

Date Friday, November 16th Time 5:00pm – 9:00pm Location Metzger Studio 76 Dunlop Street East Description Metzger Studio will be […]

Holly Days is Coming!

Date November 17th – December 16th Description Holly Days is on its way back and the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]

Happy Anniversary to Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers & The Creative Space!

Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to wish a very happy anniversary to both Bill Le Boeuf […]

Noella Festival Window Decorating Contest

Dates Deadline: Thursday, November 15th Judging: Friday, November 16th after 4pm Description Downtown Barrie will be kicking off another holiday […]

Corporate Holiday Gift Programme

Dates Order by Thursday, November 15th Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description The MacLaren Art Centre Gallery Shop […]

Get Connected with One Degree Network

Description One Degree Network is an online platform developed by The Networking Effect in partnership with the City of Barrie. […]

2nd Annual ‘Stache Bash

Date Friday, November 30th, 2018 Time Opens at 9pm Location Green Sprouts Café & Vapour Lounge 12 Chase MacEachern Way […]

All-level art class at Renegade!

Date Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 – 6:30pm Location Renegade | fast . fresh . healthy 50 Dunlop Steet East Join […]

Choose Chillz for your Christmas function

Location Chillz Dessert Lounge 89 Dunlop Street East, Unit #102 Chillz is a chic, intimate and sexy dessert lounge,where you […]

Off the Hook: Silent Art Auction @ MacLaren Art Centre

Dates Friday, November 16th Time 7:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Get ready for the biggest contemporary […]

November Health Series @ RIPE Juicery

Dates Thursday, November 8th Thursday, November 15th Thursday, November 22nd Thursday, November 29th Time 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location Ripe Juicery […]

4th Annual Open House @ ZuZu

Dates Sunday, November 4th Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Location ZuZu Fashion Boutique 25 Dunlop Street East Description ZuZu Fashion Boutique […]

Maclaren’s Art for Lunch with Paul Petro

Date Friday, October 19th Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Rotary Education Centre @ Maclaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]

Digital Main Street Launches Grant Program

Description On October 15th, during Small Business Week, OBIAA and the Province of Ontario announced the launch of the Digital […]

Sophia St. Apothecary’s Fall Market

Date Saturday, October 27th Time 11:00am – 3:00pm Location Sophia St. Apothecary 34 Sophia Street West Description Sophia St. Apothecary […]

Nominations are Open for the City of Barrie Arts Awards

Date Nomination Deadline: Monday, October 29th Time Nomination Deadline: 4:30pm Description The 2018 Barrie Arts Awards presented by TD take […]

21st Annual Barrie Film Festival

Date October 12th – October 21st Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop Street West Description The ten-day festival is back featuring […]

Barrie Film Fest Window Decorating Contest

Date Tuesday, October 9th – Window decorating must be complete Wednesday, October 10th – Judging occurs Thursday, October 11th – […]

Celebrate CARP & Community @ Meridian Place!

Date Friday, October 5th Time 6:00pm – 10:00pm Location Meridian Place Description This Friday, October 5th from 6pm – 10pm, […]

Thanksgiving Closures 2018

Date Monday, October 8th, 2018 Description Waste Collection – There will be NO Waste Collection in Downtown Barrie on Monday (Oct […]

Celebrate Culture Days!

Date Friday, September 28th – Sunday, September 30th Description Culture Days is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement to raise the […]

Sophia St. Apothecary is Turning 1!

Date Saturday, September 29th – Wednesday, October 31st Location Sophia St. Apothecary 34 Sophia St. West Description The Sophia St. […]

Meridian Place Event Summary to Date

Description Meridian Place & Memorial Square officially opened on June 29th, 2018. Together with the City of Barrie, the Downtown […]

Comfort Keepers Food Drive

Date Saturday, October 6th Time 9:00am – 4:00pm Location Zehrs 607 Cundles Road East Description At least one in nine […]

Rotary Fall Fishing Festival

Date September 21st – September 30th Time 7:00am – 7:00pm each day Location Kempenfelt Bay Description The 2018 Barrie Fall […]

Silent DJ Dance Party @ Meridian Place

Date Friday, September 28th Time 7:00pm – 10:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is excited […]

Troubadour Festival

Date September 21st – 23rd Description The highly anticipated Troubadour Festival will be taking place from Friday, September 21st to […]

Free Youth Arts Drop-In: Cartooning

Date Wednesday, September 19th Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Spend an afternoon […]

Emerging Musicians Showcase

Date Saturday, September 15th Time 7:00pm – 10:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Emerging Musicians Program creates a lively and […]

9th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Date Saturday, September 15th Time 11:00am – 1:00pm Location Heritage Park Description The 9th Annual Walk a Mile in Her […]

Attention Local Musicians!

Date Deadline: Monday, October 1st Description The submission process for musicians is now open for Barrie’s Downtown Countdown. Submissions will […]

Inhabit’s 5th Anniversary

Date Thursday, September 20th Time 3:00pm – 7:00pm Location Inhabit Interiors & Design 120 Dunlop Street East Description Inhabit Interiors […]

Reminder to Be a Good Neighbour

Description We all want and work hard for the same thing – a downtown that people want to visit and […]

We Want Your Updated Information!

Date Beginning Friday, September 7th Description We will be updating our member directory and we need your updated business information! […]

Welcome 5Fold!

