Farmers Markets & Fall Festivals in Toronto: Local Guide 2025

Welcome, neighbours! If you're looking for weekend ideas full of community vibes, fresh produce, pumpkin patches, and artsy flair, this guide is for you. Toronto’s fall brings out local flavor in every neighborhood. Below are top farmers markets and fall festivals across Toronto (and nearby) to help you explore your city, support local makers/farmers, and soak into neighbourhood life.

Local real estate tip: these events often highlight nearby parks, amenities, transit options, and hidden corners of Toronto neighbourhoods — great for both long-time residents and folks considering a move.

Farmers Markets in Toronto (Autumn Edition)

1. Evergreen Brick Works Farmers Market

• Address: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto (Don Valley)

• Dates / Hours: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (through fall)

• One of Toronto’s most scenic farmers’ markets. Vendors offer organic produce, baked goods, preserves, coffee, and more—all framed by ravine trails and heritage brick kilns.

• Ticket Info: Free to attend (just bring your reusable bags)

• Parking: On-site parking available (often limited); street parking and nearby lots in the Don Valley.

• Pet Policy: Dogs on leash typically allowed (check market rules)

• Accessibility: Paths are paved; accessible entrance to market area, though ground can be uneven in places

• Google Map: Evergreen Brick Works
  
  

2. Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market

• Address: Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen St W, Toronto

• Dates / Hours: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. (through October)

• A cozy, local market tucked in a west-end park. Perfect for after-work strolls and casual shopping: artisanal breads, local produce, small-batch treats.

• Ticket Info: Free entry

• Parking: Street parking nearby (Queen St W, side streets); pay attention to time-limits

• Pet Policy: Dogs on leash allowed

• Accessibility: Park paths are accessible; market stalls on relatively flat ground

• Google Map: Trinity Bellwoods Park
  
  

3. St. Lawrence Market North (Farmers Market)

• Address: 92–95 Front St E, Toronto — North Market section

• Dates / Hours: Saturdays, 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. (year-round)

• Historic market meets seasonal harvest. In fall you'll find root vegetables, squash, Ontario apples, local meats and baked goods. Right in the heart of downtown Toronto.

• Ticket Info: Free to browse

• Parking: Several nearby paid parking garages in downtown; on-street metered parking

• Pet Policy: Typically service animals only (indoor market rules)

• Accessibility: Fully accessible interior with ramps and elevators

• Google Map: St. Lawrence Market
  
  

4. Leslieville Farmers’ Market

• Address: Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave, Toronto

• Dates / Hours: Sundays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (through October)

• East-end favorite. Lovely mix of fresh produce, baked goods, music, crafts, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.

• Ticket Info: Free entry

• Parking: Street parking nearby; some lots in local businesses (check signage)

• Pet Policy: Dogs on leash welcome

• Accessibility: Green space and pathways are accessible; stalls on grass/ground so uneven in spots

• Google Map: Greenwood Park / Leslieville Market location
  
  

5. Deeply Rooted Farmers Market

• Address: 455 Cosburn Ave, East York, Toronto

• Dates / Hours: Select Sundays (e.g. October 5)

• Celebrating Black and Indigenous growers and food sovereignty. You’ll find culturally relevant produce, artisanal goods, performances, and storytelling.

• Ticket Info: Free to attend

• Parking: Street parking in East York; limited on-site

• Pet Policy: Typically dogs on leash allowed

• Accessibility: Neighborhood sidewalks and market area accessible

• Google Map: Deeply Rooted Farmers Market

Fall Festivals & Harvest Events Around Toronto

1. Pingle’s Harvest Festival

• Address: Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd E, Hampton (just outside Toronto)

• Dates: September 5 – October 31, 2025 (Wed–Sun + Thanksgiving Monday)

• Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, corn maze (6.5 acres), live music, playland, bakery and food vendors.

• Ticket Info:
    • Wednesday “Cheap Day”: ~$8 + tax (online)
    • Weekday (Tue, Thurs–Fri): ~$13 + tax (online)
    • Weekend / Thanksgiving Monday: ~$23 + tax (online) / ~$28 + tax day-of
    • Doggy ticket: ~$10 + tax (or ~$5 on Wednesdays)

• Parking: On-site parking included with event (check farm maps)

• Pet Policy: Dogs allowed (with designated “Doggy Ticket”)

• Accessibility: Paths and wagon rides designed to be accessible; check farm maps for accessible routes

• Google Map: Pingle’s Farm
  
  

2. Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival

• Address: Brooks Farms, 122–141 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert (just outside the GTA)

• Dates: Weekends Sept 6 – Oct 26, plus Thanksgiving Monday (2025)

• Classic farm fun: wagon rides, farm animals, corn maze, playgrounds, puppet shows, zip lines, seasonal markets.

• Ticket Info: ~$19.99 to $24.99 + tax (tickets vary by age/time)

• Parking: On-site parking included

• Pet Policy: Usually no pets (check rules) — due to animals and safety

• Accessibility: Some paths accessible; check specific attractions for accessibility

• Google Map: Brooks Farms
  
  

How These Events Help You Explore Toronto Neighborhoods & Local Life

• Discover hidden gems: Visiting a farmers’ market in Greenwood, East York, or the Don Valley introduces you to local cafés, parks, and residential pockets you might not otherwise visit.

• Meet makers and neighbours: You’ll bump into artisans, farmers, food vendors, and neighbours — perfect for community-building and grassroots vibes.

• Get a feel for amenities: Noticing nearby transit stops, bike routes, green spaces, sidewalks, and walkability gives you insight into Toronto real estate, walk scores, and livability.

• Celebrate local identity: Each festival or market often reflects the character of its neighbourhood — from heritage in Cabbagetown to arts in the waterfront zone, to agrarian roots in surrounding outskirts.

Disclaimer: Event info is based on public sources and subject to change — always confirm dates, hours, tickets, and policies on official websites before you go.