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Open Air Dunlop

Starting on June 10th Dunlop Street will be closed to cars from Maple Avenue to Mulcaster twice a month, making room for community. You can roll and stroll, shop and patio hop. There’s lots of fun activities planned such as yoga, dance and fitness classes, art activities, live music and more.

 

The dates this year will be:

  • June 10th – Barrie Air Show
  • June 24th – Troubadour Festival
  • July 1st – Canada Day
  • July 15th – Between Sets Live Music Festival
  • August 12th – East Asian Ethnic Mosaic Night
  • August 26th – OMCI Emerging Artist Showcase
  • September 9th – Downtown Barrie Yoga Fest
  • September 23rd – Culture Days
  • October 7th – Thanksgiving
  • October 28th – Halloween

Re-live the sights and sounds of the classic 70’s Elton John

The glamorous costumes, the glasses, the platform shoes and above all… the endless hits and timeless songs of Elton John in the heyday of his song writing and performance prowess. Get up & dance to the 60’s inspired Crocodile Rock, soulful Philadelphia Freedom, bombastic Pinball Wizard, tongue-in-cheeky Bitch Is Back, & rocker Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.

 

Sit back and take a ride with Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer & Your Song. Sing along to the soaring harmonies of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind & Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me.

 

More events are popping up!

1. FITNESS ACTIVITIES

Yoga with True You Studio (8am). Yoga with Nook Yoga (10am). Pilates with Namaste North (1pm). Dance classes with Uptempo Barrie (4pm).

2. BARRIE FARMERS’ MARKET (9AM – 1PM)

Each Saturday, pop by the Barrie Farmers’ Market at City Hall. With over 70 tents this year including bakers, makers, farmers and artists.

3. CITY CENTRE PATIOS (ALL DAY)

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Snacks and Desserts are all the better when enjoyed on a sunny patio!

4. FREE ART ACTIVITIES (9AM – 5PM)

Get creative with activities for all ages, led by local artists.

5. EXPLORE WHAT’S NEW (ALL DAY)

There’s more to explore in Downtown Barrie, from public art, to new shops, to great spots for a bite. Enjoy a wander and discover your city.

6. OPEN AIR EVENINGS (5PM – 7PM)

Live Music is back on the Meridian Place Stage in the heart of Downtown Barrie! It’s the perfect activity to enjoy before going out to dinner.

The Downtown Barrie BIA acknowledges that the Business Improvement Area is located on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people. The Anishnaabeg include the Odawa, Ojbwe and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. The Downtown Barrie BIA is dedicated to honoring Indigenous history and culture and committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.