Welcome to “Things to do in Toronto” for Thursday, July 31, 2025! Whether you’re a long-time Torontonian or just passing through, get ready for a city buzzing with summer excitement. As of this morning, Toronto is enjoying warm, sunny weather—perfect for joining the outdoor festivities. The air quality is good and the city’s energy is building toward the Civic Holiday weekend, setting up a truly vibrant scene[1][5].
If you’re looking for standout events today, there’s something for every taste:
- **Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve & Special Guests** light up Budweiser Stage tonight for the “Where The Party At” tour—a major throwback and hip-hop celebration you can’t miss[7][10].
- Dance aficionados and music lovers should look ahead to the annual **Veld Music Festival**, kicking off tomorrow at Downsview Park and running all weekend, with artists like Alesso, Deadmau5, and Tiësto[1].
- Foodies can dive right in at the **Toronto Food Truck Festival** at Woodbine Park, already rolling out 30-50 local food trucks with every cuisine you can imagine (plus live music and eating challenges)[1].
- For a family-friendly daytime scene, the **Scarborough Ribfest** starts at 11 AM, offering smoky BBQ, midway rides, and live entertainment until Monday[1].
- Looking ahead to Saturday, the legendary **Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade** transforms the lakeshore into a colourful celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and dance. Don’t miss the masquerade bands marching along Lake Shore Boulevard[1].
In local news, Toronto is in the spotlight as the Ontario government appeals a recent court decision that ruled tearing up established bike lanes unconstitutional, citing increased risk to public safety[8]. On a lighter note, Toronto’s hospitality sector is hopping, with new restaurant openings drawing crowds to neighbourhoods like the Esplanade and the Distillery District[3][9].
Transit tip: If you’re planning to take the TTC this Sunday, be aware that Line 2 (between St. George and Chester stations) will be replaced by shuttle buses from 8 AM to 11 AM for maintenance. Plan extra time for your travels[1].
If you’re up for exploring beyond the main events:
- Snap panoramic views from the **CN Tower**, or get inspired by art and history at the **Royal Ontario Museum** (ROM) or the **Art Gallery of Ontario**. For a break from city heat, hop a ferry to Toronto Island for a relaxing lakeside walk and skyline views[3][6].
- If you want something more offbeat, take a walking food tour through Kensington Market, discovering street art, secret bites, and colourful local history[4][6].
Local tip: Head to Union Station and grab a PRESTO day pass for unlimited TTC travel. It’s the easiest way to hit multiple neighbourhoods in one go—like a local in the know.
Before we sign off, a quick teaser: this Civic Holiday weekend is massive, with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Grand Parade on Saturday and the Veld Festival in full swing. Plus, stay tuned for updates on the CNE opening in mid-August—one of the city’s best-loved traditions is just around the corner[8].
Tune in tomorrow for more of the city’s best happenings, secret finds, and tips to make your Toronto summer unforgettable.
If you’re looking for standout events today, there’s something for every taste:
- **Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve & Special Guests** light up Budweiser Stage tonight for the “Where The Party At” tour—a major throwback and hip-hop celebration you can’t miss[7][10].
- Dance aficionados and music lovers should look ahead to the annual **Veld Music Festival**, kicking off tomorrow at Downsview Park and running all weekend, with artists like Alesso, Deadmau5, and Tiësto[1].
- Foodies can dive right in at the **Toronto Food Truck Festival** at Woodbine Park, already rolling out 30-50 local food trucks with every cuisine you can imagine (plus live music and eating challenges)[1].
- For a family-friendly daytime scene, the **Scarborough Ribfest** starts at 11 AM, offering smoky BBQ, midway rides, and live entertainment until Monday[1].
- Looking ahead to Saturday, the legendary **Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade** transforms the lakeshore into a colourful celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and dance. Don’t miss the masquerade bands marching along Lake Shore Boulevard[1].
In local news, Toronto is in the spotlight as the Ontario government appeals a recent court decision that ruled tearing up established bike lanes unconstitutional, citing increased risk to public safety[8]. On a lighter note, Toronto’s hospitality sector is hopping, with new restaurant openings drawing crowds to neighbourhoods like the Esplanade and the Distillery District[3][9].
Transit tip: If you’re planning to take the TTC this Sunday, be aware that Line 2 (between St. George and Chester stations) will be replaced by shuttle buses from 8 AM to 11 AM for maintenance. Plan extra time for your travels[1].
If you’re up for exploring beyond the main events:
- Snap panoramic views from the **CN Tower**, or get inspired by art and history at the **Royal Ontario Museum** (ROM) or the **Art Gallery of Ontario**. For a break from city heat, hop a ferry to Toronto Island for a relaxing lakeside walk and skyline views[3][6].
- If you want something more offbeat, take a walking food tour through Kensington Market, discovering street art, secret bites, and colourful local history[4][6].
Local tip: Head to Union Station and grab a PRESTO day pass for unlimited TTC travel. It’s the easiest way to hit multiple neighbourhoods in one go—like a local in the know.
Before we sign off, a quick teaser: this Civic Holiday weekend is massive, with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Grand Parade on Saturday and the Veld Festival in full swing. Plus, stay tuned for updates on the CNE opening in mid-August—one of the city’s best-loved traditions is just around the corner[8].
Tune in tomorrow for more of the city’s best happenings, secret finds, and tips to make your Toronto summer unforgettable.
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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, July thirty, first,
twenty twenty five. Whether you're a longtime Toronto and are
just passing through, get ready for a city buzzing with
summer excitement. As of this morning, Toronto is enjoying warm,
sunny weather, perfect for joining the outdoor festivities. The air
quality is good and the city's energy is building toward
(00:21):
the civic holiday weekend, setting up a truly vibrant scene one.
