Weekend need-to-know: Lots of fall festivals to choose from Thanksgiving weekend

This weekend in Toronto offers a plethora of fall festival options for visitors and locals alike. Thanksgiving Monday, a holiday, may result in some closures. TTC Line 2 will experience a partial closure this weekend due to infrastructure work, with shuttle buses replacing subway service between Kipling and Jane stations.

Pumpkin Fest at Downsview Park will transform the park into a pumpkin patch, providing visitors with pumpkin picking, a large selection for Halloween, and themed photo opportunities. The midway area is open throughout the weekend, allowing unlimited rides on the rides and a chance to solve the inflatable corn maze. Costumes are encouraged, with contests and dance parties taking place throughout.

Horror fans can head to the Eyesore Cinema to catch the Toronto Indie Horror Festival, showcasing independent horror films from Canada and around the world. The festival, which began in 2016, runs until Monday and features local short films and international found footage movies.

The Toronto Fall Harvest Market at Sugar Beach will run from Friday to Monday, offering four days of fall food, activities, and vendors. Visitors can enjoy seasonal eats, marshmallow fire pits, pumpkin painting, and fall-themed photo ops. The event is free and begins on Friday evening at 6 p.m., running until Thanksgiving Monday at 8 p.m.

Finally, the Toronto Sunday Market's Thanksgiving Market will take place at Parkdale Hall, featuring local food vendors and makers. Attendees can fill their bags with "handmade abundance" for holiday gatherings and gift-giving. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and is free to attend, with pets welcome.