Hey, Winter is coming. Get off your a** and enjoy the outdoors while we still can. And I know just the places to check out this fall...
1. Apple Festival & Craft Sale - Saturday, October 19th, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Historic Downtown Bowmanville. This popular event features local apple growers showcasing fresh-picked apples, cider, apple pies, crisps, caramel apples, and apple donuts. One of the highlights is the fresh hot apple fritters, which are a must-try! Along with apple treats, there is also a large craft market featuring local artisans and vendors displaying their handmade creations(Home)(Home).
2. The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) will take place from October 24 to 26, 2024, across three venues in Durham Region, Ontario:
- Day 1 (October 24): Centennial Building in Whitby
- Day 2 (October 25): St. Francis Centre in Ajax
- Day 3 (October 26): Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa
The festival will showcase a variety of local and international films, focusing on Canadian and Durham Region productions. It will also feature interactive workshops, industry panels, and a local food showcase, offering attendees opportunities to engage with filmmakers and learn more about film production. You can enjoy red carpet photo opportunities and learn from experts in the film industry through engaging panels.
3. The Cannington Haunted Attraction (MacLeod Park, 91 Elliot St, Cannington) is a thrilling Halloween event that takes place over the last two weekends of October. For 2024, the dates are October 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. It features two outdoor wooded trails and an indoor barn maze, transformed into horror-themed environments with live scare actors and various surprises.
Side attractions include a mini escape room, food and craft vendors, and potentially axe throwing. This year also introduces a 5-minute escape game, adding to the excitement. The event is suitable for ages 8 and up, with tickets costing $20 per person for the main attractions and $5 (cash only) for the escape game
4. Pingle’s Farm Market in Durham, Ontario, hosts an annual Harvest Festival that runs until October 31st. The festival features a 6.5-acre corn maze, which is one of the main attractions, alongside a mini corn maze for toddlers, pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, and more. Additional activities include wagon rides, a playland for kids, live music, and access to a food and drink area with fall-inspired treats. On weekdays, the experience is more peaceful with discounted rates and limited activities, while weekends offer the full experience with all attractions and entertainment
5. Visit The Ocala WInery - The Ocala Winery is the Durham region’s only grape grower and oldest winery. You won’t want to miss the chance to try over 30 varieties of wine, and to tour the century-old apple orchard.
Address: 971 High Point Rd, RR2, Port Perry
6. The Pickering Ghost Walk at the Pickering Museum Village in Durham, Ontario, is a spooky guided tour through the historic village that brings local haunted history to life. It's an event suitable for ages 12 and up and includes tales of paranormal investigations, ghost sightings, and tragic events from Pickering's past. For 2024, the Ghost Walk will take place on October 29th and 30th, with tours starting at 7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm
7. The Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (CTMP) in Bowmanville, Ontario, is hosting a car racing event from October 11 to October 13, 2024. The track is located at 3233 Concession Road 10. CTMP is a premier motorsports venue in Canada that hosts various racing events, including sports cars, stock cars, and other racing series throughout the year
8. The Fall Fling in Pickering, Ontario will take place on October 19th and October 26th, 2024, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm at Millennium Square along Liverpool Road South. This event is a collaboration between the City of Pickering and local businesses in Nautical Village. Attendees can enjoy a vendor market, miniature train rides, live music, autumnal decorations, and various giveaways—all set against the backdrop of Pickering’s beautiful waterfront. The event is free and suitable for all ages
9. Cheer Oshawa Generals
Oshawa Generals opens their home game on September 29 against the Ottawa 67s. Cheer the five-time Memorial Cup Champions and a record thirteen Ontario Hockey League Champions in their home arena. Various dates and times @ Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa
10. October Harvest Festival - Pick your own pumpkin and Take a walk in the woods of Forsythe Family Farms or a ride on the wagon train.
Get lost in the 2 acre corn maze and check out No Left Turn cedar maze in the Barnyard Adventure Playground. Daily in October @ Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc, 1025 Cragg Rd, Uxbridge.
