This farm near Toronto belongs in a Halloween town and is a pumpkin-spice dream come true

You can bite into fluffy pumpkin donuts.

Lead Writer, Travel

Who's ready for spooky season? Halloween is coming up and this farm near Toronto is the place to be if you love all things fall.

The farm is bringing back its annual PumpkinFest and you can enjoy all sorts of autumn-themed fun.

Located about an hour from Toronto, the destination offers tons of activities including wagon rides, a corn maze, sweet treats and more.

You can live out your pumpkin-spice dreams as you wander through a sea of orange gourds and bite into fluffy festive donuts.

Here's what to know about this fall farm near Toronto.

Downey's Farm is hosting PumpkinFest from September 21 to October 31, 2024.

The event features thousands of pumpkins, a play area and more.

Activities include live entertainment, puppet shows, a straw jump, an eight-acre corn maze and wagon rides on the weekend.

The corn maze has winding pathways and a scavenger hunt for those feeling extra adventurous.

During your visit, you'll want to pop by Downey's Farm Store where you can find fresh produce and baked goods like pies, breads, pastries, cookies, sausage rolls, cakes, cookies and buttertarts.

The farm also offers lunch and you can dig into dishes like sandwiches, fries and hot dogs.

If you're looking for more fall fun, you can pop over to Downey's Strawberry and Apple Farm, located just across the road. Here you can pick your own apples and enjoy a peaceful stroll through the orchard.

Enjoy some autumn adventures at this magical spot near Toronto.

Downey's Farm PumpkinFest

Price: $17.99 + per person for play area admission

When: September 21 to October 31, 2024

Address: 13682 Heart Lake Rd., Caledon, ON

Downey's Farm Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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