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With signature landscapes such as the Niagara Escarpment, the Bruce Trail, and the nearby Grand River, Halton Region beckons visitors near and far to enjoy the fall season. These beautiful landscapes give way to fun outdoor activities, heritage sites, and vibrant city life. Here are 20 fun activities to enjoy fall in and around Halton Region.
Credit: Bronte Creek Provinical Park
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
The best trees to enjoy changing leaf colours are red and sugar maple trees and Bronte Creek Provincial Park is full of them (and hosts the maple syrup festival in spring). Hike one of the five trails that showcase the natural beauty of the park. The turn-of-the-century Spruce Lane Farm House, surrounded by hues of red and yellow, makes for great Fall pictures. Participate in the annual Fall Harvest Festival in September.
Address: 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
Salmon Run
See salmon making their way up Bronte Creek (Bronte Creek Trail/Half Moon Valley Trail) as the weather turns colder in October. You may get to see Coho and Atlantic Salmon in addition to the most common Chinook Salmon.
Halton Children’s Water Festival
Hosted by Conservation Halton and Halton Region at Kelso, this school-focused environmental festival features nearly 60 interactive activity centres covering water conservation, water science, health and safety, technology, and society. October 5 to 8, 2026
Address: 5234 Kelso Rd, Milton
Fall Colour Train Ride at Halton County Radial Railway
Open until the last Sunday in October, enjoy a vibrant display of fall colours on historic streetcars along a scenic two-kilometer track.
Address: 13629 Guelph Line, Milton
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Pick apples at Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm
Chudleigh’s was opened in the late 60s and offered everyone the opportunity to enjoy country life and pick their apples in the fall season. This farm is a place to make happy memories and lose yourself in nature.
Address: 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
Harvest Season
Springridge Farm is the ultimate place in Milton to make fall memories that last a lifetime. With activities for all ages, homemade seasonal baking and Farmer John’s famous pumpkin crop, you’ll want to show the whole world how much fun you’re having down on the farm!
Address: Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
Mountsberg’s Halloween Skelebration
Dress up your little ghouls and goblins and explore Mountsberg after dark, where Halloween fun meets nature and wildlife. This festive experience is designed for families and offers plenty of atmosphere without jump scares.
Visitors can journey along an illuminated Night Walk trail filled with imaginative Halloween scenes, including the Invasive Zone, Graveyard of the Undead, Ghostly Pirate Ship, Giant Pumpkin, and more. Friday through Sunday evenings from October 2 to October 31, 2026
Address: Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milburough Line, Campbellville
Enjoy a Fun Fair
The Milton Fall Fair offers a lively showcase of agriculture with friendly competitions, craft displays, and events like truck and tractor pulls, horse shows, and a demolition derby. Visitors of all ages can enjoy live entertainment, a midway, vendors, and delicious food and refreshments.
Address: Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert St., Milton
Spend a day at the Terra Cotta Conservation Area
The Terra Conservation Area is an environmentally-significant area that is found near the Credit River Valley. Here, many go on outdoor learning programs and discover over 12 kilometres of trails on foot or by bike.
Address: 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hill
Chairlift Rides and Escarpment Walk Aerial Course at the Kelso Conservation Area
Credit: Kelso Conservation Area
The Kelso Conservation Area is not only home to incredible fall colours and nature spots, but it is also home to the Kelso Challenge Course – an aerial course that includes many elements to challenge you physically high up in the air. You can also take a chairlift ride up the escarpment and admire the changing colours from above the treetops at Kelso Conservation Area. 2026 dates TBA.
Address: 5234 Kelso Rd, Milton
Take-In Some Arts
Now that live events are back in full swing enjoy live theatre, concerts and more at Halton Region’s performing arts centres:
- Burlington Performing Arts Centre
- Oakville Centre
- FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
- John Elliott Theatre
Pick a spot on the True Brew Path
The Halton Region is filled with craft cideries, breweries, and wineries, and the True Brew Path is the perfect way to explore them. Some interesting spots include the Collective Arts Brewery – a grassroots beer company, and the artisanal hard cider company – the West Avenue Cider House.
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Bike Halton Hills
Support Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills by participating in the Tour the Hills event. This one-day event takes participants through the picturesque countryside of Halton Hills. If you are not able to participate on the day, you can always check the routes (4 in total) and bike the region, enjoying fall colours later in the season.
