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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!
For all other events, see Things to Do This Weekend.
1. Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner & Food Festivals/Events
Create warm, festive memories of Thanksgiving and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal.
- Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch: GTA Restaurants to Dine-in, Order Turkey to Go and Thanksgiving Dinner Takeout
- The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: This hit immersive and interactive dinner event will have guests on the edge of their seats as they dine together and work to uncover the truth. @ Peter Pan Bistro, 145 Peter St, Toronto & Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga Centre, 5787 Hurontario St, Mississauga
- Dine with Eggs: Diners can enjoy creative, limited-time dishes made with Burnbrae Farms eggs in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Eat your way across the city and vote for your favourite egg dish for a chance to win. @ 40 of Toronto’s top restaurants, bars, and cafés.
2. Fairs & Festivals
There are quite a few festivals happening this weekend in Toronto and GTA. Enjoy a weekend of family fun at one of these events:
- Woodbridge Fair: During its179th year, the Woodbridge Fair offers so many things to see, learn and do! @ 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge
- Toronto Pumpkinfest: Toronto Pumpkinfest has something for all ages. Come experience this family event over 3 weekends with great food, vendors, entertainment and loads of pumpkins! @ Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
- Pumpkinville: Check out one-of-a-kind pumpkin sculptures, a pumpkin patch in the city, a striking nighttime lights display, midway rides and games, or an outdoor pumpkin-themed experience with dozens of fall-themed Instagramable memories. @ CF Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
- Diwali RazzMatazz: Experience the vibrant colours, festive spirit, fireworks and cultural richness of India right in the heart of Mississauga.
- Paranormal Cirque Nightmare: Under this Clown Castle, the stripped big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, Illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a “normal” Circus but that of normal has very little! @ Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St, Newmarket
- The Royal Duck Bounce House: The Royal Duck Bounce Park is bringing giant inflatables, slides, and family fun for all ages. @
- @ Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge St, Newmarket
3. Harvest & Farm Fun Events
Visit nearby farms and enjoy harvest festivals in GTA.
- October Harvest Festival @ Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc, 1025 Cragg Rd, Uxbridge
- Pingle’s Harvest Festival @ Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton
- Fall Fun at Downey’s Farm @ Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
- Falls Fun Festival at Brooks Farms @ Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
- Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm – Fall Festival @ Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm, 1070 Concession Rd 5, Sunderland, Brock
- Fall Fun on the farm at Applewood Farm Winery @ Applewood Farm & Winery- North of Port, 2055 Saintfield Road, Scugog
- Fall Fun at Applewood Farm @ Applewood Farm, 12416 McCowan Road, Stouffville
- Harvest Season @ Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line Milton
Visit an Apple Orchard near you and pick fresh apples, or better still, go on a gourmet apple pie hunt across the Apple Pie Trail to find the best of all things APPLE! Or go on a foodie road trip!
Pumpkin Patches
Visit a pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin for that spooky Jack-O-Lantern!
Corn Mazes
Get lost this weekend amongst the giant stalks of corn or at a night maze.
4. Fall Colour Tours
Credit: Conservation Halton
As the season of leaf-peeping begins, a great opportunity to drive away from the city and make a quick getaway awaits. Provincial parks, quaint towns, and wonderful geological attractions span around Toronto, offering Toronto locals a chance to see the changing fall colours and get outdoors to bask in the cool air. See here for a list of 25-day trip ideas to see nature come alive in hues of gold and red.
There are plenty of waterfalls near Toronto, and Autumn is a fantastic time for waterfall tripping when leaves are bathed in hues of yellows and reds!
- Chairlift Rides at Kelso: Take a chairlift ride up the escarpment and admire the changing colours above the treetops at Kelso Conservation Area on Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday (11 am to 5 pm).
- Fall Forest Wagon Ride: Visit Terra Cotta Conservation Area and explore a stunning fall forest by wagon ride! During this interactive guided tour, participants will enjoy the fall colours and learn about all the fascinating changes happening in the natural world during this lively season.
- Fall Colours Celebration: Pay a weekend visit to Kortright Centre for Conservation and view the trees in all their fall finery.
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- Provincial Parks – Must Visit Ontario Provincial Parks For Fall Colour Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
- 15 Places to Hike to Enjoy Fall Colours in GTA
- 25 Things to Do During Fall in the York Region
- 25 Things to Do in Fall in and Around Halton Region
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- 25 Things to Do During Fall in the Peel Region
5. See Salmon Run
Early September to November, when temperatures are between 3°C to 18°C, is the time to see Salmon (Coho, Chinook) migrating upstream from Ontario’s Great Lakes to lay their eggs in the shallows before winter settles in.
Salmon Run Day Trips:
- Port Hope – Ganaraska River Salmon Run: A Short Guide For a Fall Day Trip to Port Hope
- Owen Sound – Salmon Run
6. Light Shows/Pumpkin shows
Enjoy a seasonally-themed light show.
- Halloween Night of Lights – Etobicoke: Go on an immersive walk-thru experience like none other, featuring more than 700,000 LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Halloween tunes.
- Pumpkins After Dark – Milton & Markham: Witness magnificent works of pumpkin artistry – 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, creating more than 100 sculptures, displayed among a series of jack-o-lanterns all illuminated after dark.
- Spooktacular Light Show – Ajax: Experience over 2 million lights on a 2KM route of friendly characters, a pumpkin filled drive thru tunnel, from animated display to 3D, music lights and much more this Halloween. Let’s rock this spooky season!
