With fall finally in the air and the cold weather upon us, now is the perfect time to start planning your fall activities. The fall is the best time to gather the family and spend some time together, enjoying the beautiful views and events the season offers. There are a plethora of things to do in the fall, such as taking a fall road trip across the province. With that in mind, here are some other Thanksgiving activities in Ontario worth checking out.
Visit Pumpkin Patches at Thanksgiving
If you want festive Thanksgiving activities this weekend, nothing screams fall like visiting a pumpkin patch! Immerse yourself in all that autumn has to offer by walking through the patches. End your visit by picking up a pumpkin to carve and display for Halloween! The combination of these makes for the perfect Fall day activity. If you would like more information about farms near you, take a look at this list of pumpkin patches! Happy picking!
Pumpkinville
While on the theme of pumpkins, another place you can visit is Toronto’s newest fall pop-up experience, taking place from September 27th to November 1st. It features larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures and a candy forest, including a village comprising over 30,000 pumpkins! This event involves many Thanksgiving activities, including a midway, carnival rides, fall-themed food offerings, and a beautiful nighttime display. It is lovely to behold and offers many picture-perfect moments to share online. For more information on running dates and how to buy tickets, visit their website here.
Toronto Chocolate Festival
If you are looking for a sweeter type of outing throughout October, look no further than the Toronto and Southern Ontario Chocolate Festival. With so many activities for all ages, the Chocolate Festival will capture your imagination and taste buds. With everything from blind chocolate tastings and chocolate making to afternoon tea and a chocolate ball, there truly is something for everyone.
Thanksgiving Boo at the Zoo
If you love animals and want to get a head start on the Halloween festivities, Boo at the Zoo is the event for you! At Safari Niagara, Boo at the Zoo allows guests to shop from 100 local vendors and participate in seasonal photo ops, dance parties, as well as many other seasonal activities, not to mention the icing on the cake, where guests can trick or treat throughout the park! The event takes place over two weekends this year: October 4th-5th, and October 10th-12th from 10 am to 5 pm! So bring your family and come in your best costumes to help support local vendors and small businesses and celebrate the spookiest time of year! For prices and more information, feel free to visit the Safari Niagara website.
Woolly Bear Weekends
With the weather getting colder, the Woolly Bear caterpillars have come out to show off their beautiful orange colours! At the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory in Kitchener, Waterloo, during October, you and your loved ones have the chance to witness these fluffy creatures up close. Their Thanksgiving activities will be both entertaining and educational! Participate in multiple self-guided activities, including a tour, a scavenger hunt, and fall-themed crafts. If you want to spend your Thanksgiving weekend learning about your environment, this is your place.
Whatever way you decide to spend your holiday weekend, we at isure hope that it is full of love, family, and great food. Remember to stay safe and enjoy your time with family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving!
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