The Royal Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Gardens is also known as a top destination for fall colors and a fall nature experience. Captivating gardens, trails, and incredible flora and fauna surround you when you make your way through the gardens.
Address: 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
Pumpkin Picking
Get pumpkins for your fall decor from these farms in the region:
- Stonehaven Farm Market, 7388 Guelph Line, RR #3 Campbellville
- Andrew’s Scenic Acres & Scotch Block Winery , 9365 10th Sideroad Milton
Pumpkins After Dark
This Halloween season, witness magnificent works of pumpkin artistry – 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins, creating more than 100 sculptures, displayed among a series of jack-o-lanterns all illuminated after dark. Pumpkins After Dark is an unforgettable night of fun and enchantment for the whole family!
Address: 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
Check out Silver Creek Conservation Area
This large conservation area spans 1080 acres and features a part of the popular Bruce Trail. You’ll find wonderful natural features like escarpment rocks, green forests, and an active wilderness.
Address: Fallbrook Trail & Side Rd 27, Halton Hills
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Ride horses at the Fallbrook Trail Ranch
Credit: Fallbrook Trail Ranch
The Fallbrook Trail Ranch offers horseback riding trails and lessons on the Niagara Escarpment. It is the best destination to get outside, try something new, or take a relaxing ride on a trail.
Address: 14097 Ninth Line, Georgetown
Seaside Christmas
Tour of some of the best craftspeople, shops and eateries on Eastern Shore from November 13th to 15th.
Address: 7962 Hwy 7, Musquodoboit Harbour
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Head on the Great Pumpkin Trail
Credit: Royal Botanical Gardens
The Great Pumpkin Trail involves a trail of hundreds of candlelit jack-o-lanterns through Hendrie Park. Lots of entertainment opportunities and special guests are around to add to the experience and make this family-friendly event memorable.
Address: Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
A Fall Colour Hike
Stroll through gardens, hike to waterfalls and lookouts to enjoy fall colours at various parks and conservation areas across Halton Region.
Fall Events (September 21 to December 1, 2026)
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd, Burlington
July 9, 2026 To September 25, 2026
$64.15
Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians in our lovely garden setting. »
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
August 27, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$0 - $18.50
The farm is a place for families to not only select their own apples, but to enjoy a taste of country life. Apples come in many varieties ... »
Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line Milton
September 5, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(905) 878-4908
$10 to $19
Celebrate the season here in everybody’s favourite Fun Farmyard with Wagon Rides, Pedal Tractors, Tube Slides, and hikes to the Escarpment Lookout. Don’t miss our ... »
Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
September 12, 2026 To September 27, 2026
General Admission: $28.99/person
The Royal Duck Bounce Park is bringing giant inflatables, slides, and family fun for all ages. Whether you’re making memories, burning off energy, or planning a ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
September 12, 2026 To September 26, 2026
905 527 1158
$25 / session + service fee & HST
Awaken to the wonders of the body and mind, and journey into the day with a sense of well-being and inner strength. Hatha Yoga Instructor Louise Vien ... »
Country Heritage Park,8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton
September 25, 2026 To November 1, 2026
$15.95 & up
Pumpkins After Dark is an award-winning outdoor Halloween experience featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, illuminated displays, immersive walkthroughs, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, seasonal food and beverages, photo ... »
Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert St., Milton
September 25, 2026 To September 27, 2026
9058785689
2026 Fair Theme: Urban Agriculture. For over 170 years, the Milton Fall Fair has celebrated our community’s rich agricultural heritage while bringing together families, friends, local businesses, and ... »
Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville
September 26, 2026 To September 27, 2026
Park Admission
Come and join us for our fall harvest festival. Learn about harvest time on the Victorian farm, press apples, help winnow wheat and much more. Harvest a ... »
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
October 3, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
2 DAYS OF FREE FAMILY FUN, for all ages–because great tales never grow old! Meet Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians. Internationally acclaimed ... »
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
October 15, 2026 To October 25, 2026
$18 to $27
It’s a magical evening on the Pumpkin Trail! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns guiding your way through Hendrie Park, and along the South ... »
Holiday Inn Burlington, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington
October 16, 2026 To October 17, 2026
$10
Join us in the expansive marketplace where you will be able to meet over forty authors, publishers, makers and artists. Then take part in one of two ... »
