- Ballooning & Flying
- Beaches and Picnics
- Birding
- Boating & Watercraft Rentals
- Canopy Tours
- Entertainment
- Farms
- Family Activities
- Fishing
- Golf
- Go Karts & Speedways
- Hiking & Walking Trails
- Horseback Riding
- Indoor Adventures
- Live Theatre
- Mini-Putt
- Museums & Galleries
- Pools
- Rock Climbing
- Scuba Diving
- Simcoe County Attractions
- Skating
- Skiing & Snowboarding
- Sleigh Rides
- Snow Tubing
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Spas
- Tennis
- Tours
- Wildlife Viewing
- Yoga & Pilates
- All Attractions
- Winter Fun Barrie
- Outdoor Adventures
- Barrie By Bike
- Explore Downtown
- Health and Wellness
- Waterfront Adventures
With so many exciting events and attractions, a visit to Barrie is guaranteed fun for kids of all ages! Below are some ideas to help you plan a fun-filled day in Barrie.
Take the kids to the beach, park, and playground at Barrie’s Centennial Beach. Spend a day watching your kids play in the sand, cool off in Kempenfelt Bay, on their own, or at Splash On Water Park, and play for hours on the swings and slides. You and the family can walk, cycle, in-line skate, and run around the beautiful paved 6.7-kilometer path that wraps around the Bay. After all that fresh clean air, you will be ready to go for a nap too.
Another beloved outing with family and friends is the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. This is where kids can feed and pet the kid-friendly animals and see them up close. The zoo is not too big and not too small; it is just perfect for families with kids ranging from 0 to 12 years of age (and for us older folks too). You will cherish all the photos and memories of your visit to the Elmvale Zoo for a lifetime.
Chappell Farms was made for family fun! Your kids will love visiting Chappell Farms during their Spring and Fall Festivals. Halloween is not the same without a visit to the kid-friendly Boo Barn, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Patch. Even mom and dad can get in a good scare at the Haunted Barn or find their way out of the maze. Don’t forget the camera!
AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD
Both girls and boys will love Treetop Trekking at Horseshoe Resort. Kids will experience a special interactive game circuit made just for them.
Nature, scenery, and history await your family at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures. Whether exploring the underworld of ancient caves, or treetop walking and zipline gliding, the adventures will be memorable for all ages.
If you would like to add a little knowledge and culture to your day, head over to Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour. The kids will learn some history and have loads of fun exploring Sainte-Marie, the 17th-century Jesuit mission headquarters to the Huron people, and Discovery Harbour, a 19th Century British naval base built to defend Upper Canada. Check their websites for special events and highlights taking place throughout the season. Also, just next door to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is the Wye Marsh, where you can take a tour with the kids.
Hit the road or go off-road for a family cycling adventure that you won’t soon forget. Or, take the family on a more challenging mountain biking trail through Barrie & Area. “Born to Ride” will take you there!
Born to Ride will rent and tour you through spectacular trails in and around Barrie. Take your family on a personalized 3-hour guided tour with Peter Armstrong, right from your hotel room. Tour and bike rental packages are available. You can also rent a bike starting per hour. Specialized Custom Group Tours are available.
Creating fun for you! Rounds Ranch has over 18 attractions that are fun for all ages. Enjoy our petting zoo, jumping pillows, pony rides, zip lines, mazes, western play fort, pedal carts and so much more! Open Tuesday-Saturday for the summer, Easter events, and in the fall for Pumpkin Mania. Visit www.roundsranch.com to purchase tickets!
Bring your family to Barrie during one of our events and festivals! Explore our Calendar of Events!
