Family Events North of Toronto for Thanksgiving Weekend - October 5-8

Gobble Gobble!

Most parents are probably wondering what happened to the last 4 weeks. Thanksgiving weekend is here. Fall has been kind to us so far, weather has been good, the colours are beyond stunning and the family calendar is so jammed packed with events, festivals and activities, I guess really, there is no wonder as to where the last 4 weeks went.

Hoping that by now most families have taken a road trip to see the colours, taken in a fall fair, pumpkin or apple 'fest or just had fun exploring and finding treasures on an Ontario Trail. If not, fear not, there's more of all that this weekend - with an amazing turkey dinner to follow, or you can get that too (without the mess)!

It's also not too late to find a PERFECT THANKSGIVING WEEKEND GETAWAY

BARRIE
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL | HAUNTED ADVENTURE: Chappell Farms. Pick your own perfect pumpkin! Experience the corn maze, wagon rides, haunted barn, Magic shows, live entertainment and more.

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS / COLLINGWOOD
APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL: Blue Mountain Village - Free activities, live music, Apple Pie Trail, pumpkin carving, buskers, hiking, biking and fall driving tours.
TURKEY TENT EVENT: Blue Mountain’s Annual Turkey Tent Event is back and bigger than ever before!
TOUR OF THE ARTS: 14 well established locations with 20+ artists and guests in Thornbury, Clarksburg Kimberly and Craigleith.  Paintings. Photography.  Pottery. Fashion.  Sculpture.  Jewellery. Wood.

STAY IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS & COLLINGWOOD AREA

BUCKHORN
THANKSGIVING HARVEST CRAFT SHOW: More than 120 artisans from across Canada offer jewelery, designer clothing, soaps, woven goods, handmade furniture, home accessories and even local gastronomical delights including candy, honey, jams and jellies.

ELMVALE
FALL FAIR: Enjoy the midway or the tractor pull. Other highlights are the Heavy Horse, Cattle and Sheep Shows along with the Farm Animal Display and the Small Animal Show.

Lift Rides and Ski Swap @ Sir Sam's

HALIBURTON:
SIR SAM'S SKI SWAP: Scenic chairlift rides, complimentary food, drinks and draws.
COUNTY STUDIO TOUR: Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands.

STAY AT HALIBURTON & AREA ACCOMMODATIONS 

KINMOUNT
HOMECOMING STUDIO TOUR: This tour offers a perfect opportunity for family and friends to spend time together touring beautiful fall scenery and exploring Studios and Artists, all within a 15 km radius of Kinmount.

LAKEVIEW
THANKSGIVING DINNER: The Irwin Inn, Lakefield - $39.95pp

LION'S HEAD
PUMPKIN TOSS: Machines of all sorts slingshots, catapults, trebuchets and even air cannons, compete to see who can chuck a pumpkin the farthest.

Annual Harvest Show at Sainte Marie in Midland

MIDLAND
THANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Showcasing over 40 outstanding artisans and crafters during this two-day festival.
FARMER'S MARKET: Downtown Midland, across from the town docks.

SEE MORE MIDLAND HOTELS & ATTRACTIONS 

NORWOOD
FALL FAIR: Fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition taking place just a short drive East of Peterborough, Ontario, in the beautiful village of Norwood.

ORILLIA
FESTIVAL OF BANNERS: Colourful banners themed Sunshine Sketches, designed & hand-painted by community members, transform our streets into a vibrant outdoor art gallery.

Stay at ORILLIA ACCOMMODATIONS

PENETANGUISHENE
THE BAY STUDIO TOUR: Local artists will be showing their work at their studios or at a host site.  The eclectic range of offerings include, painting in various mediums, photography, pottery, stained glass, fibre art, fine craft and mixed media.

SEE MORE MIDLAND HOTELS & ATTRACTIONS 
SEE PENETANGUISHENE ACCOMMODATIONS & ATTRACTIONS 

Family Fall Fair Fun

SAUBLE BEACH
THANKSAVINGS FESTIVAL: The Sauble Beach Thanksavings Festival on October 6th and 7th is an amazing weekend event featuring sidewalk sales and live entertainment.

VICTORIA COUNTY
ANNUAL STUDIO TOUR: Come by car or bus to the City of Kawartha Lakes or by boat along the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway during the Fall season and experience the changing colours first hand – and our Artistic interpretation on site with practising and professional artists.

WOODVIEW:
Thanksgiving Dinner: Join Viamede Resort on Thanksgiving weekend for a family dinner without the cleanup.

More weekend fun can found at any family friendly Ontario attraction.

See our list of more family friendly activities on our website.

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