Festa das Crianças da Casa: an afternoon of Brazilian games in Barrie on November 22

In Brazil, October is the month of Children's Day. In Barrie, the Brazilian community gets its own celebration in November: the Festa das Crianças da Casa, organized by Casa Brasil Barrie, is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026. The plan is an afternoon of play, running around and lots of fun, featuring traditional Brazilian childhood games.

What the Festa das Crianças da Casa is

The party is designed for children, but it is an outing for the whole family. The organizers want to bring back the games many Brazilian parents enjoyed as kids and share those moments with children who are growing up in Canada. Think skipping rope, hopscotch, sack races, tag and other simple, screen-free activities that bring plenty of laughs.

For immigrant families, this kind of event has special value. Children spend time with other kids who also speak Portuguese, learn a bit about their parents' culture and build memories tied to Brazil, even while living in Simcoe.

Event details: what we know so far

• Event: Festa das Crianças da Casa
• Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
• Time: afternoon (the exact time is not yet listed on the official page)
• Location: to be confirmed by the organizers
• Registration: through Zeffy at Festa das Crianças da Casa on Zeffy
• Organizer: Casa Brasil Barrie
• Official page: Festa das Crianças da Casa at Casa Brasil Barrie

Since the time, venue and price are not yet published on the event page, check the registration link and the organization's Instagram, @projetocasabrasil, where Casa Brasil usually shares the details.

Who it is for

The party is for the whole family, with children at the centre. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are invited to join the games alongside the little ones. It is also a good opportunity for families who have recently arrived in Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford or other towns in the county and want to meet other Brazilian families.

Tips for going with kids

• Register your family early: children's events often have limited spots, and registration helps the organizers prepare snacks and supplies.
• Comfortable clothes: the idea is to run and play. Dress children in clothes that can get dirty and running shoes.
• Think about the cold: in late November, temperatures in Barrie are usually around zero. Bring a coat, hat and gloves for the trip, even if the activities are indoors.
• Water bottle and snack: always helpful with young children, especially if the event lasts all afternoon.
• Label the coats: with many children together, similar coats and hats get mixed up easily.
• Tell the kids beforehand: explain how these games worked when you were a child. They will arrive excited and already know some of the rules.

Brazilian culture for kids growing up in Canada

Many immigrant parents worry about keeping Portuguese and family traditions alive at home. At school, children spend the day in English or French, and it is natural for their parents' language to lose ground. Time spent with other Brazilian families helps show them that speaking Portuguese is fun and part of who they are.

Casa Brasil Barrie also offers regular activities for children, such as the Dança Brasil Kids class for ages 5 to 12, and capoeira. At the party, it is worth asking about class groups and schedules.

How to stay updated

Save the date and follow the official event page and the Instagram account @projetocasabrasil to find out the time and address as soon as they are announced. Divulgue Simcoe will also keep posting Brazilian community events in the Events category.

Need help with this? See daycares and caregivers in the guide, with the languages spoken listed on each profile.