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

Below are the typical activities at Pirate Fest, some activities and times may vary per Location

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Toddler Show

• 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.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Sword Making

• Craft a pool-noodle sword at your own pace, then strike a heroic pose—quick, safe, and silly; perfect for photos and gentle play.

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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