Welcome, adventurous listeners, to Things to do in Toronto with me, your spirited sports nut and connoisseur of quirky global competitions, Oly Bennet! It's Sunday, September 21, 2025, and Toronto is buzzing brighter than a crowd at a cheese-rolling contest—minus the bruises. The weather’s playing nice: partly cloudy, a cool breeze drifting in off the lake, and just a hint of fall spice tickling the air. Whether you're craving pickles, beats, fine art, or a night of orchestral magic, Toronto has you covered!
First up, the city is positively popping with events today. Pickle lovers, unite! Picklefest Toronto is in full swing at Henderson Brewing Co. until 5 pm. We're talking over 50 vendors dishing out everything from artisan gherkins to tangy kombucha, with plenty of tasty drinks for adult and kid picklers alike. Bonus—kids under 12 get in free and early birds snag a door prize. Pickle hat, anyone?
Art fans, don’t miss the Queen West Art Crawl in Trinity Bellwoods Park. Until 6 pm, you can stroll among hundreds of artists, live music, and food trucks, soaking up everything from avant-garde sculpture to jaw-dropping street art. If your idea of ‘art appreciation’ involves a corndog and a killer playlist, you’ve found your spot, according to ChatterBlock’s events line-up.
Tonight, Kingston’s very own Hans Zimmer brings his "World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension" to Scotiabank Arena. If you’ve ever wanted to hear the Gladiator soundtrack live while feeling like you’re riding into battle—or maybe just want majestic music with friends—tickets are still available per the Scotiabank Arena schedule.
Looking for something for the family and aspiring slam-dunkers? Harbourfront Centre hosts "Toronto Loves Basketball" with games, demos, and live DJ beats from noon till 7. It's an all-out celebration of hoops, energy, and community—a little less NBA, a lot more getting everybody involved. For hands-on farm adventures, Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival outside the city is open until 4 with wagon rides and apple picking.
Now, for those news-hungry among you: local transit reports smooth rides on the TTC, and foodies will want to check out the grand opening of Kaaram Toronto, a Southern Indian hotspot dishing out dosas spicier than my ski suit in a Finnish sauna. Plus, Queen Street’s latest indie coffee shop, Switchback Café, has just unveiled a new pumpkin chai that’s fueling half the city’s Instagram feeds.
No Toronto day is complete without a bit of sightseeing. Brave the glass floor at the CN Tower for outrageous skyline selfies—don’t drop your phone! Or, if you’re feeling mischievous, try Kensington Market’s sensational vintage shops for bizarre finds, from retro Raptors gear to outrageously fringed fedoras. Early fall is perfect for a harbourfront walk and a cheeky stop for gelato at SOMA.
Here’s today’s secret Toronto tip: If you hear the city’s wildest ‘secret passwords’ whispered around Trinity Bellwoods this week, it’s because of the annual “Sneaky Picnic Game.” Find a ‘Password Bearer’ and you might unlock a free treat from a local vendor. Only in Toronto, folks.
And for those strategizing tomorrow’s fun—stay tuned for details on the week’s kick-off of the Ontario Culture Days Festival, plus the city’s wildest trivia night rumored to offer prizes even stranger than Finnish wife-carrying trophies. You’re not going to want to miss it.
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