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Thrills, Chills, and Halloween Thrills in Toronto on This Spooky Fall Friday


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Hey listeners! Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto—your essential hit list for the best, quirkiest, and downright most unforgettable happenings around the city. I’m Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting, joke-cracking sports and adventure nut, here to help you seize this wild Friday, October 31, 2025. Toronto’s got that fall-in-full-swing vibe today—leaves crunching underfoot, just the right bite of crisp chill in the air, and an electric Halloween buzz. If you're asking for the official mood, think giddy crowds, costumes everywhere, and a city that can’t wait for sunset.

The excitement is already building as Toronto is right in the heart of the global spotlight, hosting the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting, which wraps up this afternoon with a critical minerals summit and a jam-packed closing press conference, according to Government of Canada news. So, don’t be surprised if you spot a few extra suited VIPs whisking through town in between costume parties and pumpkin patches.

Now, let’s rocket through the day’s must-attend events for every type of adventurer out there. For the Halloween thrill-seekers, the Toronto Halloween Boat Party is setting sail on the Jubilee Queen Cruises at 8:30 PM. Picture this: heated decks, thumping Top 40, EDM, Hip Hop, and more—plus a cash prize for the best costume and no worries about the weather since the boat is fully covered. Costumes? Absolutely encouraged. Late-night skyline views? Spellbinding. According to the event organizers, this floating bash is rain or shine and right at the heart of downtown on Queens Quay.

Craving side-splitting laughs instead of jump scares? Make your way to SoCap Comedy for the Comedy Nuggets Stand-Up Showcase, Halloween Edition. This is where Toronto’s sharpest comedians and wildest anecdotes collide, all in a super intimate venue on Danforth. It’s 19+ and likely to trigger uncontrollable giggles. Doors swing open at 8 PM, so arrive early—and who knows, your witch’s hat or vampire cape might make you the star of the night, if only in comic banter!

Family in tow? The Little Canada Halloween Mini Mission wraps up today! Hidden inside this magical miniature world are spooky Halloween scenes for you to hunt with the kiddos—quirky, adorable, and way warmer than trick-or-treating in the wind tunnel that can be downtown Toronto, as seen on the city’s official events calendar.

Oh, and hold onto your foam fingers, Toronto: tonight could crown sports history! The Toronto Blue Jays are battling it out in Game 6 of the World Series right at home. According to MLB, there are still a few golden tickets left, or join the sea of fans around Rogers Centre soaking up every pitch, home run, and heart-stopping call.

In city news, the G7 ministerial meetings mean some extra traffic anxieties— so, TTC and GO Transit riders, plan for possible slowdowns near convention hotels. Foodies take note: word around Queen West is a bold new ramen spot has just opened its doors this week, adding even more warmth to those chilly autumn nights.

Not sure where to start or how to make this day pop? Try the classics: wander Kensington Market’s street art and international snacks, snap a fall selfie at Trinity Bellwoods, or discover the St. Lawrence Market’s quirkiest vendors. Toronto’s parks and waterfront trails are all dressed up in red and gold, so wherever your adventure leads, get your steps in before the haunted partying begins!

Here’s a local tip for you: hop onto a streetcar for the cheapest city tour around—legend has it, the 501 Queen gives you the best cross-town sights for just a couple bucks, and if you time it right, you’ll catch sunset over Lake Ontario AND parade of costumed revelers in full Halloween glory.

Don’t pack away your party hats just yet—tomorrow’s a new chapter, loaded with post-Halloween brunches, pop-up art exhibits, and maybe, just maybe, a victory parade in the making if those Jays pull off some magic. Join me again for the full scoop and more hidden Toronto gems.

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