Top things to do in Barrie after class this fall

College isn’t all about being in the classroom. Studying at the Barrie Campus? Looking for something fun to do in Simcoe County?

• Find the apple of your eye, by going apple picking at a local farm.
• Experience fall colours and snap some photos.
• Tour a brewery! Check out Flying Monkeys Brewery, Barnstormer Brewing Company or Redline Brewhouse.
• Walk, bike or rollerblade along our beautiful waterfront.
• There’s always something fun happening downtown Barrie – concerts, festivals and more!
• Visit a pumpkin patch like Chappell Farms, Drysdales, Barrie Hill Farms or Rounds Ranch and have fun with your friends carving pumpkins.
• Check out Jack’s Urban Jungle, an indoor adventure park that allows you to test your limits while having fun.
• Got an axe to grind? Why not try throwing some around at Bullseye Axe Throwing.
• Practise your kickflips, grinds, ollies and nollies at the outdoor Queens Park Skatepark.
• Did you know you can try skydiving just minutes away from Barrie? And Georgian students receive a discount. Check out the details.
• Go for a jump on a trampoline and get some exercise at the same time.
• Bike through the serene beauty of the Hardwood Ski and Bike trails. Georgian students 20 per cent off daily trail passes and bike rentals. Or, if you prefer to go a little faster, check out the downhill trails at Horseshoe Resort. 
• Who doesn’t love bowling? It’s a fun night out and you can even check out cosmic glow-in-the-dark bowling.
• Take in some culture at one of Barrie’s several theatres. Georgian students receive discounts to Talk is Free Theatre. Check out the details.
• Barrie has a ton of golf courses. Whether you want to get in a quick, affordable round at The Wilds at Cedar Valley, or spend an afternoon on the links at Innisbrook, there are options for golfers of all skill levels.
• Prefer the short game? You can always practise putting at one of Barrie’s glow-in-the-dark mini golf centres.
• Try your luck in an escape room. We dare you!
• Explore the gallery at the MacLaren Arts Centre.
• Have you ever tried disc golf? This could be the year to learn a new skill – and it’s free.

The Barrie Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) hosts many events throughout the year. You can view upcoming events on their Facebook page, or drop by the GCSA office in room A162. You can also check out other neat things to do all year round at Tourism Barrie.