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Blue Jays Fever, Haunted Thrills and Halloween Cheer in Toronto's Busy Thursday


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Welcome back to Things to Do in Toronto, where your friendly globe-trotting sports enthusiast Oly Bennett is here to guide you through the absolute madness happening in this beautiful city! It's Thursday, October 30th, 2025, and folks, let me tell you—today is absolutely PACKED with energy.

First, the weather report: We're looking at some rain early on, but it's clearing up by late afternoon. Temperature's dropping to a chilly five degrees Celsius by evening, so bundle up if you're heading out. The wind's going to stick around and make things interesting, kind of like a mischievous referee at a competitive Hot Dog Eating Contest!

Now, here's where it gets wild. The Blue Jays are bringing the World Series back to Toronto today! Game six is happening tonight at Rogers Centre with first pitch around eight PM. If you can't grab tickets, the City of Toronto is hosting an absolutely massive outdoor watch party at Nathan Phillips Square with a giant screen and the iconic Toronto sign glowing blue and white. I mean, come on—free entertainment with thousands of passionate fans? That's better than courtside seats at a Competitive Pillow Fighting Championship!

If you're looking for some legitimate spooky vibes before the big game, Martino Manor in south Etobicoke opens at seven PM and it's dubbed Toronto's scariest haunted attraction. Three floors of pure terror, my friends! And here's the kicker—right behind it is Mamma Martino's restaurant serving up chicken parm sandwiches to calm those nerves afterward. Talk about a full evening!

Speaking of Halloween, Church Street is absolutely buzzing tonight with Halloween on Church, which is literally Canada's largest Halloween party. It kicks off at six thirty PM and runs until midnight, stretching from Carlton to Gloucester. Picture this: thousands of people in costumes, many wearing Blue Jays gear, celebrating simultaneously with the team playing downtown. It's the kind of organized chaos I live for!

Now for some crucial local intel—there are no TTC or GO Transit closures this weekend, which is fantastic. However, if you're driving on the Gardiner Expressway, watch out. There's ongoing construction with lane closures between Dufferin and Strachan Avenue. Plan accordingly, listeners!

Here's my must-do for today: Grab some authentic Italian food at Mamma Martino's, catch the Blue Jays game at Nathan Phillips Square with the entire city, and soak in this electric Halloween energy. It's the kind of moment that makes you feel genuinely alive, and honestly, that's what exploring a city like Toronto is all about.

Pro tip for navigating like a local: Download the TTC app before heading downtown. It'll save you from wandering around like a confused contestant at the World Wife-Carrying Championship!

Tomorrow, if the Blue Jays need Game Seven, we're looking at another eight PM start with outdoor viewing parties returning to Nathan Phillips Square. Plus, the Good Mourning Festival opens at Evergreen Brickworks—a unique two-day celebration exploring death and grief through art, workshops, and community. Only in Toronto!

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