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Finding fun things to do in Toronto at a price that won't break the bank can be challenging. Don't worry, we've rounded some of the best activities you can do in Toronto for less than $25 this fall.
1). 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 see the fall colours.
2). 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: Until October 31st, 2023
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
3). Toronto Halloween on Church
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 (Gloucester Street to Carlton)
When: October 31st, 2023 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
4). Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market
It's never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. The 8th annual Christmas market will be taking place on November 4th. This free outdoor market will feature 180+ amazingly talented Toronto artists and artisans. If you’re looking for art, photography, sculptures, jewellery, fashion, home decor, skincare and one-of-a-kind items, you won’t want to miss this one-day market.
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)
When: November 4th, 2023 (11 am - 6 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5). Fall/Winter Clothing Swap Experience
Want a fun way to declutter your closet, while also adding new items to it? Head over to the 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
Click here for more information.
6). Taste of Diwali
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 (12 pm - 9 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
7). Apple Picking
Apple Picking is the perfect affordable fall activity to do with your friends and family. There are a lot of apple-picking spots near Toronto that you need to check out, like Pine Farms Orchard, Carl Laidlaw Orchards, Organics Family Farm, and more. Click here for the full list.
8). Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market
October will be the last month of Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market for the year. This is your last chance to walk around and explore what Kensington Market has to offer. With an atmosphere filled with music, art, and tasty food, you’re in for an awesome time!
Where: Kensington Market
When: October 29th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
9). Pumpkin Patch
There are a lot of amazing pumpkin patches near Toronto that are affordable to visit. Head over to Murphy's Farm, Knox Pumpkin Farm, Pingle’s Farm Market, Howells Farm, Brooks Farm, and more. Click here for the full list.
10). Halloween Hoopla
Celebrate Halloween at Halloween Hoopla. This event is filled with pumpkin painting, trick or treating, rides, games, crafts and delicious treats. Perfect for families and friends, you're going to have a spooktacular time. Tickets to the event are less than $15.
Where: 100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga Parking Lot 6
When: October 20th-22nd, 27th-31st, 2023
Price: $
Category: Family-friendly
11). Pumpkin Parades
Pumpkin Parades is a free and fun event taking place on November 1st at various park locations. Torontonians will get to show off their pumpkin creations in person while admiring a lineup of creative pumpkins. Plus, there will be organic disposal bins to help with post-event clean-up.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: November 1st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
12). 4th Annual OCAD U Gallery Crawl
Head over to the 4th Annual OCAD U Gallery Crawl this October. There will be over 50 artists, and hundreds of artworks on display, including painting, sculpture, new media, and photography.
Where: 100 McCaul St. lobby
When: October 21st, 2023 (Tours at 12 pm, 12:30 pm, and 1 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
13). BooFest
BooFest is a family-friendly fall event that you have to check out. This event will feature masquerades, haunted houses, carnival games, magic shows, treats, and so much more! Entry to the event is free, but you do need to purchase tickets for the rides at the event.
Where: Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, L4K 5C3)
When: October 21st-22nd, 28th-29th, 2023 (10 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
14). Halloween at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. This event includes trick-or-treating, a petrifying puppet show, Halloween crafts, creepy carnival games, and more.
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3)
When: October 21st-22nd & 28th-29th, 2023 (11 am - 4 pm)
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
15). Howl'oween at The Bentway
Howl'oween at The Bentway is back this year! On October 28th, bring your pups and participate in the cutest costume parade. There will be warm drinks, vendors, and some awesome prizes for the best-dressed canines.
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)
When: October 28th, 2023 (12 pm - 4 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
16). Halloween Fest at the TTC Bay Lower Station
The TTC Bay Lower Station will be transformed into a hauntingly good time! There will be a Trick-or-Treat Train, kids giveaway, TTC trivia, and more. Admission to the event is $5, and all proceeds go to the United Way of Greater Toronto.
Where: Bay Station
When: October 28th (9 am - 7 pm) & 29th (9 am - 4 pm), 2023
Price: $
Category: Family-friendly
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