10 of the best things to do in Toronto on Thanksgiving Day

Not only is Thanksgiving a day to give… well, thanks, it’s also a delicious time for grand feasts and all things wholesome! With friends, family or alone, make the most of this holiday Monday and try something new. On that note, there are tons of things to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving Day and we’ve compiled a list of the best of the best.

Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this Thanksgiving Day.

Pumpkinfest Toronto

The beloved annual Pumpkinfest is returning to Downsview Park this Friday, just in time for Thanksgiving weekend.

Enjoy a weekend filled with unlimited midway rides, unlimited inflatable fun, a sprawling pumpkin patch, local food trucks, live entertainment, photo ops, and memories with the whole fam.

When: October 11th to 14th, 2024
Where: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road
Cost: $15+tax per adult

Pumpkinville

Get lost in a sea of 30,000 pumpkins this weekend!

Pumpkinville features thousands of locally grown pumpkins designed into fascinating sculptures and installations by artists.

Not only is it the spot for those perfect fall photo ops, but it’s also an all-in-one destination for fall-themed fun, including food, entertainment, rides, games, and twinkly lights.

When: Select dates until October 31st, 2024
Where: CF Sherway Gardens – 25 The West Mall – Etobicoke, ON
Cost: $12.99 per adult

Fall Wagon Rides

This is your chance to explore the stunning fall forest at Terra Cotta Conservation Area in a non-traditional way – by wagon.

Embark on this interactive guided tour and experience the beauty of the fall season.

When: October 14th, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Where: Terra Cotta Conservation Area – 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills, ON
Cost: $60+

Halloween Haunt

Back for its 19th season! Halloween Haunt will have hundreds of monsters, freaky food and drinks, night rides, live shows and 13 haunted attractions.

Venture through seven scare zones and six mazes, including the new Demons of the Deep.

When: Select dates in October
Where: 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON
Cost: $44.99+

Harvest Festival 

The annual Harvest Festival is here and now is your last chance to enjoy the festivities!

It’s going to be a magical autumn-themed experience filled with delicious eats, warm sips, rides, games, a marketplace, and a pumpkin patch.

When: Until October 13th, 2024
Where: Parking Lot 6, Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga
Cost: Free

Screemers

It’s time to start practising your most blood-curdling screams! Starting October 11th, Screemers will bring your worst nightmares to life with its “7 haunts of horror”.

All under a huge 15,000 sq ft open tent, the Screemers grounds feature realistic props and stage shows to entertain, along with a fully licensed Vampire Lounge.

Woodbridge Fall Fair

The Woodbridge Fall Fair is back this Thanksgiving weekend!

This beloved historic fair will have midway rides and games, as well as farm animals to visit, arts and crafts, a main stage for performances, and all kinds of vendors.

When: October 12th to 14th, 2024
Where: Woodbridge Fair Grounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Woodbridge
Cost: $10+tax per adult

Toronto Zoo

Visit your furry friends this Thanksgiving! Along with your family too, of course.

When: October 14th, 2024
Where: 2000 Meadowvale Rd
Cost: $31+

Ripley’s Aquarium 

Sharks, fish, turtles, oh my!

Toronto’s premium aquatic destination will be open on Thanksgiving Day!

When: October 14th, 2024
Where: 288 Bremner Blvd
Cost: $50+

AGO

On a non-living note, the AGO will also be open on Thanksgiving Day so gather up your pals and feast your eyes on wonderous works of art.

When: October 14th, 2024
Where: 317 Dundas St W
Cost: $30+

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