Top things to do in Brantford this Fall

From apple-picking to leaf-spotting and so much more, here's how to enjoy all that Brantford has to offer in autumn.

Fall Festival at Brantwood Farms

Brantwood Farms Fall Festival is back! Celebrate the fall season every weekend in September and October and enjoy over 20 activities across the farm, including a corn maze, wagon rides, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, and so much more. Learn more at www.brantwoodfarms.com.

Exciting annual events

Don't miss our great annual events like Culture Days on the Trails on Saturday, September 20, the Grand River Arts Festival on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, and Scare in the Square on Friday, October 3. To view even more upcoming events, visit discoverbrantford.ca/WhatsOn. 

Beer Bath at Grand Wellness

Embrace the cozy warmth of autumn with a healing soak at Grand Wellness. Indulge in their beer-inspired services and treat yourself to a unique pampering experience. Their Beer Soak includes hops, barley, and yeast, which are infused into warm water. The hops help to exfoliate the skin, while beer yeast contains Vitamin B and saccharides that can help improve skin elasticity and hydration. Learn more at www.grandwellness.ca. 

Fall Special at Nu-U Float Studio

Treat yourself to the ultimate wellness reset at Nu-U Float Studio. Book their Fall Special, which includes a 30-minute Sauna Session, 60-minute Floatation Therapy, and a 30-minute Chair Massage for just $99 for one person or $180 for two people! Want to upgrade? Swap the chair massage for a 60-minute Relaxation Massage for only $55 more. Book online today or call to reserve your spot. Learn more at www.nu-ufloat.com.

Catch a Brantford Bulldogs game

Don your Bulldogs gear and let the excitement of hockey season in Brantford begin! Starting with their first home game of the season on September 20, you can catch a Brantford Bulldogs game at the Brantford and District Civic Centre. Purchase your tickets online.

Paddle on the Grand

Explore the beautiful Grand River by canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard this fall. Our local outfitters offer rentals through to the end of October. Check out Grand River Rafting's Five Oaks Trip or Grand Experiences Self-Guided or Guided Adventure from Paris to Brant Park. 

Where to find fall colours

Each year brings a varying mixture of reds, yellows, and oranges to enjoy. When and where the colours emerge first and brightest is a pleasant surprise. Here are a few places that we’ll be watching this season:

• Mohawk Park, 51 Lynnwood Drive
• Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Road
• Grand River Loop. Accessible from various points.
• Wilkes Dam, 70 Wilkes Dam Road
• Waterworks Park, 11 Waterworks Park Road
• Cockshutt Park, 35 Sherwood Drive
• D'Aubigny Creek Park, 175 Greenwich Street
• Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Road
• His Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, 301 Mohawk Street