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• Toronto's Spooky, Vibrant, and Cozy Fall Festivities

  Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto—I’m Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting, sports-obsessed, offbeat adventure guide! Today is Sunday, October 26, 2025, and Toronto’s fall mood is in full swing—crisp breezes, vibrant autumn foliage, and just a hint of that big-city magic. If you’re out strolling (or toddling, or sipping), you’ll notice the city is buzzing with a cozy, festive energy—Halloween’s lingering, Dia de los Muertos is just warming up, and there’s a sense that everyone’s ready for a little mischief.Now, let’s talk today’s can’t-miss happenings—because Toronto never does things by halves. For the night owls nursing yesterday’s thrills, the DARK FANTASY H84 Halloween Bash wrapped up at 2am, but the city’s still vibrating. If you missed it, follow H84ent on Instagram for next-level Halloween shenanigans—DJs, rappers, and enough red-lit, smoke-filled drama to last you till next October. Don’t worry, more wild nights are always on the horizon. For those craving a cultural jolt, join the city’s Day of the Dead celebrations at STACKT market—free face painting by Fizz Mobile, Mariachi Fuego, high-flying Lucha Libre wrestling, and a mercado bursting with Latin food and art until late. This is Toronto’s multicultural heart in full technicolor.If you’re feeling classical—or a little eerie—check out Candlelight: Halloween Classics at the Royal, where hundreds of flickering candles set the mood for spooky orchestrations. Family vibe? STACKT’s kid-friendly “silly, wiggly, bright & squiggly” monsters are hosting a not-so-spooky bash for the tykes, with crafts, giggles, and all the goofy fun city parents rave about. Outdoorsy types, grab your camera and head to High Park for a “Fall for Toronto” Meetup—autumn leaves, Grenadier Pond, and that golden-hour glow.On the city beat: Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show is in town, so you can daydream about winter adventures between sipping warm cider. And if you’re a foodie, keep an eye out for new pop-ups—Toronto chefs are always one step ahead, especially during festival season. On the practical side, the TTC is running smoothly, but late-night riders should double-check schedules for special event service.Must-do’s for today? Walk the Distillery District for cobblestone charm and maybe a spine-tingling ghost tour. Hit Graffiti Alley for street art that’s wilder than most sports arenas I’ve seen. Snack your way through Kensington Market—trust me, the empanadas are legendary. And for a true local tip—ask any bartender for their favorite neighborhood haunt. Torontonians love a good under-the-radar spot, whether it’s a hidden basement jazz bar or a tiny dumpling joint with cult status.Fun fact: Did you know Toronto’s Yonge Street was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest street in the world? It’s not true (sorry, Ontario trivia buffs), but it’s a classic local legend—and a reminder that this city loves a good story.Looking ahead, tomorrow brings more music, comedy, and culinary surprises. The DARKFIELD immersive theatre experience is opening at STACKT, and our vibrant arts scene never slows down. So get out there, toast to the season, and keep your ears open for tomorrow’s adventures—I’ll be here to guide you through all the quirk, culture, and chaos this city has to offer.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. Now go play, explore, and get weird—Toronto style!For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Spooky Saturdays in the Six: Haunting Happenings Across Toronto

  Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Toronto! Oly Bennet here—your globe-trotting, sports-crazed, slightly offbeat guide to the coolest (and quirkiest) happenings in the Six. It’s Saturday, October 25th, 2025, and the air has got that classic Toronto crispness: jackets are out, beanies are in, and everyone’s breath looks like tiny speech bubbles debating whether to grab a pumpkin latte or stick with their iced coffee routine. The city’s definitely slipping into its wintry groove, but trust me—Toronto’s weekend spirit is running hot.Toronto’s got that electric “on the cusp of Halloween” mood today. You can spot parade-ready monsters on the subway, and the CN Tower looks like it’s playing peekaboo through a cloud or two. Now, let’s light this up with must-see happenings around town, covering every flavor from adrenaline-fueled family fun to seriously spirited nightlife.First up, winter sports fans, the Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show is carving up the Better Living Centre all weekend. Nearly 20,000 fellow snow enthusiasts will be ogling the latest gear, catching live demos, and—my personal favorite—checking