Grab your coat, hat, and gloves and make the most of winter with all the activities at The City of Barrie's Hello Winter 2025!
Hello Winter kicks off this weekend with WinterFest. Taking place until February 28, Hello Winter is a celebration of all the things that make Barrie the best place to be this winter!
Here are some of the highlights you'll be able to check out:
- Enjoy Cozy Storytime by the Fireplace with the Barrie Public Library at MacLaren Art Centre on February 2.
- Go on a guided snowshoeing adventure through Sunnidale Park (February 5 and March 1) or The Gables Park (February 26) to learn about local flora, fauna, and natural history of the area.
- Enjoy knitting and movie magic with Stitching Stories: Knitting through Little Women on February 15.
- A special Family Day Adventure is planned for February 17 with tons of great outdoor activities at the Barrie Community Sports Complex.
- Come explore with wildlife enthusiast Jason George on February 15 with an interactive presentation! Discover the Barrie Public Library’s Library of Things, engage in indoor and outdoor activities, or cozy up by the fire and explore the Nature Play Trailer.
In addition to all of the great activities, The Hot Cocoa Trail is back but this year it is happening all February long! Enjoy unique and delicious chocolate-inspired drinks created by some of Downtown Barrie's best business. Each purchase will also earn you one ballot entry to win 1 of 5 Downtown Barrie $50 gift packages!
Trust us when we say this just scratches the surface of everything there is to do at Hello Winter 2025. With a month and a half of activities planned, it will be hard not finding something to do!
For more information and to see the full list of all the amazing activities, head over to the City of Barrie's website and the Hello Winter 2025 hub.
