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Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Simcoe Community Events — 185th annual Thanksgiving-week fair — horse show, livestock, giant pumpkins, midway, homecraft and grandstand shows. Draws 100,000+ to Simcoe.
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What's happening near Simcoe
Food and drink specials, live events, recurring activities, and nearby business posts from the rolling Simcoe feed.
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Eat & Drink Norfolk
Kokus Kraftworks — Drop in tonight at the Simcoe Aud Norfolk County Agricultural Society - Eat & Drink Norfolk, 5- 9PM, Friday 5 - 11PM and Saturday 3 - 11PM.
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Norfolk Farmers' Market
Simcoe Community Events — Producer-only Saturday market in Simcoe — fruit, vegetables, honey, baking and local makers, May through October.
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Simcoe Farmers' Market
Simcoe Community Events — Local produce, baked goods, meats and crafts every Thursday at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe.
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Ladies' Golf Group
Norfolk Golf Club — Ladies, are you interested in joining a "for fun only" golfers group? Our ladies play Mondays starting at 330pm for 9 holes, or 2pm for 18 holes.
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MMA Fight Night + Rock Cover Band Simcoe - 2 Events + DJ Until 1 AM!
Norfolk County Fairgrounds — MMA Fight Night! Live cage action followed by a Classic Rock Cover Band & DJ spinning until 1 AM. High energy, loud hits, and late vibes!
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Norfolk County Fair
Army,Navy & Airforce Unit 255 Simcoe — Norfolk County Fair: October 6-12 2026
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Paint Nite • Boston Pizza Simcoe • Simcoe
Simcoe paint night at Boston Pizza Simcoe. Paint Palm City Nights drink-in-hand, all supplies included, beginner-friendly. 19+.
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Paint Nite • Boston Pizza Simcoe • Simcoe
Simcoe paint night at Boston Pizza Simcoe. Paint Palm Tree Dream drink-in-hand, all supplies included, beginner-friendly. 19+.
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Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
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Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
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Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Simcoe, ON
Simcoe, ON — PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
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2026 Norfolk County Genealogy Symposium
Norfolk County Archives' 6th Annual Genealogy Symposium has a value-packed afternoon for you on Saturday, September 19th from 12pm - 4:30pm.
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Simcoe.
Daily errands49 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core48 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space21 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Harvey's in Simcoe Harvey's in Simcoe and the adjacent Swiss Chalet are currently closed following a pickup truck collision that damaged the front window.
Scout's noteSwiss Chalet Swiss Chalet, located at 400 Simcoe St, is temporarily closed following a recent incident at the adjacent Harvey's.
Scout's noteLegend of Hungary Legend of Hungary on Queensway West offers a taste of Hungary Water, tied to the famous story of Queen Elizabeth of Hungary.
Scout's noteThe Shire The Shire is a popular restaurant in Simcoe offering breakfast and dinner with positive reviews for its food and service.
Scout's noteHi-Way Restaurant Hi-Way Restaurant on Queensway West serves hearty meals with a cozy atmosphere.
Scout's noteThe Barrel Restaurant The Barrel Restaurant in Simcoe offers authentic pizza and pasta, with a recent lunch event themed around Law & Order.
Scout's noteLittle Caesars Pizza Little Caesars Pizza on Queensway West in Simcoe offers takeaway meals and has positive reviews for its stuffed crazy bread and customer service.
Scout's noteKinsmen Park Kinsmen Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.
Scout's noteLittle Caesars Locals mention Little Caesars as a neighbourhood favourite for pizza.
Scout's noteNorfolk Carillon Tower Norfolk Carillon Tower is one of the spots locals tend to point newcomers to around here.
Scout's noteUpdated August 2, 2026
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This Weekend
Weekend picks in Simcoe
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Barrie Baycats vs Welland Jackfish
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Barrie Baycats vs Welland Jackfish
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Garden High Tea at Restaurant Sainte-Marie
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Garden High Tea at Restaurant Sainte-Marie
Discovered · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
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Living in the Past - Simcoe County Museum
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Living in the Past - Simcoe County Museum
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South Simcoe Railway Scenic Excursions
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South Simcoe Railway Scenic Excursions
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The SHFF Classic Auto Show 2026
Simcoe, Ontario
Facebook / Allevents · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
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The quick read
What is happening in Simcoe this week?
Simcoe has 24 current event listings. Current picks include The SHFF Classic Auto Show 2026, 2026 Kids Pet Show at Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival, Buzzing Beauty Bug Bath Mosaic.
What can families do in Simcoe?
Family-coded listings near Simcoe include 2026 Kids Pet Show at Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
Are there free things to do in Simcoe?
There are 23 event listings that look free or no-cost near Simcoe, including The SHFF Classic Auto Show 2026, Buzzing Beauty Bug Bath Mosaic, BP Live and Local Summer Patio Series with Eric Mills.
What is Simcoe good for day to day?
Simcoe has 21 food and drink places and 7 mapped parks in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
Is Simcoe a good place to live?
Simcoe has 7 parks and green spaces, 21 places to eat, and 28 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 60 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Simcoe?
There are 60 homes for sale in and around Simcoe, priced from $220,000 to $1,900,000 (median about $549,999). See the Homes page for current listings.
What is Simcoe known for?
Simcoe is known locally for landmarks like Norfolk Carillon Tower, its 21-strong food and drink scene.
What's happening in Simcoe this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around Simcoe, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Good to know
What is there to do in Simcoe?
Simcoe has 7 parks and green spaces, 21 places to eat, and landmarks like Norfolk Carillon Tower. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Simcoe?
Most of Simcoe is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Simcoe?
Simcoe sits in Simcoe, Ontario, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Simcoe?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Simcoe, and can connect you with a local agent.