Barrie KOA Holiday

Canada D'EH Long WEEKend

Starts: 06/26/2026 - Ends: 07/03/2026

Celebrate Canada Day with us at Barrie KOA! Join the fun as we kick off summer with a weekend AND week packed full of festive activities. Enjoy our spectacular fireworks show on both Saturday June 27th and Wednesday July 1st! We are so excited to bring everyone together for two awesome shows. We'll have games, crafts, and so much more featuring some of your favorite Barrie KOA classic events. So grab your red and white gear, bring your family and friends, and get ready for an amazing Canada D'Eh celebration!

Through the Decades: Totally 80s Weekend

Starts: 06/05/2026 - Ends: 06/06/2026

Tease that hair and dust off your leg warmers for this blast from the past weekend. Think big hair, bright colours and over-the-top everything as you dress to impress, the more colourful the better. So don't stop believing, because girls (and boys) just wanna have fun!

Summer Days and Starry Nights | August Long WEEKend

Starts: 07/31/2026 - Ends: 08/07/2026

Join us for an unforgettable August long weekend at the Barrie KOA. Experience a magical lineup of activities, including our classic tye dye event where you can create vibrant masterpieces, and a delicious BBQ that supports Care Camps for kids with cancer. Don't miss this perfect blend of fun, creativity, and community—mark your calendars for a weekend to remember!

Last Blast | September Long Weekend

Starts: 09/04/2026 - Ends: 09/07/2026

Join us as we celebrate the last blast of the summer! Enjoy a fun-filled long weekend featuring our annual raffle to support KOA Care Camps, lively BINGO game, and charming traditional wagon rides through our beautiful campground. Don't miss our Hot Diggity Dog Corn Roast, where you can savour delicious hot dogs and freshly roasted local corn-on-the-cob. With laughter, good food, and community spirit, this weekend is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with friends and family!

Barrie KOA Marks the Spot for Fun! | Pirates WEEKend

Starts: 07/17/2026 - Ends: 07/24/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling Pirate-Themed Week at Barrie KOA! Set sail on our Pirate Ship Wagon Ride, embark on an exciting treasure hunt to uncover hidden loot, and dive into pirate treasure slime time to create your own gooey treasure. With fun activities and plenty of pirate-themed adventures, grab your eye patches and get ready for a fantastic journey!

Mad Scientist Weekend

Starts: 08/21/2026 - Ends: 08/28/2026

Things are getting weird, in the best way! Join us for a weekend of wild experiments, curious creations, and hands-on fun during Mad Scientist Weekend at Barrie KOA.Whether you're into slime, bubbling potions, wacky inventions, or fizzy explosions, this weekend is packed with science fun for campers of all ages. Come dressed as your favourite kooky scientist (think goggles, crazy hair, and lab coats) and get ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even launch something into the air.It's messy, it's magical, and it might just blow your mind, safely, of course!

Super Summer Mario Bash WEEKend

Starts: 08/28/2026 - Ends: 09/04/2026

Join us for an action-packed Mario Bash WEEKend at Barrie KOA! Dive into the fun with exciting activities like Mario BINGO, where you can test your knowledge of the Mushroom Kingdom. Get ready for a thrilling scavenger hunt that will have you racing through the campground, searching for iconic items and characters from the Mario universe. And don't miss our epic Super Foam Party, where you can splash around and enjoy a whimsical, bubbly experience that will have everyone laughing and playing together. Grab your friends and let's-a go to Barrie KOA!

13th Annual KOA Karnival WEEKend

Starts: 07/10/2026 - Ends: 07/17/2026

The Barrie KOA Karnival is back in town! Join us for a fun-filled Karnival week at Barrie KOA! Enjoy exciting carnival games with prizes, indulge in sweet cotton candy, and savour a delicious BBQ with family and friends. This week is BIG on fun, and we are so excited to be celebrating 13 years of Karnival with you! With laughter and vibrant decorations all around, this week promises unforgettable memories for campers of all ages.

H2-Uh-O | Wet and Wild Water WEEKend

Starts: 07/03/2026 - Ends: 07/10/2026

Everything is better down where it's wetter! H2-Uh-O, there's dolphinitely no escaping the motion of the Barrie KOA ocean. Throughout the week, we'll have plenty of water-themed games, crafts, and activities for all ages, from water balloon tosses to wet wagon rides. With laughter, creativity, and adventure around every corner, this week is sure to be a memorable celebration of all things water!  Bring your water weapons of mass soaking power, and drench your anemones. It's going to be one wavy, whale of a time!

EAT.SLEEP.CAMP.REPEAT | May Long Weekend

Starts: 05/15/2026 - Ends: 05/18/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable May Long Weekend filled with adventure, relaxation, and community! Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky, and don't miss the glow-in-the-dark wagon ride for a magical twist on a classic experience! This weekend is all about making memories, connecting with nature, and celebrating the unofficial start to the simple joys of camping. Pack your bags and join us for a weekend of fun, laughter, and relaxation—let's eat, sleep, camp, and repeat!

Christmas in July WEEKend

Starts: 07/24/2026 - Ends: 07/31/2026

Celebrate Christmas in July with us for a festive week of summer cheer! Experience the magic of the holidays with a delightful Santa Sleigh Ride, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the campground while soaking in the holiday spirit. With holiday-themed games, crafts, and plenty of joy, this week is sure to bring the warmth and wonder of Christmas to your summer adventures. Join us for a unique celebration that's perfect for campers of all ages!

