Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in and Around Guelph including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Down On The Farm
Thursday-Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Mapleton’s Organic, 8548 Wellington Road 7, Moorefield
Access to Adventure Area is with $5 wristband
Erin Fair
The Erin Fair has 9-11 Homecraft Displays, Ag Awareness Display, Livestock & Horse Shows, Truck, Tractor & Horse Pulls, Live Entertainment, Concessions, Demo Derby, Festival Gardens, Kid’s Pedal Pulls, 4H Achievement Days. World Famous Apple Dumplings. Details
October 6 – 9, 2023
Erin Agricultural Society, 190 Main St, Erin
$0 to $18.00
Fall at the Farm
Explore corn maze, aplacas, farm market, and lots of fun. Details
Saturday & Sunday, until Halloween | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fieldstone Barn, 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora
$5 – $10
Explore Chudleigh’s Farm
Take a walk in the orchard garden, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, stop by the playground and run on our haybales, visit friendly farm animals and enjoy a barnboard pizza with a glass of cider on the patio.
Daily fun on the farm includes: an animal area, huge sand pit, playground, maze, nature walk, tractor drawn-wagon rides and apple picking in the fall. Details
Daily, until October 23, 2023
Chudleigh’s Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
Free – $16
Harvest Fun at Strom’s Farm
Join in on the fun and experience harvest fun activities. Details
September 20 – October 29, 2023
Strom’s Farm & Bakery, 5089 Wellington County Rd 32, Guelph
$10 to $17 + taxes
Apple Picking at Chudleigh’s Farm
Places to Go For Apple Picking in Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton
Pumpkin Day
Family Pumpkin Carving – ready prepped pumpkins will be available for families to carve and/or decorating (for prizes).
There will be a professional pumpkin carver demonstrating his carving techniques on a giant pumpkin. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Bissell Park, 127 Mills Street East, Elora
Free
Pumpkin Patches
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Do call the farms to confirm their hours before starting
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to truly explore.
- Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
- Fall Day Trips From Toronto
- Fun Fall Activities in and around KW Region
- Weekend Getaways from GTA: Exploring Ontario Provincial Parks
II. Live Music & Performing Arts/Theatre
Tia Brazda
One of Canada’s most recognizable voices in jazz, Tia Brazda’s jazz-pop gems and retro style have established her as a unique presence on the jazz scene, both at home and abroad. Not only a singer, but a songwriter as well, Brazda has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, main stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, as well as toured many times across North America and Europe, from intimate supper clubs to large outdoor festivals. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Manhattans Music club, 951 Gordon Street, Guelph
Andrew Schoettler Trio
Andrew Schoettler is a drummer with over 12 years of experience under his belt and a solid musical background playing genres such as Jazz, Funk, Latin, Pop, and Rock. He first started his musical career at the age of 7, and later on studied with various drummers such as Nick Macerollo and Dave O’Neill. He has played at multiple venues such Hillside Festival, Manhattans, Rhythm & Brews, and various events, most of which he played with Valet Quartet. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Manhattans Music club, 951 Gordon Street, Guelph
Drive-in Movies
Spend an enjoyable time with family watching a movie under the stars.
III. Sports
Guelph Storm
vs. Erie Otters. Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St., Guelph
$19.50 – $29.75
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Ontario Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Details
September 22 to October 15, 2023
Across Ontario
Free
Sensational Pumpkin Day at the Elora Farmers’ Market
Sensational Pumpkin Day is a free family event celebrating the end of the harvest season; it’s all about the pumpkins. We will also have entertainment throughout the event including dancers, face painting, a bouncy castle and music provided throughout the day. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Bissell Park – 127 East Mill Street, Elora
Paranormal Investigations at Spring Mill Distillery
Spend time with Guelph Urbex Walking Tours searching for spirits! Details
Saturday, October 7, 14, 21, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 12, 19, 26, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Spring Mill Distillery – 43 Arthur St. S, Guelph
$75.00
Where The Rivers Meet
Where The Rivers Meet is a display within the City Gallery that centers the Original Peoples who have been on this land since time immemorial. It includes information about migration, land relationship, treaties, impacts of colonization, and past and present-day perspectives. The display also considers the founding story of Guelph within the context of a longer history lens. Details
on until December 31, 2025
Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
$0 – $18
No Word For Art: Exploring the Indigenous Roots of Creativity
Told from historical and contemporary perspectives, and through the story of beads, guest curator Naomi Smith shares the ways of the First Nations people of the Woodlands and Northeastern regions of Ontario. No Word for Art features Indigenous beadworks as creative expressions of survival, crafted by historical artists. The exhibition also includes contemporary beadworks that reflect traditional beading techniques and imagery. Details
April 11 – October 29, 2023
Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
$0 – $18
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
To enjoy panoramic views of Guelph and surrounding areas hike the trails at Starkey Hill.
Gorgeous views of the Grand River can be enjoyed from the Templin Gardens.
Trek the trails at the Rockwood Conservation Area to enjoy its natural wonders.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
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- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
V. Thanksgiving Dinner/Events
Thanksgiving Open House at Northwind Bison
Join Northwind Bison Saturday, October 7 for a Thanksgiving Open House! Fall is by far Amanda’s favourite season of the year. Our Open House is a time for us to share with you our love of our bison, farm life, and all things fall.
We are excited to offer a bison stew and chili lunch, to be served from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Only $5.00 per person will get you a bowl of either stew or chili, a bun, and a drink (while supplies last). Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8591 Concession Rd 8, Moorefield
Thanksgiving Dinner Take-Out / Dine-in
- Park Eatery on October 8 – 9
- Fraberts Fresh Foods
- Thatcher Farms Butcher Shop and Bakery
- Borealis Grille & Bar – October 8 – 9
- The Conscious Farm Kitchen on October 7; Pre-order by Oct 3rd
- Open Table listing
Get Your Bird From
- Rowe Farms
- Mosborough Country Market
- Gerrie’s Farm Market
- Snyder Heritage Farms
- Wellington Country Marketplace
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.