Celebrate the Fall Season with bountiful produce, get the best pumpkin for the Jack-O-Lantern, go on wagon rides, enjoy the thrill of bull riding and get ready to welcome Christmas with the most unique gifts that you can find at the traditional farmers’ markets.
For Fall Fairs, like Brampton Fair, Markham Fair, and Woodbridge Fall Fair, see Fall Fairs in and around GTA
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Riverdale Farm Fall Festival
Come enjoy corn roast, contests, and other activities at Riverdale Farm! Join our farmer and learn about the different farm animals at “Meet the Farmer” demonstrations. Details
When: September 9 & 10, 2023 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Riverdale Farm, Cabbagetown, 201 Winchester Street, Toronto.
How much: Free
Harvest Fest Pingle’s Farm
Navigate a 6.5-acre circus corn maze or enjoy the mini-version for toddlers. Experience farm-tastic fun in Pingle’s playland, take picturesque wagon rides, and indulge in pick-your-own sessions for apples, pumpkins, and more. The event also features a fall-inspired menu, live music to uplift your spirits, refreshing beverages at the Thirsty Goat bar, and multiple Pingle’s Coffee Shacks to keep you energized throughout your visit. Details
When: September 9 to October 29, 2023
Where: Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd. E, Hampton
How much: $5 to $23
Black Creek Pioneer Village Fall Festival
Join the vibrant Village festival this September to usher in the harvest season with lively festivities. Become a potential “Harvest Champion” in the vegetable judging contest, and engage in a range of autumn-themed crafts and performances, including magic shows. Children can enjoy folk music sessions with Cousin Molly. Immerse yourself in the vintage kitchen experience with comforting fall flavors and take part in age-old activities like butter churning and quilting. A festival promising delightful experiences and rich activities for everyone awaits. Details
When:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 24, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where:
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
How much: Regular admission
Fall Fun Festival
Brooks Farms hosts its renowned Fall Fun Festival on weekends in September and October, including Thanksgiving Monday. For over a decade, the festival has grown, offering attractions such as farm animals, wagon rides, and zip lines. Kids and families can enjoy a range of activities including puppet shows, live entertainment, and pumpkin cannon shows, among others. Additional features like gem mining incur extra charges. It’s a fun-filled celebration of the autumn season, promising enjoyment for visitors of all ages.
Details
When:
Weekends, and Thanksgiving Monday, September 9 – October 29, 2023 | 8am – 5pm
Where:
Brooks Farms, 122-141 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
How much:
$18.99 to 23.99+ tax
Fall Fun at Applewood Farm
Applewood Farm, initially one of Stouffville’s pioneering pick-your-own strawberry and apple farms, now spans 32 acres of apple orchards and 5 acres dedicated to strawberry cultivation. Visitors can engage in a variety of activities including fruit picking, enjoying wagon rides, navigating through a corn maze, and choosing the perfect pumpkin during the fall. The farm maintains a true-to-farming experience, encouraging families to immerse in farm life with activities such as animal visits, playground adventures, and tranquil walks through sunflower fields.
Details
When:
September 2 to October 29, 2023
Where:
Applewood Farm, 12416 McCowan Road, Stouffville
How much:
$10
Brooklin Harvest Festival
Downtown businesses and restaurants are inviting you to enjoy sidewalk sales and meet local shop owners. The event features an Adventure Zone with a rock wall and encounters with dinosaurs and reptiles. Attendees can also enjoy interactive activities, such as face painting and balloon art, alongside a farmers market and a variety of vendors. Sit back in Adirondack chairs to witness the splendid fall colours, local entertainment, and street performances that will be present throughout the day. Details
When:
Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Where:
Grass Park (41 Baldwin Street) and Downtown Brooklin, Whitby
How much:
FREE!
