If you’re planning to hit up a pumpkin patch before Halloween this year, it’s time to get moving before October inevitably flies by! Luckily, the GTA has no shortage of pumpkin patches to visit. Whether you’re simply looking to pick up your perfect pumpkin, want some cute fall photos, or run through a corn maze, you definitely have options!
Psst. Make sure to check the details on tickets and hours for the farm of your choice before you go.
Here are pumpkin patches in the GTA worth visiting!
Downey’s Farm
Address: 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon
Downey’s Farm has no shortage of October activities to go around. Their Pumpkinfest event runs all the way through to October 31st and includes a ton of different activities to participate in, including wagon rides, their Boo Barn, a straw jump, visiting the farm animals, and more! This farm is a great option for those of you who are bringing a little one along with you.
Springridge Farm
Address: 7256 Bell School Line, Milton
You can never have too much pumpkin pie. Hunt for your perfect pumpkin at Springridge farm in Milton and get baking! Or you could always check out their in-store selection if you’re not much of a baker. This farm is family-owned and is open from 9 AM to 5 PM daily. With its picturesque scenery, you’re sure to get a great fall pic for your Insta.
Pingle’s Farm
Address: 1805 Taunton Road East, Hampton
Enjoy Harvest Festival at Pingle’s Farm! Where you can enjoy pumpkin and apple picking, wagon rides, and a giant corn maze. No really. It’s giant. On your way out be sure to stop by the Pickled Pony for a sweet treat (or two)!
Round the Bend Farm
Address: 16225 Jane St, Kettleby
Round the Bend Farm is sure to make the trip worth your while with its list of fall activities! Not only can you choose from orange, white, pink, tan, lumpy, or smooth pumpkins, squash, and gourds. You can also participate in other fun pumpkin-patch activities like feeding the animals, going on a forest scavenger hunt, trying out some pumpkin bowling, and more.
Snyder’s Farm
Address: 936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright
Snyder’s Family Farm has all the things you could ever want during a day trip to a pumpkin patch! There are tons of activities that children would enjoy like a play area, pirate ships, pedal carts, and jumping pillows. But there are also some attractions that all ages can enjoy – even adults, like their corn maze, petting zoo, haunted houses, and hayride!
Dixie Orchards
Address: 14309 Dixie Road, Caledon
From pumpkin-picking to corn mazing, Dixie Orchards has you covered. Want to pick some apples while you’re at it? You can do that, too! This pumpkin patch is perfect to walk around with some friends or family – make sure to pop by their market before you leave!
Andrews Farm Market & Winery
Address: 9365 Side Rd, Milton
Enjoy a crisp fall day picking the perfect pumpkin at Andrews Farm in Milton! The farm has walking trails, wagon rides, a playground, an animal corral, a straw mountain climb, a mini corn maze, and more! Bonus: You can also pick sunflowers and dahlia flowers. Bonus, bonus: they have a winery!
Murphy’s Farm Market
Address: 5141 County Rd 10, Alliston
Murphy’s Fall Fest is open and ready for you to come to visit! There are plenty of perfect photo opportunities throughout Murphy’s Farm, including their pumpkin walls and decorated hay bales! You can also participate in their massive corn maze, and of course, pick a pumpkin from their pumpkin patch.
Forsythe Family Farms
Location: 1025 Cragg Rd, Uxbridge
Head over to Fotsythe Family Farms and stroll through their spacious pumpkin patch to pick out your very own pumpkins, or visit their selection of pre-picked ones if you don’t want to get down and dirty! You can also get lost in the farm’s corn maze, get crafty in their craft corner, visit some adorable farm animals, and even partake in special themed quests and scavenger hunts. It’s a great patch for the whole family to enjoy.
Knox Pumpkin Farm
Location: 6325 Enfield Rd, Hampton
If you’re looking for an Insta-worthy backdrop and all the fall vibes, Knox Pumpkin Farm is the place to visit this October! Spend the day snapping pics, picking pumpkins, and enjoying the farm’s tasty treats!
Dyment’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: 416 Fallsview Rd E, Dundas
Everyone needs to check out Dyment’s pre-Halloween! The farm is known for its massive corn maze (make sure you’re wearing walking shoes) and its festive Halloween activities, from pumpkin picking to hayrides to spooky photo ops. You can easily spend the entire day at this patch!
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Pumpkin spice season is officially here. If you’re looking for more ways to indulge beyond just the standard latte, there is no shortage of options in the city. From donuts to cookies to cinnamon buns, the spicy, earthy deliciousness of pumpkin spice can be savoured in many ways thanks to some of Toronto’s most creative local bakeries. Make a point to check them out before the season is over.
Here are the best pumpkin baked goods in Toronto.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Buns at Bunner’s Bakery
It’s the classic Bunner’s cinnamon bun, pumpkin spice-ified. So you get the gooey, doughy, sticky, buttercream-topped goodness of the bakery’s best-loved treat, with a seasonal twist. Choose between a mama or baby size. If cinnamon buns aren’t your thing, then you can pick up a pumpkin pie cheesecake bar, pumpkin pie scone, or pumpkin pie cupcake – all vegan, all gluten-free.
