Thanksgiving Weekend 2026 in York Region
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 12, 2026
Fall fairs, farm festivals, harvest events and family outings for the long weekend.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
Thanksgiving Day is Monday, October 12, 2026, and the long weekend runs from Saturday to Monday. It is the busiest weekend of the fall fair and farm festival season in York Region. This page lists the events we have confirmed with each organizer, then the harvest and Thanksgiving events in our calendar for the long weekend.
Browse events by city: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan.
Thanksgiving Weekend Events in York Region
Confirmed from each organizer's 2026 announcement. Check the official link before you head out - hours can change on a holiday weekend.
Woodbridge Fall Fair
Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday
Woodbridge Fairgrounds
100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan, ON
A Thanksgiving weekend agricultural fair with a midway, a giant pumpkin contest, an antique car show and fair food.
Brooks Farms Fall Festival
Weekends to November 1, 2026, including Thanksgiving Saturday and Sunday · 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last admission 3:00 p.m.)
Brooks Farms
122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, ON
A weekend farm fall festival in Mount Albert with outdoor activities for families.
More Harvest and Thanksgiving Weekend Events
From the York Happening events calendar, updated daily.
Thanksgiving Craft (Ages 0-3) Free, Registered
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library · 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Thanksgiving Craft (Ages 4-8) Free, Drop-in
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library · 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Rouge guided walk: 10,000 steps in nature
Rouge National Urban Park · 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thanksgiving in York Region: FAQ
When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving in Canada is the second Monday in October. In 2026 it is Monday, October 12, 2026, and the long weekend runs from the Saturday before.
Is there school on Thanksgiving Monday in York Region?
No. Thanksgiving Day is a school holiday for the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Classes resume on the Tuesday.
Is Thanksgiving a statutory holiday in Ontario?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is one of Ontario's public holidays under the Employment Standards Act. Many businesses close or keep shorter hours, so check before you go.
What can families do on Thanksgiving weekend in York Region?
Thanksgiving weekend is fall fair and farm festival season. The Woodbridge Fall Fair in Vaughan is held on Thanksgiving weekend every year, and farms in East Gwillimbury and across the region run fall festivals on the weekend. Each event we have confirmed is listed on this page.
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