5 of the best things to do with kids this weekend

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Oct 

  1. Halloween Boo Barn 

Halloween weekend in a working farm

Photo credit: Riverdale Farm, Facebook

  • Pumpkin carving (tools provided)
  • Crafts
  • Face painting
  • Spooky Boo Barn
  • 11.30am Daily farm demo at the Lower Francey Barn

This is a cash-only event and all proceeds support the farm. Suggested donation for pumpkin carving is $5 per pumpkin. Donations of non-perishable food items suggested to enter the Boo Barn.

Location:

The following are not allowed on the farm:

  • dogs
  • bicycle 
  • in-line skates
  • foot scooters
  • ride toys
  • vehicles

Location:  Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St)

Date: Sat 19 & Sun 20 Oct

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm  

Price: Free

Age: All 

2. Legends of Horror

An immersive theatrical experience

Audience walk at their own pace through a 2km trail commencing in the lower gardens & winding its way through tunnels& dark spaces never before open to the public.

Family hours:

  • Recommended for younger children
  • Less frightening as it’s less dark
  • 5pm – 6.30pm
  • No actors

Parental discretion is advised. Children 16 and under must be accompanies by an adult. Strollers are not permitted. Tickets purchased onsite are first come, first served and admission is subject to capacity.

Location: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace)

Date: Fri 18 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

Time: Family hours 5pm – 6.30pm, Standard hours 7pm til late 

Price: Family hours $45 online, $50 onsite. Standard hours $55 online, $60 onsite

Age: All 

Duration: 1+hr

3. Queen’s Park Fall Festival

Family-friendly activities on the grounds of & inside the Legislative Building

11am – 4pmSelf-guided tours of the Legislative Building
Inside
 
11.30am – 12.15pmMusical performance
Outside
 
12pm – 3pmRoaming juggler
Outside
 
12pm – 3pm Face painting
Inside
 
12.30pm – 3.30pmStilt walker and hoop zone
Outside
 
12.30pm – 1.15pm Musical performance
Outside
 
2pm – 2.30pm Line dancing
Outside
 
3pm – 3.30pmSamba musical performance
Outside
 
4pmLast entry to the Legislative Building

Fall-themed crafts for kids also included. After the Legislative Building tour, check out the pumpkin patch outside. No registration required. Visitors must go through security screening to enter the building for a tour. 

Location: Queen’s Park (111 Wellesley St W)

Date: Sat 19 Oct

Time: 11am – 4pm 

Price: Free

Age: All 

4. Zoo Boo

Halloween-themed afternoon

  • Bouncy castle
  • Mask-making
  • Pumpkin games
  • 12pm – 2pm: Llama feeding for $2 (weather permitting)
  • Come in costume

Rain or shine event.

Location: High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)

Date: Sun 20 Oct

Time: 12pm – 3pm 

Price: Free

Age: All 

5. Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Activate Creature Power!

A kids’ stage show

  • The Kratt Brothers will be live on stage & the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen.
  • Based on the family hit TV series.
  • No Live animals*

*source: Ticketmaster reviews

All patrons require a ticket of admission.

Location: High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)

Date: Saturday 19 Oct

Time: 1pm & 4.30pm 

Price: $39.50 – $174 plus applicable fees

Age: All 

Runtime: 85min in total which includes a 20min intermission (validate with venue)

Don’t forget to check event accounts/websites for any changes.

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