Fall Family Fun in Toronto in September
And that’s a wrap on summer 2025! We hope it was a good one that resulted in some incredible family memories.
And while summer might technically be over in Toronto in September, the weather is usually still gorgeous and there are plenty of festivals, street fairs, and other outdoor fun events scheduled. Below we round up a few of those events, as well as some indoor activities, for those rainy days.
Family Fun Events and Activities in Toronto in September:
Fun Farms
If your family is up for a bit of a drive, fun farms across southern Ontario are entering the fall festival season. We’ll take a deeper look at these attractions in the near future but for now, we’ll highlight a few reliable choices: PumpkinFest at Downey’s (13682 Heart Lake Rd., Caledon), Chudleigh’s (9528 Regional Rd. 25, Halton Hills) and Pingle’s Harvest Festival (1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton).
Parks & Rec
Something else you might want to mark on your calendar is that registration for the City of Toronto’s Parks and Recreation fall programming takes place September 16 or 17, depending on your location. Best of luck with snagging your preferred swimming lesson slot!
Bubble Planet
30 Hanover Rd., Toronto
Pop into some excitement at this bubble-themed experience. Over the course of an hour or so, explore 11 thematic and fully interactive environments. Swim through an ocean of balloons, be mesmerized by an infinity room, watch robots put on a soap bubble show and more! There’s even a virtual reality experience. Kids under four are free while prices for everyone else start at around $31 for kids and around $40 for adults.
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy & Bark in the Park
Friday August 29 – Monday September 1
Woodbine Park 1695 Queen St. E., Toronto
Raise funds for a great cause-—Epilepsy Toronto—while watching circus acts, magicians, and daredevils from around the world at BuskerFest. In the family fun zone the daily, noon-time foam parties return. This area will also feature a mini acrobatics area, for your budding young busker.
As a fun bonus, this event includes Bark in the Park, a special space for dogs and their owners where they can challenge obstacle courses, pose for photos, and check out vendors. The Ultimutts will also be on site, with its celebrity cat and dog show. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $20 for a family.
Taste of the Kingsway
Friday September 5 – Sunday September 7
Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Street
Taste of the Kingsway is a weekend of food, music, and family fun on Bloor Street West from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Street. This beloved community event features a lineup of activities and attractions for guests of all ages including the addition of a brand new kid’s entertainment zone.
Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival
Saturday September 6
Aaniin Community Centre, 5665 14 Ave., Markham
Be prepared for a busy day at the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival, where your kids can meet mascots, participate in STEM activities, and watch all kinds of live entertainment, including magic, science, and animal education shows. And for the adults, there’s the opportunity to win free Tim Horton’s coffee for a whole year (the company is the title sponsor for the event). Note that while many activities are free, to maximize your kids’ fun, you’ll want to grab a play-all-day pass for $10 (if purchased in advance, $14 on-site), which will give your children unlimited access to all the rides and inflatables that will be there.
Cabbagetown Festival
Saturday September 6 – Sunday September 7
Parliament St. from Gerrard St. E. to Wellesley St. & Carlton St. from Parliament St. to Ontario St.
The 2025 edition of the annual Cabbagetown Festival will feature tons of music, everything from EDM to blues; lots of food and shopping opportunities and even a closing evening parade. There’s also a kids’ zone where your children can bounce, craft, get their faces painted and more. Admission to the festival is free.
Riverdale Farm Fall Festival
201 Winchester St., Toronto
Saturday September 6 & Sunday September 7
If you’re checking out the Cabbagetown Festival, be sure to set some time aside to take a stroll over to Riverdale Farm, which is hosting its annual fall festival. In addition to visiting with the animals, enjoy face-painting, line dancing and games such as corn shucking and hot and chicken calling. Fresh corn will be available for sale both days starting at noon, and on Sunday, from 9 am to 11 am, there will be a pancake breakfast for only $5 a plate. Entrance to the festival is free.
Camp Campy
Saturday September 13 – Sunday September 14
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave. Toronto
The Camp Campy Campfire Show is a 40-minute interactive performance with a live Q+A after the show. It’s campfire time at Camp Campy, but they ran out of firewood and campfire supplies! Campers, they need your help! Will you help gather what they need for the campfire? Join Camp Campy Counsellors and Camp Director Honkie the Goose and journey around Camp Campy (the campiest summer camp in town!) to find all the things needed to start the campfire. Plus, every camper gets a special Camp Campy badge! Hooray! The Camp Campy Campfire Show is ideal for ages 4 – 9, or anyone who loves camp!
Roncesvalles Polish Festival
Saturday September 13 – Sunday September 14
Roncesvalles between Dundas St. W. and Queen St. W., Toronto
Street festival fun continues with one of the city’s bigger outdoor parties over on Roncesvalles with the Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Featuring over 40 restaurants, cafes and bakeries, food is the star of this event, with live performances being a close second (catch around 40 performances spread across four stages). There are also two kids’ zones that in years past hosted midway rides and games, bouncy castles, as well as Indigenous programming and more family friendly activities. Entry into all this fun is free.
Wonders of the Earth Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday September 13 & Sunday September 14
Highland Hall (University of Toronto Scarborough Campus), 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough
The Wonders of the Earth Gem & Mineral Show features dealers, displays, demonstrations, auctions, and fun for all ages. Don’t miss the kids’ quarry which is perfect for hands-on, educational fun.
Pape Village Block Party
Saturday September 20 – Sunday September 21
Pape Ave. between Mortimer & Gamble, Toronto
The fun at this east-end street festival is expanding to two days in length. Expect lots of live music (including cover acts), a vintage car show, face painting and a kids’ zone that of course comes complete with bouncy castles. And of course, in this part of town, there are plenty of tasty food options. Access to the Pape Village Block Party is free.
Fall Festival
Saturday September 20 & Sunday September 21
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., Toronto
The city’s living history museum invites your family to, “Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of fall” at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Play period-accurate games, watch a magic show performed by the “travelling medicine man,” participate in the vegetable judging contest and more.
Word on the Street
Saturday September 27 – Sunday September 28
David Pecaut Square, 215 King St. W, Toronto
The Word on the Street is a national celebration of literacy and Canadian writing. Every year they host hundreds of author readings for visitors of all ages and a vibrant marketplace featuring the best selection of books and magazines in Canada. Visit for free and celebrate the stories that connect us.
