Enjoy Canada’s Fall with Family Fun From Sea to Shining Sea!

With a gust of wind and a passing cloud, summer slips smoothly away. The kids are back in school with new notebooks and fresh pencil crayons, and the autumn colours sweep exuberantly across the land.

From the brilliant yellow of golden larches to the robust red maple trees that symbolize our country, fall is our moment to shine! Wherever you are this fall — travelling our beautiful country or making the routine happen at home — take a moment to stop and enjoy this season.

We’ve picked some of our favourite events for fall family fun, from sea to shining sea!

Vancouver is a beautiful city in any season, and it’s stunning in the fall. Plus, the tourist crowds have dropped. Of course, you may have some rainy days, but we have ideas for that, too!

Darts Hill Garden Park

If you love beautiful fall foliage, you won’t want to miss Darts Hill Garden Park’s Fall Open House. With free family-friendly events such as games, activities, garden tours, and live entertainment, it’s the perfect autumn day outdoors.

Date: September 20, 2025
Location: Darts Hill Garden Park, Surrey
Website: www.surrey.ca

Rainy Day Ideas

Let’s face it, fall in Metro Vancouver might mean rain. When the rain continues for days on end and you’ve exhausted all the indoor playgrounds and home crafts, it’s time to think outside the box. Find terrific rainy day ideas here!

Date: Fall
Location: Vancouver and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/vancouver/the-best-rainy-day-ideas

Scarecrow Stroll

Visit Art’s Nursery to enjoy a casual, outdoor stroll among 50+ scarecrows and fall photo opportunities. Enjoy the beauty of nature, the creativity of their scarecrow-building team, and give your support to the local businesses.

Date: September 20 – October 31, 2025
Location: Art’s Nursery, Surrey
Website: www.artsnursery.com

Larch season doesn’t last long, but it’s brilliant in the Rocky Mountains! And although Calgary doesn’t boast a huge variety of colours in its autumn leaves, the season is lovely. Find more ideas in Calgary’s Fall Family Fun Guide.

Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest

The Butterfield Acres Harvest Pumpkin Fest is all about fall family fun! Stroll through the farmyard and visit your favourite farm animals, search for the perfect pumpkin, and warm up by a crackling fire.

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 4 – 26, 2025
Location: Butterfield Acres
Website: www.butterfieldacres.com

Calaway Park Halloweekends

Calaway Park Halloweekends is tricks, treats, and spooktacular rides! The south side of Calaway Park is transformed into Hallotown. Do you dare stroll through it? Of course! It’s not scary, it’s friendly family fun!

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Teddy Bear Clinic

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a beautiful place to visit in the fall. And if you visit on October 11, 2025, get ready for the sweetest morning of TLC, learning, and fun at the Teddy Bear Clinic!

Date: Teddy Bear Clinic, October 11, 2025
Location: Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Website: www.calgaryzoo.com/teddy-bear-clinic

With crisp mornings, stunning foliage, and crunchy leaves underfoot, don’t wait to enjoy an Edmonton fall! No matter the season, Edmonton knows how to make the most of family fun. Take a peek at Edmonton’s Fall Fun Bucket List.

Corn Mazes

Go get lost for a day! There are loads of corn mazes around Edmonton, and many locations have additional activities, allowing you to make a day of it.

Dates: Fall weekends (check each location for specifics)
Location: Edmonton and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/edmonton/pumpkin-patches-and-corn-mazes

Pioneer Museum Harvest Festival

The Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum is going back to the land for the Harvest Festival! See threshing and blacksmithing the way they used to do it with vintage machinery. The day includes plenty of fun for all ages.

Dates: September 20, 2025
Location: Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum
Website: pioneermuseum.ca

Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair

The Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair is a three-day celebration of family fun, food, and fall festivities! From a sunset Ferris wheel ride to a pumpkin drop, or a corn maze and car show, you’ll love this popular event.

Dates: October 3 – 5, 2025
Location: Town of Smoky Lake
Website: smokylakepumpkinfair.ca

Like cities in Alberta, fall in Saskatoon is short and sweet. That’s all the more reason to get out and soak up the gorgeous foliage and stunning colours! Wear layers for the crisp mornings and warm afternoons.

Farm Fun

From fresh produce to fresh-cut flowers and pumpkins to corn mazes, it’s time for family fun on the farm! They all offer different kinds of fun and different activities, and some have items to purchase while you visit.

Dates: Fall
Location: Saskatoon and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/saskatoon/farm-fun

Warman Flannel Fest

Fall is the time to get warm and cozy! Bring the family to Warman for the second annual Flannel Fest. This free event has bouncy castles, wagon rides, a wood carving demo, entertainment, and more.

Date: October 4, 2025
Location: Warman Home Centre Communiplex, Warman, SK
Website: www.facebook.com/warmanrec

Summer tiptoes out in Toronto, with warmer temperatures continuing into September. And then the landscape is ablaze with brilliant colours! Make sure you get out and enjoy it at one of the many festivals in Toronto’s Fall Festival Guide.

Nuit Blanche

Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s highly anticipated annual cultural event, is a free all-night contemporary art party featuring ground-breaking artworks by local, national and international artists. Find it in various locations this fall!

Date: October 4, 2025
Location: Various locations around Toronto
Website: www.toronto.ca

Sunflower Farms

It’s sunflower season, and these huge, picturesque flowers are springing up all over the province. Families can take some time to wander through farm fields, feel at one with nature, and take plenty of selfies!

Date: Fall, until about mid-September
Location: GTA and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/toronto/sunflower-farms

Village at Black Creek Fall Festival

As the leaves turn their vibrant hues, families can discover the joy and laughter of old-fashioned autumnal festivities at this authentically re-created country village, including autumn-themed crafts and interactive kids’ shows.

Date: September 20 – 21, 2025
Location: Village at Black Creek
Website: www.blackcreek.ca

A riot of colour and comfortable temperatures make Halifax a coveted destination in the fall. From classic fall activities to unique special events, it’s easy to enjoy the season here!

Apple Picking

There’s nothing like the juicy crunch of a freshly picked apple, and no better feeling than picking that apple yourself! Here are some fun places to go apple-picking with your family in Nova Scotia.

Date: Fall 2025
Location: Halifax and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/apple-picking

Halifax Seaport Farmers Market

Farmers markets are the BEST in the fall! And the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market hosts over 250 local products, craftspeople, artisans, entertainers, and delicious places to grab some food.

Dates: Weekends
Location: Pavilion 23, Halifax Waterfront
Website: www.halifaxfarmersmarket.com

Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival

Watch the beautiful town of Mahone Bay come to life with over 250 hand-made, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids’ activities and more, this is the perfect event to help you celebrate the joys of this magical season.

When: September 26 – October 13, 2025
Where: Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FestivalsofMahoneBay

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” said Anne of Green Gables, the beloved red-haired creation of Canadian author L. M. Montgomery.  We wish you a happy autumn, filled with colour and family fun!

Find pumpkin patch fun across Canada here. If you fancy a juicy apple, find a guide to apple picking here.