July 25, 2025 • 2 mins
Welcome to "Things to do in Toronto"! Today is Friday, July 25, 2025, and the city is buzzing with summer energy. Toronto is kicking off the weekend under a sweltering two-day heat wave, with temperatures feeling like the mid-40s thanks to the humidity[2][5][8]. Don’t forget to hydrate and make good use of those shady city parks as you plan your activities!
Let’s dive into what’s happening today. If you’re looking for culture, music, and fun, Toronto delivers something for everyone:
- **Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2025** launches today and runs all weekend at Exhibition Place, with headliner Five Alarm Funk and hundreds of craft breweries ready to help you cool off[1]. Perfect for friends or a casual date.
- **The Gem Expo** opens at the Hyatt Regency, showcasing rare crystals, museum-quality minerals, and artisan jewelry. You’ll find live gem-cutting demos, jewelry-making workshops, daily prize draws, and even a metaphysical fair featuring aura photography and tarot readings—ideal for collectors or anyone hunting for creative inspiration[10].
- **Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray, and Fastball** rock the Budweiser Stage tonight, so grab your friends and catch some summer nostalgia by the waterfront[1].
- **Froshu Hawaiian Party at Fiction Nightclub** starts at 10 p.m. at 180 Pearl Street. Expect two floors of music—Top 40, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, EDM—a true university and college-wide Friday tradition with complimentary leis before 11 p.m.[4].
- For families or those seeking a quieter retreat, hop a ferry to **Toronto Island Park** for cooling lake breezes, scenic bike rides, and stunning skyline views—a long-time local favourite and hidden gem[3].
Toronto’s local news brings a few important updates: City Council has just approved new *priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets south of Bloor*, aiming to ease summer gridlock—keep this in mind if you’re traveling downtown by car or transit[5]. The city remains under a heat alert, so public cooling stations are open and ready to welcome anyone who needs a break from the sun[2][8].
Looking for more ways to enjoy the day? Cool off at one of the city’s countless rooftop bars or urban parks—Queen Street West boasts an eye-catching rooftop park right by Union Station that’s perfect for people-watching and a break from the street-level heat[9]. For a distinctly local taste, explore the side streets of Kensington Market for global eats and summer pop-ups that only insiders seem to find.
Here’s a fun fact: Toronto’s subway tokens, now relics of the past, can sometimes still be found in vintage shops and flea markets—an offbeat souvenir for urban explorers!
Don’t forget—**Caribana Carnival** kicks off its biggest preview parties next week, so be sure to get your tickets early for the ultimate Toronto experience[7]. Tune in tomorrow for a fresh lineup of events and exclusive tips on how to beat the heat while making the most of your Toronto summer!
Let’s dive into what’s happening today. If you’re looking for culture, music, and fun, Toronto delivers something for everyone:
- **Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2025** launches today and runs all weekend at Exhibition Place, with headliner Five Alarm Funk and hundreds of craft breweries ready to help you cool off[1]. Perfect for friends or a casual date.
- **The Gem Expo** opens at the Hyatt Regency, showcasing rare crystals, museum-quality minerals, and artisan jewelry. You’ll find live gem-cutting demos, jewelry-making workshops, daily prize draws, and even a metaphysical fair featuring aura photography and tarot readings—ideal for collectors or anyone hunting for creative inspiration[10].
- **Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray, and Fastball** rock the Budweiser Stage tonight, so grab your friends and catch some summer nostalgia by the waterfront[1].
- **Froshu Hawaiian Party at Fiction Nightclub** starts at 10 p.m. at 180 Pearl Street. Expect two floors of music—Top 40, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, EDM—a true university and college-wide Friday tradition with complimentary leis before 11 p.m.[4].
- For families or those seeking a quieter retreat, hop a ferry to **Toronto Island Park** for cooling lake breezes, scenic bike rides, and stunning skyline views—a long-time local favourite and hidden gem[3].
Toronto’s local news brings a few important updates: City Council has just approved new *priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets south of Bloor*, aiming to ease summer gridlock—keep this in mind if you’re traveling downtown by car or transit[5]. The city remains under a heat alert, so public cooling stations are open and ready to welcome anyone who needs a break from the sun[2][8].
Looking for more ways to enjoy the day? Cool off at one of the city’s countless rooftop bars or urban parks—Queen Street West boasts an eye-catching rooftop park right by Union Station that’s perfect for people-watching and a break from the street-level heat[9]. For a distinctly local taste, explore the side streets of Kensington Market for global eats and summer pop-ups that only insiders seem to find.
Here’s a fun fact: Toronto’s subway tokens, now relics of the past, can sometimes still be found in vintage shops and flea markets—an offbeat souvenir for urban explorers!
Don’t forget—**Caribana Carnival** kicks off its biggest preview parties next week, so be sure to get your tickets early for the ultimate Toronto experience[7]. Tune in tomorrow for a fresh lineup of events and exclusive tips on how to beat the heat while making the most of your Toronto summer!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto. Today is Friday, July
twenty fifth, twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing
with summer energy. Toronto is kicking off the weekend under
a sweltering two day heat wave, with temperatures feeling like
the mid forties thanks to the humidity. Don't forget to
(00:20):
hydrate and make good use of those shady city parks
as you plan your activities. Let's dive into what's happening today.
