Durham Region Fall Fun Guide
While every season is our favourite, there's just something about fall fun in Durham Region. To show just how much love we have for fall, we've put together a huge list of awesome adventures for you to enjoy this autumn. When the weather gets cooler, you can head indoors to one of our many attractions—like retro arcades, rock climbing, or glow in the dark mini golf. Or, if you want to take in the sights and sounds of the season, there are many outdoor adventures that await you—like zip lining through a fall forest or watching the leaves change colour (aka leaf peeping) along your favourite trail. Your fall bucket list just isn’t complete without enjoying some farm fresh cider, picking some apples and or visiting a local pumpkin patch. And while exploring, don’t forget to show your love for local business by indulging in some fall treats with our curated list of pumpkin and apple items. Get outside and enjoy fall in Durham Region!
While exploring, use the hashtag #DurhamFallFun so we can follow along with your fun fall adventures.
Pingles Farm, Hampton
Sink your teeth into fall flavours
Durham’s culinary scene is brimming with fall flavours. From apple fritters and cider donuts to fresh local cider and pumpkin spiced everything, there are endless options for you to indulge in all the tasty treats of the season. Here are some popular picks:
Breweries
Cider
Algoma Orchards Cider (Newcastle)
Geissberger Farmhouse Cider Cider (Hampton)
Nature’s Bounty Cider (Port Perry)
Hard cider and wine
Applewood Farm Winery Wine and hard cider (Sunderland)
Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Wine and hard cider (Bowmanville)
Slabtown Cider (Uxbridge)
Two Blokes Cider (Seagrave)
Pumpkin treats
Hy-Hope Farms (Ashburn)
Willowtree Farm (Port Perry)
Pingle's Farm (Hampton)
Apple treats
The Village Bake Shop – Famous fritters (Whitby)
Hank's Pastries – Loosen your belt! (Port Perry)
While out adventuring, don’t forget to check out our curated list food trucks – The Best Food Trucks in Durham Region to Crush Your Cravings.
Maple Grove Orchards, Bowmanville
Farm fresh picks
There are so many great foods being grown in our beautiful farming country sides. Enjoy the flavours of Durham by visiting a farm to pick up or pick–your-own (PYO) delicious local food. It doesn’t get fresher than from the farm! Start your fall flavour adventure today.
Applewood Farm Winery has PYO pumpkins (Seagrave)
Coopers Farm has PYO pumpkins (Zephyr)
Knox Pumpkin Farm has PYO pumpkins (Hampton)
Forsythe Family Farms has PYO pumpkins (Greenbank)
Willowtree Farm has PYO pumpkins (Port Perry)
Hy-Hope Farm has PYO apples (Ashburn)
Brooks Farms has PYO apples, squash and pumpkins (Mount Albert)
Linton’s Farm Market has PYO pumpkins (Oshawa)
Maple Grove Orchards has PYO apples (Bowmanville)
Nature’s Bounty Farm has PYO apples, pumpkins (Port Perry)
Watson’s Farms has PYO apples and pumpkins. (Bowmanville)
Pingle’s Farm Market has PYO apples and pumpkins (Hampton)
Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm has PYO pumpkins (Sunderland)
Bragg Farms has PYO potatoes (Bowmanville)
Stroud Farms has PYO pumpkins (Whitby)
Check out our Local Food Directory or Durham Farm Fresh to see a full listing of farms selling local food in Durham Region.
Coopers Farm, Zephyr
Fall fun farms
Nothing says fall like getting outside to enjoy the autumn sights and sounds. From on-farm animal experiences and fall trail rides to petting zoos and corn mazes, it’s a great time to get out and explore Durham Region. Always check out each attraction’s website before attending as many require you to pre-book your visit.
Fall fun farms, petting zoos and playlands
Applewood Farm Winery 40-acre corn maze, small animal barn, pumpkin patch (Seagrave)
Coopers Farm corn maze, fun farm and pumpkin patch (Zephyr)
Linton’s Farm Market corn bowling, corn maze, tricycle track, wagon rides to pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon (Oshawa)
Knox Pumpkin Farm farm animals, corn maze, pumpkin patch (Hampton)
Nature’s Bounty Farm corn maze, obstacle course, pumpkin patch (Port Perry)
Pingles Farm Market corn maze, playland, wagon ride, pumpkin patch (Hampton)
Watson Farms petting zoo, playground (Bowmanville)
Forsythe Family Farms corn maze, animals and pumpkin patch (Uxbridge)
Kavanaugh Farms alpaca walks, goats and giggles, goat yoga (Bowmanville)
Brooks Farms wagon rides, corn maze, zip line, farm animals, straw pyramids and jumps (Mount Albert)
WindReach Farm accessible wagon rides, stable tour, scavenger hunts (Whitby)
Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm corn maze, pedal carts, pumpkin bowling (Sunderland)
Coffin Creek Coffee co., Courtice
Spooky spots and stops
We can’t talk fall without including some spooky spots and stops for those looking for a thrilling chill. From cool, horror themed coffee houses to long-standing ghost road stories, haunted restaurants or guided ghost walks, there are some annual fall traditions for those seeking a little more excitement.