Harvest Festival – Bronte Creek
Brought to you by the Friends of Bronte Creek Park – Celebrate the fall harvest with Pumpkins, apple cider, activities and demonstrations. Details
When:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 10am-4pm
Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 10am-4pm
Where:
Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive Oakville L6M 4J7
How much:
$9 – $18
Applefest
Come out to Markham Museum’s annual Applefest! Visitors can join our salute to the wonderful apple and enjoy a walk through our heritage apple orchard. Enjoy a variety of tasty apple treats, food trucks, an assortment of interactive activities and much more! Details
When:
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 10 AM to 4 PM
Where:
Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
How much:
$10 to $14
Harvest Festival at Springridge Farm
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! Details
When:
Every weekend (including Thanksgiving Monday) from Saturday, September 16 – Sunday, October 29, 2023 | 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Where:
Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
How much:
$15 per person (including HST) ages 2-92.
Pumpkinfest
Tons of fun and thousands of pumpkins! Unlimited Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, Boo Barn, Farm Animals, Puppet Shows, Straw Jump, Duck Races, Hop It Horses, Trike Track, Jumping Pillows, Pedal Cart Track, Goat Mountain Slide and more!!!!
Details
When:
September 23 – October 31, 2023 | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Where:
Downey’s Farm, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Brampton
How much:
$17.99 – $23.99 +fees (ages 2-92)
Applewood Farm & Winery Fall Fun
Applewood Farm & Winery invites visitors to embrace fall on its picturesque 104-acre premises. Visitors can pick the ideal pumpkin, venture through a vast 40-acre corn maze spanning nearly 3km of trail, and interact with farm animals. Guests can savor exclusive ciders and award-winning wines on the farm’s patio, or purchase a bottle from the winery alongside a selection of fresh honey, jams, and jellies, ensuring a delightful visit filled with autumnal treats and adventures.
Details
When:
September 16 to October 29, 2023
Where:
Applewood Farm & Winery- North of Port, 2055 Saintfield Road, Scugog
How much:
$13
Pumpkinville
Pumpkinville showcases massive installations created by local artists using over 30,000 real pumpkins, forming extraordinary pumpkin sculptures, houses, and a village nestled in a candy forest. The event offers a range of experiences including a pumpkin patch in the city, night light displays, midway rides, and games, catering to all age groups.
Details
When:
September 30 to October 31, 2023
Where:
Scarborough Town Centre, 500 Progress Avenue, Toronto
How much:
$12.99
October Harvest Festival
Celebrate Thanksgiving and the bounty of the harvest. Fresh turkeys, pick your own pumpkins, mazes, Join for Royal Tea Party, Tootle around our tricycle and pedal kart tracks, Slide down Billy Goat Mountain, Go on Wagon rides to our Fairy Tale Lane and Forest Trail and enjoy all the activities the farm has to offer. Details
When:
TBA (2022 – Open daily in October; Festival Weekends: Thanksgiving to End of October | 09:30 AM to 5:30 PM)
Where:
Forsythe Family Farms, 1025 Cragg Road, Greenbank / Uxbridge
How much:
TBA
Pumpkinfest Toronto
Come experience this family event with great food, vendors, entertainment and loads of pumpkins! Fan favourites such as The Pumpkin Patch, The Pumpkin Express Train Ride and the Kiddy Midway will also be there along with so much more. Details
When:
October 6 to 9, 2023
Where:
Downsview Park – 35 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto
How much:
$30 to $35
Pumpkinfest Richmond Hill
The family-friendly event features lots of outdoor fun for people of all ages, including rides, contests, food and more. Ride the Pumpkin Express train through the park to visit all the sights, including a bustling kiddy midway, magician acts, inflatable slides, a carousel and more.
When:
October 7 to 9, 2023
Where:
Richmond Green Sports Centre
1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill
How much:
$25 to $30
New Castle Harvest Festival
Come to Downtown Newcastle to celebrate the fall season at the Harvest Festival. There will be crafters and makers, kids activities, jumping castles, tractor displays, musical performances. Activities are free for the whole family! Details
When:
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Where:
Village of Newcastle Downtown King Ave
Newcastle
How much:
FREE
Apple Festival & Craft Sale
Celebrate the autumn season at Applefest. This tremendously popular annual street festival celebrates all things apple. Four city blocks become a showcase for many local apple growers who proudly offer a wide variety of freshly picked apples and other goodies.Details
When:
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Where:
Historic Downtown, Bowmanville
How much:
Free