Fall in Manitoba at a Glance

• Fall weather can fluctuate a lot, even within a single day. If you’re planning an outdoor activity, prepare for possible rain and chilly weather.
• Sports events, cultural performances and special activities can sell out quickly. Book your ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
• Time your autumn adventures with the changing colours before all the leaves drop. October is often the prime time for fall foliage and autumn activities across the province.

Fall Favourites & Halloween Fun

1. There’s no short supply of fall feels at corn mazes around the province. Meander through A Maze in Corn, Deer Meadow Farms, Boonstra Farms, King Korn Maze, Autumn Adventures MB at Connery Farms and more.

2. Looking for a kid-friendly Halloween fright? Try Witchy Wonderland at the Red River Ex grounds in Winnipeg for family-friendly Halloween fun. Ride the scary-go-round, take a haunted hayride, grab a treat and explore spook-tacular displays with entertaining live performances..

3. Head to one the province's fall festivals, including Teulon Pumpkinfest, happening September 19, 2026! Scarecrow Days in Souris (September 25-27, 2026) or Pumpkinfest in Garson (October 4, 2026).

4. Love a good ghost story? Hear the eerie stories of famous places in Winnipeg’s Broadway neighbourhood on a Ghost Tour with Square Peg Tours, or climb aboard the Trolley of Terror for a tour through Winnipeg’s haunted past. The trolley tour gets exclusive nighttime access to Dalnavert Museum and Seven Oaks House.

5. Pumpkins After Dark will be held from October 15-31, 2026, at Assiniboia Downs. Wind your way through over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins and art installations at this all-ages, outdoor event. Expect live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, food trucks with fall treats, live entertainment and lots of photo opportunities!

6. Winnipeg Comiccon returns October 30 to November 1, bringing together fans of sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, comic books and more. Explore a vibrant showcase of artists, creators and vendors from across the pop culture universe.

7. Witness the Assiniboine Park Zoo as it's transformed into a spooky, spell-tacular Halloween spectacle at Boo at the Zoo. Costumes encouraged!

8. When we think of fall, we think of pumpkins. Wear your coziest sweater and check out one of Manitoba’s many pumpkin patches, including Schwabe Pumpkins (Saint Andrews) or Sheepy Hollow Pumpkin Patch (Portage la Prairie).

9. Looking for a true Halloween fright? You’ll find plenty of places to find it in Manitoba! Check out hair-raising experiences such as Six Pines Farm, Heebie Jeebies, Terror on 12, Haunted Forest at Lucky Break Ranch & Tack and Halloween Scare-Ventures, to name a few. Be prepared to be scared!

10. Set sail for terror at the Marine Museum of Manitoba’s Halloween Haunt in Selkirk. Explore real ships like the M.S. Lady Canadian and the S.S. Keenora that have been transformed into heart-pounding scare-fests.

Outdoor Adventures & Scenic Trails

11. Winnipeg and its outskirts are home to numerous parks that are perfect for a leisurely fall stroll. Pop into Assiniboine Forest, La Barriere Park or Bunn’s Creek Centennial Park (and don’t forget the hot chocolate).

12. Pembina Valley Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful places in the province for a kaleidoscope of fall colours. Check out the 6.5 km Pembina Rim Trail for exquisite views, a bridge and a lookout tower.

13. Get a few last rounds of golf in before the season is through. Try courses like Swan River Golf and Country Club, La Broquerie Golf, Lake of the Sandhills at Buffalo Point, Killarney Lakeside Golf Club and more.

14. Go birding at Oak Hammock Marsh and check out the newly renovated interpretive centre. Explore their event calendar for unique ways to watch thousands of geese begin their fall migration, including evenings such as Wine and Cheese Fly-Ins and Migration Dinners.

15. Enjoy an early autumn paddle on the La Salle or Seine Rivers in Winnipeg, Caddy Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, the Assiniboine River in Brandon or the Boyne River in Carman.

