Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Toronto! It’s Saturday, September 6, 2025, and your fly-on-the-wall host Oly Bennet reporting live while balancing a blueberry scone on my head and scrolling Toronto’s quirkiest adventures, all for you! The city vibe today is pure electric—TIFF is roaring in, patios are hopping with last-of-summer revelers, and every street corner whispers, “Don’t waste a single minute!”

Let’s talk weather: it’s classic September—summer’s warmth mixing with a smidge of that “Is that a pumpkin spice latte?” chill in the evening air. Locals are basking in sunbeams, festival crowds are swirling, and not-so-secretly, everyone’s hoping Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson high-fives a raccoon at TIFF this year.

If you’re into giant, glittery spectacles, today’s Toronto International Film Festival is your all-access pass to movie stardom madness! TIFF is on for its 50th anniversary, and the city’s got a Hollywood sparkle, with celebs like Angelina Jolie and Paul Mescal walking the red carpet. Multiple venues downtown are screening world premieres, so expect flashbulbs, film buffs, and maybe a few Oscar-worthy street performances just outside John Street. Even the pigeons seem starstruck!

And speaking of street buzz, King Street West has transformed for the TIFF Festival Street. Wander through immersive art, street-level concerts, and the Festival Street Art Market—where food trucks sizzle global eats and DJs spin tunes that’ll make your grandma bust a move. There’s even a John Candy experience by Amazon MGM Studios just waiting for your best selfie pose.

Maybe you’re craving a family-friendly slice of Toronto? The Cabbagetown Festival is serving up live music, local vendors, and enough fun to make every kid want to join a puppet parade. Also in the mix is Grand Feast Ontario at Toronto Pavilion, a six-hour all-ages celebration blending faith, music, and inspiration—a spiritual pick-me-up with speakers and event T-shirts that’ll make aunties weep with pride.

Foodies and globetrotters, run—don’t walk—to The World Food and Cultural Festival! It’s a feast for the senses on Dundas, blending dishes and dance from every corner of the globe. Spice-lovers and passport collectors, assemble!

Nightlife aficionados, loosen up those dance muscles at Toronto’s official Frosh Boat Party—over a thousand students, wild tunes, neon headbands, and a view of Toronto’s skyline that’ll have you hugging strangers (consensually, folks).

Quick news flash: Canada’s Wonderland is still open, so roller coaster fanatics, squeeze in one more shriek before the autumn Leaves of Regret appear. Transit tip—plan ahead! Subway works can add a dash of “Where am I and why am I here?” to the itinerary, so check your route before wandering off like a lost film extra.

Local tip: Want pure Toronto bragging rights? Hit Graffiti Alley for a selfie, and order brunch at Sky Dragon Chinese Restaurant for dim sum—legend says if you Instagram both in one day, somewhere a goose lays a gold egg.

Hidden gem: If you stumble across the YZD Farmers’ Market, score fresh Ontario peaches and start a one-person picnic on the sidewalk. You’ll blend in perfectly with locals who think “sidewalk picnics” are totally normal.

As for tomorrow, get your movie tickets and comfortable shoes ready, because TIFF continues (expect more stargazing!), Festival Street keeps the good times rolling, and rumor has it—more food festivalling awaits. Don’t miss a thing; tune in tomorrow and get the inside scoop on Toronto’s most epic Sunday fun!

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