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!

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!

Minion Mayhem WEEKend

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

Get ready for a weekend full of fun, laughs, and banana-filled adventures! Join us for Minion-themed games, crafts, activities, and plenty of mischievous fun for the whole family. Whether you're a Kevin, Stuart, or Bob fan, there's plenty of banana-loving fun waiting for you. Come dressed as your favourite Minion and prepare for a weekend of unforgettable memories!

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!

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!

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.

Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

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.

Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

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.

Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

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.

Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer! 

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! 

Big Weekend for Care Camps

Starts: 05/07/2027 - Ends: 05/09/2027

Kick off the camping season by joining us for a heartwarming weekend of celebration and giving back! Designed for everyone, families, friends, and neighbours, this special weekend honours Mother's Day while supporting a cause that's close to our hearts: sending kids affected by cancer to camp. Stay Friday, May 7, and receive 50% off your Saturday night stay! Barrie KOA will then donate 50% of the proceeds from Saturday night to the Care Camps Foundation, a national non-profit that funds over 100 medically supervised oncology camps across the US and Canada.Since 1984, KOA has proudly supported Care Camps in their mission to bring joy, hope, and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families. Your weekend stay helps make that possible. Don't miss this chance to camp for a cause, because healing happens outdoors. Learn more at carecamps.org.

14th KOA Karnival

Starts: 06/04/2027 - Ends: 06/06/2027

The Barrie KOA Karnival is back and better than ever! Join us for a weekend packed with classic carnival fun, exciting games with prizes, sweet treats like cotton candy, and a delicious BBQ to enjoy with family and friends. This weekend also celebrates 14 amazing years of Karnival at Barrie KOA. With colourful décor, laughter, and nonstop fun, it's a celebration you won't want to miss!

Eat | Sleep | Camp | Repeat | May Long Weekend

Starts: 05/21/2027 - Ends: 05/24/2027

Welcome May Long Weekend at Barrie KOA, where camping season truly begins! Enjoy a weekend filled with fireworks under the night sky, a magical glow-in-the-dark wagon ride, and plenty of time to relax and reconnect with nature. Surrounded by community and fresh air, it's the perfect start to a summer of memories.

Western WEEKend

Starts: 08/06/2027 - Ends: 08/12/2027

Howdy, partners! Round up your family and head on over for a rootin' tootin' good time. Step back into the days of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier fun with a weekend full of western-themed activities, games, and challenges. Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and join us for friendly competitions, themed crafts, and plenty of campground excitement. Whether you're a sheriff, a ranch hand, or the fastest draw in the campground, there's fun for all ages as we bring the spirit of the Wild West to Barrie KOA.

Minecraft WEEKend

Starts: 08/20/2027 - Ends: 08/26/2027

Grab your pickaxe and get ready to build, explore, and create during our Minecraft-inspired Weekend! Enter a world of imagination as campers take on exciting challenges, and unleash their creativity through building, crafting, and friendly competition. Whether you're a master builder, an adventurous explorer, or just love all things blocky, there's fun waiting around every corner. From scavenger hunts and crafts to games inspired by your favourite pixelated world, this weekend is packed with fun for miners, crafters, and adventurers of all ages. Gather your crew, prepare for adventure, and get ready to build unforgettable memories at Barrie KOA!

H2-Uh-O | Wet & Wild Water WEEKend

Starts: 07/09/2027 - Ends: 07/15/2027

Get ready to make a splash! Water Week is packed with fun-filled games, refreshing activities, creative crafts, and plenty of chances to cool off with family and friends. Bring your swimsuit, your water blaster, and your sense of adventure for a week of unforgettable summer fun.

Whodunit Weekend

Starts: 06/11/2027 - Ends: 06/13/2027

A mystery is unfolding at Barrie KOA, and we need your help to solve it! Join us for a weekend of clues, suspects, puzzles, and surprises during our Whodunit Weekend. Put your detective skills to the test as you follow clues around the campground, crack secret codes, and work together to uncover the truth. Whether you're a seasoned sleuth or a first-time investigator, there's fun to be found around every corner. Grab your magnifying glass, gather your team, and prepare for a weekend filled with mystery, intrigue, and family-friendly fun. The question is… can you solve the case before the weekend is over?

Shrek WEEKend

Starts: 07/16/2027 - Ends: 07/22/2027

Step into the magical world of Far Far Away for a Shrek-themed weekend packed with family fun! From ogre-sized games and fairy tale adventures to crafts, karaoke, and plenty of laughs, there's something for every Shrek fan. Dress up as your favourite character, embrace your inner ogre, and get ready for a weekend that's anything but ordinary!

Christmas in July WEEKend

Starts: 07/23/2027 - Ends: 07/29/2027

Celebrate Christmas in July at Barrie KOA with a week full of summer magic and holiday cheer! Enjoy a special Santa Sleigh Ride through the campground, festive-themed games, creative crafts, and plenty of joyful surprises along the way. It's the perfect mix of sunshine and holiday spirit, bringing all the wonder of Christmas to the heart of summer!

Canada D'eh Long WEEKend

Starts: 07/01/2027 - Ends: 07/08/2027

Join us as we celebrate Canada's birthday with a week full of family fun, campground traditions, and unforgettable memories. Enjoy spectacular fireworks, exciting games, creative crafts, and many of your favourite Barrie KOA activities. Whether you're spending the weekend or the whole week with us, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your red and white gear, gather your family and friends, and get ready for an incredible Canada D'Eh celebration!

Kolours of KOA Weekend

Starts: 06/25/2027 - Ends: 06/27/2027

Come and join us for our Kolours of KOA themed weekend at Barrie KOA! Get ready to celebrate color and creativity with our 3rd annual 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!

