Family and Kids Events North of Toronto for October 26-28 including Halloween Events

This weekend holds many Halloween events and activities as the final weekend before the holiday itself, next Wednesday (Oct. 31) .

Ontario Kids are PACKED WITH HALLOWEEN EVENT FUN!

Haunted barns, harbours and houses are thrilling kids and families in many towns North of Toronto and the GTA. Corn mazes, wagon rides, pumpkin patches, zombie walks and even a marsh monster are all waiting to make your family laugh and scream.
~we encourage parents to follow our links and review the event and make sure it is not too scary if you have wee ones or even older ones that scare easily~

Includes Halloween Fun!

Friday October 26 is a PA/PD Day for some little ghouls and boys. Huronia Museum is offering a Halloween themed day camp for kids in the Midland area.

Ski and snowboard gear swap and sales continue to a great place to get good deals on what your family needs to have a good year out on the slopes and tracks. Rumour has it we will make up for last year's mild winter in the winter months to come, why not have some great snow-filled family recreation. 

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.
*make a weekend out of - see Carriage Ridge Resort's Fall Festival Package
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials at the MacLaren Art Centre.
ZOMBIE WALK: Swarm to Heritage Park at 12pm for the 4th Annual Zombie Walk and Halloween Festival.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: Have a 'spook'tacular time with a variety of activities and attractions to celebrate Halloween at the Kozlov Centre. Including costume parade haunted house and more.

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

BUCKHORN

Dare to meet the MARSH MONSTER!

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Pumpkin Festival opens on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend (Closed Thanksgiving Monday) and continues on each weekend throughout the month of October, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.

MIDLAND/PENETANGUISHENE
HAUNTED HARBOUR: Walk the candlelit trails through a 19th century naval historic site to see what is lurking in the dark and buildings at Discovery Harbour.
MARSH MONSTER MADNESS:  The Wye Marsh is hosting a variety of spooktacular events.
PAY DAY CAMP: Friday, October 26. Halloween themed day camp at the Huronia Museum.
SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS: Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives.

Stay at MIDLAND HOTELS

SUDBURY
KEEPSAKES CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW: At the Sudbury Exhibition Centre.

Stay at SUDBURY HOTELS

Haunted Harbour at Discovery Harbour

THUNDER BAY
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: BEGINS Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 11AM to 5PM Weekends until Halloween.
HAUNTED CORNFIELD: The path through the Cornfield is haunted and so too the BOO Barn and the Stable Of Animals.

Some family favorite Ontario attractions may be shutting down soon for the winter season. Now is your chance to have once last kick at some non-snow fun at Ontario family and kid friendly attractions.

Looking for more than a day trip?
See our FALL FAMILY GETAWAYS.

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

Family and Kids Events North of Toronto for October 19-21

Fall is falling away before our very eyes. Only a few weeks left of fall colours, fall festivals and a frightening amount of Halloween fun!

Fall Festival on now.

As a note, we wish to remind parents that the events we post are to be at your discretion depending on your children. Some of the Halloween events may not be appropriate for smaller children who scare easily, or adults even! We encourage parents to follow our links to learn more about the event and whether or not it is appropriate for their family members.

MANY ONTARIO TOWNS
CINEPLEX COMMUNITY DAY: Cineplex Odeon is offering FREE movies this Saturday, October 20, 2012 for Community Day. All proceeds go towards the Starlight Children's Foundation Canada.

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.
*make a weekend out of - see Carriage Ridge Resort's Fall Festival Package
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials.
ANNUAL SKI SWAP AND JOB FAIR: Horseshoe Resort - Ski & Snowboard Equipment Sales Discounted Ski & Snow Sort Membership Sales, Ski School & Kid's Korral Program Sales.
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND SKI SWAP: Hardwood Ski and Bike - Largest Nordic Ski Swap in North America.

Find your perfect pumpkin

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

BRUCE COUNTY / BRUCE PENINSULA

FISHING DERBY: Sauble Beach. Derby Tickets $12 or $20 for a family.
HARVEST CRAFT SHOW: Owen Sound
ZOMBIE WALK: Please bring a non perishable food item(s) or a cash donation for The Food Bank.

See our tips for FISHING WITH KIDS

BUCKHORN

Check out the VIEW at SCENIC CAVES

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Pumpkin Festival opens on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend (Closed Thanksgiving Monday) and continues on each weekend throughout the month of October, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.

THUNDER BAY
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: BEGINS Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 11AM to 5PM Weekends until Halloween.
HAUNTED CORNFIELD: The path through the Cornfield is haunted and so too the BOO Barn and the Stable Of Animals!

Some family favorite Ontario attractions may be shutting down soon for the winter season. Now is your chance to have once last kick at some non-snow fun at Ontario family and kid friendly attractions.

Ontario Kids Halloween Fun

Looking for HALLOWEEN EVENTS north of Toronto? We have that too!

Looking for more than a day trip?
See our FALL FAMILY GETAWAYS.

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

Family Events North of Toronto for October 12-14

Kids and family fall fun continues in all areas North of Toronto. This time of year is all about corn mazes, wagon rides, cranberries and enjoying the last of the snow-free great outdoors!

Move over turkey, it's cranberry's turn!

BALA
CRANBERRY FESTIVAL: Celebrate the cranberry!

See family accommodations in the Bala area

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.
*make a weekend out of - see Carriage Ridge Resort's Fall Festival Package
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials.

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

BLUE MOUNTAINS
BLUE MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON & 5K FAMILY RUN: This not-for-profit event benefits natural health research and promotes active lifestyles for children.

Stay at BLUE MOUNTAINS & COLLINGWOOD ACCOMMS

BUCKHORN
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Pumpkin Festival opens on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend (Closed Thanksgiving Monday) and continues on each weekend throughout the month of October, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.