Location 5Fold Agency 39 Dunlop Street East Description 5Fold Agency has officially opened their doors and the Downtown Barrie Business […]

3rd Annual Barrie Public Library Comic Con

Date Saturday, September 22nd Description The 3rd annual Barrie Public Library Comic Con is quickly approaching. On Saturday, September 22nd, […]

Forgather Floral Co. Grand Opening

Date Sunday, September 3rd Time 11:00am – 3:00pm Location Forgather Floral Co. 43 Owen Street Description Forgather Floral Co. will […]

Labour Day Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on Monday September 3, 2018 in […]

2018 MacLaren Legacy Dinner

Date Thursday, September 27th Time 6:00pm – 10:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre – The Carnegie Room 37 Mulcaster Street Description […]

Carnegie Days 2018 @ MacLaren Art Centre

Date September 27th – 30th Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Carnegie Days are back at the Maclaren […]

2018 Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

Date Saturday, August 25th Time 7:00am – 6:00pm Location Heritage Park Description Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is hosted by the […]

What’s Coming Up in Downtown Barrie

Description Fall and Winter are right around the corner and the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is excited to start […]

Happy Paddling Film Fest

Date Wednesday, September 5 Time 8:00pm – 9:30pm Location Meridian Place Description Happy Paddling and the Downtown Barrie Business Association […]

Coming Up at Lawnchair Luminata

Date Every Wednesday throughout July & August Time Each film begins at Dusk Location Meridian Place Description Every Wednesday throughout […]

Troubadour Festival Tickets on Sale Friday

Date Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 17 @ 12:00pm Festival Date: Friday, September 21 – Sunday, September 23 Description A […]

Intro to Blockchain for Business

Date Thursday, August 23 Time 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location The Creative Space 12 Dunlop Street East Description Hyperledger Blockchain projects […]

Donovan Woods @ Meridian Place

Date Friday, August 17 Time 8:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is excited to announce […]

Intro to Bollywood Dance @ Meridian Place

Dates & Times Thursday, August 16th @ 6:30pm Tuesday, August 21st @ 7:00pm Location Meridian Place Description Join us for […]

Country Heat @ Meridian Place

Date Saturday, August 18th Time 10:00am – 11:00am Location Meridian Place Description Country Heat is a high-energy, low-impact, country dance-inspired […]

Career Opportunity with Cambium Inc.

Description Cambium Inc. is looking for an Administrative/Technical Assistant to join the Geotechnical and Construction Testing & Inspection group in […]

This Friday’s Live Music Series Concert

Date Friday, August 10 Time 8:00pm Location Meridian Place Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is excited to announce […]

Rotary Festival of Trees Sponsorship Opportunity

Description The Rotary Club of Barrie will be opening up sponsorship opportunities for the Festival of Trees. In conjunction with […]

Live Music Series at Meridian Place – Expanded!

Dates & Times Friday, August 10 – Side Hustle at 8:00pm Friday, August 17 – Lydia Persaud at 7:00pm and […]

Kempenfest 2018

Date Saturday, August 4th – Monday, August 6th Time 10:00am – 6:00pm Location Centennial & Southshore Parks All along Barrie’s […]

Theatre by the Bay’s Northern Lights

Date July 20th – 28th Time 8:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description It is 2004 and… […]

The Barrie Advance Readers’ Choice Nominations

Date Vote by August 31st, 2018 at 4:00pm Description Congratulations to the more than 45 Downtown Barrie businesses who have […]

Classics in the Park Car Show

Date Saturday, July 21st Time 8:00am – 4:00pm Location Heritage Park Description The Barrie Thunder Classics Car Club will be […]

Medley Food & Drink Festival

Date Friday, July 20 – Sunday, July 22 Time Friday, July 20 – 3:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday, July 21 – […]

Live Music Series at Meridian Place

Date Friday, July 13 Friday, August 17 Time Friday, July 13 – 7:00pm to 9:15pm Friday, August 17 – 7:00pm […]

The Importance of Main Street BIAs

Description The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association met with the Province of Ontario to discuss the importance of Main Street […]

Downtown Barrie Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

Date Friday, July 6 – Sunday July 8 Time Friday, July 6 – 11am to 11pm Saturday, July 7 – […]

Lawnchair Luminata has Begun!

Date Every Wednesday throughout July & August Time Each film begins at Dusk Location Meridian Place Description Every Wednesday throughout […]

Renegade has Moved!

Description Renegade has opened their doors at their new location! Head down to 50 Dunlop Street East for their original […]

Free Drop-In – Multi-Instrument Jam

Date Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description This Free […]

Focus on Simcoe – Photographer Meet & Greet

Date Friday, June 29th, 2018 Time 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location The Creative Space 12 Dunlop Street East Description As part […]

Meridian Place Grand Opening Itinerary

Meridian Place Grand Opening Itinerary ● 4:00pm – 5:00pm:​ FINAL SITE PREP/SOUND CHECKS/ETC ● 5:00pm – 6:00pm: RIBBON CUTTING/SPONSOR RECOGNITION/CAKE […]

Promenade Days – Road Closures & Parking

Promenade Days – Road Closures & Parking PARKING LOT CLOSURES Simcoe Street Parking Lot & the 15 Bayfield Street Parking […]

