Five useful local picks, every Thursday. Simcoe Weekend brings you events with real dates and booking links, family ideas, food finds and independent places worth visiting around Barrie and Simcoe County. It is free, local and easy to read before the weekend.
Plan a better weekend with useful local ideas delivered each Thursday. Join below, then follow any confirmation instructions shown by the signup form.
What you’ll get
- A short list of timely events and things to do, with dates, locations and organizer links.
- Ideas for a family outing, a date, a free afternoon or a trip beyond Barrie.
- Local restaurants, shops and experiences worth knowing, with clearly labelled sponsor messages when applicable.
We check details against organizers and businesses before featuring them. Plans can change, so use the links in each issue for the latest hours, prices and availability. Explore the event calendar and local guides anytime.
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When will it arrive?
One email each Thursday. After signing up, open “Confirm your Simcoe Weekend subscription” and click the confirmation button. Your welcome email follows after you confirm. If the message is missing, check your junk folder and add newsletter@simcoeweekend.ca to your contacts. You can unsubscribe using the link in any issue.
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Every Thursday, get a short, useful list of local events, food and discoveries around Simcoe County.
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