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2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Ontario – Festivals & Fall Activities Worth the Trip

From Halloween haunts to glowing pumpkins and Fall fairs, there are plenty of fun and fabulous activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here is a list of 80+ things to do this Thanksgiving weekend across Ontario.

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2026 Thanksgiving Long Weekend Activities, Festivals & Events in Toronto

A list of What’s on in Toronto this Thanksgiving weekend: Activities, Exhibitions, Live Music, Live Theatre & Performances, Sports and Festivals in Toronto.

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Amaranth Bale Trail: Road Trip an Hour From Toronto During Fall to See Whimsical Bale Sculptures

Amaranth Bale Trail is returning for the fourth year, just in time to celebrate Halloween. Many Ontarians head to Muskoka, Algonquin Park and other central Ontario locations… Read more »

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Events & Festivals This Weekend in Canada

Things to Do This Weekend — What’s On This Weekend in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, K-W Region, Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver.

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A Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel is Opening in Prince Edward County

Couples will soon be able to get legally married on Wellington Main Street in as little as 30 minutes, surrounded by pink velvet, disco balls, vintage florals… Read more »

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10 Fun Things to Do During 2026 Thanksgiving Weekend in Toronto

A list of 10 fun things to do for Thanksgiving weekend in Toronto and GTA for adults and kids including Thanksgiving dinner/brunch, Harvest festivals, weekend trip ideas and more!

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2026 Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch in Toronto & GTA: 30+ Restaurants to Dine-in, Order Turkey to Go and Thanksgiving Dinner Takeout

Toronto has thousands of restaurants to choose from, and you can always celebrate Thanksgiving at a favourite spot or somewhere close to home. But if you’re specifically… Read more »

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More Than Giant Pumpkins: What to See, Eat, and Do at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest 2026

One of Ontario’s famous fall festivals, Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, is returning this weekend for its 41st edition. A pumpkin weighing close to 2,000 pounds is difficult to… Read more »

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Bed Bath & Beyond is Back Online in Canada Under Canadian Ownership, With Retail Stores Coming Next

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in Canada, but Canadians will encounter a different version of the familiar home retailer this time around. The company announced Sept…. Read more »

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Things to Do This October in Toronto

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Toronto in October.

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Halloween 2026 – Scary Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario

Embrace a chilling journey this Halloween, where the unexpected lurks around every shadowy corner of our eerie farms and terrifying haunts. Sinister surprises, bewildering mysteries, and heart-pounding thrills await those daring enough to venture into the spooky realms where normality twists into the grotesquely unearthly. Dare you enter?

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Free Fun Things to Do in Toronto in October – 2026

A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities and events in Toronto and GTA during October.

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Ontario Wait Times Increased for 8 of 12 Procedures Despite Growth in For-Profit Care: Report

Ontario has significantly expanded the use of for-profit clinics for surgeries and medical imaging, but a new study says the shift has not delivered the shorter waits… Read more »

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Minimum Wage is Going Up in Five Provinces on October 1, 2026

Minimum wage workers in five provinces will receive a pay increase when new rates take effect on October 1. New rates take effect in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario,… Read more »

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88 Group of Seven Masterworks Are Coming to ROM for a Landmark Toronto Exhibition

For decades, seeing many of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s best-known Group of Seven paintings has meant a trip to Kleinburg. This fall, 88 works are moving… Read more »

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Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village Sets 2026 Dates: Here’s What’s New This Year

Christmas might still be a few months away, but Toronto is already gearing up for one of its biggest holiday traditions. Toronto’s best-known Christmas market has set… Read more »

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What Wasaga Beach Could Look Like as It Plans to Become a World-Class, Year-Round Waterfront Destination

Wasaga Beach is looking beyond its familiar role as an Ontario summer getaway. The Town has unveiled the Destination Wasaga Master Plan, a long-term proposal to turn… Read more »

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National Coffee Day Deal: Get a Free Krispy Kreme Coffee

Krispy Kreme Canada is marking National Coffee Day with a simple offer for coffee drinkers: show up on September 29 and get a small coffee for free…. Read more »

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Canada’s 2025 GDP Per Capita Sits Below Every U.S. State, but Here’s What the Comparison Actually Means

A striking Canada-U.S. comparison is making the rounds: Canada’s economic output per person in 2025 was lower than that of every U.S. state. The numbers support the… Read more »

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OECD Sees Canada’s Growth Slowing to 0.9% in 2026 as U.S. Expands More Than Twice as Fast

Canada’s economy picked up noticeably this spring, but the OECD still expects 2026 to be a slow-growth year, especially when compared with the United States. Canada’s economy… Read more »

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Is Harry Potter: Visions of Magic Worth Visiting? What Toronto Fans Should Know Before Booking

You are handed a wand, sent aboard the Knight Bus and then left to discover where the magic is hidden. That is essentially how Harry Potter: Visions… Read more »

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Plan a Fall Day Trip to Meaford for Scarecrows, Hikes and Georgian Bay Views

By the time fall colours begin to settle over Georgian Bay, Meaford has another seasonal sight to look for. Hundreds of handmade scarecrows start appearing throughout downtown,… Read more »

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Bracebridge Waterfall Tours: A Scenic Road Trip to Muskoka’s Heart

The small town of Bracebridge in central Ontario is at the heart of the Muskoka Region. Not only that, but the town also lies on the banks… Read more »

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Adventures at Lion’s Head Provincial Park – Scenic Lookouts and Fall Colours

A visit to Lion’s Head Provincial Park during the fall is made even more memorable with the advent of the warm autumn hues and scenery.