out the Winter Games area, complete with pro tips for those bracing-the-first-wipeout-of-the-season vibes. If you’re thinking “ski fashion show,” you’re right—no one rocks neon like a Toronto skier prepping for Whistler.For you comedy buffs, hit up the Comedy is Art Festival at The Theatre Centre. Over 20 comedians are crafting a laugh riot featuring everything from improvisation to dazzlingly weird characters. Toronto’s funniest folks are taking the stage, pushing boundaries, and shining a spotlight on the city’s inclusive, energetic comic scene. If you leave with sore cheeks, you did it right.The Night of Dread Parade is a family-friendly Halloween favorite—and yes, it’s back! Hosted by Clay & Paper Theatre, this wild outdoor celebration takes over the city with giant puppets, live music, and a joyous, spooky processional. Toronto practically invented “fun fear,” so expect costumes that’ll haunt your Instagram feed for weeks.Let’s not forget the Toronto Cocktail Festival, where the city’s best mixologists turn drinks into art, and every sip is a winner. Pop into one of the many pop-up bars around town, catch live DJ sets, and taste-test new concoctions that’ll warm you faster than a TTC bus heated in July.Looking for night moves? Try the all-out Toronto Halloween Boat Party, launching from the Jubilee Queen Cruises at 8:30 p.m. It’s got live DJs, a serious costume contest, and jaw-dropping skyline views. Rain, shine, or random zombie apocalypse, this party is going strong. Or, if reggaeton’s your jam, Myst Toronto on College Street has the “I Love Reggaeton / Halloween” bash—expect club anthems and salsa moves that’ll turn even your rigid uncle into a dancefloor superstar.Shifting over to local news, keep an eye out for some exciting new eateries popping up on Queen West, including a Japanese donut-and-coffee shop that’s getting rave reviews for its “mochi magic.” The TTC has ramped up late-night service for event goers, and the return of heated streetcars is blessing chilly commuters everywhere.If you want a true Toronto experience, lace up and join Meet the Walkers for one of two charity walks today. Start at Hendon Park or Alexander Muir Memorial Garden and march your way to Fort York, raising funds for the local food bank and racking up “city explorer” bragging rights in one fell swoop.For an energy boost, peek inside Riverdale Farm for their Boo Barn festivities—face painting, pumpkin carving, and enough barnyard spookiness to charm even the most jaded trick-or-treater.Quick tip from Oly: When in Toronto, always check for door crankers under your streetcar seat—it’s a real thing, a citywide mini-mystery, and supposedly there for emergencies. Find one, and you’re automatically a local legend.And hey, tomorrow’s got the East End Music Fest cooking up smooth Toronto sounds and the Halloween Haunt UP along Yonge for music, costumes, and pumpkin chaos galore. There’s so much more to come, so don’t touch that dial.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Thrill-Seeking Toronto: Blue Jays Fever, Torontohenge, and a Weekend of Autumn Wonders

  Welcome all you explorers, thrill-seekers, and fun-lovers to Things to do in Toronto for Friday, October 24, 2025! This is your high-voltage guide, Oly Bennet—of course, sporting my Blue Jays jersey, a camera slung over my shoulder, and a genuine fixation on the weirdest, wildest experiences Toronto can serve up. Today, the city is absolutely buzzing: Blue Jays fever is at DEFCON 1, the sun’s peeking in and out of golden autumn clouds, and you can smell both pumpkin spice and pop-corned anticipation hanging thick in the air.Let’s get you plugged into Toronto's current vibe. We’re dipping into perfect hoodie weather, highs around 15°C, and tonight’s forecast calls for a drama-filled sky as the Jays swing into World Series action. Thousands of fans are expected at Nathan Phillips Square where the city is hosting a mammoth free Blue Jays World Series Watch Party, featuring a giant outdoor screen, live music, and Blue Jays trivia between innings. Bring your rally towels and unmistakable T-dot energy, because this is hometown pride on turbo mode—according to Secret Toronto, it's about as electrifying as Toronto gets without an actual thunderstorm.And if you’re searching for a spectacle that'll bedazzle your Instagram, wait for Torontohenge tomorrow—when the sun drops right between the skyscrapers, turning downtown into a flaming corridor of light. The best spots for a snap are Wellington, King, Adelaide and Richmond West. It only happens twice a year: blink and you’ll literally miss the glow!Want some superstar harmonies with your baseball? Tomorrow night, Rogers Centre isn’t just ground zero for Game 2—the Jonas Brothers take the stage for a special Stand Up To Cancer tribute. This’ll combine world-class