Promenade Days Vendor Regulations & Expectations

Promenade Days is Almost Here! As a vendor at Promenade Days, there are some regulations and expectations that you’ll need […]

Downtown Barrie’s Canada & Promenade Days Social Media Kit

Downtown Barrie’s Canada & Promenade Days is back! In order to remain consistent with our branding, we have laid out […]

Road Closures

Date Friday, June 29th, 2018 Time 6:00am – 1:00pm Location Dunlop Street from Mulcaster Street to Five Points Owen Street […]

Social 705’s Grand Opening

Date Thursday, June 21st, 2018 Time 5:00pm – 8:30pm Location Social 705 99 Dunlop Street East Description Head down to […]

Attention Food Retailers & Restaurateurs

Description An Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain Business Retention and Expansion Study is being conducted and your input is requested! […]

Chances ‘R’ Sailing Excursions

Description Chances ‘R’ Sailing Excursions is offering the opportunity for businesses and companies to treat their employees to an Employee […]

The Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival

Date June 7-18th, 2018 Location Heritage Park Description From its inauguration in the Spring of 1996, The Barrie Jazz & […]

The 2nd Annual Barrie Boat Show

Date Friday, June 15th – Sunday, June 17th Location Heritage Park Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) is excited […]

The Curious Voyage Applications

Dates Friday, June 7th, 2018 – Performance Application Deadline Friday, June 15th, 2018 – Production Application Deadline Time To be […]

Promenade Days Registration Deadline

The Downtown Barrie (BIA) is busy preparing for the 2018 Promenade Days Festival; which takes place Saturday June 30th through […]

Advertise with Pride

Description Advertise with Barrie Pride! Barrie Pride is offering businesses a chance to advertise with them during the week-long festival. […]

Pride Week Contest

Date Sunday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 10th, 2018 Description Show your business’s Pride Spirit and support Barrie Pride 2018 […]

Free Goods Exchange Day

Date Saturday, June 9th, 2018 Description De-Clutter with Barrie’s annual Free Goods Exchange Day! On the morning of Saturday, June […]

Licence 2 Ride

Date July 1st, 2018 – September 3rd, 2018 Description Ride Free. Play Free. Licence 2 Ride is offered to youth […]

Night Market Barrie @ Drors

Date Thursday, May 31st, 2018 Time 5:00pm – 9:00pm Location Drors 98 Dunlop Street West Description Swing by Drôrs this […]

Public Art Lunch & Learn

Date Friday, June 1st, 2018 Time 12:00pm Location City Hall Rotunda 70 Collier Street Description On Friday, June 1st at […]

Barrie Native Friendship Centre’s 29th Annual Pow Wow

Date Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 Time Saturday: 12:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm Location Red Storey Field […]

Mid-Week Food Tour in Downtown Barrie

Date Each Wednesday starting June 6th, 2018 Time After 5:00pm Locations The Speakcheasy 123 Dunlop Street East Bohemia 125 Dunlop […]

31st Annual Rotary Fun Run

Date Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 Time 6:00pm Location Southshore Community Centre 205 Lakeshore Drive Description On Wednesday, May 30th, gather […]

Celebrate Barrie!

Date Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 Time 10:00pm – 6:00pm Location Centennial Park on Kempenfelt Bay Description Celebrate Barrie! kicks off […]

Waste Collection Policy Reminder

Downtown Barrie Waste Collection Reminder In an effort to avoid any complaints regarding the misplace and excess of as well […]

Vinylpalooza in Support of the Barrie Literacy Council

Date Sunday, May 27th, 2018 Time 10:00am – 3:00pm Location Ferndale Banquet Hall 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive Description On Sunday, […]

Smoke’s Poutinerie’s 5th Anniversary & Fundraiser

Date Saturday, May 26th, 2018 Location Smoke’s Poutinerie 24A Dunlop Street West Description Saturday, May 26th marks Smoke’s Poutinerie Barrie’s […]

Barrie Waterfront Festival

Date Friday, May 25th – Sunday, May 27th, 2018 Location Heritage Park On Barrie’s beautiful waterfront Description The 14th annual […]

Dwayne Gretzky at Mavricks

Date Friday, May 25th, 2018 Time 9:00pm Location Mavricks Music Hall 43 Dunlop Street West Description Come on out and […]

Police Presence in Downtown Barrie

The Barrie Police has increased their foot presence in Downtown Barrie! Their Community Response Unit aims to generate positive interactions […]

Art for Lunch with Robert Zeidler from the Cotton Factory

Date Friday, June 15th, 2018 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Maclaren Art Centre – Rotary Education Centre 37 Mulcaster Street […]

Sophia St. Apothecary – Intro to Essential Oils

Date Thursday, May 10th, 2018 Time 6:00pm – 7:00pm Location Sophia St. Apothecary 34 Sophia Street West Description Join us […]

Places to Grow – Workshop Summary

Description Barrie’s business owners and community leaders came together on April 10th, 2018 to map out priorities, opportunities, challenges and […]

Art for Lunch with Author Kevin Hardcastle

Date Friday, May 4th, 2018 Time 12:15pm – 1:00pm Location Maclaren Art Gallery – Rotary Education Centre 37 Mulcaster Street […]

Reception for Spring 2018 Youth Exhibitions

Date Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 Time 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location Maclaren Art Gallery – The Carnegie Room & The Molson Community […]

