Welcome to Things to do in Toronto for Friday, July 18, 2025! Whether you're a born-and-raised Torontonian or just visiting for the weekend, get ready for a vibrant day of summer fun in the city.
Toronto is buzzing as the weekend kicks off—thanks to sunny skies following a recent heat wave, it’s the perfect time to get outside and soak up everything the city has to offer. The air is fresh, patios are open, and the excitement is palpable with festivals and events lighting up every corner[1].
Here are some of today’s top events you won’t want to miss:
- Honda Indy Toronto: This iconic racing event revs into Exhibition Place all weekend. Friday is “Free Fan Friday”—admission is free with a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, so bring the family to see high-octane cars zip around a 2.84-km track on Lake Shore Blvd and Exhibition grounds[1][2][5].
- Panamerican Food & Music Festival: Head to Nathan Phillips Square for a celebration of the Americas. Sample diverse cuisines, catch live performances, and experience the lively Panamerican Parade with over 500 international performers—this year with a special focus on Mexican culture and traditions[1].
- Good Vibes Only Tour: If live music calls your name, Budweiser Stage is the place to be tonight. Dance the night away with Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa, and DaBaby—doors open at 6:30 p.m.[1].
- Ground Control Indie Fridays: For fans of indie, alternative, or throwback hits, Ground Control’s video dance party kicks off at 1279 Queen St West starting at 9 p.m[7].
- Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Francisco Giants: For sports lovers, catch the Blue Jays in action at Rogers Centre as they take on the Giants in a classic Friday night baseball matchup[4].
Turning to city news and updates: There are some subway changes to note—subway service is currently suspended on a portion of Line 1 between Lawrence West and St. Andrew stations; shuttle buses are running in their place. Streetcar detours are also in effect on King due to film shoots and along the Carleton route for the Festival of South Asia[2][5]. Plus, the long-awaited Biidaasige Park opens to the public this weekend, giving Toronto a brand new green space after 18 years in the making[2][5].
Today, mix up your must-do list with these recommendations:
- Visit the Royal Ontario Museum or Ripley’s Aquarium for top-tier cultural and family fun[9].
- Explore hidden gems like Spadina Museum, one of Toronto’s elegant historic homes, which offers free admission—a perfect drop-in for architecture lovers[3].
- Try a scavenger hunt adventure at the Clock Tower with “Escape the Golden Shamrock,” perfect for anyone seeking an interactive way to explore Toronto’s historic core[10].
Local tip: Did you know many of Toronto’s best historic sights offer free entry on select days? For example, Spadina Museum lets you step into the city’s past completely free of charge—a treat for budget-savvy explorers[3].
Looking ahead, the city’s summer calendar stays hot. Tomorrow brings Unity Fest at Harbourfront Centre, an all-day, all-ages celebration of hip-hop culture. BrazilFest also continues through the weekend at Earlscourt Park with food, music, and colourful performances[1]. Don’t miss it!
That’s your Friday roundup for Things to do in Toronto. Tune in tomorrow for more fresh picks, city secrets, and must-see happenings!
Toronto is buzzing as the weekend kicks off—thanks to sunny skies following a recent heat wave, it’s the perfect time to get outside and soak up everything the city has to offer. The air is fresh, patios are open, and the excitement is palpable with festivals and events lighting up every corner[1].
Here are some of today’s top events you won’t want to miss:
- Honda Indy Toronto: This iconic racing event revs into Exhibition Place all weekend. Friday is “Free Fan Friday”—admission is free with a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, so bring the family to see high-octane cars zip around a 2.84-km track on Lake Shore Blvd and Exhibition grounds[1][2][5].
- Panamerican Food & Music Festival: Head to Nathan Phillips Square for a celebration of the Americas. Sample diverse cuisines, catch live performances, and experience the lively Panamerican Parade with over 500 international performers—this year with a special focus on Mexican culture and traditions[1].
- Good Vibes Only Tour: If live music calls your name, Budweiser Stage is the place to be tonight. Dance the night away with Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa, and DaBaby—doors open at 6:30 p.m.[1].
