Parents looking for something a little different to do with the kids this fall can head to Port Credit later this month for an afternoon of farm animals, crafts, entertainment, and a rather unusual prize.

Fall’N The Port is taking over Brant Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a free, family-friendly celebration running from noon to 4 p.m.

One of the biggest attractions for kids could be the chance to meet a collection of farm animals, including alpacas, goats, rabbits and a donkey.

There will also be face painting, crafts and live entertainment from buskers, giving families plenty to see and do as they explore Port Credit.

But perhaps the most intriguing part of the afternoon will require a little detective work.

Event organizers are hiding 30 scarecrows throughout participating Port Credit businesses, and families are invited to hunt them down.

Visitors can pick up a scarecrow hunt map at the BIA tent before setting out through the neighbourhood to find and identify all 30.

Those who complete the hunt can enter a draw for a Family Prize Pack and the grand prize comes with an especially memorable experience: a chance to ride a unicorn…or at least a reasonable facsimile.

The event is also designed to get families moving through the Port Credit business district, with visitors encouraged to explore and support local shops and businesses along the way.

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Fall’N The Port runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Brant Avenue.

Families heading to the event should also be aware of a temporary road closure.

Brant Avenue North at Lakeshore Road East will be closed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., extending north to the first laneway. Organizers are advising motorists to watch for event signage and plan their routes accordingly.

With the fall colours arriving and Halloween just around the corner, the event offers families a chance to get outside, explore Port Credit and turn an ordinary Saturday afternoon into a bit of an adventure.

And for one lucky family, the adventure could end with a unicorn ride.


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