Jesters Court a haunted local restaurant (Port Perry)
Coffin Creek Coffee Co. a GOREmet horror themed cafe (Courtice)
Ghost Road on Scugog Island (Port Perry)
Haunted Ghost Walk - Pickering Museum Village (Pickering)
Canadian Automotive Museum (Oshawa)
After Dark Spooky Festival at Brooks Farm (Mount Albert)
Fall in love with fall colours
Make beautiful fall memories leaf peeping along one of Durham’s amazing trails and cycling routes. To discover Durham’s most popular trails and routes, and even some hidden gems, visit DurhamTourism.ca/cycling.
If you’re more into mountain biking, check out the Durham Region Trails Guide.
Nestled in the centre of the East Duffins Headwaters and Durham Forests network of trails, Trail Hub is a community hub for mountain bikers, hikers and nature lovers to access over 240 kilometres of local trails. The view is magical. The trails are epic. The food is delicious. Your adventure awaits!
Pathways on Pleasure Valley, Uxbridge
Outdoor attractions
Horseback trail rides
Kuzenko Stables (Hampton)
Mini golf
Cedar Park Resort (Bowmanville)
Pickering Playing Fields (Pickering)
Harmony Creek Golf Centre (Oshawa)
Sandbaggerz (Port Perry)
Driving ranges
Devil’s Den Golf Centre (Brooklin)
Wooden Sticks Golf Club (Uxbridge)
Foxbridge Golf Club (Uxbridge)
Fox Run Golf Centre (Ajax)
Harmony Creek Golf Centre (Oshawa)
Sandbaggerz (Port Perry)
Cedarhurst Golf Club (Beaverton)
Horse racing
Pickering Playing Fields Batting Cages (Pickering)
Paintball, airsoft, microball
Newcastle Outback Paintball (Newcastle)
Combat Pursuit (Pickering)
Flying Squirrel, Whitby
Indoor attractions
From archery tag and rock climbing to escape rooms and old school arcade games, there is plenty of adventure in Durham Region. Here is a curated list of boredom busters for you to plan your next adventure.
Bowling
Leisure Lanes (Oshawa)
Ajax 5 Pin Bowling Centre (Ajax)
NEB’s Fun World (Oshawa)
Playdium (Whitby)
Parish Lanes (Uxbridge)
Archery and axe throwing
BATL Pickering Axe Throwing (Pickering)
Stoick Axe Throwing (Bowmanville)
Pool halls
Riley’s Pub (Oshawa)
Michelle’s Billiards and Lounge (Whitby)
Diamonds Billiards and Lounge (Pickering)
The Edge (Ajax)
Virtual reality
Playdium (Whitby)
Boardgames and arcades
Brew Wizards Board Game Café (Oshawa)
Critical Hit Gaming Lounge (Courtice)
Big Time Gamers and Players Lounge (Pickering)
NEB’s Fun World - Arcade (Oshawa)
Xtreme RC + Raceways (Oshawa)
8 Bit Beans (Whitby)
Playdium (Whitby)
Durham Escape Rooms (Whitby)
Creative culture and historic sites
Station Gallery (Whitby)
Beaver River Museum (Beaverton)
The RMG (Oshawa)
Parkwood Estate National Historic Site (Oshawa)
The Music Hall (Oshawa)
Biltmore Theatre (Oshawa)
Regent Theatre (Oshawa)
Oshawa Little Theatre (Oshawa)
Pickering Museum Village (Pickering)
Herongate Barn Theatre (Pickering)
Visual Arts Centre (Bowmanville)
Uxbridge Historical Centre (Uxbridge)
Adrenaline rush
Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Whitby)
Ajax Rock Oasis (Ajax)
Pinnacle Indoor Rock Climbing (Bowmanville)
Aspire Climbing Whitby (Whitby)
Playdium ropes course and zip line (Whitby)
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