- Ground Control Indie Fridays: For fans of indie, alternative, or throwback hits, Ground Control’s video dance party kicks off at 1279 Queen St West starting at 9 p.m[7].
- Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Francisco Giants: For sports lovers, catch the Blue Jays in action at Rogers Centre as they take on the Giants in a classic Friday night baseball matchup[4].
Turning to city news and updates: There are some subway changes to note—subway service is currently suspended on a portion of Line 1 between Lawrence West and St. Andrew stations; shuttle buses are running in their place. Streetcar detours are also in effect on King due to film shoots and along the Carleton route for the Festival of South Asia[2][5]. Plus, the long-awaited Biidaasige Park opens to the public this weekend, giving Toronto a brand new green space after 18 years in the making[2][5].
Today, mix up your must-do list with these recommendations:
- Visit the Royal Ontario Museum or Ripley’s Aquarium for top-tier cultural and family fun[9].
- Explore hidden gems like Spadina Museum, one of Toronto’s elegant historic homes, which offers free admission—a perfect drop-in for architecture lovers[3].
- Try a scavenger hunt adventure at the Clock Tower with “Escape the Golden Shamrock,” perfect for anyone seeking an interactive way to explore Toronto’s historic core[10].
Local tip: Did you know many of Toronto’s best historic sights offer free entry on select days? For example, Spadina Museum lets you step into the city’s past completely free of charge—a treat for budget-savvy explorers[3].
Looking ahead, the city’s summer calendar stays hot. Tomorrow brings Unity Fest at Harbourfront Centre, an all-day, all-ages celebration of hip-hop culture. BrazilFest also continues through the weekend at Earlscourt Park with food, music, and colourful performances[1]. Don’t miss it!
That’s your Friday roundup for Things to do in Toronto. Tune in tomorrow for more fresh picks, city secrets, and must-see happenings!
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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 Friday, July eighteenth,
twenty twenty five. Whether you're a born and raised Torontonian
or just visiting for the weekend, get ready for a
vibrant day of summer fun in the city. Toronto is
buzzing as the weekend kicks off thanks to sunny skies
following a recent heat wave. It's the perfect time to
(00:22):
get outside and soak up everything the city has to offer.
The air is fresh, patios are open, and the excitement
is palpable, with festivals and events lighting up every corner one.
Here are some of today's top events you won't want
to miss. Honda Indie Toronto. This iconic racing event revs
into Exhibition Place all weekend. Friday is free Fan Friday
(00:44):
admission is free with the donation to the Make a
Wish Foundation, So bring the family to see high octane
cars zip around a two point eight kilometers track on
Lake Shore Boulevard and Exhibition Grounds one two, three, two
five Van American Food and Music Festival Head to Nathan
Phillips Square for a celebration of the Americas sample diverse cuisines,
(01:05):
catch live performances and experience the lively Pan American Parade
with over five hundred international performers this year with a
special focus on Mexican culture and traditions. One Good ViBe's
Only Tour. If live music calls your name, Bunweiser Stage
is the place to be Tonight Dance the Night Away
with Sean Paul, Whiz Khalifa and day Baby. Doors open
(01:27):
at six thirty pm. Ground Control Indie Fridays for fans
of indie, alternative or throwback hits. Ground Controls Video Dance
Party kicks off at twelve seven nine Queen Street West,
starting at nine pm. Toronto Blue Jays versus Blue San
Francisco Giants for sports lovers, catch the Blue Jays in
(01:48):
action at Rogers Center as they take on the Giants
in a classic Friday night baseball matchup four. Turning to
city news and updates, there are some subway changes to note.
Subway services currently suspended on a portion of Line one
between Lawrence West and Saint Andrews stations. Shuttle buses are
running in their place. Street Car detours are also in
(02:09):
effect on King due to film shoots and along the
Carlton Route for the Festival of South Asia sixty eight
to seven. Plus the long awaited Bedossigee Park opens to
the public this weekend, giving Toronto a brand new green
space after eighteen years in the making. Today, mix up
your must do list with these recommendations. Visit the Royal
(02:29):
Ontario Museum or Ripley's Aquarium for top tier cultural and
family front Explore hitting gems like Spadina Museum, one of
Toronto's elegant historic homes, which offers free admission, a perfect
drop in for architecture lovers. Try a scavenger hunt adventure
at the clock Tower with Escape the Golden Shamrock, perfect
for anyone seeking an interactive way to explore Toronto's historic core.