Pumpkin Pie Donut at Bloomer’s Bakery
Bloomer’s handcrafted donuts may be some of the fluffiest and freshest in the city, and their pumpkin pie donut is no exception. It comes smothered in pumpkin glaze and pumpkin seeds, with a dollop of cream in the middle to complete the pumpkin pie experience. Like all other menu items, it is vegan.
Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins at Sweet Hart Kitchen
These hearty, dark-chocolate-packed muffins are plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, so you can feel a little less guilty about having chocolate for breakfast. They’re also just one of the pumpkin-infused baked goods options on the fall menu, which also features pumpkin spice cupcakes, pumpkin spice donuts, tarts, and pies. Some items can be made keto, on request.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies at Craig’s Cookies
Baker / Entrepreneur Craig is best known for his chocolate chip cookie mashups which include candy bars, pop tarts, and other sweet surprises, but pumpkin lovers have surely just found their favourite with this pumpkin pie offering. It’s the classic family recipe chocolate chip cookie, soft, thick and puffy, wrapped around a hunk of pumpkin pie. You get the best of both worlds.
Jacked Up Pumpkin Pie at The Rolling Pin
If regular pumpkin pie just feels a little too basic for your thanksgiving table, then get you a jacked-up version from the Rolling Pin, where the pies are anything but boring. The jacked-up twist on the classic comes with a graham crust, creamy spiced pumpkin filling, a salted caramel layer, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle, and is topped with roasted candied pecans. Or, you might go for a Pumpkin Dulce De Leche Meringue pie, which comes with a flaky all-butter crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and with a generous layer of dulce de leche topped with a mile of meringue. If you’re looking for a showstopper on your table, this is where to come.
Pumpkin Cakes at Phipps Bakery
The fall offerings at this award-winning Eglinton Way bakery will leave you inspired to entertain this season. Choose between a celebration-ready spiced pumpkin caramel cake, chocolate pumpkin cake, pumpkin bundt cake, and pumpkin cheesecake, and stock up on other pumpkin-spiced treats like pumpkin challah, rugulah, muffins, and more.
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Fall has officially arrived, and with Thanksgiving come and gone, it’s time to turn to other activities that make fall the best season of the year. Cue: Pumpkin picking and spending the day at GTA’s most loveable orchards. Whether you plan on carving a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, want mini pumpkins for your fall decor, or are simply craving a trip to the pumpkin patch, head to one of these 6 places to pick pumpkins this fall.
1. Brooks Farms
If you’ve never been to Brooks Farms to pick pumpkins, you’ve been missing out. Every weekend they have Fall Fun Festival with everything from farm animals to a corn maze to a pumpkin cannon show and more. Once you’ve picked your pumpkins, enjoy some Brooks Farms eats at the Farm Market cafe and Hut Poutine Food Truck. Enjoy your pick of homemade donuts, grilled cheese, fresh cut fries, ice cream, hot dogs and much, much more!
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2. Dixie Orchards
Head to Dixie Orchards in Caledon to pick your own pumpkins and enjoy a wagon ride through the orchard. They also offer 20 varieties of apples, squash, plums, pears, and hazelnuts, so you can stock up on all your fall favourites. Check out their market that hosts a small bakery and a variety of specialty jams, honey, maple syrup, candy apples, tarts, pies, and hot and cold beverages.
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3. Reesor’s Farm Market
Located north of Toronto in Markham, Reesor’s Farm Market is an awesome place to pick pumpkins this fall. With hundreds of pumpkins to choose from (orange and white pumpkins in all different sizes), you can pick your perfect pumpkin and then head over to the fun and challenging corn maze and make your way through. You can also pick up fall decor for your home, including gourds, mums, mini pumpkins and decorative corn, and don’t forget to stop in at the market for some local fruits and veggies and homemade baked goods.
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4. Hutchinson Farm
Hutchinson Farm in Burlington is known as a go-to pumpkin patch for Torontonians. Their pumpkin selection rivals most – they have pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colours including yellow, blue, red and even striped. Plus, they have cute mini pumpkins as well as some 200-pound pumpkins. Not only do they have a pumpkin patch, they also have a pumpkin gallery to explore!
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5. Downey’s Farm Market
An Instagram favourite, Downey’s Farm Market in Caledon is THE place to pick your pumpkins this fall. Every year they host Pumpkinfest with unlimited wagon rides, live entertainment, corn mazes, paintball and more. They have delicious food options around the farm, as well as a farm market and bakery where you can grab lunch!
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6. Stonehaven Farms
In the town of Milton, you’ll find Stonehaven Farm Market where you can pick your own pumpkins to take home. You can test your navigation skills in their giant corn maze, and can even book a night maze adventure by flashlight with friends. Don’t forget to stop into the market for pumpkin pie, fresh produce and hot apple cider.
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