Campfire Cup Weekend

Starts: 06/18/2027 - Ends: 06/20/2027

Think your family has what it takes to be Campfire Cup Champions? Put your skills to the test during our 2nd annual Campfire Cup Weekend! Celebrate Father's Day with exciting challenges, relay races, and friendly competitions that the whole family can enjoy. Bring your team spirit, your sense of adventure, and get ready for a weekend packed with fun, laughs, and a little healthy rivalry.

Celebrate the Campfire | August Long WEEKend

Starts: 07/30/2027 - Ends: 08/05/2027

Join us for an unforgettable August long weekend at Barrie KOA! Enjoy a full lineup of family-friendly activities, including our classic tie-dye event where you can create your own colourful masterpiece, and a delicious BBQ supporting Care Camps for children with cancer. It's a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and community spirit!

Beach Bash Bonanza WEEKend

Starts: 08/13/2027 - Ends: 08/19/2027

Aloha from Barrie KOA! Our Beach Bash Bonanza brings island vibes straight to the campground with a Hawaiian luau, limbo contests, and tropical-themed fun all week long. Cool off with our wet wagon ride, enjoy beach games, and soak up the summer atmosphere. Bring your hula spirit and get ready for a week of sunshine, laughter, and splashes!

Mario Weekend

Starts: 05/28/2027 - Ends: 05/30/2027

It's-a Mario Bash weekend at Barrie KOA! Join us for an action-packed weekend filled with Mushroom Kingdom fun, including Mario BINGO, a campground-wide scavenger hunt, and exciting themed activities for all ages. From start to finish, it's a weekend full of adventure, laughter, and friendly competition. Grab your friends and let's-a go!

Throwback: Y2K Weekend

Starts: 05/14/2027 - Ends: 05/16/2027

Dust off your denim, grab your flip phone, and get ready to rewind to the turn of the millennium! Y2K Weekend is a throwback celebration packed with all the fun, fashion, and nostalgia of the late '90s and early 2000s. From iconic music and retro games to themed crafts and challenges, this weekend is all about reliving the days of dial-up internet, boy bands, butterfly clips, and frosted tips. Dress in your best Y2K-inspired outfit and join us for a weekend filled with laughs, memories, and a healthy dose of millennium mania. Whether you remember the Y2K countdown or are discovering it for the first time, this is your chance to step back in time and party like it's 1999!

Last Blast | September Long Weekend

Starts: 09/03/2027 - Ends: 09/06/2027

Join us for one last summer celebration at Barrie KOA! This long weekend is packed with family fun, including our annual raffle in support of KOA Care Camps, lively BINGO, and scenic wagon rides through the campground. Don't miss our Hot Diggity Dog Corn Roast featuring hot dogs and fresh local corn-on-the-cob. It's the perfect way to wrap up summer with great food, laughter, and community spirit.

Halloween 2 Weekend

Starts: 09/24/2027 - Ends: 09/26/2027

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.The haunting continues as we roll into our second weekend of Halloween fun! The campground is fully embracing spooky season with even more themed activities, classic Halloween traditions, and family-friendly frights. If you missed the first round, now's your chance to join the fun!Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

Thanksgiving | Halloween 4 Weekend

Starts: 10/08/2027 - Ends: 10/11/2027

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.This long weekend brings together the best of both seasons: Halloween thrills and Thanksgiving warmth. Gather around the campfire to celebrate gratitude and fall traditions, then dive into spooky fun with trick-or-treating, costumes, and haunted surprises. It's a perfect mix of cozy autumn moments, festive family time, and just the right touch of Halloween fright.Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

Pies in the Pines Weekend

Starts: 09/10/2027 - Ends: 09/12/2027

Celebrate the unofficial start of fall camping at Barrie KOA with a relaxing weekend full of seasonal charm! Enjoy a pie social, capture memories at our pumpkin patch photo area, and take in the peaceful beauty of the campground as the seasons begin to change. Bring a pie to share and your appetite for a cozy weekend under the pines.

Halloween 1 Weekend

Starts: 09/17/2027 - Ends: 09/19/2027

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 off the spooky season with a bang! We're bringing out all your favourite Halloween traditions as we launch into five straight weekends of frightful fun. It's the perfect chance to get your haunt on early and set the spooky tone for the season ahead.Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

Halloween 5 | Closing Weekend

Starts: 10/15/2027 - Ends: 10/17/2027

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 final weekend of the season! We're ending things on a high note with one last spooky celebration. Whether you've been with us all year or are joining for a final fall getaway, this weekend is packed with costumes, candy, and all the magic of campground Halloween fun. Don't miss your chance for one last hauntingly good time before we close for the season!Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!

Harry Potter WEEKend

Starts: 08/27/2027 - Ends: 09/02/2027

Pack your robes, polish your wand, and prepare for a weekend filled with magic! Join us for our Harry Potter themed Weekend, where campers of all ages can step into a world of spells, potions, creatures, and enchanted fun. Take part in magical challenges, test your wizarding knowledge, create mystical crafts, and discover surprises hidden throughout the campground. Gather your friends, choose your house, and get ready for a weekend of wonder, imagination, and unforgettable memories. Magic awaits around every corner at Barrie KOA!

Halloween 3 Weekend

Starts: 10/01/2027 - Ends: 10/03/2027

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 evenings get darker, the Halloween spirit only gets stronger. This weekend is a mix of spooky fun and sweet surprises, with classic traditions, glowing campfires, and a lighthearted scare or two along the way. Whether you're in it for the costumes, the chills, or just the candy haul, you're in for a frightfully fun time. Stay tuned for specific weekend details with your activity flyer!