Events & Festivals
Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Creative Collaboration
Blog Post | November 17, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees that have forged an alliance and reached new heights or achievements that they couldn't have reached alone through the Creative Collaboration category.
Culture Pop! November 2025
Newsletter | November 13, 2025
Culture Days Brings Arts, Culture, and Heritage to the Community
Blog Post | October 27, 2025
Culture Days is a three-week festival that celebrates arts and culture across Canada. This year, Culture Days took place in Barrie from September 19 to October 12, 2025. Events and activities invited the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes through free and diverse artistic and cultural experiences to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.
Culture Pop! October 2025
Newsletter | October 14, 2025
Top 5 Reasons to Check-out Culture Days!
Blog Post | September 22, 2025
From Friday, September 19 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, explore everything Barrie’s arts and culture community has to offer. This year’s programming is inclusive, accessible, free (or pay-what-you-can), hands-on, educational, and community-building. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture, where millions of people attend thousands of free, hands-on events across Canada.
Culture Pop! September 2025
Newsletter | September 5, 2025
Creative Barrie’s Summer Student Farewell
Blog Post | August 27, 2025
Working alongside the Cultural Development Officer and Public Art Coordinator within Barrie’s Economic and Creative Development department, I’ve explored a wide range of administrative and research roles throughout my four-month placement. From representing Creative Barrie at the Codrington Fun Fair to developing creative sector resource toolkits, I’ve had an event-packed summer here at the City of Barrie!
Culture Pop! August 2025
Newsletter | August 12, 2025
Culture Pop! Special Notice
Newsletter | July 22, 2025
Culture Pop! June 2025
Newsletter | June 26, 2025