The leaves are vibrant, the air is crisp…and it’s time for Amazing Autumn Weekends! We have updated our programming to offer fall and Halloween-inspired activities every weekend in October. From our beloved spooky barn to baling demonstrations and a pumpkin corner, there’s no shortage of seasonal, family-friendly fun!
Activities
Pumpkin Corner
Dive into the world of pumpkins at our Pumpkin Corner! Learn about the fascinating life cycle of pumpkins — from seed to harvest — and choose your very own pumpkin to take home.
Halloween games room
Looking for Halloween fun that's not too spooky? Visit our Games Room! It’s fun for all ages with festive decorations and light-hearted activities — a perfect break from the Spooky Barn!
Spooky barn
Enter the Spooky Barn…if you dare! This eerie adventure is designed to thrill and chill, but please note that it might be too scary for some visitors. Everyone is welcome, but parental discretion is advised for younger children.
Family movies
Join us and enjoy a selection of fun, family movies throughout each weekend in October.
English presentations at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. / French presentations at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- October 5-6: Open Season
- October 12-14: Migration
- October 19-20: Monsters Inc.
- October 26-27: Hotel Transylvania
Storytime and craft
Join us every weekend as we host a special storytime, followed by a craft that complements the story. These sessions are perfect for young children and their families to enjoy together.
English presentations at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. / French presentations at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
October 5-6
Featured story: The Leaf Thief
Craft: Leaf Suncatcher
October 12-14
Featured story: Turkey Trouble
Craft: Turkey Paper Plate
October 19-20
Featured story: How to Catch a Monster
Craft: Rock Monsters
October 26-27
Featured story: A Spoonful of Frogs
Craft: Witch Cauldron
Demonstration Kitchen
Our Demonstration Kitchen will be serving up special recipes full of fall flavours that tie in with the storytime and craft themes. Come and savour the tastes of the season with us!
October 5-6
Pumpkin Cookies (10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
Dill Pickle Popcorn (11:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.)
October 12-14
Pumpkin Cookies (10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.)
Butternut Squash Soup (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 pm)
October 19-20
Monster Cookies (10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm)
October 26-27
Witches’ Brew Pudding Cups (10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm)
Demonstrations
Farm machinery display (ongoing) and baling demonstration
Explore our collection of farm machinery on display. Don't miss our crowd-pleasing baling demonstration, where you'll see how straw is compressed into compact bales ready for winter storage! A baler, or hay baler, is essential for preparing and storing crops like hay. This demonstration showcases the importance of baling in farm operations.
The baling demonstration will take place every weekend at 10 a.m.
10 a.m. — Baling Demonstration (Sheep field)
11 a.m. — Meet the Featured Animal of the Day (Horse and Cattle Barn)
12 p.m. — Discover the Calf Barn (Dairy Barn)
1 p.m. — Amazing Worms (Soil Lab)
2 p.m. — Meet the Turkeys (Horse and Cattle Barn)
3 p.m. — Meet the Sheep and Goats (Small Animal Barn)
4 p.m. — Afternoon Milking (Dairy Barn)
Contests
Amazing Autumn Weekends Photo Contest
Share your photos from Amazing Autumn Weekends for the chance to win a private family tour of the museum's barns! Upload your photos by Thursday, October 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Members-only pumpkin carving contest (oct. 26-27 only)
Stop by the jack-o’-lantern gallery to admire the pumpkins carved by Ingenium members! Your vote is needed to choose the best entry and determine which member wins a special prize.
Additional Services ($)
BeaverTails ($) (October 5-6, 12-14, and 19-20)
The BeaverTails truck will be on site with sweet and savoury offerings! Visitors can snack on BeaverTails, poutine, fries, BeaverDog, hot chocolate, soft drinks and bottled water. Please note additional fees apply.
Amusements Buckingham ($) (October 26-27)
Hungry for a snack? From October 26 to 27, Amusements Buckingham will have a food tent on site. Visitors can snack on candy apples, popcorn, and cotton candy. Juice and water will also be available. Please note additional fees apply.
Face painting ($) (Oct. 6, 19 and 26-27)
Michelle's Face Painting-Maquillage de fantaisie will be on site to work her magic! Please note additional fees apply.
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