Family Events North of Toronto for August 17, 18, 19

Parents looking for family and kids summer fun can find many options for sun, adventure, excitement, music, good food, and more happening North of Toronto this weekend. Below you can find a quick list of #ontariofamilyfriendly events.


Barrie
Caribfest: Caribfest will entertain, using the vibrant and dynamic sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean. Event features live entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, costume parade and much more.
Ontario Trailblazing Festival: (Oro-Medonte) The IMBA Ontario Trailblazing Festival is coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike.

Blue Mountain Village

Blue Mountains
A Cirque-tacular Event: Blue Mountain Village features unique, interactive outdoor shows with aerialists, dancers, acrobatics and physical artists.  Plus live music, juggling, guided hiking, gondola rides, shopping & dining.

Bracebridge
Bracebridge Highland Games:  "Scot or not, come enjoy a wee bit o' the Highlands in the Heart of Muskoka"

Dunchurch
Dunchurch Fair: Agricultural Fair.

Gravenhurst
Dockside Festival: Bringing the "Dock" back on side, shop the dock at the 21st Annual Dockside Festival located at the Muskoka Wharf. In combination with the Steamship Festival held Uptown there will be more than enough shopping for everyone including: Entertainment, Prizes to be won, and the list goes on, so as they say "Shop till you Drop" and be sure to put this incredible THREE DAY shopping weekend on your calendar .
(Uptown)Steamship Festival: Steamship Festival in Uptown Gravenhurst combines forces with the renowned Dockside Festival. The 'Largest Shopping Extravaganza' in Muskoka with over 90 shopping locations Uptown and 80 Artisans and Craftspeople to browse at the Wharf. Admission is free Uptown and there is a shuttle provided back and forth to the Dockside on Saturday.

Haliburton
County Fair: There's something for everyone at the Haliburton County Fair! Taking place at the Minden Fairgrounds.
The Forest Festival: The Forest Festival offers a rich mixture of the performing arts within the incomparable wilderness beauty of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd.

Honey Harbour
International Geocaching Day: In honor of International Geocaching Day, the Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort would like to invite you to join us for a day of geocaching in southern Georgian Bay. We have over 20 geocaches within 5 miles of the resort. Some accessible by car, others only accessible by boat.

Lindsay
Ribfest and Chili Cookoff: 4th Annual Ribfest and Chili Cook Off.

Midland
Midland Farmer's Market: King Street between Bayshore Drive and Bay Street across from the Town Docks in Midland.

Orillia
Classic Car Show: A terrific display of over 400 classic cars will line Orillia's downtown streets! Enjoy live entertainment including an evening outdoor concert (FREE parking in downtown lots).

Sunshine City Festival: Celebrate Orillia/Mariposa as it was in 1912! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Stephen Leacock's "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town"., the Tudhope Car, daylight savings time, Orillia Power and more! Vintage Ferris wheel, carousel, antique autos, horse and buggy rides, food, vendors, entertainment and attractions. Celebrate 100 years of Orillia Progress!

Festival of Banners: Colourful banners themed Sunshine Sketches, designed & hand-painted by community members, transform our streets into a vibrant outdoor art gallery.

Owen Sound
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival: On the shores of Georgian Bay,the Summerfolk Festival provides 50+ musical acts featured on 10 stages including 85+ workshop sessions throughout the park.

Penetanguishene

Out of the Blue Festival: a celebration of local arts (arts, crafts, music & food) offering a wide range of activities to promote public participation and encouraging discovery for people of all ages. Join us for two creative days of local talent, food and family fun in our picturesque waterfront location - Penetanguishene Rotary Park. Saturday & Sunday.

Blue Suede Shoes, Memories of the King: Relive the hits of an American icon who transformed popular music with a hip-swiveling, lip-curling salute to the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley. At the King's Wharf Theatre.

Wasaga Beach

History Come Alive

Wasaga Under Siege: On august 17, 18 and 19 come to Nancy Island and relive one of Wasaga's most exciting historical re-enactments: The War of 1812. Wasaga Under Siege is a family friendly festival celebrating our rich Canadian heritage. Nancy Island will come to life once again with the roar of cannons and musket fire, echoing history through the streets and waters of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park and Nancy Island Historic Site.

Washago
Raising the Roof Music Festival: Music all day long, activities for the children, roving buskers, artisans, local vendors, lots of food and a huge tent for relaxing with a cold drink! Bring your lawn chairs, stay for the closing fireworks! (Saturday only)

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Many of these fabulous family events are multiple day events or festivals. Make a family getaway weekend out of it. For area accommodations, view our Ontario Family Accommodations Directory.