With the leaves turning colour and the weather cooling down, fall has finally arrived in Etobicoke! Looking for some exciting events to attend this fall? Fortunately, you don’t have to go far to have fun as our local area has plenty to offer. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of fun things to do in South Etobicoke this month. Let’s jump right in!
Mimico Fall Fest
Presented by Local MRKT and Mimico by the Lake BIA this fun fall event features local vendors, a pumpkin patch and face painting. Dogs are welcome and admission is free!
When: Saturday, October 29th from 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Mimico Square (Mimico Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West)
Neighbourhood: Mimico
The Kingsway Pumpkin Fest 2022
Organized by The Kingsway BIA this halloween event is sure to provide fun for all ages! Activities include pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, face painting, a balloon artist as well as trick-or-treating- at participating stores along Bloor Street. Special guest: The Haribo Goldbear!
When: Saturday, October 29th from 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Our Lady of Sorrows Church courtyard (Bloor St & Cliveden Avenue) 3055 Bloor Street West
Neighbourhood: The Kingsway and Sunnylea
Pumpkinville and Halloween Nights of Lights
Pumpkinville features massive pumpkin sculptures, pumpkin houses, midway rides and games, a candy forest and numerous fun photo-op displays. Over 30,000 real pumpkins have been used in the displays created by local artists.
Pumpkinville has also partnered with Halloween Nights of Lights, an immersive, walk-through experience located next to the event. Over 1.5 million LED lights are used in the displays which are synchronized to Halloween music.
Tickets to Pumpkinville are included with the purchase of Nights of Lights tickets or can be purchased as a stand-alone.
When (Pumpkinville): Thursdays & Fridays 5pm-11pm. • Saturdays & Sundays | 12pm – 11pm until October 31st
When (Halloween Nights of Lights): Thursdays – Sundays | Sundown – 11 pm until October 31st
Where: CF Sherway Gardens Outdoor Parking Lot facing the Cactus Club • 25 The West Mall, Toronto ON
Neighbourhood: Islington City-Centre
Martino Manor Haunted House
Located directly behind Mamma Martino’s restaurant, Martino Manor is a spooky haunted house spanning multiple floors. After going through the haunted house, there is a terrifying outdoor maze to navigate on the way out. Caution: Martino Manor is on the more frightening side and is meant to be enjoyed by those aged 14+. Tickets are $24.99 and are available at the door. Cash only.
When: October 13th-16th; October 20-23rd; October 27th-31st (Thursdays & Sundays 7 PM – 11PM; 7PM – 12AM)
Where: 7 McIntosh Avenue
Neighbourhood: The Queensway
Enjoy The Fall Colours – Locally
Etobicoke has many great spots where you can take in fall foliage without having to drive out of the city. James Gardens and the adjacent Humber River Recreational Trail which meanders from Edenbridge-Humber Valley, through The Kingsway, down to Sunnylea and ends at the lake is an excellent choice which offers breathtaking, scenic views. If you walk along the Humber Bay Park Trail which runs through the South Etobicoke communities of Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch you will see panoramic views of Lake Ontario. The trail along the Mimico Creek is another great place to spot vibrant fall colours and tends to be less crowded.
T. J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug Halloween Costume & Crafts Event
T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug, a Long Branch favourite, is hosting a kid’s Halloween costume & craft event. Each child will make their own Halloween pumpkin, enjoy a Halloween-themed snack to eat while crafting, and a take-home loot bag! Costumes are encouraged! The cost is $20 per child and spaces are limited. To RSVP email meagan.osheas@gmail.com or visit @irishsnug on Instagram.
When: Saturday, October 22nd from 12pm – 3 pm
Where: T.J. O’shea’s Irish Snug, 3481 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Neighbourhood: Long Branch
South Etobicoke Pumpkin Parades
Pumpkin Parades have grown steadily in popularity over the past decade in Etobicoke. Held the evening after Halloween, people bring their lit-up, carved-out pumpkins to local parks to display before being thrown out.
When: Tuesday, November 1st (Evening)
Where: Various locations including Mimico – Mimico Square/Amos Waters Park | Rosethorn – Rosethorn Park | New Toronto – Colonel Sam Smith Park | Sunnylea & Humber Bay Shores – Park Lawn Park | The Kingsway – Lambton Kingsway Park
As always, there are tons of fun things to do in Etobicoke! Whatever you decide to get up to, we hope you have a wonderful fall and Halloween, from your ThompsonSells team!
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