7. Markets
Shop for Halloween or get a head start on Christmas season:
- Beaches Artisan Market @ KEW Gardens, 2075 Queen St E, Toronto — Shop unique finds from original art to handmade jewelry, skincare, home goods, pet products and more. — October 11
- Toronto Flower Market @ CAMH, 1001 Queen St West, Toronto — Support local by shopping seasonal blooms from more than 30 Ontario flower growers and vendors and enjoy family friendly garden surprises from Clay and Paper Theatre, World of Marzell and more.
- Reebok Warehouse Sale & Designer Shoe Sale @ The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga: There will be a MASSIVE selection of sneakers, apparel, accessories & more for men, women, and kids.
- Thanksgiving Market @ The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St W #2, Toronto: Celebrate the long weekend by filling your basket with handmade abundance — browse a curated lineup of local makers and food vendors perfect for holiday gathering and gift-giving.
- ANTIQUES at St Lawrence Market: Browse a curated selection of antiques, fine art, jewellery, silver, decorative arts, collectibles, books, ephemera, vintage décor and more from experienced dealers from across Ontario.
8. Sports
Cheer on Toronto’s home teams or participate in a fun run:
- Toronto FC v CF Montréal on Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM @ BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
- Canada WNT v Denmark on Monday, October 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM @ BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
9. Concerts
Take in a live concert:
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- Beethoven’s Fifth: Jörg Widmann’s Con brio opens with a witty, high-spirited homage to Beethoven. Then, internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt brings poetic grace to Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, before the orchestra unleashes the composer’s thunderous Fifth Symphony—with the famous first four notes that changed classical music forever. October 8 to 10 @ Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
- Drama, Grace and Glory: The Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra brings together Beethoven’s dramatic Coriolan Overture, Hummel’s virtuosic Bassoon Concerto and Brahms’ sweeping Third Symphony. Bassoonist Abigail Minor takes the spotlight, with conductor Oliver Balaburski leading an evening spanning drama, virtuosity and Romantic grandeur. October 10 @ Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave., Toronto
- Concert tours:
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- Buffalo Traffic Jam – Pictures of You Tour on Saturday, October 10 | 07:00 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto.
- Begonia – The Fantasy Life Tour on Saturday, October 10 | 07:00 PM @ The Mod Club, Toronto.
- Overmono – Pure Devotion World Tour on Saturday, October 10 | 08:00 PM @ History Toronto, Toronto.
- Christone Kingfish Ingram the Hard Road Tour on Saturday, October 10 | 08:00 PM @ Massey Hall, Toronto.
- Pinhead Gunpowder on Sunday, October 11 | 06:30 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto.
- AJJ on Sunday, October 11 | 07:00 PM @ The Mod Club, Toronto.
- Dance Now Toronto on Sunday, October 11 | 07:00 PM @ History Toronto, Toronto.
- Horse Meat Disco on Sunday, October 11 | 10:00 PM @ REBEL
- The Linda Lindas on Monday, October 12 | 07:00 PM @ The Danforth Music Hall
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10. Live Theatre
Take your kids to a live performance:
- The Rainbow Fish Musical: The colourful children’s story comes to the stage as Rainbow Fish learns about friendship, sharing and what truly makes someone special. @ Wychwood Theatre
- A Fine Balance: Rohinton Mistry’s acclaimed novel about resilience and injustice during India’s 1975 Emergency comes to the stage in a new theatrical adaptation. @ Crow’s Theatre
- La Traviata: Verdi’s beloved opera returns in a production capturing the glamour, romance and heartbreak of the timeless story. @ Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
- No Grown-Ups Allowed: A Second City comedy show created for kids who are tired of grown-ups telling them what to do. @ The Second City
- Hell’s Kitchen: The hit musical inspired by Alicia Keys’ life, music and New York community brings her songs and coming-of-age story to Toronto. @ CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
- The Karate Kid – The Musical: The beloved 1984 film comes to life on stage in a musical adaptation of Daniel LaRusso’s unforgettable coming-of-age story. @ Princess of Wales Theatre
- Prophetess: A darkly comic theatrical story begins when Margaret, an English department chair and etymology expert, wakes from a disturbing nightmare about spiders. @ Tarragon Mainspace Theatre
- Bootycandy: A provocative comedy unfolds through interconnected scenes tackling identity, sexuality, family, hypocrisy and cultural expectations. @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
- Così fan tutte: Love, laughter and a daring wager collide in Mozart’s comic opera about romance and the fickleness of the human heart. @ Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
- Moonstruck: An award-winning improv comedy show turns audience dreams into an unpredictable performance and attempts to reveal what those dreams really mean. @ Comedy Bar West
- Frankenstein: Enter Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory and witness the creation of the Creature in this stage adaptation of the classic gothic tale. @ Scarborough Theatre
- A Nightmare on Strip Street: The Scream Queens take a parody knife to horror-movie conventions in a theatrical night of comedy, horror and burlesque. @ The Royal Theatre
- A Canadian Explains Eurovision to Other Canadians: Eurovision superfan Matti McLean takes Canadians through the colourful history of the world’s biggest song contest in this award-winning show. @ Artscape Youngplace
11. Get a head start on Halloween
Credit: Casa Loma Legends of Horror
Get a head start on Halloween! There are many Halloween-themed events this weekend from ghost walks to haunted houses. Halloween Haunted Attractions, Farms and Night Mazes in Ontario
Enjoy an outdoor escape room: When Shadows Lie: An All-New Outdoor Immersive Escape Room: An ancient curse returns in an outdoor immersive experience that sends participants into a dark mystery at Black Creek. @ The Village at Black Creek
For more things to do this Thanksgiving weekend, including theatre, live music/concerts/exhibitions, see
1. Weekend Events in Toronto
2. Family Events in Toronto
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