Did you know a pumpkin is really a squash? It’s a member of the cucurbita family, which includes highly nutritious foods such as squash and cucumbers – and is found on The Regional Municipality of York Pumpkin Pie Trail!
Now through Sunday, bring the family for a fun-filled day to learn about pumpkins as a delicious and healthy ingredient that can be enjoyed in many ways. The Pumpkin Pie Trail offers a variety of activities, including agriculture-oriented information, food sampling, recipes, arts and crafts, pumpkin carving displays and demonstrations.
The Pumpkin Pie Trail event has several places for families to participate across York Region, including:
• Homestead Orchards - 3961 Old Homestead Road, Georgina
• Farintosh Farms - 11858 Warden Ave, Gormley
• Pathways to Perennials - 4681 Lloydtown-Aurora Rd, Kettleby
• Woodbridge Village Farmers’ Market – 5020 Islington Avenue, Vaughan
• Holland Marsh Soup Festival - 18997 Dufferin Street, Ansnorveldt
• Main Street Farmers’ Market – 132 Robinson Street, Newmarket
• Whittamore’s Farm - 8100 Steeles Ave. East, Markham
• Brooks Farm - 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
(Source: The Regional Municipality of York)