5 upcoming Ontario fall festivals worth getting out of the city for
Across the province, communities are celebrating the season with festivals filled with autumn colours, local vendors, live entertainment, seasonal treats and plenty of reasons to spend a crisp fall day outdoors. Hoodies, sweats, Uggs, and layers on layers – fall season is here, and we're embracing it.
If you're looking for an excuse to plan a weekend outing, here are five fall festivals in Ontario worth checking out this season.
Harvest Festival – Bronte Creek
According to Ontario Parks, the Friends of Bronte Creek Park are planning two days of demonstrations and activities. These include:
Pick your own pumpkins (donation)
Seasonal refreshments and food ($)
Tour the 124-year-old farmhouse
Apple Cider pressing demonstrations
Make a souvenir using a four-foot-long crosscut saw
Tour the Park on a tractor-drawn wagon ride.
Heritage demonstrations
When: Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Bronte Creek Provincial Park — 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville, Ont.
Cost: $18.58+
Albion & Bolton Fall Fair
Ready for some fun? Get in on the action with a thrilling tractor pull and demolition derby, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and even face painting. Of course, expect some of the most delicious eats from a handful of vendors.
Tickets are available for purchase! There's free admission on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, as long as you bring a donation of a non-perishable food item.
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When: Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: Friday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 150 Queen St. S., Bolton, Ont.
Cost: $10+
Woodbridge Fall Fair
Need Thanksgiving plans? Make your way to the Woodbridge Fairgrounds for some fun at the Woodbridge Fall Fair. Expect a petting zoo, midway carnival rides, and even pumpkin carving.
When: Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
Time: Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thanksgiving Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 100 Porter Ave., Woodbridge, Ont.
Cost: TBD
Pumpkinfest
The ultimate fall festival is taking over Downsview Park over Thanksgiving weekend. Families will have the chance to enjoy:
Pumpkin Patch
Outdoor event
Unlimited jumping castles
Unlimited midway rides
Inflatable corn maze
Autumn-themed photo ops
Stage shows and entertainment
Carnival games with prizes
Rock wall and spider jump
When: Friday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downsview Park — 35 Carl Hall Rd., Toronto, Ont.
Cost: $14.99+
October Pumpkin Festival
The month of October is going to be a busy one for Forsythe Family Farms. The October Pumpkin Festival will bring a thrilling family experience, from mazes and pumpkin picking to apple cider pressing and live music.
When: Saturdays and Sundays (including Thanksgiving Monday), throughout October 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Forsythe Family Farms — 1025 Cragg Rd., Greenbank/Uxbridge, Ont.
Cost: $16
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