Barrie Native Friendship Centre Youth Benefit

Date Friday, May 11th, 2018 Time 7:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description The Barrie Native Friendship […]

5th Annual Mother’s Day High Tea

Date Saturday, May 12th, 2018 Time Doors open at 11:00am Location Liberty North Event Centre 100 Caplan Avenue Description 5th […]

An Intro to WSIB

Date Tuesday, May 8th Time 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location Barrie Public Library – Downtown Branch 60 Worsley Street Description Join […]

Auditions for the Emerging Musicians Program

Date Wednesday, May 16th Time 3:00pm – 8:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description In partnership with […]

How to Help the Victims of the 100 Little Ave. Fire

Date Until Friday, April 27th Time Until 4:30pm Location City Hall Rotunda 70 Collier Street Description Nearly 70 Barrie residents […]

BLOCKCHAIN: Solutions in Healthcare

Date Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 Time 6:30pm – 9:00pm Location Georgian College, Georgian Dining Room – Hospitality & Tourism 1 […]

GROW BARRIE – E-commerce Workshop

Date Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 Time 8:30am – 1:00pm Location Holiday Inn Barrie Hotel & Conference Centre 20 Fairview Road […]

Dunlop Street East Improvements – Notice of Public Information Centre

The City of Barrie is proposing streetscape improvements on Dunlop Street from Mulcaster Street to Toronto Street, as previously recommended […]

Green Screen – Earth Day Edition

Date Thursday April 19th, 2018 Time 6:45 pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Living Green Barrie will […]

Earth Day Design Sprint

Date Saturday April 21st, 2018 Time 11:00am – 12:30pm Location Dorian Parker Community Centre 227 Sunnidale Road Description Earth Day […]

10th Anniversary Barrie Spring Art Tour

Date Saturday, April 28th – Sunday, April 29th, 2018 Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Location Various Downtown Locations Description Discover the […]

Identity & Design – Design Your Own Skateboard Graphic

Date Saturday, April 28th, 2018 Time 10:00am – 12:30pm Location Art in House Lakeshore Mews Description HOW MIGHT WE CREATE […]

Youth Arts Drop-Ins – Hip Hop Dance

Date Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 Time 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Stretch your […]

City of Barrie’s Emerging Musicians Program!

Date Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 Time 3:00pm – 8:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description We are […]

4th Annual Butt Blitz

Date Saturday, May 5th, 2018 Time 11:00am – 2:00pm Location Spirit Catcher 1 Maple Street Description Join volunteers across Canada […]

Acoustic Open Mic

Date Every Thursday Time 11am-10pm Location TLC Bistro & Cafe – 41 Maple Ave Description Visit the website for more […]

Benefactor Art Exchange Evening Coming Soon

Location MacLaren Art Centre – 37 Mulcaster St. Description For $1 a day, enjoy great art and enrich your community! […]

The Medicine Of Mindfulness

Date Wednesday & Thursdays (until end of June) Time Wednesdays – 10am to 11:30am Thursdays – 7pm to 8:30pm Location […]

Barrie Olive Oil’s 3rd Anniversary

Date Thursday, April 12th – Saturday, April 14th, 2018 Location Barrie Olive Oil Co. 45 Dunlop St. East Description Barrie […]

Beautification & Cleanliness – Sidewalks & Alleyways

With the harsh winter and resulting ‘mess’ of snow and dirt — Any help with sweeping & collecting exposed garbage […]

BARRIE CHORALFEST: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY

Date Saturday, April 14th, 2018 Time 7:00 pm Location Collier Street United Church 112 Collier St Description Enjoy the richness […]

Focus on Simcoe Photography Festival

Date Friday June 1st – Saturday June 30th, 2018 Description Matching businesses with photographers will allow for mini galleries throughout […]

Downtown Barrie Intensification Workshop

The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) would like to personally invite you to this great opportunity to contribute and provide […]

Neil Young Tribute

Date 1st Saturday Of Each Month Time 8pm – 10pm Location TLC Bistro & Cafe 41 Maple Ave Description Dinner […]

MacLaren Art Centre Programs

Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster St Description Spring Classes For Children & Youth Inspired by our Spring 2018 Exhibitions, […]

Youth Arts Drop-Ins – Mandala Stone Painting

Join local artist Kristen Keller as she leads a drop-in mandala painting workshop using simple supplies and materials anyone can […]

Easter Weekend & Good Friday Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Good Friday (March 30). Collection […]

Peer To Peer Support Group

Date Every Tuesday Time 11am to 12pm Location Community Wholeness Centre – 59 Maple Ave. Description A group for individuals […]

The Sadies @ Donaleigh’s

Date Thursday March 15th, 2018 Time Show – 9:00pm Doors – 8:00pm Location Temple Lounge @ Donaleigh’s Description The Sadies […]

Barrie Chamber 2018 Women in Business Winners

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 Women in Business Awards, presented by […]

Green Screen & Annual General Meeting

Date Thursday March 15th, 2018 Time 6:30 pm Location Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Living Green Barrie will […]

Congratulations Molly McNulty

2017 Barrie Street Performer Molly McNulty has been selected as a semifinalist in the Canadian Songwriting Competition! Her song Stronger has been shortlisted […]

