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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One of the best parts about the fall season is all of the tasty pumpkin-flavoured treats there are to indulge in! From grocery stores to local bakeries, there’s an abundance of pumpkin bites to try. But if you’re looking to join in on the fun and make some tasty pumpkin treats of your own, there are more recipes than you can imagine available right at your fingertips! After researching a ton of delicious-looking pumpkin recipes, a few treats stood out that don’t seem overly difficult for us non-professionals to make.
Here are the tasty pumpkin treats we can’t wait to make this fall!
Pumpkin Pancakes
Probably one of the easiest tasty pumpkin treats to make is pumpkin pancakes. As it’s literally the same as making regular pancakes, but with a different mix. Stonewall Kitchen has a great Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix, which features a mix of spices and pumpkin flavour. Making them on a chilly fall Sunday morning would be perfection!
Pumpkin Pie
Don’t leave pumpkin pies just to be enjoyed on Thanksgiving! Pumpkin pie actually isn’t all that hard to make, either (and is the best pie, in our humble opinion). Check out an easy option recipe here!
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Ahh, the delight of a warm pumpkin spice latte on a chilly fall day. The good news is that you don’t need to run to Starbucks every time you want a PSL. Starbucks has shared its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe so you can make it at home!
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Okay, this is where things get a little more complicated. Pumpkin-flavoured cupcakes are such a delicious and festive dessert option, even to bring into school or the office. At first glance, this recipe might feel a little intimidating because it requires a decent amount of ingredients, but once you get the ingredients out of the way, it’s super easy to make.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
We can just smell pumpkin cinnamon rolls baking in the oven, waiting to be enjoyed. For this recipe, you’re going to need to block out at least 3 hours, but we think it’s safe to say it will be so worth it. Made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and maple cream cheese icing, every bite will taste like fall.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin pasta may sound a little strange at first, but after reading the recipe, it actually seems so good! This recipe entails mixing pumpkin puree with seasoned nutmeg and pasta, creating a cozy and tasty pasta dish like no other.
Pumpkin Donut Holes
Pumpkin donut holes (AKA Timbits, but not actually, because they aren’t from Tim Hortons) are another tasty treat we’re dying to make this fall! And this recipe says it will take less than 30 minutes (yes, please)!
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Need some ideas and inspiration to kickstart the Fall season? There are plenty of affordable, activities to get involved in as well as beautiful scenery in and near Toronto. Although you may be a little sad that you can no longer enjoy some poolside lounging in Ontario, the fall time definitely has its perks with gorgeous leaves and cozy vibes.
Here are affordable & fun fall activities to do in and near Toronto.
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Located in Caledon, take a hike, a run, or even a bike ride around the beautiful area and breathe in the fresh air. Have a picnic surrounded by the colour-changing leaves. Obsessed with the area? Grab your tent and take a camping trip for a couple of nights.
Leslieville Farmers’ Market
A fresh produce farmers market is just what you need for the fall time. Free to enter, browse around veggies, fruits, and more. Get fresh ingredients to begin your pumpkin-spiced baking, or even grab yummy goodies that are ready to eat. Open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also check out the Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market, Anette Village Famers’ Market, or the virtual Junction Farmers’ Market.
Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Check out this mountain coaster just a few hours from Toronto in Blue Mountain where you can explore beautiful terrain where you are the driver. You can even get to speeds of about 42km/h!
Kitchener/Waterloo Oktoberfest
Tickets for the 55th annual Bavarian Festival are on sale now! Enjoy delicious Bavarian cuisine from local restaurant partners, live entertainment, drinks with friends, and so much more at Oktoberfest!
Knox Pumpkin Farm
Opening on September 23 for some pumpkin patch fun in Hampton, Knox Pumpkin Farm has you covered for a great fall activity. Enjoy wagon rides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, farm animals, and more.
Martino Manor
Another idea for affordable fall activities is Martino Manor in Etobicoke. If you love all things spooky and scary, you’ll love walking through the manor or the outdoor maze — you never know what lurks around the next corner! Prices are $19.99-$29.99 per person and the Martino Manor is open every weekend starting September 29th to October 31st.
