North York Thanksgiving Weekend: What to Do Oct. 8–12
PumpkinFest, the final farmers’ market, weekend weather and more around North York.
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Your North York Thanksgiving Long Weekend 🍂 |
Your weekly shortcut to what’s worth knowing around North York. Thanksgiving weekend is almost here, with PumpkinFest at Downsview Park, the final North York Farmers’ Market of the season and a few easy ways to enjoy fall close to home. Quick trivia: Which major North York park occupies part of the former Downsview military base? Keep scrolling — the answer is at the end. |
🌤️ Long Weekend Weather |
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 40% chance of showers, high 18°C. Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud, high 16°C. Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud, high 21°C. Saturday and Sunday currently look strongest for outdoor plans. Forecast: Environment and Climate Change Canada. Check again before heading out, as conditions can change. |
📰 Featured Story |
Thanksgiving weekend brings several easy local outings to North York.
PumpkinFest runs at Downsview Park October 9–12, while the North York Farmers' Market holds its final scheduled market October 8 at Mel Lastman Square.
For a lower-cost afternoon, Earl Bales and G. Ross Lord parks offer trails and fall scenery, making it easy to combine a scheduled event with time outdoors. Read More... |
🍂 Thanksgiving Weekend Picks |
Toronto PumpkinFest |
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Downsview parkrun |
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📍 Before the Weekend |
North York Farmers’ Market — Final Market |
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Tafelmusik at the Garden: Voices of the Violin |
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Local restaurant spotlight — A neighbourhood Japanese izakaya known for shareable plates, oysters and a lively dinner atmosphere. |
Nomé Izakaya — North York |
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💡 Know a North York Gem? |
Have a favourite restaurant, shop, service, community event or hidden gem you think your neighbours should know about? Reply to North York Shoutouts and tell us about it. Your recommendation could appear in an upcoming weekly edition. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Downsview Park, the 291-acre urban park on the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands. |