Free Youth Arts Drop In Program

Date Wednesday March 7th 2018 Time 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location Five Points Theatre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Ever want […]

Barrie Chamber 2018 Women in Business Awards

Date Thursday March 8, 2018 Time 11:00am (registration) to 2:00pm Location Barrie Country Club 635 St Vincent Street Description The […]

Last Weekend For Hot Cocoa Trail

Date Every weekend in February Location Various Downtown Locations Description A reminder to all participating trail locations: If you require […]

Member Handbook February 2018

Download the updated 2018 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

2018 Battle Of The Bands

Date Friday, February 23rd, 2018 Time Doors open at 7pm. Live music begins at 7:15pm. Location The Ranch – 56 […]

Dragons’ Den Auditions

Date Saturday, February 24th, 2018 Time 10am to 5pm Location Georgian College- 1 Georgian Drive (M Building, 1st floor- Main […]

Sprout – For Food Entrepreneurs

Registration Deadline / Start Date Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 Location Georgian College – 1 Georgian Drive Description Brought to you […]

Family Day Closures 2018

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no organics, garbage, and recycling collection on Family Day (Monday, February 19th) in the […]

New Free Youth Arts Drop-in Workshops

Date First Wednesday of March Time 4pm – 6pm Location Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Dunlop Street West, inside […]

Rename This Barrie Theatre – Winner

And the winner is… Five Points Theatre Thank you for your votes! The other finalists were Centre Stage Barrie, Live […]

Yoga By Donation

Date Thursday Evenings through February 22nd Time 7pm Location Renegade Health Bar 51 Collier St. Description Come start off the […]

Hot Cocoa Trail

Date Every weekend in February Location Various Downtown Locations Description It’s cold outside – why not warm up by following […]

Freezin’ For A Reason

Date Saturday February 10th, 2018 Location Centennial Beach Barrie’s Waterfront Description As the name suggests, the Polar Plunge means like-minded […]

Want Local Flights To Ottawa & Montreal?

Please take the time to complete a survey for potential new air service planned from Lake Simcoe Regional Airport. A […]

Mid-winter Events

31Date All month long throughout February. Location Various Locations & Venues Description Get out of the house and to blow […]

Tales Of Imagination – A Family Concert

Date Sunday February 4th 2018 Time 3:30 pm Location Collier United Church 112 Collier Street Description Join the Huronia Symphony […]

Celebrate Winterfest At The MacLaren

Date Sunday February 4th, 2018 Time 12 noon to 3:30 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description The […]

Winterfest 2018

Date February 3 – February 4 Location Heritage Park Downtown Barrie Description The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, […]

Reel Stories – Save The Date

Date Friday February 2nd – Sunday February 4th, 2018 Location Barrie Uptown Theatre 55 Dunlop St West Description Brought to […]

Fundraising Campaign For Simcoe Sam

  Location Simcoe Print Solution 124 Dunlop St East Description Beloved canine greeter at downtown shop needs urgent surgery. A […]

Chillz Lounge Official Opening – January 26

Date Friday January 26th, 2018 Location Chillz Lounge 89 Dunlop St (beside Swirleez Frozen Yogurt) Description #ExpectTheUnexpected – Created by […]

Rename This Barrie Theatre

Have your chance to help rename the Downtown Theatre (previously known as the Mady Centre). Residents of Barrie can visit […]

Ripe Juicery’s January Health Series

Date Tuesdays in January Time 6pm to 7:30pm Location Ripe Juicery – 118 Dunlop St E Description Learn how to […]

An Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Date Tuesday January 30th, 2018 Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location 89 Collier Street, Suite 200 Description Presented by the Barrie […]

Barrie’s 2018 Budget Allocator Tool

Closes Sunday, January 14th, 2017 Description It’s budget time in Barrie, which means local business owners like yourself can share […]

Snow Lift Notice

We are going to do a snow lift downtown on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 and Monday, January 8th, 2018. The […]

Holly Days Winner Announced

Congratulations Julie Valiquette Julie Valiquette is the winner of the 2017 Holly Days Prize Package! She filled out the winning […]

2-Hours Free On-street Parking In December

Date Friday December 1st to Sunday December 31st 2017 Location On-street Parking Meters in Downtown Barrie Description 2-Hours Free On-Street […]

Downtown Countdown 2018

Date Sunday December 31st, 2017 Time 6pm – Midnight Location Barrie City Hall 70 Collier St. Description Ring in the […]

Holly Days Collection Reminder

Date November 18th – December 17th 2017 Description Downtown Barrie’s Holly Days is close to coming to an end…A representative […]

12 Days Of Ripe Christmas

Date Thursday December 7 – Thursday December 21, 2017 Location Ripe Juicery 118 Dunlop St. East Description For 12 full days […]

Christmas Social Reminder

Date Tomorrow – Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 Time 5pm – 10pm Location The Paperie Barrie 89 Dunlop St. East, Suite […]

Holiday Season Hours – December 1 – 31, 2017

We are encouraging all merchants to implement extended hours for the holiday season to accommodate shoppers & visitors. We suggest […]

1st Annual ‘Stache Bash

Date Friday December 1st, 2017 Time Opens at 9pm Location Green Sprouts Café & Vapour Lounge 12 Chase MacEachern Way […]