Kolours of KOA WEEKend

Starts: 05/29/2026 - Ends: 05/30/2026

Come and join us for the return of our Kolours of KOA themed week at Barrie KOA! Get ready to celebrate color and creativity with a thrilling kolour run through our stunning nature trail, where you'll dash through vibrant clouds of color while soaking up the beauty of the outdoors. Unleash your inner artist at our classic tie-dye event, where you can design your own colorful creations to take home and cherish. Grab your friends and family, and let's make this colorful comeback unforgettable!

Campground of Shadows| Halloween Weekend #3

Starts: 10/02/2026 - Ends: 10/03/2026

Get ready for five spook-tacular weekends of Halloween fun at Barrie KOA! Each weekend features classic Halloween traditions the whole family will love, pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, Trick-or-Treating, and our crowd-favourite costume contest for all ages (yes, even pets!). Brave the Haunted Hall or tiptoe through our Not-So-Scary Hall, perfect for little goblins who prefer treats over tricks.

As the shadows grow longer, so does the fun. This weekend brings a mix of spooky and sweet, with classic Halloween traditions, campfire chills, and just enough fright to get you in the spirit. Come if you dare… or if you just want candy.

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The Final Fright | Halloween Weekend #5

Starts: 10/16/2026 - Ends: 10/17/2026

Get ready for five spook-tacular weekends of Halloween fun at Barrie KOA! Each weekend features classic Halloween traditions the whole family will love, pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, Trick-or-Treating, and our classic costume contest for all ages (yes, even pets!). Brave the Haunted Hall or tiptoe through our Not-So-Scary Hall, perfect for little goblins who prefer treats over tricks.

This is it, our closing weekend of the season! We're wrapping things up with one final haunting celebration. Whether you've joined us all season or are squeezing in one last hurrah, you won't want to miss this weekend packed with candy, costumes, and campground magic.

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Cheers to 40 Years Weekend

Starts: 05/22/2026 - Ends: 05/23/2026

This special weekend marks an incredible milestone, 40 years in business at Barrie KOA! From humble beginnings to four decades of unforgettable memories, the Raposos have poured their heart, soul, and signature warmth into the campground.Join us as we raise a toast to the legacy they've built, the countless guests who've become friends, and the incredible team who've helped make it all possible. Expect fun throwback activities, a few surprises, and plenty of chances to celebrate this amazing journey together. Whether you're a long-time camper or new to our KOA family, this is a weekend you won't want to miss! Let's celebrate 40 years of camping, community, and KOA spirit, cheers to the Raposo Family!

Shrek Weekend

Starts: 06/12/2026 - Ends: 06/13/2026

Get ready for a weekend that's ogre-the-top with fun! Join us in the Kingdom of Far Far Away for a Shrek-inspired adventure filled with laughter, layers (like onions!), and plenty of fairy tale mischief. Whether you're team Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots, or Shrek himself, there's something for everyone. Costume fun, swampy crafts, trivia, and maybe even a quest or two. Dress to impress (or distress!) and bring your best ogre attitude. Because at Barrie KOA, this weekend we're believin' in happily ever afters, one mud puddle at a time!

Campfire Cup Weekend

Starts: 06/19/2026 - Ends: 06/20/2026

Get ready to spark some friendly competition during our first-ever Campfire Cup Weekend, a brand-new tradition in the making! Timed perfectly with Father's Day, this weekend is all about family fun, teamwork, and campground glory. From relay races to goofy games and campsite challenges, families will go head-to-head in lighthearted events for the chance to take home the Campfire Cup (and bragging rights, of course!). Whether you're celebrating Dad, Grandpa, or just looking to make some unforgettable memories, this weekend is packed with laughs, bonding, and a big dose of Barrie KOA spirit. Bring your game face, and your marshmallows. The fire's lit, and the fun is just beginning!

Pies in the Pines | A Sweet Fall Welcome

Starts: 09/11/2026 - Ends: 09/12/2026

Celebrate the unofficial start of fall camping with a weekend full of sweet traditions and cozy vibes! Join us for a pie social, snap a photo at our pumpkin patch photo shoot, and enjoy the simple pleasures of slowing down and reconnecting under the pines. Bring a pie to share, and your appetite!

Frightfully Fun | Halloween Weekend #2

Starts: 09/25/2026 - Ends: 09/26/2026

Get ready for five spook-tacular weekends of Halloween fun at Barrie KOA! Each weekend features classic Halloween traditions the whole family will love, pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, Trick-or-Treating, and our classic costume contest for all ages (yes, even pets!). Brave the Haunted Hall or tiptoe through our Not-So-Scary Hall, perfect for little goblins who prefer treats over tricks.

Our Halloween festivities are in full swing! Join us for another weekend packed with fun! Bring your best costume and get ready to make some eerie-sistible memories.

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Haunt & Happenings | Halloween Weekend #1

Starts: 09/18/2026 - Ends: 09/19/2026

Get ready for five spook-tacular weekends of Halloween fun at Barrie KOA! Each weekend features classic Halloween traditions the whole family will love, pumpkin carving, spooky crafts, Trick-or-Treating, and our favourite costume contest for all ages (yes even including pets!). Brave the Haunted Hall or tiptoe through our Not-So-Scary Hall, perfect for little goblins who prefer treats over tricks.

This first weekend kicks things off with a bang! We're bringing out all your favourite Halloween traditions as we launch into five straight weekends of spooky fun. It's the perfect chance to get your haunt on early and set the spooky tone for the season ahead.

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Candyland | Candyland WEEKend

Starts: 08/14/2026 - Ends: 08/21/2026

Don't let this weekend slip through your Butterfingers! The time is here, come and join us for some candyland fun. We'll unwrap a candy-filled weekend full of family favourites like candy bar B.I.N.G.O., an ice cream social, and other activities and treats that will make this weekend as sweet as can be!