16. Walk or bike Thompson’s Millennium Trail, a 15-kilometre loop that takes you around the city. Enjoy sections of pristine boreal forest and check out landmarks such as the King Miner Statue. The Spirit Way walkway partially overlaps the trail and is also worth a visit, especially to see the Robert Bateman wolf painting mural.

17. After a horseback ride through the boreal forest (and even the option to take a tour of the ‘Falcon Lake Incident’ UFO site), park your trusty steed and light a fire inside a cozy log cabin at Falcon Beach Ranch in Whiteshell Provincial Park.

18. Northgate Trails in Dauphin will get your blood pumping, no matter what activity you choose. There are 26 kilometres of trails for mountain bikers, fat tire bikers, hikers and trail runners in the fall season.

19. The Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge may be just one metre wide, but it stretches an impressive 54 metres across the Pinawa Channel, offering colourful views of the surrounding forest in fall. Just 20 minutes north, explore Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park — a picturesque spot for a picnic and a look at the historic remains of Manitoba’s first hydroelectric dam.

20. Black spruce, jackpines and tamaracks welcome hikers to Riding Mountain National Park, where nearly 400 kilometres of trails are waiting amid a striking autumn landscape. Hike or bike through rolling hills, lakeshores and forest, offering endless opportunities to spot wildlife and soak in the colours of the season.

21. Beaches aren’t only for summer. Head out on a day trip to a local beach for an autumn lakeside walk. Options include Patricia Beach, West Hawk Lake, Colert Beach and Rainbow Beach, to name a few.

22. Head to Whiteshell Provincial Park for an in-depth tour of the petroforms with Knowledge Keeper Diane Maytwayashing as she shares Indigenous stories and teachings.

23. Paint Lake Provincial Park comes alive in shades of yellow and gold in fall. Hike through northern tamaracks and aspen trees on trails like the Coffee Cove Hiking Trail and Liz Lake Trail. Combine it with a trip to nearby Pisew Falls for an invigorating day out.

Parks, Wildlife & Unique Getaways

24. Cast a line for greenbacks in Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park with the help of a local guide. Outfitters like Greenback Guiding, Cooks Outfitting and Blackwater Cats know exactly where the action is.

25. Visit Churchill for a memory-making holiday. The polar bear capital of the world welcomes visitors from far and wide to see these iconic predators in their natural habitats from mid-October to mid-November, peak polar bear season.

26. There’s something extra magical about a stay in a geodesic dome in autumn, surrounded by crisp air and changing leaves. Check out options such as Raven’s Hollow Eco Dome Resort in Flin Flon, Oak Haven Oasis in Nesbitt or Wild Skies Resort in River Hills. Bonus: many properties have amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and saunas.

27. Explore stunning Delta Marsh on the south shore of Lake Manitoba for a memorable outdoor adventure. Located approximately 25 kilometres north of Portage la Prairie, this open marsh provides excellent opportunities to view migrating birds in the fall season.

28. Take off on a 20-minute float plane ride from Lac du Bonnet to Eagle Nest Lodge, where stunning Winnipeg River views and a gourmet three-course meal await. Extend your adventure with autumn fishing and an overnight stay.

29. FortWhyte Alive’s Sunset Goose Flights are a quintessential autumn experience in Manitoba. Watch the sky come to life as thousands of geese land on Lake Devonian. Don’t forget the blankets!

30. Soak and relax at one of Manitoba’s outdoor Nordic spas. Try the thermal cycle at Elkhorn Resort’s Klar So Spa or Thermea Spa Village Winnipeg.

31. Stay with Barrier Bay Resort in Seven Sisters Falls for a romantic, adults-only stay nestled among the trees, complete with a heated in-ground pool, jacuzzi tubs, hammocks and incredible views of the starry sky at night.

Culture, Sports & Local Experiences

32. Catch a flick at Reel Pride, Winnipeg’s 41st Annual 2SLGBTQ+ International Film Festival, from September 16-20, 2026.

33. Celebrate creativity this fall with Culture Days (September 18–October 4, 2026), a month-long series of workshops and performances across Manitoba. Then on September 26, experience Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, when the city’s downtown transforms into an all-night contemporary art festival filled with installations, performances and interactive exhibits.

34. Honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by joining the 6th Annual Orange Shirt Day Healing Walk and Pow Wow starting at Oodena Circle on September 30, 2026. Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is also free that day.

35. Head out on an art walk of Brandon. Check out all of the downtown murals and then make your way to the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba.

36. Métis Arts & Culture Day – Tales of the Red River (October 3, 2026) invites you to Moon Gate Guest House in Whitemouth for a full day of Métis storytelling, traditional food, music, transportation and arts. In partnership with Borealis Beading, this immersive event celebrates Métis heritage with a spirit of truth and reconciliation.

37. Manitoba AG EX in Brandon (October 28-31, 2026) celebrates the province’s robust cattle industry with a show that’s family-friendly… and free!

38. Attend Winnipeg’s Manito Ahbee, a celebration of Indigenous arts, culture and music this October 30th - November 1st, 2026. Enjoy awards ceremonies, a marketplace, food vendors and the Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow, one of the largest gatherings of its kind in Western Canada.

39. Calling all hockey fans! Catch the Manitoba Moose at Canada Life Centre for fast-paced, affordable and family-friendly hockey, or feel the rush of NHL action as the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice for pre-season play. Out in Brandon, cheer on the Wheat Kings for a classic, high-energy night out with the hometown crowd.

40. Check out Prairie Theatre Exchange’s fall performances, including Glory (October 13-25, 2026) and The Incomplete Dictionary of Lexical Gaps (November 17-19, 2026).

41. ’Tis the season for craft markets a-plenty. Check out one of the many craft sales and markets across the province for locally made art, food, jewellery, pottery and so much more.

42. This autumn’s line-up at the Théâtre Cercle Molière is as exciting as ever. Catch Les fourberies de Scapin from October 14-24, 2026, and L'hiver de nos vies from November 18-28, 2026. While the performances are in French, a limited number of smart tablets are available for subtitles.

43. Catch the excitement as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers hit the turf at Princess Auto Stadium. Will 2026 be our year?

44. Spend a fall day exploring Winnipeg’s lively South Osborne neighbourhood. Shop for unique wares at Black Market Provisions and Bear Face General Store, grab a coffee at Little Sister Coffee Maker, stock up on baked goods at Friend Bakery & Pizza, stop in to Nonsuch’s new bottle shop, enjoy dinner at Vera Pizza or Oxbow and then catch a concert at Park Theatre.

45. The Manitoba Opera is showcasing Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha: A Musical Reimagining in late November (November 21, 25 & 27, 2026). Don’t miss out on this Pulitzer Prize-winning story.

Food, Drinks & Weekend Getaways

46. Just outside Winkler, Dead Horse Cider Co. offers indoor and outdoor taprooms with sweeping prairie views and flavourful local cider. During apple season, you can even bring your own apples to be pressed. And mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Apple Jam Harvest Party on September 12, 2026.

47. Shop, dine and explore the enchanting forests that surround Pineridge Hollow. In fall, the grounds come alive with a harvest festival atmosphere — complete with a petting zoo, wagon rides, local shops and the aroma of fresh baking and local eats drifting from the shops. This year’s Fall Fair is from September 11-13, 2026.

48. Escape into an evening of botanical bliss at The Leaf After Dark, an adults-only event (September 23, October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18, 2026) with live music and crafted cocktails in The Leaf at Assiniboine Park.

49. There’s something about the cooler temperatures that brings people together. Join one of the province’s many fall suppers, where all ages are welcome. From Belmont to St. Laurent to Ridgeville, you’ll find delicious food and community spirit come alive across Manitoba.

50. Turtle Mountain Provincial Park is stunning in autumn. Turtle Mountain Adventure Huts are the perfect base to explore the park’s hiking and biking trails over a weekend.

Plan Your Adventure

Manitoba's fall lineup proves the season is more than a transition between summer and winter — it's a destination in its own right, whether you're chasing colour on a hiking trail, watching polar bears arrive in Churchill or catching a festival downtown. However you like to spend a crisp Manitoba day, there's a reason to get outside this fall.