Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in and Around Guelph including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Erin Fair
October 9-12, 2026
Erin Agricultural Society, 190 Main St, Erin
$7 to $20
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 31, 2026
Chudleigh’s Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills
$13 – $14.50
Harvest Fun at Strom’s Farm
Join in on the fun and experience harvest fun activities. Details
September 18 – October 31, 2026
Strom’s Farm & Bakery, 5089 Wellington County Rd 32, Guelph
$12.95 to $20.45 + taxes
Apple Picking at Chudleigh’s Farm
Places to Go For Apple Picking in Greater Toronto Area & Hamilton
Pumpkin Day
Join us for a festive celebration of the fall harvest and the beloved pumpkin at our annual Pumpkin Day at Wellington County Museum & Archives! This free, family-friendly event is packed with activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wellington County Museum & Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Elora
Free; cash or food donation for the Centre Wellington Food Bank
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.
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II. Live Music & Performing Arts/Theatre
Shub and Handsome Tiger
For over a decade, Shub (formerly known as DJ Shub) has been at the forefront of amovement that reshaped the landscape of Indigenous electronic music. A trailblazerwhocoined the powwow-step genre and a former member of the JUNO-winning A TribeCalled Red, Shub has spent years blending the ancient rhythms of powwow music withthe pulse of modern beats, scratching, and bass-heavy production.With a new nameand vision, Shub has stepped beyond the DJ booth, emerging as a composer,storyteller, and artist dedicated to expanding the read of Indigenous music on a globalscale. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville
$38
Let’s Go! Tribute to the Cars, with opening act the 80its
Named after their hit song ‘Let’s Go’, this tribute captures the new wave sound, infectious hooks, and sleek, synth-driven rock that made THE CARS one of the most influential bands of the late ’70s and ’80s. Details
October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St Andrew St W, Fergus
$24.95 inc. HST
HELLS BELLS – Celebrating the Music of AC/DC
Don’t miss your chance to experience the sound, look and attitude, from the wall of Marshall Amps, the Thundering Cannons, the Giant Bell, and the signature schoolboy outfit. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph
$56.50
The Irish Descendants
From the rugged shores of Newfoundland the Far East of the Western World originates one of Canada’s most celebrated folk groups, The Irish Descendants. For over 35 years, this multi-award-winning ensemble has captivated audiences across North America and beyond, performing more than 8,000 live shows and earning a reputation for musical excellence and cultural storytelling. Led by the unmistakable voice of Con O’Brien, the band blends masterful musicianship with rich vocals, weaving tales of their Irish heritage and the soul of Newfoundland and Labrador into every performance. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus
$54 + fees
Garret T. Willie
Garret T. Willie’s second album Bill’s Café is a gritty, soulful tribute to his roots in Alert Bay and his rise through Nashville, recorded with Grammy‑winner Tom Hambridge. At 25, the Kingcome Inlet rocker channels old‑soul blues with a voice that cuts and guitar work that hits hard, delivering raw songs about love, loss, addiction, and ambition. His explosive live shows and acclaimed debut Same Pain — which earned international airplay, award nominations, and tours with legends like John Fogerty and Joe Bonamassa — have cemented him as one of Canada’s most compelling young voices in rock and blues. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sonic Hall, 12 Wyndham St. N., Guelph
$15 + FEES in ADVANCE
Drive-in Movies
Spend an enjoyable time with family watching a movie under the stars.
III. Sports
Guelph Storm
vs. Owen Sound Attack. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:07 PM
Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St., Guelph
$20 and up
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Fergus House of Horrors
Step inside a 100-year-old farmhouse where shadows linger, spirits stir, and live actors wait to test your courage. The terror doesn’t end there—venture outdoors into the night for a chilling walk through a haunted doll forest. Ages 14+. Details
dates TBA
October 10 – 11, 17 – 18, 24 – 26, 31, 2025 | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
6854 Beatty Line N, Alma
TBA
Halloween Haunting on Main
Get those costumes ready and join us downtown for an evening of tricks, treats and Halloween fun on Main Street!
