5 of the best things to do with kids this long weekend

Sat 12 – Mon 14 Oct

  1. Pumpkin Fest Toronto

Entertainment schedule

Sat – Mon

10.30am – 10.45am: Dance party

10.45am – 11.30am: Mad Science

11am – 11.30am: Paw Patrol meet n greet

11.30am – 12.30pm: Exotic animal encounters

12pm – 12.30pm: Paw Patrol meet n greet

12.30pm – 1pm: Comedy circus show – excl. Sat

1pm – 1.15pm: Pie eating contest

1pm – 1.30pm: Paw Patrol meet n greet

1.15pm – 1.45pm: Hoola hoop show

1.45pm – 2pm: Costume contest

2pm – 2.30pm: Paw Patrol meet n greet

2pm – 3pm: Magic show

3pm – 3.30pm: Comedy circus show – excl. Sat

3.30pm – 4.30pm: Exotic animal encounters

4.30pm – 5pm: Hoola hoop show

5pm – 5.30pm: Dance party

In addition, a circus drummer will be performing on Saturday from 3-3.30pm. As for attractions:

  • Kiddie midway rides
  • Bouncy castles
  • Train rides
  • Inflatable corn maze
  • Tractor-pulled hayrides
  • Live characters
  • Autumn-themed photo ops

Pumpkins will be sold at $5/each at the pumpkin patch. Food trucks will be available. You can pack your own picnic lunch. Parking is $15.

You can also check out The Toronto Halloween Show close by at 35 Carol Hall Rd #2 on Sat (10am – 7pm) & Sun (10am – 6pm). 

Location:  Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road)

Date: Fri 11 Oct – Mon 14 Oct 

Time: 10am – 6pm 

Price: $16.34 – $32.09 (online rates). Children under 2yrs are free.

Age: All 

2. Toronto Flower Market

Last weekend

What’s in it for the kids

  • Purchase a handcrafted ice pop from the Pop Stand
  • Participate in a flower pressing activity (with adult supervision)
  • Play on the ramps in the CAMH park
  • 4min walk from Trinity Bellwoods Playground

Bring snacks for the kids. The earlier you get there, the more flowers will be available. The market is a great pre-brunch activity as it’s around lots of restaurants. 

Location: 1001 Queen St W

Date: Sat Oct 12

Time: 10am – 3pm 

Price: Free

Age: All 

3. Enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch buffet

TOCA at the Ritz-Carlton

Includes a seafood bar, live action statins and a dessert cave. Children Brunch Buffer available (ages 12 & under). Limited spots left. Reservations via OpenTable.

Location: TOCA (181 Wellington St W)

Date: Sun Oct 13

Time: 1st seating (11am – 1pm), 2nd seating (1.30pm – 3pm)

Price: $155 per adult, $40 per child (age 12 & under)

Age: All 

4. Thanksgiving workshop

A crafty hands-on activity

  • Create your own turkey clay candle holder
  • Drop-off
  • Age 4+

Location: Liliput Playhouse (1912 Avenue Rd)

Date: Sat 12 Oct

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm 

Price: $50 per child

Age: 4+ 

5. Free outdoor live music

Trinity Stage

Sat

12pm – 3pm: Acoustic guitar duo

4pm – 7pm: Funk, r&b & suol, pop, reggae, rock & jazz band

Sun

12pm – 3pm: The Chic’N Waffles Band

4pm – 7pm: Rock cover band

Mon

12pm – 3pm: Taylor Swift tribute band

Don’t forget to also check The Distillery Fall Market on October 12 & 13 12pm – 6pm.

Location: The Distillery District (Trinity Stage)

Date: Sat 12 Oct – Mon Oct

Time: 12pm – 3pm & 4pm – 7pm (Monday excludes 4-7pm) 

Price: Free

Age: All 

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