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What's on This Thanksgiving Weekend in Toronto
Looking for fun ways to keep the fam entertained this long weekend? We've got the scoop on the shows worth knowing about, the best fall fairs and harvest festivals, and where you can find some early Halloween fun.
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Fall into Nature at Halton Conservation
Families can enjoy chairlift rides up to the escarpment (hello scenic views!), wagon rides, educational interactive programs, birds of prey shows, barbeque and more.
When: October 8-10
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Woodbridge Fall Fair in Vaughan
Back for its 169th year (so safe to say they're old hands at this) the Woodbridge Fair is known for its rural and agricultural exhibits geared for families. The pumpkin competition, petting zoo, and cow milking challenge are a few of our favourite events.
When: October 8-10
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The Wiggles: Wiggle Town Tour
They're only the world's most popular children's group—no biggie. Catch the superstar group-along with friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus—at Ricoh Coliseum.
When: Saturday, October 8, show times at 11 am, 2:30 pm and 6 pm
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Panda Birthday Party at the Toronto Zoo
Stroll the zoo, sip a hot chocolate, listen to a Keeper Talk, and celebrate the first birthday of Canada's only giant panda cubs: Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue. There will be panda-themed activities, photos opps, giveaways, educational stations and more.
When: October 8-10
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Pumpkinfest at Downsview Park
Ride the Pumpkin Express through the park and enjoy a midway, contests, magicians, inflatable sliders, a carousel, food and more.
When: October 8-10
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Thanksgiving Skate at the Elvis Stojko Arena in Richmond Hill
Get in some family exercise before you feast and take a spin around the rink—a group pass is just $9.25
When: Saturday, October 8, 1-2:30 pm
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Harvest Festival at Springridge Farm, Milton
Fall family-friendly farm fun—now that say that 5 times fast. Enjoy freshly baked goods, a pumpkin field, wagon rides, corn trail, puppet show, the spooky ‘Boo Barn' and more. Admission is $12 per person.
When: Weekends until October 30
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Fall Fun Festival at Brooks Farms
There's so much going on! Duck and pig races, corn cob blasters, a pumpkin cannon show, train rides, zip lines, and more—plus a pirate ship, sandbox, corn maze, forest, and giant jumping pillows to check out.
When: weekends until October 30 (open on Thanksgiving Monday).
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Camp Spooky at Canada’s Wonderland
Looking for some haunted fun that's a little more family-friendly? Camp Spooky is a daytime Halloween fest that's more about mazes, trick-or-treating, and costume parades than big scares. Admission is included with your Wonderland entry fee.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10 am-5 pm
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Pumpkinland at Wittamore’s Farm, Markham
Pick a pumpkin, ride a wagon though the forest, run through the corn maze—and, our favourite—watch Farmer Frank operate the pumpkin catapult
When: until Ocotber 31, 10 am-5 pm