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.
If you’re looking for more fun than jumping in a pile of leaves, 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 19, 2026
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
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon with Metro Vancouver Events
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a celebration centered on family, gratitude, and, of course, the moon! This year, the festival falls on September 25, 2026. Families traditionally make and display vibrant lanterns, exchange delicious mooncakes, and gather under the brightest moon of the season to celebrate the harvest moon. In Metro Vancouver, there are tons of family-friendly events to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with your family.
Date: Events are from September 19 – 27, 2026.
Location: Metro Vancouver
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/vancouver/mid-autumn-moon-guide
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 3 – 25, 2026
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!
Dates: Saturdays, Sundays & Thanksgiving Monday, September 5 to October 12, 2026
Location: Calaway Park
Website: www.calawaypark.com/halloweekends
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 September 27, 2026, get ready for the sweetest morning of TLC, learning, and fun at the Teddy Bear Clinic!
Date: September 27, 2026
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 19, 2026
Location: Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum
Website: pioneermuseum.ca
Country Fairs & Harvest Festivals in the Edmonton Area
If you’re looking for country fun, family-friendly fairs and old-fashioned harvest celebrations, we’ve got you covered! Late summer and early fall are the perfect time to get out of the city and explore the Edmonton-area countryside.
Dates: September and October, 2026
Location: Edmonton and Area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/edmonton/harvest-fairs-and-fall-festivals
Fall in Saskatoon is beautiful but 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. You can check out the Fall Fun guide for more ideas.
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 third annual Flannel Fest. This event has bouncy castles, wagon rides, a wood carving demo, entertainment, and more.
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Warman Home Centre Communiplex, Warman, SK
Website: www.facebook.com/warmanrec
Saskatchewan Corn Mazes
As Summer nears its end, it’s time for the arrival of family-friendly Saskatchewan corn mazes! There are a few near Saskatoon, and even more scattered across Saskatchewan.
Date: August to October, 2025
Location: Across Saskatchewan
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/saskatoon/corn-mazes
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.
Brooks Farms: Fall Fun Festival
Brooks Farms’ Fall Fun Festival returns with family attractions including farm animals, wagon rides, corn maze, zip line, swings and slides, playground structures, Junior Farmers Village, and much more.
Date: September 12 — November 1, 2026
Location: Brooks Farms | 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
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 19-20, 2026
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! You can find a guide with more Halifax fall family fun here.
Fall Walks
The leaves are just starting to change colour, and the weather is still great for getting outside and viewing the beautiful colours that Autumn in Nova Scotia has to offer! If you’re looking for a great way to spend a fall day outdoors with your family, here are 5 local spaces to view the colours of the season and frolic in falling leaves.
Date: Fall 2026
Location: Halifax and area
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/5-places-to-view-fall-colours-hrm
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 25 – October 12, 2026
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.
