October
Guide to the Best Oktoberfest Family Events in Southern Ontario
🇩🇪 Did you know that our province hosts one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the world?! Because of the large population of residents with German heritage, our festivities have grown in scope and popularity into one of the largest Bavarian festivals outside of Germany. Feel the gemütlichkeit (warm feelings)
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Guide to the Best Fall Fairs and Farm Festivals Around the GTA
Fall is full of natural vibes and the best way to celebrate the season is to get out of the city and head to small towns and farms strewn across the province. Hang out with some livestock animals, snack on some locally-grown produce and sweet treats, squeal with delight on
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East Gwillimbury: Farm to Fork Tour
Experience the bounty of the farm when you make the trip to East Gwillimbury, an agricultural community of villages connected by forest and farms, for their Farm to Fork Tour with six participating farms. The area is also surrounded by over 20 farms that produce ethically-raised livestock, free-run eggs, organic
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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 such as pirate ships and sandbox, Junior Farmers Village, and much more. There’s also a full line-up of family entertainment this year, including princesses, TV characters, superheroes,
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Create Lasting Memories with Your Family at Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s (TSO) Young People’s Concert Series!
Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) returns for another season of musical fun for the whole family with their Young People’s Concert Series! Come share the wonder of music with your little ones and encourage their love for the arts through a diverse range of music. Featuring four performances that are wildly different
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Casa Loma: Legends of Horror
Spooks and surprises await as Casa Loma presents its annual Halloween installation, Legends of Horror, a self-guided tour of the historic building and property known as “promenade theatre”. Families can spend the early hours with younger children at Family Hours, which are less scary, less dark and without live actors.
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Markham Fair
The Markham Fair is one of Canada’s longest-running county fairs (since 1844!) with children’s activities and entertainment, home craft and agricultural shows, food and much more. Popular events include tractor pulls and demolition derby, Children’s Pet Show, monster trucks, dog shows and livestock shows. Markham Fair Date: October 2-5, 2025
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National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Events in Toronto and the GTA
Each year on September 30, we as Canadians step back to reflect on our country’s past, the tragedy of the Residential School system and its continuing impact on our Indigenous communities. Here are some local and national events, including concerts, films and gatherings taking place this year to mark the
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Young People’s Theatre (YPT): “Where the Wild Things Are”
Max and the Wild Things roar back to Young People’s Theatre (YPT) in the interactive play “Where the Wild Things Are”, based on the beloved children’s book by Maurice Sendak. When Max transforms his bedroom into an exotic jungle, he is crowned king of the magical creatures and must make
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre: Brick-or-Treat Monster Party
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Vaughan Mills is a Halloween event built for families and this year is monster themed! Kids can create LEGO-tastic Halloween-themed creations, join a costume party and seasonal scavenger hunt, and even collect sweet treats in this boo-tacular event for the whole family. LEGOLAND Discovery
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