Things To Do in Simcoe County for New Years Eve
What better way to reflect on the end of 2016 and ring in 2017 than in the company of friends and family! If you’re looking to get out and party or enjoy some old fashioned outdoor fun and fireworks, check out these great events happening around the region on New Year’s Eve!
Downtown Countdown
When: Dec 31 @ 1 pm
Where: Downtown Barrie
What Is It: Ring in the New Year with a full day of family fun. Beginning at 1 pm, enjoy skating at the City Hall rink, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting and live entertainment. By evening, watch two spectacular fireworks displays. http://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Festivals/Pages/DowntownCountdown.aspx
New Year’s Eve Orillia
When: Dec 31 @ 4 pm – 9 pm
Where: Rotary Place, 100 University Ave, Orillia
What Is It: Enjoy an evening of fun for all ages featuring a family skate, face painting, rock climbing, crafts, carnival games, strolling magicians and so much more! http://www.orillia.com/index.php?op=localevents
Family First Night
When: Dec 31 @ 6pm – 9pm
Where: BWG Leisure Centre, 471 West Park Ave, Bradford
What Is It: Ring in the New Year with an evening of family fun! https://www.facebook.com/FirstNightBradford
Newmarket First Night
When: Dec 31 @ 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr., Newmarket
What Is It: Ring in the New Year with fun for the whole family! Enjoy live musical performances, a horse-drawn wagon ride, face painting, inflatables, an LED light show and train rides (weather permitting). http://www.newmarket.ca/ThingsToDo/Pages/Recreation%20and%20Culture/Events/First-Night.aspx
Wasaga New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec 31 @ 6pm – midnight
Where: Wasaga RecPlex, 1724 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach
What Is It: Enjoy a lavish buffet dinner and dance with live band music to ring in the New Year. Tickets $100 each with cash bar. http://www.wasagabeach.com/event-calendar
Coldwater Village New Years Eve Fireworks
When: Dec 31 @ 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Robinson St., Coldwater
What Is It: Sponsored by the Coldwater Lions Club, enjoy a free family skate evening followed by a magical fireworks display. http://www.ontarioslakecountry.com/event/new-years-fireworks-coldwater-village