If you're looking for culture, music, and fun, Toronto delivers
something for everyone. Toronto's Festival of Beer twenty twenty five
launches today and runs all weekend at Exhibition Place with
headliner five Alarm Funk, and hundreds of craft breweries ready
(00:41):
to help you cool off. One perfect for friends or
a casual date. The gem Expo opens at the Higatt Regency,
showcasing rare crystals, museum quality minerals, and artisan jewelry. You'll
find live gem cutting demos, jewelry making workshops, daily prize draws,
and even a metaphysical fair featuring our photography and ti
or readings. Ideal for collectors or anyone hunting for creative inspiration.
(01:04):
Bear Naked Ladies, Sugar Ray and Fastball Rock the Budweiser
stage tonight, So grab your friends and catch some summer
nostalgia by the waterfront. One Frashu Hawaiian party at Fiction
Nightclub starts at ten pm at one eight zero Pearl Street.
Expect two floors of music Top forty hip hop, Reggaeton
eedm a true university and college wide Friday tradition with
(01:27):
complimentary lays before eleven pm for families or those seeking
a quieter retreat. Hop a ferry to Toco Island Park
for cooling lake breezes, scenic bike rides and stunning skyline views.
A longtime local favorite and hidden gem. Three Toronto's local
news brings a few important updates. City Council has just
(01:48):
approved new priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets
south of Blore, aiming to ease summer gridlock. Keep this
in mind if you're traveling downtown by car or transit.
The city remains under a heat alert, so public cooling
stations are open and ready to welcome anyone who needs
a break from the sun. Two Looking for more ways
to enjoy the day cool off at one of the
(02:09):
city's countless rooftop bars or urban parks. Queen Street West
boasts an eye catching rooftop park right by Union Station
that's perfect for people watching and a break from the
street level heat. Nine. For a distinctly local taste, explore
the side streets of Kensington Market for global eats and
summer pop ups that only insiders seem to find. Here's
(02:31):
a fun fact Toronto's subway tokens now relics of the
past can sometimes still be found in vented shops and
flea markets, an off beat souvenir for urban explorers. Don't
forget Caravana Carnival kicks off its biggest preview parties next week,
so be sure to get your tickets early for the
ultimate Toronto experience. Tune in tomorrow for a fresh lineup
(02:51):
of events and exclusive tips on how to beat the
heat while making the most of your Toronto summer
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto. Today is Friday, July
twenty fifth, twenty twenty five, and the city is buzzing
with summer energy. Toronto is kicking off the weekend under
a sweltering two day heat wave, with temperatures feeling like
the mid forties thanks to the humidity. Don't forget to
(00:20):
hydrate and make good use of those shady city parks
as you plan your activities. Let's dive into what's happening today.
If you're looking for culture, music, and fun, Toronto delivers
something for everyone. Toronto's Festival of Beer twenty twenty five
launches today and runs all weekend at Exhibition Place with
headliner five Alarm Funk, and hundreds of craft breweries ready
(00:41):
to help you cool off. One perfect for friends or
a casual date. The gem Expo opens at the Higatt Regency,
showcasing rare crystals, museum quality minerals, and artisan jewelry. You'll
find live gem cutting demos, jewelry making workshops, daily prize draws,
and even a metaphysical fair featuring our photography and ti
or readings. Ideal for collectors or anyone hunting for creative inspiration.
(01:04):
Bear Naked Ladies, Sugar Ray and Fastball Rock the Budweiser
stage tonight, So grab your friends and catch some summer
nostalgia by the waterfront. One Frashu Hawaiian party at Fiction
Nightclub starts at ten pm at one eight zero Pearl Street.
Expect two floors of music Top forty hip hop, Reggaeton
eedm a true university and college wide Friday tradition with
(01:27):
complimentary lays before eleven pm for families or those seeking
a quieter retreat. Hop a ferry to Toco Island Park
for cooling lake breezes, scenic bike rides and stunning skyline views.
A longtime local favorite and hidden gem. Three Toronto's local
news brings a few important updates. City Council has just
(01:48):
approved new priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets
south of Blore, aiming to ease summer gridlock. Keep this
in mind if you're traveling downtown by car or transit.
The city remains under a heat alert, so public cooling
stations are open and ready to welcome anyone who needs
a break from the sun. Two Looking for more ways
to enjoy the day cool off at one of the
(02:09):
city's countless rooftop bars or urban parks. Queen Street West
boasts an eye catching rooftop park right by Union Station
that's perfect for people watching and a break from the
street level heat. Nine. For a distinctly local taste, explore
the side streets of Kensington Market for global eats and
summer pop ups that only insiders seem to find. Here's
(02:31):
a fun fact Toronto's subway tokens now relics of the
past can sometimes still be found in vented shops and
flea markets, an off beat souvenir for urban explorers. Don't
forget Caravana Carnival kicks off its biggest preview parties next week,
so be sure to get your tickets early for the
ultimate Toronto experience. Tune in tomorrow for a fresh lineup
(02:51):
of events and exclusive tips on how to beat the
heat while making the most of your Toronto summer
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