If you're looking for standout events today, there's something for
every taste. Nelly with Ja Rule even special guests light
up Budweiser Stage tonight for the Where the Party At tour,
a major throwback in hip hop celebration. You can't miss
seven thirty Dance Officionados and music lovers should look ahead
(00:41):
to the annual Veld Music Festival, kicking off tomorrow at
Downsview Park and running all weekend with artists like Alesso,
Dead Mouth five and Taisto One. Foodies can dive right
in at the Toronto Food Truck Festival at Woodbine Park,
already rolling out thirty to fifty local food trucks with
us every cuisine you can imagine, plus live music and
(01:03):
eating challenges for a family friendly daytime scene. The Scarborough
Ridfest starts at eleven am, offering smokey barbecue, midway rides
and live entertainment until Monday one. Looking at head to Saturday,
the legendary Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade transforms the Lake
Shore into a colorful celebration of Caribbean culture, music and dance.
(01:26):
Don't miss the masquerade bands marching along Lakeshore Boulevard. One.
In local news, Toronto is in the spotlight as the
Ontario government appeals a recent court decision that ruled tearing
up established bike lanes unconstitutional, citing increased risk to public safety. Eight.
On a lighter note, Toronto's hospitality sector is hopping with
(01:46):
new restaurant openings, drawing crowds to neighborhoods like the Esplanade
and the Distillery District three. Nine Transit tip. If you're
planning to take the TTC to Sunday, be aware that
line too between Saint George and Chester stations will be
replaced by shuttle buses from eight am to eleven am
for maintenance, plan extra time for your travels. One. If
(02:06):
you're up for exploring beyond the main events, snap panoramic
views from the cn Tower, or get inspired by art
and history at the Royal Ontario Museum ROM or the
Art Gallery of Ontario. For a break from city heat,
Hop a ferry to Toronto Island for a relaxing lakesidewalk
and skyline views. Three. Six. If you want something more offbeat,
take a walking food tour through Kensington Market, discovering street art,
(02:30):
secret bites, and colorful local history. Local tip head to
Union Station and grab a Presto day pass for unlimited
TCC travel. It's the easiest way to hit multiple neighborhoods
in one go like a local in the know. Before
we sign off a quick teaser. This civic holiday weekend
is massive, with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grand Parade on
(02:51):
Saturday and the Veld Festival in full swing. Plus stay
tuned for updates on the CNA opening in mid August.
One of the city's best loved traditions is just around
the corner. Tune in tomorrow for more of the city's
best happenings, secret fines, and tips. To make your Toronto
summer unforgettable,
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto for Thursday, July thirty, first,
twenty twenty five. Whether you're a longtime Toronto and are
just passing through, get ready for a city buzzing with
summer excitement. As of this morning, Toronto is enjoying warm,
sunny weather, perfect for joining the outdoor festivities. The air
quality is good and the city's energy is building toward
(00:21):
the civic holiday weekend, setting up a truly vibrant scene one.
If you're looking for standout events today, there's something for
every taste. Nelly with Ja Rule even special guests light
up Budweiser Stage tonight for the Where the Party At tour,
a major throwback in hip hop celebration. You can't miss
seven thirty Dance Officionados and music lovers should look ahead
(00:41):
to the annual Veld Music Festival, kicking off tomorrow at
Downsview Park and running all weekend with artists like Alesso,
Dead Mouth five and Taisto One. Foodies can dive right
in at the Toronto Food Truck Festival at Woodbine Park,
already rolling out thirty to fifty local food trucks with
us every cuisine you can imagine, plus live music and
(01:03):
eating challenges for a family friendly daytime scene. The Scarborough
Ridfest starts at eleven am, offering smokey barbecue, midway rides
and live entertainment until Monday one. Looking at head to Saturday,
the legendary Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade transforms the Lake
Shore into a colorful celebration of Caribbean culture, music and dance.
(01:26):
Don't miss the masquerade bands marching along Lakeshore Boulevard. One.
In local news, Toronto is in the spotlight as the
Ontario government appeals a recent court decision that ruled tearing
up established bike lanes unconstitutional, citing increased risk to public safety. Eight.
On a lighter note, Toronto's hospitality sector is hopping with
(01:46):
new restaurant openings, drawing crowds to neighborhoods like the Esplanade
and the Distillery District three. Nine Transit tip. If you're
planning to take the TTC to Sunday, be aware that
line too between Saint George and Chester stations will be
replaced by shuttle buses from eight am to eleven am
for maintenance, plan extra time for your travels. One. If
(02:06):
you're up for exploring beyond the main events, snap panoramic
views from the cn Tower, or get inspired by art
and history at the Royal Ontario Museum ROM or the
Art Gallery of Ontario. For a break from city heat,
Hop a ferry to Toronto Island for a relaxing lakesidewalk
and skyline views. Three. Six. If you want something more offbeat,
take a walking food tour through Kensington Market, discovering street art,
(02:30):
secret bites, and colorful local history. Local tip head to
Union Station and grab a Presto day pass for unlimited
TCC travel. It's the easiest way to hit multiple neighborhoods
in one go like a local in the know. Before
we sign off a quick teaser. This civic holiday weekend
is massive, with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival's Grand Parade on
(02:51):
Saturday and the Veld Festival in full swing. Plus stay
tuned for updates on the CNA opening in mid August.
One of the city's best loved traditions is just around
the corner. Tune in tomorrow for more of the city's
best happenings, secret fines, and tips. To make your Toronto
summer unforgettable,
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