Welcome, listeners, to Things To Do in Toronto! Today’s date is Monday, November 24, 2025, and I’m Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports fanatic with an insatiable nose for quirky adventures. The city is buzzing in true Toronto style—late November chill in the air, the lights twinkling just a bit brighter across downtown, and everyone’s got their scarves out, cheeks rosy, and moods ready for Monday magic.

This morning, Toronto wakes up to cool, brisk air—think classic Canadian pre-winter, with a hint of mist giving the skyline a mysterious vibe. According to Environment Canada, the day’s forecast calls for a high of 5°C, cloudy with the chance of the occasional sunbeam peeking through. The energy in the city is equally brisk: post-weekend but pre-holiday, it’s the perfect balance of busy and festive.

If you’re hunting for excitement, Toronto’s got it covered. For sports fans, tonight’s got the Toronto Raptors facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena, tip-off at 7 PM—expect slam dunks, soaring energy, and the feverish roar only Raptors fans can serve up. Meanwhile, hockey lovers can catch the Toronto Marlies vs Iowa Wild over at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, puck drops at 4 PM—minor league, major action!

Culture vultures, listen up! The Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting a musical odyssey thanks to Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya’s concert, featuring a magical blend of Bengali classical tunes all evening. If you fancy stories that tug the heartstrings, head to True Stories Told Live at the Garrison—ordinary folks step up to the mic and share tales that’ll make you laugh, cry, or just marvel at human weirdness.

For those craving family fun, the Riverside Holiday Market is spreading cheer with Santa meet-and-greets, live tunes, and local goodies—a warm-up for the upcoming Winterfest at Harbourfront Centre that launches November 28, promising ice skating, dazzling lights, and epic food stalls.

Switching gears to city news! Restaurant hounds will want to chow down at the newly opened downtown bistro “The Pickle Barrel Express,” offering all-day breakfast and outrageous milkshakes—reportedly, their dill pickle poutine is going viral on TikTok! Transit travelers, heads up: The TTC is running with minor delays on Line 2 due to last night’s maintenance, so bring a book or a podcast for your commute. And for Pokémon fans, somehow Pikachu was just spotted at Union Station—travel alert: possible dance party outbreak!

If you want that real Toronto experience today, stroll Kensington Market for artisanal eats and vintage finds, or trot down Queen Street West for street art and indie shops. Looking for a hidden gem? The Toronto Necropolis is an unexpectedly beautiful spot for a contemplative walk—spooky, historic, and oddly peaceful.

Secret tip from your pal Oly: If you want to sound like a local, order a “double-double” at any Tim Hortons—that’s coffee with two creams, two sugars—and slip “eh?” into every sentence. Studies prove your friendliness will spike 212 percent, give or take!

Don’t forget—Winterfest launches this Friday with ice sculptures, live music, and food trucks galore, plus Sleep Token Night for alt-music lovers at Dance Cave. Tune in tomorrow for more adventures, including quirky workshops, pop-up roller skating, and maybe even a championship beard contest!

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