While Barrie offers a wide variety of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round, especially over the winter, sometimes the weather is not always the vibe!
So, when it might be too cold or snowy out there, it's time to enjoy some indoor activities!
If you're not sure what might be best, not to worry! We’ve put together a list of some fun indoor activities for both the kids and adults in Barrie. Enjoy!
Kids Activities
Keep the kiddos entertained and use up some of their excess energy with fun activities to get their minds going and their bodies moving.
There is an artist in all of us! Creative Café provides an atmosphere that is lots of fun. Unleash your creativity in their new Art Studio that is suitable for ALL ages. Creative Café is a funky and contemporary studio where you are the artist.
Choose from hundreds of unique pieces, select your own paint colours and give your pottery a personal touch. You will create fully functional and fabulous personal pottery for your home or as a gift.
Perfect for all ages, the Alt Rock facility offers 6,000 square feet of climbing surface focused on bouldering. Enter the vertical realm at one of the fantastic rock-climbing facilities in the area. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are climbing routes for you!
They also have two party rooms and a dedicated kid’s area that features an auto-belay wall for those climbers interested in roped climbing.
Unlimited Fun Under One Roof!
Climbing, sliding, bouncing, and creating will keep your child busy for hours. Barrie's newest indoor playland has something for every kid, big or small, with bouncy castles, wall climbing, a ninja course, a soft play area for toddlers, arcade games and a fun café offering a variety of food choices to keep you energetic and warm.
Find more Indoor Play Centres in Barrie, here!
Adult Activities
Looking to leave the kids at home and head out for a unique activity out with friends or a romantic date night? Barrie has some great options for a fun outing, we’re sure you’ll love!
And, if these aren't quite right for your next outing, check out our blog post on Planning a Fun Date Night Out in Barrie for more great ideas!
No matter the weather or season, you can play a round of golf indoors at the North Swing Golf Lounge! North Swing makes for a fantastic place to unwind and escape the winter blues with some friends. Enjoy some cocktails, relax and try your hand at the amazing systems that will make you feel like you’re down on the links in Florida!
We highly recommend it!
As Barrie's First Retro Arcade Bar, the Last Level Lounge is an ideal place to get your friends together for some great food, drinks and play your favourite 80’s arcade or pinball game in Downtown Barrie!
And, if you're looking to book a small get-together and want to support a local arcade, the Last Level Lounge has you covered! Private bookings are available to make your next birthday party or corporate event truly unique.
Must be 19 years of age or older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult before 8pm.
Barnstormer Brewing + Distilling Co. is the best-rated brewery and restaurant in Barrie, Ontario! With their great selection of beers and astounding food, they are a perfect place to stop for an evening out! Make sure to stop in for free brewery tours, lunch, dinner, samples, special events, live music and of course, a little beer and craft spirit to enjoy on-site or at home at your leisure!
Find more local breweries to try out and tour, here!
Safety first! Due to COVID-19, all the locations promoted below are following health and safety regulations set in place by officials and might require extra precautions from you upon your visit. Visit their individual websites for more information. Wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands thoroughly and above all stay home if you are sick. Enjoy (safely)!
For more information about travelling safely during COVID-19, click here.
