Hey listeners, welcome to Things to do in Toronto! Today’s Friday, September 26, 2025, and Oly Bennet here, reporting live from the city where maple leaves AND taste buds are about to flip out. Toronto’s got that perfect crisp fall air, you know – hoodie weather meets sunglasses season – and the city’s absolutely buzzing because the weekend is about to go off like a goalie in sudden death overtime.

The sun’s peeking through with a high of 18°C, so it’s prime walking weather for the epic slate of happenings. First up: the Water/Fall Festival kicks off tonight at the Harbourfront, so if you fancy interactive art and food vendors beside the lake, plus live music that’ll have you wiggling like a mascot in halftime – this is your jam according to the Harbourfront Centre. If you want to stretch your taste buds to their limit, make your way to Cloverdale Mall for RELISH The Foodie Event, featuring food trucks, themed tents, and live entertainment. It’s free entry and rain or shine, so bring your appetite AND your umbrella just in case, as reported by Secret Toronto.

Toronto’s got throwback fans covered too: put on your best ‘80s power blazer, because the Toronto Vintage Show is back at the Queen Elizabeth Building all weekend, with 125+ vendors slinging retro fashion and decor Finds. More of a family-fun type? Black Creek Village is tossing its legendary Fall Festival, with apple shows, crafts, and a vegetable judging contest that’ll have your inner carrot rival feeling the heat! Veg-lovers, Nathan Phillips Square is where you want to be for VegTO Fest, with plant-based eats and a whole lot of green – admission, free; vibes, absolutely groovy.

Night owls and music fiends, you’re spoiled. Budweiser Stage is turning way up with Slander’s Voyager show tonight. Tomorrow, get wild with $uicideboy$ and crew dropping beats for the Grey Day Tour. And if you’re in the mood for indie serenades, the Music Garden Concerts roll on all weekend at the waterfront with free sets.

In the news: The TTC is beta-testing its new real-time crowd tracker on Line 1, so for the first time ever, you might be able to dodge that sardine-can experience at rush hour. Also, Eataly Sherway Gardens rolled out “All-You-Can-Eataly: Amalfi Coast” yesterday, so if you’re craving unlimited Italian bites, grab a ticket fast before they’re gone – it’s been the talk of the foodies this week.

For a classic must-do, catch the city’s fall foliage explosion in High Park – the reds and golds are looking absolutely fire right now, and there’s always a softball game, a squirrel photobomb, or a pop-up jazz band somewhere on the trails. For a hidden gem, hit up Kensington Market early before the crowds and find some global snacks, hidden street art, or even a spontaneous drum circle if you’re lucky.

Local tip from your mate Oly: TTC tokens are as rare as a goalie goal, so grab a PRESTO card – it’s your golden ticket on buses, streetcars, AND subways, and you’ll look like a pro hopping on and off.

Tomorrow, don’t miss the Gatsby Redux immersive dance performance at Harbourfront, or Shawn Mendes live at Budweiser Stage on Sunday. Toronto’s always full of surprises, and I’ll be here hunting the quirkiest, wildest, and most delicious must-dos. Tune in again for your next action-packed adventure!

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