Welcome to “Things to Do in Toronto” for Thursday, August 7, 2025! Toronto greets you with warm summer sunshine, vibrant city streets, and a forecasted high of 27°C—perfect weather for getting out and exploring. The city’s current vibe? A buzz of anticipation as festival season continues, the arts spill into the parks, and some major concerts set the tone for an unforgettable night.
Let’s dive into what’s happening around town today:
- For music lovers, **The Weeknd**—Toronto’s own superstar—is lighting up the Rogers Centre tonight. Expect a spectacular show with high energy, dazzling lights, and a local crowd ready to celebrate their hometown hero[10].
- Good eats and good vibes await at the **Jerk Festival VIP Meet and Greet Boat Cruise**. Set sail from Cherry Street at 7:00 PM for Caribbean flavours, live music, and city skyline views—an only-in-Toronto summer treat[1].
- Looking for something more laid-back? The **Mabelle Park Parties** kick off today in Etobicoke, running from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Enjoy interactive arts, music, and community fun in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere[4].
- If you’re with family or want to tap into some local culture, consider a classic stroll through the St. Lawrence Market or enjoy the wonders beneath the waves at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada[9].
- By night, check out the eclectic bars and hidden speakeasies in the West Queen West district—always a hub for music, art, and late-night bites[3].
Onto the local news: Toronto’s real estate market is having its busiest summer since 2021, with home sales jumping in July—good news if you’re house-hunting or just curious about the city’s growth[2]. There’s still a strong police presence around Yorkdale Mall due to yesterday’s incident, so best avoid that area for now[8]. Meanwhile, on the transit front, Premier Ford has announced a proposed 8km subway extension—a “major milestone” for Toronto’s ever-expanding rail network, so keep an eye out for transit updates as construction plans unfold[2].
Must-do activities for today include:
- Test your puzzle skills in a hidden greenhouse escape room or discover vibrant secret murals on a self-guided walk—Toronto’s alleys are alive with street art and creativity[3].
- Brave Toronto’s iconic **CN Tower** for stunning city views or cycle along the waterfront and stop for gelato at one of the new artisanal spots popping up downtown[9].
- Hop on a free or paid walking tour and let a passionate local guide show you the lesser-known corners—even Torontonians are surprised by what they uncover in their own backyard[6].
Here’s a local tip: The Toronto PATH, the world’s largest underground shopping complex, connects downtown office towers and transit hubs. On hot summer days, it’s a cool shortcut and a favourite trick among locals to beat the midday sun.
Looking ahead, get ready for more summer festivity: Tomorrow, expect pop-up art shows, food truck rallies, and outdoor movies returning to the Distillery District. Don’t miss our next update for insider tips on how to make the most of the weekend!
Thanks for tuning in—Toronto is yours to explore!
Let’s dive into what’s happening around town today:
- For music lovers, **The Weeknd**—Toronto’s own superstar—is lighting up the Rogers Centre tonight. Expect a spectacular show with high energy, dazzling lights, and a local crowd ready to celebrate their hometown hero[10].
- Good eats and good vibes await at the **Jerk Festival VIP Meet and Greet Boat Cruise**. Set sail from Cherry Street at 7:00 PM for Caribbean flavours, live music, and city skyline views—an only-in-Toronto summer treat[1].
- Looking for something more laid-back? The **Mabelle Park Parties** kick off today in Etobicoke, running from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Enjoy interactive arts, music, and community fun in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere[4].
- If you’re with family or want to tap into some local culture, consider a classic stroll through the St. Lawrence Market or enjoy the wonders beneath the waves at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada[9].
- By night, check out the eclectic bars and hidden speakeasies in the West Queen West district—always a hub for music, art, and late-night bites[3].
Onto the local news: Toronto’s real estate market is having its busiest summer since 2021, with home sales jumping in July—good news if you’re house-hunting or just curious about the city’s growth[2]. There’s still a strong police presence around Yorkdale Mall due to yesterday’s incident, so best avoid that area for now[8]. Meanwhile, on the transit front, Premier Ford has announced a proposed 8km subway extension—a “major milestone” for Toronto’s ever-expanding rail network, so keep an eye out for transit updates as construction plans unfold[2].
Must-do activities for today include:
- Test your puzzle skills in a hidden greenhouse escape room or discover vibrant secret murals on a self-guided walk—Toronto’s alleys are alive with street art and creativity[3].
- Brave Toronto’s iconic **CN Tower** for stunning city views or cycle along the waterfront and stop for gelato at one of the new artisanal spots popping up downtown[9].
- Hop on a free or paid walking tour and let a passionate local guide show you the lesser-known corners—even Torontonians are surprised by what they uncover in their own backyard[6].
Here’s a local tip: The Toronto PATH, the world’s largest underground shopping complex, connects downtown office towers and transit hubs. On hot summer days, it’s a cool shortcut and a favourite trick among locals to beat the midday sun.
Looking ahead, get ready for more summer festivity: Tomorrow, expect pop-up art shows, food truck rallies, and outdoor movies returning to the Distillery District. Don’t miss our next update for insider tips on how to make the most of the weekend!
Thanks for tuning in—Toronto is yours to explore!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto for Thursday, August seventh,
twenty twenty five. Toronto greets you with warm summer sunshine,
vibrant city streets, and a forecasted high of twenty seven
degree C. Perfect weather for getting out and exploring the
(00:20):
city's current vibe, a buzz of anticipation. As festival season continues,
the arts spill into the parks, and some major concerts
set the tone for an unforgettable night. Let's dive into
what's happening around town today for music lovers the weekend,
Toronto's own superstar is lighting up the Roger Center tonight.
