PIRATE LIFE PRESENTS PIRATE FEST
A Day of Free Family Fun!
Yo ho ho there mateys! Pirate Life invites you to join us for our Pirate Fest on September 20th 2025 in Toronto, Barrie & Hamilton (see below for details). We will have fun family friendly pirate themed activities throughout the day and crafty local vendors on site.
Learn how to sword fight with pool noodle swords, bring your lunch and picnic with a pirate, see a fantastic puppet show, make pirate flags, get your face painted, compete in our pirate costume contest, and more!
This outdoor event is for pirates of all ages and admission is free!
Barrie · Toronto · Hamilton
WHEN
Saturday, September 20th 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm | Barrie & Hamilton
10:00am - 4:00pm | Toronto
Family focused fun with shows, sword fights, crafts, vendors, and more!
WHERE
Toronto: 283A Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 1A2
Hamilton: 200 Harbour Front Dr, Hamilton, ON L8L 1M5
Barrie: 9 Simcoe St, Barrie, ON L4M 2N2
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Toddler Show (with Jesse Kahat of Toddler Tuesdays at the NAC!)
A gentle, interactive mini-show with songs, games, dancing and stories. Perfect for children ages 1 - 5 years and the adults who love them.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Kids get their Pirate Names and Tattoos
Visit the crew to earn a seaworthy pirate name and a fun, washable tattoo. Family-friendly designs; quick in-and-out.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Pirate Olympics - Kiddo’s get to play
Lighthearted mini-games (think balances, tosses, and quick challenges) designed for smiles, not scores. All ages welcome with parent support for littles.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Picnic with a Pirate
Bring your lunch and relax with our pirates and swap swashbuckling tales of high seas adventures.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Pirate Costume Contest and Photoshoot
Show off your best buccaneer look on our friendly “runway.” Expect cheers, photo ops, and playful shout-outs.
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Piratical Colouring
An easygoing art stop for budding buccaneers. Colour, doodle, or design something seaworthy at your own pace. Materials provided while supplies last; creativity encouraged!
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM - Interactive Sword Fighting Demo
A dashing sword fighting demonstration and then any brave young pirates will be invited to take part in a few rounds of pool noodle sword fighting.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - Pirate Puppet Show | Toronto’s Last Activity of the day
A short, silly high-seas tale brought to life with puppets. with kid-friendly jokes and nods adults will enjoy too!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Pirate Scavengarrrr Hunt | Hamilton & Barrie Only
Follow playful clues around the waterfront to uncover marks left by the crew. Self-guided, relaxed pace.
5:00 PM - Pirate Fest Ends
Ongoing events all throughout the day:
Pirate Tattoos and Face Painting
Pirate Flag Making
Pirate Colouring Pages
Pirate Songs and Games
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