Welcome, thrill-seekers and city explorers, to Things to Do in Toronto—Oly Bennet here, zipping in like a loon at a curling bonspiel on Thursday, October 23, 2025! If you’re ready for a day where the city’s heartbeat pumps at post-overtime-leaf-pile-jump speeds, strap in: Toronto is positively buzzing.

Today, Toronto feels like a major-league festival, with autumn’s crisp air setting the scene. People in Blue Jays jerseys dash by, anticipation crackling in the air as the city gets ready to host the World Series! According to Destination Toronto, Jays tickets were snapped up in under 30 minutes (and, get this, some are reselling for the price of a small car), but you don’t need a golden ticket to be part of the action. City Hall’s Nathan Phillips Square transforms into an open-air stadium with a giant screen, a live DJ, trivia games, and a sea of fans. Bring a blanket and a zany sign, because a communal cheer is basically required attire!

If you prefer your sports with a splash, Toronto also hosts the World Aquatics World Cup starting today. Expect the city’s pool to be packed full of Olympic dreamers, all splashing for glory until October 25. Swim caps off to the world’s best gathering here!

For those who want their fun with less fastball and more funk, tonight’s concert line-up is otterly stacked. The sensational K-pop group STAYC hits the stage at the Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort, and legendary David Byrne is at Massey Hall with his “Who is the Sky” tour, promising philosophical brain-bouncers as only he can. Over at Handlebar, the FINAL GRRL FREAKSHOW is letting Toronto’s most fearless femmes take the mic, while the Opera House will shine under Maddie Zahm’s soulful vocals.

Culture-lovers, you must dash to see the final day of the United Through Watercolour Art Exhibition—a journey through watery masterpieces, as listed on the city’s own events calendar. If the arts inspire a midday groove, Now Toronto says there’s a free lunchtime concert featuring THE Chmst at the Meridian Arts Centre. Jazz, hip-hop, and fusion fans, don’t miss it.

Looking to keep young ones active? Family Fun Canada highlights family events at the EarlyON Child & Family Centre on Overlea Boulevard—guaranteed giggles and finger paints galore.

Foodies, if you’re on a quest for something new, keep an eye out for recent restaurant openings on King Street, where multiple new global eateries have joined the culinary scrum. TTC riders, good news! With public celebrations and road closures for World Series events, Toronto’s transit system is rolling out extended evening service tonight—so leave the car keys in your sock drawer.

Craving iconic sites? The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes puckheads, and the Royal Ontario Museum is serving up special “Haunted” tours this month—a must if you think mummies and minerals make the perfect October pairing, rain or shine. Ferry over to the Islands for peak fall foliage, or jump on a Toronto Harbour boat tour for skyline selfies that’ll break the Instagram algorithm.

Local tip time: Nathan Phillips Square’s shareable Blue Jays energy isn’t just electric—it’s wildly welcoming. Don’t be shy about joining a singalong or chalking a message on the pop-up fan wall. And if someone hands you a Timbit, accept with the grace of a true Torontonian: chew, chew, cheer!

Tonight’s city is a field of dreams for all comers, but if you’re sticking around, tomorrow brings even bigger Blue Jays energy, more festivals, and Halloween mayhem kicking off in earnest. Don’t miss out—tune in again for your daily Toronto adventure!

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