Expect a spectacular show with high energy, dazzling lights, and
(00:43):
a local crowd ready to celebrate their hometown hero. Good
eats and good vibes await at the Jerk Festival VIP
meet and greet. Boat crews set sail from Cherry Street
at seven pm for Caribbean flavors, live music, and city
skyline views and only in Toronto's summer tree. Looking for
something more laid back, the Mabel Park Parties kick off
(01:04):
today in a Tobicoke, running from three to seven PM.
Enjoy interactive arts, music and community fund in a friendly,
all ages atmosphere. Four. If you're with family or want
to tapping to some local culture, consider a classic stroll
through the Saint Lawrence Market, or enjoy the wonders beneath
the Waves at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Nine. By night,
check out the eclectic bars and hidden speakeasys in the
(01:26):
West Queen West District, always a hub for music, art,
and late night bites. Three Onto the local news. Toronto's
real estate market is having its busiest summer since twenty
twenty one, with home sales jumping in July. Good news
if you're house hunting or just curious about the city's growth. Too.
There's still a strong police presence around Yorkdale Mall due
(01:46):
yesterday's incident, so best avoid that area for now. Eight. Meanwhile,
on the transit front, Premiere Ford has announced a proposed
eight kilometer subway extension, a major milestone for Toronto's ever
expanding real network, so keep an eye out for transit
updates as construction plans unfold. Two Must do activities for
today include test your puzzle skills in a hitting greenhouse,
(02:09):
escape room or discover vibrant secret murals on a self
guided walk. Toronto's alleys are alive with street art and creativity.
Brave Toronto's iconic seand Tower for stunning city views. Or
cycle along the waterfront and stop for gelato at one
of the new artisanal spots popping up downtown. Nine. Hop
on a free or paid walking tour and let a
(02:30):
passionate local guide show you the lesser known corners. Even
Torontonians are surprised by what they uncover in their own backyard. Six.
Here's a local tip. The Toronto Path, the world's largest
underground shopping complex, connects downtown office towers and transit hubs
on hot summer days. It's a whole shortcut and a
favorite trick among locals to beat the midday sun. Looking ahead,
(02:54):
get ready for more summer festivity Tomorrow expect pop up
art shows, food truck rallies, and outdoor movies returning to
the Distillery District. Don't miss our next update for insider
tips on how to make the most of the weekend.
Thanks for tuning in. Toronto is yours to explore
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto for Thursday, August seventh,
twenty twenty five. Toronto greets you with warm summer sunshine,
vibrant city streets, and a forecasted high of twenty seven
degree C. Perfect weather for getting out and exploring the
(00:20):
city's current vibe, a buzz of anticipation. As festival season continues,
the arts spill into the parks, and some major concerts
set the tone for an unforgettable night. Let's dive into
what's happening around town today for music lovers the weekend,
Toronto's own superstar is lighting up the Roger Center tonight.
Expect a spectacular show with high energy, dazzling lights, and
(00:43):
a local crowd ready to celebrate their hometown hero. Good
eats and good vibes await at the Jerk Festival VIP
meet and greet. Boat crews set sail from Cherry Street
at seven pm for Caribbean flavors, live music, and city
skyline views and only in Toronto's summer tree. Looking for
something more laid back, the Mabel Park Parties kick off
(01:04):
today in a Tobicoke, running from three to seven PM.
Enjoy interactive arts, music and community fund in a friendly,
all ages atmosphere. Four. If you're with family or want
to tapping to some local culture, consider a classic stroll
through the Saint Lawrence Market, or enjoy the wonders beneath
the Waves at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada. Nine. By night,
check out the eclectic bars and hidden speakeasys in the
(01:26):
West Queen West District, always a hub for music, art,
and late night bites. Three Onto the local news. Toronto's
real estate market is having its busiest summer since twenty
twenty one, with home sales jumping in July. Good news
if you're house hunting or just curious about the city's growth. Too.
There's still a strong police presence around Yorkdale Mall due
(01:46):
yesterday's incident, so best avoid that area for now. Eight. Meanwhile,
on the transit front, Premiere Ford has announced a proposed
eight kilometer subway extension, a major milestone for Toronto's ever
expanding real network, so keep an eye out for transit
updates as construction plans unfold. Two Must do activities for
today include test your puzzle skills in a hitting greenhouse,
(02:09):
escape room or discover vibrant secret murals on a self
guided walk. Toronto's alleys are alive with street art and creativity.
Brave Toronto's iconic seand Tower for stunning city views. Or
cycle along the waterfront and stop for gelato at one
of the new artisanal spots popping up downtown. Nine. Hop
on a free or paid walking tour and let a
(02:30):
passionate local guide show you the lesser known corners. Even
Torontonians are surprised by what they uncover in their own backyard. Six.
Here's a local tip. The Toronto Path, the world's largest
underground shopping complex, connects downtown office towers and transit hubs
on hot summer days. It's a whole shortcut and a
favorite trick among locals to beat the midday sun. Looking ahead,
(02:54):
get ready for more summer festivity Tomorrow expect pop up
art shows, food truck rallies, and outdoor movies returning to
the Distillery District. Don't miss our next update for insider
tips on how to make the most of the weekend.
Thanks for tuning in. Toronto is yours to explore
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