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 pumpkin spiced coffee cups

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

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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)
Banjo 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)
Famous Cider Donuts and More at Tyrone Mills

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 pumpkins

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! Check out what’s in season now. 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 corn maze

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)

Deadly Grounds coffee in a coffin

Deadly Grounds, 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)
Deadly Grounds 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)

Adult and child mountain biking on trail

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 group trail ride

Pathways on Pleasure Valley, Uxbridge

Outdoor attractions

Horseback trail rides

Kuzenko Stables (Hampton)

Pathways on Pleasure Valley (Uxbridge)

Golf courses

List of Durham Region golf courses

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) 
Pickering Playing Fields

Cedarhurst Golf Club (Beaverton)

Horse racing

Ajax Downs (Ajax)

Motor sports

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Bowmanville)

Zip lining

Treetop Eco Adventure Park (Oshawa)

Batting cages

Pickering Playing Fields Batting Cages (Pickering)

Paintball, airsoft, microball

Newcastle Outback Paintball (Newcastle)
Combat Pursuit (Pickering)

Flying Squirrel Whitby kid jumping on trampoline

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