Riverdale Farm

Because it is so nice carving pumpkins with kids in a farm setting, in the middle of the City! This is aspecially suitable for kids under age 10. Petting animals in the Boo barn will get children inthe spirit for Halloween. Time Sat Oct 25 : 9.30am-3.30pm

A nice little farm which is open to visitors to walk around and look at the farm animals. The usual suspects can be found: pigs, chickens, horses, cows, goats, sheep and a donkey. It's great for kids and you can also go on a nice nature walk next a bog of all things.

One day I'd like to own my own sheep, that I could shear and milk and love (not in the nasty way). Until then, there's Riverdale Farm. The farm's market runs from 3 PM to 7 PM each Tuesday, early May to end of October. All vendors are certified organic, and carry fresh local seasonal food. From fiddleheads to fresh baked sourdough bread, lamb, yogurt, fish from Georgian Bay, bison... it's a cornucopia of Edenic fruits, veg, dairy and meat.

Who doesn't love a farm, especially one located in the heart of the city? With or without kids, you're guaranteed an afternoon full of fun, animals and intoxicating (and not-so-intoxicating) smells!

It'a a wonderful place to walk around and just unwind.

It's hardly an urban space at all. Years ago, it was the Toronto Zoo. That large stone structure in the cow pen was the monkey house. Now it's a farm - and you can purchase farm fresh eggs from the chickens you chase along the paths.

it's free, easy parking and you really feel like you've escaped the city. Real animals, a barn, gorgeous flowers - all the classics - it's a pretty special place

it's the perfect size for small kids. they can run around on their own, and easily see everything. it's never too crowded on weekend mornings. and it's free!

Sheep. And a Tuesday afternoon organics market!