Friday Flicks
Join us for popular and entertaining movies perfect for the whole family. Admission is free and you can bring your own nut-free snacks and refreshm…
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Details & tickets →Free Events in Barrie This Weekend: Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026
30 free events in Barrie this weekend (Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026) — picks that cost nothing to attend. See all events in Barrie this weekend for the full list, or the full Barrie guide for everything coming up.
The 30 listings on this weekend in Barrie (Nov 6–Nov 8, 2026) that cost nothing to attend are led by Family (16), Learning & Workshops (11), Arts & Exhibitions (1). Venues in the mix include Holly Library, Painswick Library, Downtown Library. Every listing is checked against its organizer's own page before it appears here, and this page is rebuilt each time the catalogue refreshes — twice a day.
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Learn Guitar Basics: with local musician Kat Chabot
We have a certain number of guitars available for this program, If you don't have one, don't worry. We can provide a guitar. Click the "Register" b…
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Details & tickets →🧒 Kids & Family (16)
Baby Time Meetup
Bring your baby and enjoy a fun, drop-in program made just for you. After a staff-guided half hour of bounces, rhymes and tickles, stay for relaxed…
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Details & tickets →Hop, Skip & Drum
Nursery rhymes help children learn new words and understand numbers. Repeating rhymes helps strengthen motor skills. Knowing a few simple rhymes wi…
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Details & tickets →Robots, Robots, Robots
No experience needed. This program has limited spots and is first-come, first-served. If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or email…
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Details & tickets →STEAM Challenge
Enter into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math. Each week will feature a different challenge to solve.
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Details & tickets →STEAM Challenge
Program materials are limited and spots are first-come, first-served. If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or email askus@barrielibr…
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Details & tickets →Craft & Connect
Each week, we will have a new adult craft, in an environment that accommodates baby-wearing, or non-walking babies. Get creative with your baby by…
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Details & tickets →Parachute Play
Join us for an interactive storytime with stories, music, and movement with a parachute! If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or ema…
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Details & tickets →Board Games & Puzzles
If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or email [email protected]
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Details & tickets →Creative Tales
Listen to a story, then let your child's creativity shine as you work together on a simple paper craft. Supplies are limited and available on a fir…
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Details & tickets →Lego Drop In
Unleash your creativity and spend some time building with Lego.
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Details & tickets →Rise & Shine Playtime
Come to learn, play and grow as we incorporate STEAM-based learning into your child's early literacy and development. This program is suitable for…
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Details & tickets →Robots, Robots, Robots
No experience needed. This program has limited spots and is first-come, first-served. If you have any questions, please call 705-728-1010 or email…
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Details & tickets →Swapapalooza
You’ll get a ticket for every item you bring, which can be exchanged for new-to-you items. It's time to de-clutter your cupboards! Do you have unus…
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Details & tickets →Creative Tales
Come listen to a story and then let your child's creativity shine as you work together on a craft. Supplies are limited and available on a first-co…
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Details & tickets →Creative Tales
Listen to a story, then let your child's creativity shine as you work together on a simple paper craft. Supplies are limited and available on a fir…
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Details & tickets →Rise & Shine Playtime
Come to learn, play and grow as we incorporate STEAM-based learning into your child's early literacy and development. This program is suitable for…
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Details & tickets →🏫 School Events (1)
On Repeat: Large-scale Woodblock Prints
Exhibition of large-scale woodblock prints by Georgian College students, alumni, faculty and Ontario-based artists, including new works printed wit…
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Basic Spanish: with the Barrie Latin Resource Centre
This 10 week course runs from September 24th to November 26th. Learning to speak Spanish opens the door to a broad and exciting world. This is an e…
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Details & tickets →French for Intermediate Speakers
Register to Attend/Inscrivez-vous - Click on Register Button. Ages 16+ *This is not a language course, it is a group conversation. It is not intend…
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Details & tickets →Italian Conversation Circle: Intermediate Speakers
Register to Attend/Inscrivez-vous - Click on Register Button. Ages 18+ This is not a language course, it is a group conversation. It is not intende…
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Details & tickets →Mahjong Meetup: American Version
Dust off your tiles and join us for a casual afternoon of Mahjong, where the focus is on smooth gameplay and shared strategy. This meetup is perfec…
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Details & tickets →Stitch Together
Join us every Thursday to work on your own knitting, crocheting, or needlework projects while socializing with fellow yarn lovers. Meet new friends…
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Details & tickets →Ukulele Meetup: Holly Drop In
Join us at this weekly drop-in session for a fun evening of strumming. Teen and adult participants are welcome, and no experience is required. Limi…
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Details & tickets →Cinema Series: Free films for grown-ups at the library!
September: Shocking Twist September! Sept. 4: The Housemaid (2h 11m) Rated R Sept. 11: Abigail (1h 49m) Rated R Sept. 18: Speak No Evil (1h 50m) Ra…
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Details & tickets →Learn Mahjong: American Version
This 6 week session runs from November 6th to December 11th and is designed for American Mahjong beginners. No experience necessary. If you have an…
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Details & tickets →Start Smart Part 1: Test Before You Invest
Register to Attend Online - Click on Register Button. Before investing significant time, money, or resources, it's important to understand your cus…
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Details & tickets →English Conversation Circle: Drop In
Volunteer facilitators will lead small group discussions to help you build your vocabulary, improve your confidence, and practice your conversation…
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Details & tickets →French Basics: for Beginners
Register to Attend/Inscrivez-vous - Click on Register Button. Ages 16+ *This is not a language course, it is a group conversation. It is not intend…
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