sport and music, giving concertgoers a reason to wave foam fingers and phone flashlights at the same time.Those itching for high-octane family fun, gear up for the Boo Barn at Riverdale Farm—pumpkin carving, crafts, and face painting. Admission is free, and the proceeds help keep this urban farm thriving. Meanwhile, canine cuteness explodes at Howl’oween at The Bentway, where Toronto’s pups strut costumes more creative than your average superhero flick.For nightlife heroes: pick your adventure from a dizzying menu. There’s “Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics” at two venues, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng bringing their comedic duel to Roy Thomson Hall, and the “Funk-O-Ween 20th Anniversary Halloween Party” guaranteed to funkify your soul at Wiggle Room. According to ConcertsTO, if you can't find your groove in Toronto tonight—a citywide costume malfunction may be to blame!On the food front, Miku Toronto is rolling out a World Series pre-game menu, with sushi so gorgeous you’ll want to frame it before eating it. Chef Michael Acero’s culinary curveballs are available from 4 to 7 pm, perfect for a lead-up dinner before you aim for the grand slam at Nathan Phillips or the game itself.Transit tip: The TTC is running extra service tonight to help fans get to and from World Series festivities safely—so save your Uber rides for later and tap your PRESTO cards with pride.Need a true Toronto tidbit? Did you know Toronto’s official motto is “Diversity Our Strength”? Nowhere is that more visible than in this weekend’s event mix: world-class baseball, giant puppets parading for Night of Dread, haunted mazes lit up by over a million lights at Sherway Gardens, and comedy galore. According to Eventbrite, there are still tickets left for the Premium Desi Comedy Show tonight at Society Clubhouse—grab your spot quick, and prepare for belly laughs.For tomorrow, brush off that camera—Torontohenge glows at sunset—or catch the Jonas Brothers if you scored a golden ticket, or dive headlong into a parade of giant puppets at Night of Dread. Toronto’s adventure dial remains stuck at “epic,” so tune in tomorrow for more wild picks.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Toronto's Epic Sports and Music Fest - Jays, World Cup, Concerts, and More!

  Welcome, thrill-seekers and city explorers, to Things to Do in Toronto—Oly Bennet here, zipping in like a loon at a curling bonspiel on Thursday, October 23, 2025! If you’re ready for a day where the city’s heartbeat pumps at post-overtime-leaf-pile-jump speeds, strap in: Toronto is positively buzzing.Today, Toronto feels like a major-league festival, with autumn’s crisp air setting the scene. People in Blue Jays jerseys dash by, anticipation crackling in the air as the city gets ready to host the World Series! According to Destination Toronto, Jays tickets were snapped up in under 30 minutes (and, get this, some are reselling for the price of a small car), but you don’t need a golden ticket to be part of the action. City Hall’s Nathan Phillips Square transforms into an open-air stadium with a giant screen, a live DJ, trivia games, and a sea of fans. Bring a blanket and a zany sign, because a communal cheer is basically required attire!If you prefer your sports with a splash, Toronto also hosts the World Aquatics World Cup starting today. Expect the city’s pool to be packed full of Olympic dreamers, all splashing for glory until October 25. Swim caps off to the world’s best gathering here!For those who want their fun with less fastball and more funk, tonight’s concert line-up is otterly stacked. The sensational K-pop group STAYC hits the stage at the Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort, and legendary David Byrne is at Massey Hall with his “Who is the Sky” tour, promising philosophical brain-bouncers as only he can. Over at Handlebar, the FINAL GRRL FREAKSHOW is letting Toronto’s most fearless femmes take the mic, while the Opera House will shine under Maddie Zahm’s soulful vocals.Culture-lovers, you must dash to see the final day of the United Through Watercolour Art Exhibition—a journey through watery masterpieces, as listed on the city’s own events calendar. If the arts inspire a midday groove, Now Toronto says there’s a free lunchtime concert featuring THE Chmst at the Meridian Arts Centre. Jazz, hip-hop, and fusion fans, don’t miss it.Looking to keep young ones active? Family Fun Canada highlights family events at the EarlyON Child & Family Centre on Overlea Boulevard—guaranteed giggles and finger paints galore.Foodies, if you’re on a quest for something new, keep an eye out for recent restaurant openings on King Street, where multiple new global eateries have joined the culinary scrum. TTC riders, good news! With public celebrations and road closures for World