(02:53):
Local tip did you know many of Toronto's best historic
sites offer free entry on select days. For example, Spadina
Museum lets you step into the city's past completely free
of charge, a treat for budget savvy explorers. Looking ahead,
the city summer calendar stays hot. Tomorrow brings Unity Fest
at Harbor Front Center and all day, all ages celebration
(03:14):
of hip hop culture. Brazil Fest also continues through the
weekend at Earl's Court Park, with food, music, and colorful performances.
One don't miss it. That's your Friday round up for
things to do in Toronto. Trip tomorrow for more fresh picks,
city secrets and must see happenings.
This is your Things to Do in Toronto podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Toronto for Friday, July eighteenth,
twenty twenty five. Whether you're a born and raised Torontonian
or just visiting for the weekend, get ready for a
vibrant day of summer fun in the city. Toronto is
buzzing as the weekend kicks off thanks to sunny skies
following a recent heat wave. It's the perfect time to
(00:22):
get outside and soak up everything the city has to offer.
The air is fresh, patios are open, and the excitement
is palpable, with festivals and events lighting up every corner one.
Here are some of today's top events you won't want
to miss. Honda Indie Toronto. This iconic racing event revs
into Exhibition Place all weekend. Friday is free Fan Friday
(00:44):
admission is free with the donation to the Make a
Wish Foundation, So bring the family to see high octane
cars zip around a two point eight kilometers track on
Lake Shore Boulevard and Exhibition Grounds one two, three, two
five Van American Food and Music Festival Head to Nathan
Phillips Square for a celebration of the Americas sample diverse cuisines,
(01:05):
catch live performances and experience the lively Pan American Parade
with over five hundred international performers this year with a
special focus on Mexican culture and traditions. One Good ViBe's
Only Tour. If live music calls your name, Bunweiser Stage
is the place to be Tonight Dance the Night Away
with Sean Paul, Whiz Khalifa and day Baby. Doors open
(01:27):
at six thirty pm. Ground Control Indie Fridays for fans
of indie, alternative or throwback hits. Ground Controls Video Dance
Party kicks off at twelve seven nine Queen Street West,
starting at nine pm. Toronto Blue Jays versus Blue San
Francisco Giants for sports lovers, catch the Blue Jays in
(01:48):
action at Rogers Center as they take on the Giants
in a classic Friday night baseball matchup four. Turning to
city news and updates, there are some subway changes to note.
Subway services currently suspended on a portion of Line one
between Lawrence West and Saint Andrews stations. Shuttle buses are
running in their place. Street Car detours are also in
(02:09):
effect on King due to film shoots and along the
Carlton Route for the Festival of South Asia sixty eight
to seven. Plus the long awaited Bedossigee Park opens to
the public this weekend, giving Toronto a brand new green
space after eighteen years in the making. Today, mix up
your must do list with these recommendations. Visit the Royal
(02:29):
Ontario Museum or Ripley's Aquarium for top tier cultural and
family front Explore hitting gems like Spadina Museum, one of
Toronto's elegant historic homes, which offers free admission, a perfect
drop in for architecture lovers. Try a scavenger hunt adventure
at the clock Tower with Escape the Golden Shamrock, perfect
for anyone seeking an interactive way to explore Toronto's historic core.
(02:53):
Local tip did you know many of Toronto's best historic
sites offer free entry on select days. For example, Spadina
Museum lets you step into the city's past completely free
of charge, a treat for budget savvy explorers. Looking ahead,
the city summer calendar stays hot. Tomorrow brings Unity Fest
at Harbor Front Center and all day, all ages celebration
(03:14):
of hip hop culture. Brazil Fest also continues through the
weekend at Earl's Court Park, with food, music, and colorful performances.
One don't miss it. That's your Friday round up for
things to do in Toronto. Trip tomorrow for more fresh picks,
city secrets and must see happenings.
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