The Apple Orchard Inc.
The Apple Orchard Inc. is ready for you to do some picking. Open Thursday to Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., grab some delicious apples and enjoy. Use this as an opportunity to put your baking skills to the test — there’s nothing like a spiced apple pie to put you in the mood for fall.
Pumpkinferno
Want to walk through an outdoor art exhibit full of 7,000 carved pumpkins? Now’s your chance. Breathtakingly gorgeous carved pumpkins lit all night long down a kilometer-long path at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg. Grab your tickets for $22 starting September 29 to October 31.
Grape Escape Wine Tours
A lover of wine? Head on over to Wine Country, Niagara-On-The-Lake, and have fun on a bike wine tour. For $40, you get your own rental bike and a map of the local wineries to explore.
Toronto Islands
Check out the Toronto Islands during the fall for a beautiful view of the Toronto skyline. Be sure to bundle up as it can get quite chilly near the water. A perfect spot to have a picnic and chill out!
Johnston’s Cranberry Farm
Johnston’s Cranberry Farm at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery is located about two hours away from Toronto. This cranberry farm has things to do all year round! This fall you can take a wagon tour, see the harvest, visit the Cranberry Café, or take the insta-worthy Cranberry Plunge, where you actually go into a cranberry marsh!
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Open every Sunday until October 29 is the Aberfoyle Antique Market! There’s no time like the fall to explore this large antique market full of different treasures and treats. It costs $5 to get in and is open from 8 am to 4 pm so you have plenty of time to look around.
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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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Pumpkin spice season is in full force! Tim Hortons has now dropped its full fall menu and it’s making our mouths water.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spiced Iced Capp, Pumpkin Spiced Timbits, and Pumpkin Spiced tea are all making a grand return this year.
Plus, there’s a new addition.
A delicious Apple Pie Dream Donut is available to order alongside your beverage.
The freshly baked donut has an apple pie filling and is topped with maple icing, graham cracker crumbs, and whipped cream.
As per usual, these items are only available for a limited time, so don’t hesitate to give them a try.
Welcome the autumn season right this year with Tim Hortons fall menu!
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It’s arguably the most wonderful time of the year for Starbucks lovers. The much-loved Pumpkin Spice Latte is finally back on the menu, in stores across Canada and the U.S.
The new Starbucks fall menu is available to order this week, and of course, it comes with brand new beverages too!
Your week definitely just got better.
Fan favourites that will be returning are the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
The newest addition to the line up is the Apple Crisp Macchiato, and you’re going to want to order one ASAP.
The new go-to autumn drink is available hot or iced and has delicious flavours of apple, brown sugar, espresso, steamed milk, and a caramelized-spiced-apple drizzle.
Plus, yummy goodies have returned as well, which include the Pumpkin Scone, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and the Pumpkin Loaf.
Even though the summer heat is still in full force, you can get your first taste of fall at Starbucks! Why not enjoy the seasonal menu poolside?
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With August wrapping up, Starbucks is bringing back its most popular seasonal drink: The Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Starting August 25, you can now order the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks locations across Canada. In addition to the iconic beverage, the fall menu will include a variety of other offerings, like the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Salted Caramel Mocha, and bakery items like the Pumpkin Scone and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.
There’s also a brand new dairy alternative on the menu.
Customers can now customize their beverages with an oat beverage dairy alternative. To celebrate the launch, Starbucks has announced a Canadian-exclusive drink — the Apple Oat Flat White. Made with Starbucks’ signature espresso, steamed oat beverage, apple syrup, and clove sugar topping, it’s the perfect bev for fall.
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You either love it or loathe it, but Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte will be coming back in just a few weeks. We know it’s only August but Starbucks stores are already advertising the popular drink’s return.
On August 28th, your favourite fall beverage will be returning putting everyone on notice that fall is here.
This is actually the Pumpkin Spice Latte’s 15th anniversary and as always there will be a bunch of buzz around the drink. Starbucks has yet to announce the full menu, but we expect Starbucks to do it up big and add several pumpkin spice food and drink items to the menu.