Family Fun Guide North of Toronto for July 26-28

Here we are, at the peak of summer vacation and the half way mark of the school break for most kids. I hope you've all had a chance to do something fun with the kids and if not, this is your call to action!

Family friendly events and activities continue this weekend in areas north of Toronto.

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KIDS AND FAMILY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEKEND AHEAD BY AREA:
These events are within 1-3 hours north of Toronto and are reasonable when considering a day trip, or stay at any family friendly accommodation and extend the fun. These events would also be within proximity or close to many of Ontario's 'cottage country'. 

~BARRIE~

GO CRUISING:Take a beautiful ride on the Serendipity Princess on Lake Simcoe’s Kempenfelt Bay! 

HORSESHOE RESORT ADVENTURE PARK: Fun for the family with the Zip Lining and Treetop Trekking course; build your golf skills and challenge the family to a round of Mini Putt, or explore the Copeland Forest on Segway. Families can also have fun mountain biking on forest trails.

HARDWOOD SKI & BIKE: Hit the day trails, play disc golf or experience Moonlight Odyssey. The Moonlight Odyssey is a unique and fun challenge for trail runners of any ability level as they tackle the trails of Hardwood by the light of their headlamps. The thrill and excitement of running through the woods at night with all your senses heightened as the adrenaline pumps through your body is un-paralleled.

MACLAREN ART CENTRE: Enrich your childrens' days with art. Every child has the potential and needs the inspiration! Kids are never too young to learn art appreciation.

ONTARIO CUP RACE: at Horseshoe Resort - this mountain bike racing event is FREE for spectators.

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~BRACEBRIDGE~

SANTA'S VILLAGE: New spray pad this year and all your favorites of this iconic family entertainment park.

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~THE BLUE MOUNTAINS | COLLINGWOOD~

ELVIS FESTIVAL:Family fun included at Blue Mountain Village's Elvis Festival. All hail the King! In cooperation with the Collingwood Elvis Festival, the Village plays host to the hottest Elvis entertainment including Tim E, Bruce Andrew, The Tonettes and the Sunday morning gospel show.

VILLAGE ACTIVITIES AT BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE: Scavenger hunts and other kids and family fun happening daily in Blue Mountain Village.

SUMMER ATTRACTION PARK BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT: Take the exciting Ridge Runner ride or visit the now-open summer attraction park that includes fun activities like Mountaintop Segway touring, Open-air gondola rides, Mini-putt, Climbing wall and more!

EXPLORE SCENIC CAVES: Nature, history and adventures for the whole family. Self-guided tour of caves, caverns and lookouts on the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. Ontario’s longest Suspension Footbridge offers light adventure and the most spectacular views of Georgian Bay and surrounding countryside. Gemstone Mining, train ride, mini golf, trout pond, picnic areas, snack bar and gift shop.

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~ELMVALE~

ROUNDS RANCH: Exactly between Elmvale and Wasaga Beach is country western kids attraction fun and RR knows their stuff! Great toys to ride, a fun play structure with giant slide and zip line and to top it off, there are horse and pony rides.

~FORESTER FALLS~

RIVER RAFTING:  High family adventure here with river rafting and zip lining!

~GRAVENHURST~

MUSKOKA IN-WATER BOAT AND COTTAGE SHOW: Gravenhurst-Muskoka Wharf
Free General Admission! Fun For The Whole Family! Great food, live entertainment, and more than 100 boat & cottage exhibits. Plus 1000s in prizes & giveaways!

~HALIBURTON~

SIR SAM'S SKI & BIKE:  Take out the bikes and have some outdoor adventure.

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Haliburton Art & Craft Festival celebrates 50 years in 2013! It is one of the best shows in Ontario and a perennial favourite with artists and shoppers alike! Featuring 130 artists and artisans from across the Province, and a few from outside Ontario, this Festival is a signature event for Haliburton County!

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~IROQUIS~

DORAN BAY MODEL SHIP MUSEUM: Dad can also get his fill of maritime history here.

~MIDLAND | PENETANGUISHENE~

MIDLAND FARMERS' MARKET: Meet farmers and artisans and have a taste of Ontario! Sunday morning 9-1 across from the Midland town dock. 

DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND DOCKS: Check out the shops and docks in beautiful Midland! Walk about and strolling fun for kids and check out one of the largest outdoor mural collections in North America.

GUIDED CANOE OR KAYAK TOURS | GUIDED WALKS | REPTILE SHOW | BIRDS OF PREY SHOW: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. Check their website for details and times.

KING'S WHARF THEATRE: Take in dinner and show at the waterfront King's Wharf Theatre. Be sure to leave time for a stroll on the boardwalk! Or buy him tickets for a show later in the season.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Sunday evenings in Little Lake Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music while the kids play at the park.

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~ORILLIA~

STREETS ALIVE LETTERS OF ORILLIA OUTDOOR ART CELEBRATION: City streets are alive with 6 foot high metal letter sculptures, transformed into exciting works of art by area artists!

LEACOCK SUMMER FESTIVAL: Ontario's largest summer literary festival, featuring award-winning authors & emerging writers! Readings, performances, dinners & special events!

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~PARRY SOUND~

GEORGIAN BAY AIRWAYS: Operating from May through October out of Parry Sound’s beautiful downtown waterfront in the Heart of the 30,000 Islands, Georgian Bay Airways Ltd. proudly offers a modern fleet of seaplanes to service your flying needs. Sightseeing Air Tours, Our Signature "Fly & Dine" to World Famous Henry's Fish Restaurant, Charters, and Flying Adventures are just a sample of the Georgian Bay Airways experience. Not into flying? Well at least come say hello and visit the ice cream parlour and coffee shop! 

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