Series events, Toronto’s transit system is rolling out extended evening service tonight—so leave the car keys in your sock drawer.Craving iconic sites? The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes puckheads, and the Royal Ontario Museum is serving up special “Haunted” tours this month—a must if you think mummies and minerals make the perfect October pairing, rain or shine. Ferry over to the Islands for peak fall foliage, or jump on a Toronto Harbour boat tour for skyline selfies that’ll break the Instagram algorithm.Local tip time: Nathan Phillips Square’s shareable Blue Jays energy isn’t just electric—it’s wildly welcoming. Don’t be shy about joining a singalong or chalking a message on the pop-up fan wall. And if someone hands you a Timbit, accept with the grace of a true Torontonian: chew, chew, cheer!Tonight’s city is a field of dreams for all comers, but if you’re sticking around, tomorrow brings even bigger Blue Jays energy, more festivals, and Halloween mayhem kicking off in earnest. Don’t miss out—tune in again for your daily Toronto adventure!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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• Things to Do in Toronto This Spicy Fall Sunday

  Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Toronto with your resident globetrotter and connoisseur of quirky competitions, Oly Bennet! It’s Sunday, October 19, 2025, and Toronto is keeping things spicy, brisk, and absolutely bursting with energy this fall morning. The leaves are showing off their best runway looks, there’s a fresh breeze off Lake Ontario, and every corner of the city is humming with anticipation for one wild day—and night—of activity.Let’s take the pulse of the city. Runners, lace up those sneakers because today marks the grand finale of the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon. The city’s premier marathon, as the City of Toronto’s event calendar highlights, threads its way through the heart of the city—so even if running isn’t your thing, it’s prime time for some world-class people-watching or for hunting the quirkiest costumes (cue the guy in the full moose outfit—never change, Toronto).On the cultural front, Opera Atelier is serving theatrical magic with The Magic Flute, which wraps up its run today. Classical music, Mozart, and a hefty helping of stagecraft—think less “snooze” and more “dazzle”—according to Destination Toronto.Film lovers and adventure seekers, today is your last chance to dive into the cinematic mayhem of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. From gory action shorts to international midnight movies, this fest is like the Olympics of the offbeat—Sisu: Road to Revenge screens tonight for those hungry for wild plots and high-octane adrenaline, according to the festival’s own lineup.If you fancy something cheeky before sundown, catch the Thank Goodness It’s Sunday bash at Wiggle Room, famous as the Home of Bouncy Beats. Expect house music, late hours, and some dance moves that might threaten local seismographs—courtesy of info from Wiggle Room Toronto.Families, don’t miss the tail-end activities at the National Menopause Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or set your sights on one of the city’s parks for some leaf-leaping and fall photo-ops. Fall is in full swing, Threads reports, and Toronto’s lineup today is heavy on good food, fresh air, and all-ages excitement.Restaurant hounds, listen up: several buzzworthy pop-ups are launching in Kensington Market this week, dishing everything from Korean street food to vegan Filipino sweets—make sure to swing by Augusta Avenue to sample flavors you didn’t know you needed.If you’re hopping on the TTC today, be aware of some minor schedule tweaks due to the marathon. Expect rerouted buses, temporary road closures, and the occasional, delightful confusion as marathoners breeze by. Plan your journey and maybe join in cheering at the sidelines.Before you wrap your day, you’ve got to hit St. Lawrence Market—it’s a foodie’s labyrinth, and if you ask the right stallholder, you might learn the “Toronto Sandwich Stack” secret: a glorious, off-menu concoction that’ll earn you instant local cred.Fun fact to take home: The Toronto Islands might look peaceful, but they host their very own annual “frisbee golf” tournament considered by some to be the quirkiest in Canada—next time you’re out there, watch for flying discs and fiercely competitive granddads.Tomorrow, the city pivots from marathon madness to the opening of the Toronto Art Crawl, promising fresh exhibitions and live installations across downtown. I’ll be back, listeners, with the inside track on the coolest events and maybe a wild sports challenge or two.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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