Participating businesses in downtown Mount Forest will be handing out sweets to our neighbourhood trick-or-treaters. Bring your friends! Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Main Street, Downtown Mount Forest
Friday ticket $75; Saturday ticket $89
Cocktail Classes at the Elora Distilling Company
Join us for an updated cocktail class where we’ll give you the tools, ingredients and know-how to put twists on classic drinks that will keep your next party going or help your guests wind down. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Elora Distilling Company – 102 Metcalfe Street, Unit 4, Elora
Friday ticket $75; Saturday ticket $89
Bootlegging History Tour
Explore Guelph’s dirtiest and most scandalous secrets on our guided bootlegging historical walking tour. Hear tales of mobsters, bootlegging and vice as you walk through an area famous for its prohibition history. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Elora Distilling Company – 102 Metcalfe Street, Unit 4, Elora
Italian Canadian Club Parking Lot @ 135 Ferguson St, Guelph
Paint and Sip Workshop
Join us for a cozy, creative evening at the distillery! We will be painting “Pumpkin Peeker”—a perfect autumnal canvas featuring pumpkins and a curious black cat against a starry blue sky. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dixon’s Distilled Spirits, 355 Elmira Rd N – Unit 106, Guelph
$45
Guelph Farmers’ Market
With 110 vendors offering a high level of quality, farm-fresh food, artisanal products, and homemade goods, the Guelph Farmers’ Market now regularly attracts 2500+ people per week, ranging from local residents to tourists visiting the area. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Guelph Farmers’ Market, 2 Gordon Street, Guelph
Free
Guelph Pet Expo
Get ready for an exciting, in-person pet extravaganza right here in Guelph this Thanksgiving Saturday, October 10th! Whether you are a dedicated pet owner, an animal lover, or looking for a memorable holiday weekend outing with the family, this event is your ultimate destination for fun, learning, and connecting with the local pet community. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre, 50 Stone Road West, Guelph
Free
Fruit Tasting Day
Enjoy samples of 80+ Apple varieties, as well as 20+ Pears, 8+ Asian Pears, Pawpaws, Sea Buckthorn, Haskaps, Hardy Kiwi, and more. Many of the apples and pears will be available to purchase (while quantities last). Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Whiffletree Farm & Nursery Inc., 7156 Wellington Road 17, Elora
$5.00, Children 5 and under are FREE
Tour and Tasting Sugarbush Experience
Experience a real Canadian maple syrup farm in every season at Elliott Tree Farm.
From the magic of maple harvest to immersive guided tours throughout the year, this experience offers a hands-on look at one of Canada’s most iconic traditions and is approximately 1.5-2 hours. Details
October 10 – 11, 2026
Elliott Tree Farm, 9467 E Garafraxa Erin Townline, Hillsburgh
Adults (13 and older) – $39.50 | Youth (6-12) $19.50, Seniors (65+) – $34.50, 5 and under – Free
Maawnjidyang Maa – We come together here
What does it mean to be “here” in Guelph, where the Speed and Eramosa rivers meet? How do we engage in this place with all our relations— past, present, and future?
This exhibition, within the museum and at sites around the city, invites us to re-story Guelph through Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee ways of knowing. These stories help connect us to the lands, waters, and communities, who have always been, and always will be, here. Details
on until February 28, 2027
Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph
Regular admission
Fergus Ghost Walk
Join our actors/historians as they lead you on a lantern walk and guided tour of the mysteries and histories of one of Canada’s most haunted villages. You’ll learn about the gristly end of the town clockmaster, the bagpiper’s lament, the famous doctor with a dark secret, the legend of the Ancient Ones, and many more captivating stories from the early days of Fergus. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Bookery, 191 St. Andrew St W., Fergus
$20
MEET the MONSTERS – WALKING TOUR
Take a guided walking tour of Elora to discover the haunts and hangouts of some of the most notorious monsters that show themselves during October. Day or night, they are hanging out, waiting for unsuspecting bystanders to look away for a second. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Elora/Fegrus Info Centre, 10 E. Mill St., Elora St., Elora
$10 per person
Aberfoyle Antique Market
The Aberfoyle Antique Market is a historic, open-air venue and a world away from the typical shopping trip. With over 60 years in business, our Sunday Aberfoyle Antique Market hosts 100+ quality dealers selling collectibles, folk art, furniture, and more. Admission $5.00. Open Sundays, rain or shine. Details
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Aberfoyle Antique Market, 57 Brock Rd S, Puslinch
Free
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:
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V. Thanksgiving Dinner/Events
Thanksgiving Dinner Take-Out / Dine-in
- Park Eatery on October 11 – 12
- Fraberts Fresh Foods – October 8 – 10, 12
- Borealis Grille & Bar – October 11 – 12
- Elora Mill – October 11 – 12
- The Conscious Farm Kitchen on October 9; Pre-order
- Dial A Dinner – October 10
- 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.