Be Part of Creating a Makerspace in Barrie

Date Thursday November 30th, 2017 Time 7pm – 9pm Location Dorian Parker Centre 227 Sunnidale Road1 Description The City of […]

Holly Days – Participant Registration

We’re encouraging people to come Downtown this holiday season to shop for a chance to win a bountiful prize package. […]

Member Handbook September 2017

Download the updated 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

Book Signing With Barrie Author

Date Saturday November 25th, 2017 Time 1pm to 4pm Locations Barrie Olive Oil Co. 45 Dunlop St. East Description One […]

Tree Lighting Remix & Santa Claus Parade Road Closure Notice

Downtown Barrie & the Barrie Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to celebrate the season with the annual Tree […]

W.A. Fisher Auditorium Study Survey

The purpose of this survey is to give City staff, Council and the consultant team, current information about Barrie and Simcoe […]

Look Local Magazine Holiday Ad Rates

Description The Publishers of ‘Look Local Magazine’ Brian & Laura Mayo will making the rounds of Downtown Barrie. The Downtown […]

Looking for Benefits for your full or part time employees?

Description Healthsphere is partnering with BIA members to provide a benefits plan for only $5.95 per month per employee. For […]

Home For The Holidays

Date Saturday November 18th & Sunday November 19th 2017 Description Presented by: The May Court Club of Barrie Unique Boutique […]

Off The Hook: Silent Art Auction

Date Friday November 17th 2017 (Auction Preview: November 11 to 17) Time 7pm to 11 pm Locations MacLaren Art Centre […]

Remembrance Day Parade & Road Closure

Date Saturday November 11th, 2017 Location Dunlop Street between the Five Points & Poyntz Street Description   The Remembrance Day […]

What’s A Business Owner To Do In The New Canadian Tax Paradigm?

Date Wednesday November 15th 207 Time 5:30pm – 7pm Location Barrie Country Club 635 St. Vincent St. N Description Hosted […]

Holiday Open House @ ZuZu & Our House

Date Sunday November 5th, 2017 Time 10:00am – 5:00pm Locations ZuZu Fashion Boutique 25 Dunlop Street East & Our House […]

Theatre By The Bay Presents ‘We Must Have More Men’

Date November 1- November 18, 2017 Location Downtown Barrie Description After an incredible run with several sold-out performances, WE MUST […]

Santa Claus Parade Float & Band Registration

Registration Deadline November 9th, 2017 Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have a longstanding partnership with Santa. […]

Om For The Holidays – Artisan Market

Date Saturday November 4th, 2017 Time 2pm – 6pm Location BLiSS Ann Green Yoga 119 Dunlop Street East (Lakeshore Mews) […]

4th Annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education Vigil

Date Thursday October 26th, 2017 Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location Community Wholessness Centre 59 Maple Avenue Description Share stories, songs, […]

Friends Of The Homeless – Spooktacular Clothing Exchange

Date Saturday October 28th, 2017 Time 2pm – 4am Location Community Wholessness Centre 59 Maple Avenue Description Fall/Winter Clothing, Shoes, […]

Curious about Living Wage?

Date Tuesday November 7th, 2017 Time 8:30am – 9:30am Location Barrie Public Library (Downtown) 60 Worsley Street RSVP [email protected] Description […]

Ignite Barrie

Date Friday October 27th, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Creative Space 12 Dunlop Street East Description Ignite is an inspirational […]

Draft Heritage Strategy Feedback

Description The City of Barrie Planning and Building Services Department along with Members of Heritage Barrie are seeking feedback on the […]

Murder At The Speakeasy

Date Saturday October 28th, 2017 Time 9:00pm Location Green Sprouts Cafe & Vapor Lounge 12 Chase McEachern Way (behind the […]

Halloween Coffee House

Date Friday October 27, 2017 Time 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description Admission $2. This […]

Staying In Tune

Date Tuesday October 24, 2017 Time 1:00pm – 5:00pm Location Mady Centre for the Performing Arts 1 Dunlop Street West […]

Fall Fashion Show @ ZuZu

Date Tuesday October 24, 2017 Time 6:00pm Description It’s the perfect time to see the many new collections in-store for […]

2017 Barrie Business Awards Finalists Announced

  Description The Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie are pleased to announce the finalists for the […]

City Of Barrie’s 2017 Arts Awards

Nomination Deadline Monday October 23rd, 2017 Time 4:30pm Description Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate a deserving artist, collective, or […]

Barrie Film Festival

Date Friday October 13th – Saturday October 22nd, 2017 Time Various event times Location Uptown Theatre- 55 Dunlop Street West […]

Halloween Coffeehouse Auditions

Date Wednesday October 11th, 2017 Time 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre (main lobby) – 37 Mulcaster […]

Register for the Grant Writing Workshop

Date Wednesday October 11th, 2017 Time 6pm Location Barrie City Hall (70 Collier Street) – Sir Robert Barrie Room Description […]

Thanksgiving Closures 2017

Date Monday October 9th 2017 Description Waste Collection – There will be NO Waste Collection in Downtown Barrie on Monday […]

Deadline Extended: Artrepreneur Barrie

Date Deadline extended to Monday October 2nd, 2017 Description Artists are entrepreneurs who contribute greatly to the social and economic […]

