Fall is officially here, and there are a ton of affordable fall activities taking place in the city that won't break your wallet. Here are some of the best budget-friendly fall activities happening this October in & near Toronto.

Table of Contents:

1). Fall Hike

2). Apple Picking

3). Visit a Pumpkin Patch

4). Visit a Corn Maze

5). Take a Ferry to Centre Island

6). Enjoy the Fall Colours 

7). Fall Home Show

8). Diwalicious - Taste of Diwali

9). Fall/Winter Clothing Swap Experience

10). Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville

11). PumpkinFest 

12). Toronto Flower Market

13). Toronto Halloween on Church 2023

1). Fall Hike

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy a scenic hike. Grab yourself a PSL and head over to the many beautiful hiking trails across the GTA. Click here for the best spots to go on a fall hike. 

2). Apple Picking

Apple picking is the perfect fall activity to do with the whole family, friends, or for a date. Click here for the best spots to go apple-picking near Toronto this October. 

3). Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Fall means that it's pumpkin patch season! If you're looking to make pumpkin pie, decorate your front porch, or grab a selfie, there are a lot of amazing pumpkin patches that are near Toronto, like Downey's Farm, Pingle's Farm, Murphy's Farm, and more. 

4). Visit a Corn Maze

If you're up for a fun challenge, attempt to complete a corn maze. With multiple mazes across the GTA, it's the perfect activity to do this fall. We recommend visiting Reesor's Farm Market, Carl Laidlaw Orchards, Downey's Farm, Dixie Orchards, and more. 

5). Take a Ferry to Centre Island

Taking a ferry to Centre Island is a very peaceful and fun experience that is inexpensive. The cost of the ferry ride ranges between $4.29-9.11, and the entrance to the island is completely free! Get to explore the island and take in the breathtaking fall views and the Toronto skyline. 

Where: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (9 Queens Quay W)

Click here for more information.

6). Enjoy the Fall Colours

Autumn means that trees are starting to change colours. Leaves typically change colours from mid-September to early October depending on the weather. High Park, Glen Stewart Ravine, Scarborough Bluffs, and Rouge National Urban Park are a few amazing spots to catch the fall colours. Click here for the best spots to catch the fall colours.

7). Fall Home Show

If you're planning on changing up your home and looking for some home inspo, this is the perfect spot to do so. This 3-day show will feature over 250 vendors & experts that will surely inspire you to transform your home to your liking. 

Where: Enercare Centre (100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: September 29th-October 1st, 2023

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

8). Diwalicious - Taste of Diwali 2023

Taste of Diwali will take place at Mel Lastman Square and will feature food vendors, live performances, recipe challenges, cook-off competitions, and more.

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St)

When: October 21st-22nd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

9). Fall/Winter Clothing Swap Experience

Want a fun way to declutter your closet, while also adding new items to it? Head over to Fall/Winter Clothing Swap Experience happening on October 28th. Contribute a maximum of 10 pieces of fashion items that no longer fit your personality or lifestyle and leave with the same amount of items you contributed to the event.

Where: THE HUB at Downsview Park (70 Canuck Avenue, North York, ON M3K 2C5)

When: October 28th, 2023 (11 am - 2 pm) 

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville

Halloween Nights of Lights & Pumpkinville is an immersive Halloween walk-through experience that you need to check out this fall. This month-long event will feature more than 1.5 million LED and RGB lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Halloween tunes. Plus, there will be real pumpkin sculptures, photo ops, amusement rides & games, and more. Use code TODOTORONTO for 20% off!

Where: Scarborough Town Centre (500 Progress Ave., Scarborough, ON., M1P 2K2)

When: September 30th-October 31st, 2023

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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11). PumpkinFest

PumpkinFest will be making its way to the city this fall. This 4-day festival will be filled with unlimited midway rides, a pumpkin patch, local food trucks, live entertainment, family photo ops, performances, Paw Patrol meet and greet, and many more. 

Where: Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road Toronto, Ontario M3K 2B6)

When: October 6th-9th, 2023 (10 am - 6 pm)

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

12). Toronto Flower Market

Toronto Flower Market is ending its season this October. This is your last chance of this year to browse and shop around Ontario grown flowers & plants and connect with local florists and growers. 

Where: 1001 Queen Street West

When: October 7th 2023 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

13). Toronto Halloween on Church 2023

The biggest Halloween block party is back in the city this October! Experience The Village, as it transforms into the city’s most wicked street party on Halloween night. Dress in your costumes and head over to this insane Halloween block party. 

Where: Church Street (Wood Street to Gloucester Street).

When: October 31st, 2023 (6:30 pm - 11 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

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