Participate in Textile Collection Week: October 6-10
Help keep reusable items out of the landfill by participating in Textile Collection Week. Simply place items (clothing, linens, towels, stuffed toys and shoes) in a labelled bag that says “textiles” (preferably clear and waterproof) and set them at the curb by 7 a.m. on your designated textile collection day the week of October 6. Please note this is not the same as your regular waste collection day.
To find your textile collection day, review acceptable items, or learn more, visit
recyclingrewards.com/barrie or call 1-866-927-3873.
Family Fright Fest returns October 25!
Barrie’s annual Halloween celebration is back for its 5th year! Join the fun on Saturday,
October 25, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lampman Lane Park & Community Centre (59 Lampman Lane). Family Fright Fest transforms the park into a Halloween wonderland with a haunted house, inflatables, crafts, food trucks, costume contest, vendor market, escape room challenge, and more.
The event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages:
- 4-5 p.m.: Sensory-friendly (quiet, no scares, lights on)
- 8-9 p.m.: Recommended for ages 10+
For full event details, visit barrie.ca/FrightFest.
New Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal opens on September 21
The Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal at Essa Road and Tiffin Street is now open.
With the new terminal in operation, Barrie Transit Route 8 has been updated to better align with the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal. The former downtown terminal at 24 Maple Avenue will close on September 28, but downtown transit service continues through nearby bus stops and shelters along Maple Avenue (adjacent to 24 Maple Avenue).
The former downtown terminal building will be renovated and transformed into a downtown
campus location for Lakehead’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Hub.
For more information about the project and for details on the Route 8 changes, visit
barrie.ca/TransitHubsProject.
City launches Clean and Green community cleanup this October
Barrie residents, schools, and businesses are invited to take part in Clean and Green Barrie, a new city-wide cleanup event taking place October 16 to 18, 2025. The fall initiative gives residents a chance to help tidy neighbourhoods, parks, trails, and schoolyards after the busy summer season. Collected litter will be picked up from designated drop-off points.
Event schedule:
- Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 – Schools and Businesses
Elementary and high school students are encouraged to clean up their schoolyards and
nearby public spaces. Businesses can register to clean up local parks, trails, or ravines
near their workplaces. After registering, supplies will be provided. - Saturday, October 18 – Community Cleanup Day
Community groups, sports teams, neighbourhood associations, families, and individuals
are invited to clean public spaces across the city. By registering, you will receive special
collection bags, and the garbage will be collected at pre-determined designated drop-off
areas.
Clean and Green Barrie builds on the success of the city’s long-running Spring Into Clean
program, which last year saw more than 17,000 participants collect over five tonnes of litter.
For details and to register before September 25, 2025, visit barrie.ca/CleanAndGreen.
Call for nominations: 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards
The Heritage Barrie Committee is accepting nominations for the 2025 Barrie Heritage Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage conservation and awareness within the City of Barrie.
Nominations will be accepted until Monday, November 10, 2025. To submit a nomination and for full details on nomination criteria, visit barrie.ca/HeritageAwards.
Culture Days & Doors Open Barrie
Celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in Barrie this fall! Culture Days 2025 runs until October 12, offering a free, interactive lineup of behind-the-scenes experiences and hands-on activities across the city.
Discover all events and participating sites at barrie.ca/CultureDays.
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