MacLaren Art Centre Fall Classes

Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description This autumn, unleash your creative energy in the sunny MacLaren studio! Choose […]

My Business Welcomes Everyone

Date Thursday October 5th, 2017 Time 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location Barrie Public Library Downtown Branch (60 Worsley Street) Angus Ross […]

Sexy Laundry @ The Mady Theatre

Date Wednesday October 4th – Saturday October 7th, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Mady Centre 1 Dunlop Street West Description […]

An Evening With Sean McCann @ The Mady Theatre

Date Sunday October 1st, 2017 Time 7pm Location The Mady Centre 1 Dunlop Street West Description Sean McCann won over […]

Culture Days

Date Friday September 29th – Monday October 1st, 2017 Location Various locations Description Barrie’s multi-venue festival is part of Canada-wide […]

Carnegie Days

Date Thursday September 28th – Monday October 1, 2017 Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description An annual art […]

Poster Of A Girl Art Show

Date Friday September 22, 2017 Time 6am – 11pm Location Green Sprouts Cafe & Vapor Lounge 12 Chase McEachern Way (behind […]

Family Fun Jam Day Charity BBQ

Date Sunday September 23rd, 2018 Time 10am – 4pm Location Heritage Park Description Charity BBQ, info fest & food drive; […]

Barrie Public Library Comic Con

Date Saturday September 23rd, 2017 Location Barrie Public Library 60 Worsley Street Description Dust off your superhero cap and join […]

Test Drive An Electric Car With Plug N’ Drive

Date Friday September 22, 2017 Time 3pm – 6pm Location Parking Lot at Barrie City Hall 70 Collier Street Description Interested […]

VITALOGY, A Tribute To Pearl Jam

Date Friday September 29, 2017 Time 8pm Location Mavricks Music Hall 46 Dunlop Street West Description Formed in 1999, childhood […]

Grand Opening of The Paperie by Katie Williams Design Co.

Date Wednesday September 20, 2017 Time 4:30pm – 6:30pm Location 89 Dunlop Street East Unit 201 Description Operating under the […]

7th Annual Barrie Fall Fishing Festival

Date Friday September 22nd – Sunday October 1st, 2017 Time 7:00am – 7pm daily Location Barrie Waterfront Description Presented by […]

CMI’S Artist Entrepreneur Bootcamp 2017

Date Apply online before Monday September 25th, 2017 Description Are you an emerging musician? — The City of Barrie, Tourism […]

Georgian College Design and Digital Arts Centre Opening

Date Friday, September 15, 2017 Time 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location Arch and Helen Brown Design and Digital Arts […]

Flying Monkeys – Pilates & A Pint

Date Tuesday September 12th, 2017 Time 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery 107 Dunlop St East […]

Festival Of Trees Sponsorship Opportunities

  Description By supporting the Festival of Trees you are supporting your local community & making it a better place […]

Barrie Farmers Market

Date Saturdays in September & October Time 8am – 12 noon Location Barrie City Hall (70 Collier St) & Mulcaster […]

Labour Day Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (Sept 4th). Collection during […]

Fireside to Spark Innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival

Press Release – For Immediate Release  Fireside to spark innovation at Illuminate Barrie Festival (Barrie, ON) The City of Barrie is […]

The Art in Unexpected Places

Date Thursday August 24th, 2017 Time 8:00pm Location Meet at the Five Points Parkette across from The Mady Centre Description […]

Illuminate Barrie Festival

Date Friday September 2nd & Sunday September 3rd, 2017 Location Barrie’s Waterfront Description Ignite your passion for our country at […]

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival

Date Saturday August 26, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description The 15th annual festival featuring exciting races, local vendors, kid’s activities, live entertainment […]

Illuminate Barrie Collaboration Brew

Press Release – August 14, 2017 Barrie, Ontario. Special for the Illuminate Barrie Labour Day waterfront festivities, the craft brewers, […]

Late Summer Harvest: A Bohemian Dinner

Date Friday August 25, 2017 Location Bohemia 125 Dunlop Street East Description Enjoy a late summer harvest menu that includes: House […]

Rhythmfest 2017 

Date Friday August 18th & Saturday August 19th, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description Join us on Friday, August 18th & […]

Now is Your Chance to Try Co-working!

Location The Creative Space – 12 Dunlop Street East Description The Small Business Centre’s ‘TrepDesk is now open for reservation […]

The Art in Unexpected Places Exhibit 

Date Thursday August 17th, 2017 Time 7:30pm Location The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts (Lower Lobby) Description Join the […]

Kempenfest Weekend 2017

Date Saturday August 5th – Monday August 7th, 2017 Location Barre’s Waterfront Description Entertainment & Midway start on Friday evening at […]

Lawn Chair Luminata – Viva Las Vegas

Date Wednesday August 9th (Raindate Aug 10) Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description All musically gifted race-driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis […]

Civic Holiday Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be no garbage, organics, recycling and yard waste collection on Monday (August 7th). Collection during […]

Lawn Chair Luminata – The Secret Life of Pets

Date Thursday July 27th, 2017 Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys […]

Nutrition Plus Customer Appreciation

Date July 27th & 28th, 2017 Location Nutrition Plus 42 Maple Avenue Description Come out for our customer appreciation sale […]

Give Local – Night Market

Date Saturday August 5th, 2017 Time 1pm – 10pm Location Lakeshore Mews Description Join Art in House, Bohemia & J’Adore […]

7th Annual Classics in the Park!

