2024 Fall Home Show

Do you know that contractors are typically less busy in the fall? That means there's no time like the present to get started on renovations and fixer-up projects that were put aside during the summer break. Whether you’re thinking about demolition or decoration, the 2024 Fall Home Show is your one-stop destination for home improvement.

Returning to the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place from September 27-29, the Fall Home Show features more than 250 vendors and experts offering services, education, and free advice on everything from sustainable building materials and energy-efficient appliances to the latest in cutting-edge automotive security. Browse for design and decorating inspiration with seasonal tablescapes, and get into the Halloween spirit with free activities such as painting your own pumpkins and participating in ghost tours around the haunted Exhibition grounds, led by paranormal investigators.

New speaker additions to the Main Stage this fall include: 

Tips To Prevent Car Theft – Moderated by Stephanie Henry, Breakfast Television’s traffic reporter and automotive service technician, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and Toronto Police Services will share tips on safeguarding your car to protect against the steep rise in at-home car thefts.

Net-Zero Homes + Tips to Protect Your Home In the Face of Climate Change – Beyond sustainable materials and energy efficiency, net-zero homes enhance quality of life, ensure clean air, and boost resilience to climate change. Todd Talbot (Love It or List It Vancouver) will hit the Main Stage to share his insights on why passive homes are the future.

Organizing for Busy Families – Like New Year’s resolutions, the back-to-school organization is often short-lived. Professional organizer Nicola Masterson shares practical tips for organizing based on how you live rather than forcing your life to fit around organizational methods.

Plus, catch more of your favourite TV personalities, including Michael Holmes Jr., Sherry Holmes, Frankie Flowers, Steven Sabados, Sarah Gunn, and Desta Ostapyk, all on hand to provide design inspiration and renovation tips to elevate your space and seasonal style.

2024 Fall Home Show Highlights:

Main Stage

Friday, September 27: Join design expert Sarah Gunn for a cozy and creative session on crafting seasonal tablescapes that will make your dinner table the talk of the season.

Saturday, September 28: TV host Todd Talbot (Love It Or List It Vancouver) shares his experiences building a net-zero climate-resilient home and shows a sneak peek of his new documentary series Todd Talbot Builds: The Passive House Project debuting on Cottage Life on October 8 at 8 p.m. ET.

Saturday, September 28: Contractor and TV host Michael Holmes Jr. (new Cottage Life series Holmes on Holmes: Building a Legacy, premiering November) discusses how to prioritize your renovations, where to spend your money, and how to choose the right products.

Sunday, September 29: Should certain plants be brought indoors to survive the winter? What should be prepared now for spring success? Gardening expert and best-selling author Frankie Flowers offers fall flower and gardening tips. 

Daily: Get tips on protecting your car at home and outsmarting thieves from CAA and Toronto Police Services. Plus, on Saturday, September 28, catch an informative panel session moderated by Breakfast Television’s Stephanie Henry.

Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29: Cut the chaos with organizing tips for busy families from professional organizer Nicola Masterson, founder of Space in the City.

Friday, September 27 & Sunday, September 29: Learn to use colour to make the most of small spaces, and find out what rich hues will be trendy in 2025 with colour trend specialist Janice Fedak.

Tablescapes

Stroll down the Show’s main aisle to be inspired by three stunning tablescapes themed around upcoming seasonal holidays, designed by experts Sarah Gunn (Thanksgiving & Fall), Steven Sabados (Halloween), and HGTV personality Desta Ostapyk (Winter Wonderland).

From small spaces to formal dining rooms, learn how renting furnishings and decor for a party is the cost-effective way to host a fresh look each year and avoid the cost of owning and storing at home. Presented by Chairman Mills.

DIY Centre 

The DIY Centre returns with resident design and renovation Ambassadors: Desta Ostapyk (Love it Or List It, HGTV), Jordan Spear and Mark Rason, who are ready to teach visitors the basics of using power tools and show them simple DIY projects they can do at home. 

Plus, on Friday, September 27 at noon, Jill of All Trades, Contractor and TV Host Sherry Holmes (Holmes on Holmes: Building a Legacy) will host a “Tool Talk” in the DIY Centre and provide hands-on instruction on how to use seven common household tools.

Visitors will build the confidence they need to take on small DIY projects and repairs!

Find a Renovator

The popular Ask A Professional booth, presented by RenoMark and Reno+Décor magazine, offers visitors FREE 15-minute renovation and design consultations. Bring your ideas, sketches, or floor plans to get the most out of this conversation. Plus, don’t miss these thematic talks on the latest home design trends:

Friday, September 27: Adaptive & Accessible Living - Learn about renovations for retirement, accessibility design, and overall wellness principles at home.

Saturday, September 28: Net Zero Homes – Gain insights about passive homes, energy efficiency, and how to save money when renovating or building a custom home.

Sunday, September 29: Laneway Homes & Garden Suites – Maximize your backyard, basement, or multi-suite property for rental income or separate living spaces for the family.

Paint Your Own Pumpkin

Looking for an easy yet eye-catching fall DIY project that won’t hit your bank account hard? Learn how to make a GOURD-geous creation with FREE all-ages Paint Your Own Pumpkin workshops by Leanne Dowdall of Crafty Creatures, an arts and crafts drop-in.

Ghostly EX-ploration, sponsored by T+E (now in free preview)

Are you hearing strange noises in your home? Are the doors eerily creaking shut by themselves? You could be in need of a reno or there could be paranormal activity in your home. With the spooky season just around the corner, get into the spirit early with a ghost walk through the backstage corners of Exhibition Place and the Horse Palace, which has a long history of hauntings. The ghost walks offer a special preview of the Exhibition Place Ghost Walk Series that kick off in October.

Ghost walks are included with show admission. Meet at the Main Stage on Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 5 p.m.