THUNDER BAY
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: BEGINS Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 11AM to 5PM Weekends until Halloween.
WATERFOWL VIEWING DAY: Enjoy a family outing to see migrating waterfowl from the park's observation platforms and then take a walk through the scenic trails.

Halloween is coming!

Looking for more than a day trip?
See our FALL FAMILY GETAWAYS. 

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

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

Find Halloween events and festival on our website. 

Family Events North of Toronto for September 28, 29 and 30

This weekend has a long list of kid and family friendly events happening North of Toronto. Fall fairs, Fall and pumpkin and scarecrow festivals are all guarantees for fun, laughter and excitement.

We advise parents to use their own judgement in regards to deciding on age appropriate events. For example - studio tours might be more fun for teenagers or babies asleep in carseats but not toddlers or tweens. Choosing an age appropriate activity for your family is a good start to ensuring a worthwhile experience overall. Below is a range of events and activities that guarantees something for all ages and all interests.

BARRIE

Fall Festival and Haunted Barn.

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.
FALL FAIR: The Fair includes a midway, entertainment, farm pavilion, arts and crafts exhibits, baking and food, flower show, horse and livestock shows.
CARNEGIE DAYS FESTIVAL: Carnegie Days offers visitors of all ages great events that explore the role language plays in contemporary art.
FALL FISHING FESTIVAL: The Barrie Fall Fishing Festival encourages people of all ages to enjoy the fishing, the beautiful fall weather and the spectacular fall colours of Kempenfelt Bay.
CULTURE DAYS: Check out Barrie's arts and cultural scene, and participate in hands-on and behind the scenes activities in unique venues throughout the city.
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP: (Sunday) Regional artist leads the whole family in creating hands-on collaborative art projects with a wide range of materials.

A fall tradition - the Barrie Fall Fair!

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

See our TIPS FOR FISHING WITH KIDS

BOBCAYGEON
FALL FAIR: All events will be taking place at the Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre, Curling Club, and Fairgrounds.

Ontario Kids Midway Fun.

COLDWATER
FALL FAIR: Demolition derby + remote controlled vehicles. Antique & Stock Tractor & Stock Truck Pulls as well as Children's events, all weekend.

HALIBURTON
COLOURFEST FALL FESTIVAL: Live entertainment, petting zoo, inflatables, Colourfest pet contest, corn roast and lots of entertainment.
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

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

Stay at ORILLIA ACCOMMODATIONS

PENETANGUISHENE
SETTLER`S DAY: Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives.

Fall Family Harvest Fun

PORT ELGIN
PUMPKINFEST: Featuring two GIANT Vegetable Weigh Offs, one of Ontario's LARGEST two day outdoor Car Shows, over 100 craft & marketplace vendors.

MEAFORD
SCARECROW INVASION AND FAMILY FESTIVAL: Thousands of scarecrows inhabit Meaford from mid-Sept to mid-Oct culminating with the annual Parade & Family Festival on September 28th to kick off the Big Fall Weekend.
APPLE HARVEST CRAFT SHOW: Meaford Arena & Curling Club

MIDLAND

Wye Marsh Full Moon Celebration

FULL MOON CELEBRATION: Take a paddle with a Wye Marsh Naturalist who will take you through the Marsh at a time when it comes alive.
FARMER'S MARKET: Downtown Midland, across from the town docks.

SEE MORE MIDLAND HOTELS & ATTRACTIONS 

ONTARIO
BRUCE TRAIL DAY: Each Club of the Bruce Trail Conservancy is hosting free guided hikes and family activities to help you explore the Bruce Trail.

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.

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

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

Planning Ahead for Thanksgiving? 

View our THANKSGIVING FAMILY EVENTS & GETAWAYS

Family Events North of Toronto for September 21, 22 and 23

Plenty of family and kids fun North of Toronto this weekend.

BARRIE

Fall Festival starts Saturday

BARRIE FALL FISHING FESTIVAL: The Barrie Fall Fishing Festival encourages people of all ages to enjoy the fishing, the beautiful fall weather and the spectacular fall colours of Kempenfelt Bay.
FALL FESTIVAL: Chappell Farms seasonal pumpkin festival and haunted barn.
BEAVER RACE & FESTIVAL: The 3rd Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival will be held on Sunday September 23, 2012.

Stay at BARRIE HOTELS

See our TIPS FOR FISHING WITH KIDS 

CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP
The Great Northern Exhibition: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate.

HALIBURTON
HIKE HALIBURTON FESTIVAL: Over 40 guided hikes for all ages and abilities.

HUNTSVILLE
FALL FAIR: Agricultural Fair.

Stay at HUNTSVILLE ACCOMMODATIONS

LINDSAY
FALL FAIR: Highlights: Livestock Shows, 4-H, Horse Pull, Demo Derby, Concerts, Truck/Tractor Pulls, Homecrafts, Jr. Arts, Midway, Children's Activity Centre, Ambassador Competition, Parade, Vendors, RCMP Musical Ride.

MIDLAND
FARMER'S MARKET: Sunday morning across from the Midland Harbour.

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

STAYNER
GATHERING OF THE CLASSICS: View vintage aircraft, including a B-25 Bomber, Spitfire,Hurricane, Harvards and much more, plus classic cars and motorcycles.

Ontario Fall Fair Fun

TIVERTON
FALL FAIR: Highlights: Friday Night Ambassador Competition, Pie, Cake Auction, Entertainment.
Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, Parade at Noon, Poultry Show Exhibits, Miniature Horse Show, Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show, Midway, Local Entertainment & Saturday night Dance, Saddle Horse Show, Track Events, Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits.

WOODVIEW
CHARITY HOG ROAST: Viamede Resort - Sunday September 23.

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

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