Date Saturday July 22th, 2017 Time 8am – 4pm Location Heritage Park Description Brought to you by Barrie Thunder Classics. […]

Getting start-ups to market faster; How Pop-Up Retail is changing the game for entrepreneurs

Date Tuesday August 8th, 2017 Time 5:45pm-8:00pm Location 107 Dunlop Street East Description The Department of Creative Economy has invited […]

Barrie Advance 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

Date Contest ends Friday September 1st, 2017 Time 4 pm Location Various Downtown Businesses Description Many of your favourite Downtown […]

Barrie Olive Oil Company Inc. is Moving!

Date Tuesday August 1st, 2017 Location 45 Dunlop Street East Description Barrie Olive Oil Company Inc. is OFFICIALLY moving from […]

Lawn Chair Luminata – Beauty & The Beast 2017

Date Wednesday, July 12, 2017  *Rescheduled to Saturday, July 15th* Time Dusk Location Heritage Park Description Rated PG – violence and […]

On Hollis-Day Dinning Event

Date Saturday July 22, 2017 Time 7:00 pm Location Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive Description Join us to celebrate […]

Summer Exhibition Opening

Date Thursday July 6th, 2017 Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St. Description Summer Exhibition […]

2017 Promenade Days & Canada Day Festivities

Date Friday June 30 – Sunday July 2, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description Downtown Barrie’s Promenade […]

Snowbirds Air Show kicks off 150 Celebrations

Date Wednesday June 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park & Barrie’s Waterfront Description The City of Barrie is excited to kick […]

Meridian Place Construction Site Visit

You’re invited to attend a media event and ground breaking ceremony for Meridian Place at Memorial Square.

Upcoming Event Road & Lot Closures

Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Various Downtown Barrie Parking Lots & Roads Description Downtown Barrie […]

Promenade Days & Canada Day – Social Media Kit

Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description   We […]

New Transient Boat Slips

Date June 16th, 2017 Location Town Docks Description Mayor Jeff Lehman will be officially opening the new transient boat slips […]

Jazz and Blues Festival

Date June 8-19th, 2017 Location Heritage Park Description From its inauguration in the Spring of 1996, The Barrie Jazz And […]

Barrie Pride Parade

Date Saturday June 10th, 2017 Time 11 am – 10 pm Location Heritage Park Description Bring your glamour and glitter […]

Barrie Business Awards: Call for Nominations

Deadline July 10, 2017  11:59pm Description Initiated in 2003 by the Barrie Chamber, the Barrie Business Awards program recognizes and […]

Illuminate Barrie Kickoff Air Show

Date Wednesday June 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park & Barrie’s Waterfront Description Kick off Canada 150 celebrations with a free […]

Promenade Days & Canada Day – Entry Deadline

Date Friday June 30th — Sunday July 2nd, 2017 Location Dunlop St E & Dunlop St W Description 2017 Promenade […]

Illuminate Barrie Sponsorship Opportunity

Description The City Of Barrie is placing 40 banner poles and 150 street banners in select locations throughout the downtown core in […]

2Kats Clothing Pop-up Shop

Date Saturday June 3rd, 2017 Time 11am – 2pm Location Dunlop Mews 116 Dunlop St E For more information: 2katsclothing.com

Barrie Farmers Market

Date Saturdays from May 6th – Oct 28th, 2017 Time 8am – 12 noon Location Barrie City Hall at Collier […]

Barrie Waterfront Festival

Date May 26th – 28th, 2017 Location Heritage Park 5-9 Lakeshore Dr. Description A Festival featuring Classic Rock music and family […]

Celtic Resonance – Collier Concerts

Date Sunday May 28th, 2017 Time 3:00 pm Location Collier Street United Church 112 Collier St Description “Celtic Resonance”- Collier […]

Up Standing Comedy Show

Date Tuesday May 30th, 2017 Time 6:30pm Doors / 7:00pm Show Location Community Wholeness Centre, 59 Maple Ave. Description UP […]

Spring Exhibition Opening

Date Thursday, May 25 Time 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St. Description Spring Exhibition […]

Victoria Day Closures 2017

Barrie Waste Collection There will be NO waste collection in the City of Barrie on Monday (May 22nd). Collections will […]

We’ve Moved Office Spaces

Location 93 Dunlop Street East Unit 102 Description The Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) has moved offices. Now located at […]

MacLaren Art Centre Summer Camps

Date full-week camps throughout July and August Location MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster Street Description MacLaren Art Centre Summer Camps […]

Member Handbook 2017

Download the 2017 version of the Downtown Barrie BIA members handbook for the latest policies and guidlines.

Snow Clearing By-law Reminder

Reminder: sidewalks in front/beside their business cleared of all snow and ice each morning by 10:00 am. Staff will be […]

Downtown Snow Clearing By-law

All Downtown Merchants & Business Owners are required to have the sidewalks infront & beside their business cleared of snow & ice each morning by 10:00 am.  Enforcement Officers […]

Noella Special Notice

Your invited to the Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) Christmas Social & Update! The event will take place on Tuesday […]

City Reminders – Rogers Hometown Hockey

The City of Barrie will be hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey on Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th, 2016 in […]