TBG Fall Ravine Festival
October 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a day of music, adventure, and education. Join us for the Ravine Festival, an exciting day of fun and learning set against the beautiful backdrop of the Toronto Botanical Garden and its surrounding natural spaces. Discover fascinating facts about ravines, local wildlife, and how you can contribute to the preservation of Toronto’s ravine systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to get hands-on with nature and environmental stewardship.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
FREE Admission
Generously supported by Enbridge
Event Highlights:
12 to 4 p.m.
Pick up your nature passport at the Visitor Centre to embark on a Scavenger Hunt. Discover amazing facts about ravines, meet local wildlife, enjoy hands-on nature fun, and learn how to protect Toronto’s ravine spaces. Visit each station in the Garden to complete an activity and earn a stamp! Remember, once you’ve completed your adventure, check in at the passport desk for a prize!
12 to 4 p.m.
Visit our partner pop up stations hosted by Toronto Public Library, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Toronto Master Gardeners, Live Green Toronto, SciXchange, Willowdale School of Music, Human Nature Projects Ontario, North York Harvest Food Bank, Glen Caradus, The Loop, Toronto Wildlife Centre, and Alan Li.
Live music performances with Sofar Sounds. Half hour performances at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Circus at the Garden with Artists’ Play Dance + Circus Arts. 15-minute interactive and aerial performances with “Rosie Petals” that bring magic to the earth and sky. Performances at 1:10 p.m., 2:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m.
Free Restore and Align Yoga session by Simpli Yoga Studio. Learn now to release tension and completely relax your body at these free 30-minute yoga sessions focused on realigning your posture so you can move through life with greater ease and less strain. Classes start at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. No registration is required.
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in Essense of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition + Sale, featuring over 100 original artworks from 45 talented local artists. The exhibition opens October 3 and runs until October 18. All artwork is available for purchase.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local eats at the Dandelion Cafe with light bites, hot and cold beverages and Kawartha Dairy ice cream. Special offerings include: Pulled Beef and Pulled Jack Fruit Sliders served with Brussel Sprout, Honey Crisp Slaw and House-made Mac ‘n Cheese.
** Gluten Free Buns Available
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visit the Garden Shop for garden gear, nature-inspired gifts, and home decor.
Many Thanks to our Ravine Festival Community Partners:
Toronto Public Library, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, SciXchange, Human Nature Project, Alan Li Artist, North York Harvest, Toronto Wildlife Centre and LiveGreen
Details
- Date:
- October 3
- Time:
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12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Event Categories:
- Family Programs, Ravines
