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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.
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 Spooktacular Halloween
Credit: Conservation Halton
Join the Halloween Spooktacular for a spooky adventure! Explore a haunted barn and a lit Night Walk through the forest. Meet snakes and owls from Mountsberg, enjoy campfires, visit the farm animal barn and natural playground, and partake in scavenger hunts for Halloween treats. For extra fun, add S’mores (additional fee). You can also pre-register for a ghostly wagon ride through the woods, but note it’s not included in general admission.
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. On select days, you can also explore a stunning fall forest by wagon ride!
Address: 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills
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.
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
SeaLight SkyLight Festival
Science, art, and nature are brought together through performance, pageantry, and presentations inspired by the Persiad meteor shower and summer ocean bioluminescence. The dark skies above Ship Harbour are perfect for experiencing the magic of the Perseids. A stray mermaid might even find her way into our sparkly, bioluminescent harbour!
Address: 751 W Ship Harbour Rd, Lake Charlotte
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 14th to 16th.
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, 2025)
Country Heritage Park,8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton
September 27, 2025 To November 1, 2025
$19.95-$24.95
This year’s all-new Pumpkins After Dark 2025 is the must-see event of the fall with over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins in a one-of-a-kind walk-through experience – featuring: »
Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville
September 27, 2025
$50
Join us for The 2025 Marathon of Sport Oakville presented by PCL Constructors Canada, it promises a day of fun competition, camaraderie, and, above all, inclusion for over 250 ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milburough Line, Campbellville
October 3, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$14 to $22
Spooktacular is a unique Halloween experience that blends haunted fun with education, offering a chance to learn about the environment and wildlife. We encourage you to come ... »
Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton
October 4, 2025 To November 2, 2025
$8 to $10 / ride Plus gate admission
Want to experience fall from a different perspective? Take a chairlift ride up the escarpment and admire the changing colours from above the treetops at Kelso Conservation ... »
Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
October 4, 2025
Free
Burlington Butter Tarts Market is back with Ontario’s top butter tart bakeries for your enjoyment. We have over 60 local and small business owners from butter tarts, ... »
Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills
October 5, 2025 To October 19, 2025
905-670-1615 ext. 221
$60+fees per wagon
Enjoy an Interactive Guided Tour on a Wagon Ride Explore the stunning fall forest at Terra Cotta Conservation Area by wagon ride! In this interactive guided tour, ... »
Andrew’s Farm & Winery, 9365 10 Side Road, Milton
October 5, 2025
Free- $16.95
Join us on Sunday, October 5th for the 1st Annual Oysterfest, Oyster Shuck Off. The winner receives flight & accommodation for the 2026 Shanghai Shuck Off! Enjoy live ... »
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
October 16, 2025 To October 26, 2025
$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 ... »
Old Oak Park, 2140 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville
October 18, 2025
$25
Looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed way? Join us for a refreshing singles walk through the scenic Neyagawa Woods in Oakville! ✨ What to Expect: ... »
Burlington Lions Club, 471 Pearl Street, Burlington
October 22, 2025
905-634-2012
Free
The Halton Outdoor Club welcomes adult members of all abilities to meet new people, be active outdoors in five non-competitive sports, and to have fun. There are ... »
Burlington Lions Club, 471 Pearl Street, Burlington
October 22, 2025
905-634-2012
Free
The Halton Outdoor Club welcomes adult members of all abilities to meet new people, be active outdoors in five non-competitive sports, and to have fun. There are ... »
Amazing Adventures Playland, 333 Wyecroft Road Unit 7, Oakville
October 30, 2025 To October 31, 2025
905 337 7679
$20.99-$25.99
Get ready for a frightfully fun night the whole family will love! Amazing Adventures Playland invites you to our Spooktacular Halloween celebration, filled with candy, costumes, and ... »
Mapleview Shopping Centre , 900 Maple Ave, Burlington
October 30, 2025
Free
Get ready to unleash your inner monster. Mapleview Shopping Centre is brewing up something wickedly wonderful on Thursday, October 30th. It’s the return of the Annual ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, Milburough Line, Campbellville
November 13, 2025 To December 23, 2025
$36 to $40
Mountsberg Conservation Area is pleased to present Christmas Town, a magical visit with Santa in his woodland hideaway! Your Christmas Town experience will include: A guided woodland ... »
Georgetown Marketplace, 280 Guelph Street, Georgetown
November 15, 2025 To November 16, 2025
Free
Join us for a Holly Jolly good time!🌲 Unique local vendors and artisans Live holiday music Grand prize gift baskets Gift wrapping station Who is it for? ... »
Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
November 27, 2025 To January 4, 2026
905-527-1158; 1-800-694-4769
$10 per train car + General admission
All aboard! Take a ride on the RBG Express through the winter beauty of Hendrie Park. »
Woodbine Mohawk Park, 9430 Guelph Line, Milton
November 29, 2025
Free
Shop homemade crafts, art and food from local area vendors for that perfect holiday gift. There is something for everyone including kid’s activities, photos with Santa ... »
Oakville Art Society, 560 Bronte Rd, Oakville
November 29, 2025 To November 30, 2025
905 634 6776
Free
Second Annual Christmas Market, featuring art, books, cards, baked goods, jewelery. Door prize for attendees. Free gifts. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : 0 free ... »
Mohawk Park, 9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville
November 29, 2025
FREE
Join the family holiday celebration at Woodbine Mohawk Park’s 3rd annual Winter Wonderland & Market Shop homemade crafts, art and food from local area vendors for ... »
Various Venues, Halton Hills
December 1, 2025 To January 11, 2026
Free
Join us for an unforgettable walk through captivating displays as we illuminate the hills with our festival of lights. Our annual event celebrates the magic of the ... »
