Welcome, fabulous listeners, to Things to Do in Toronto, where your globe-trotting pal Ollie Bennet serves up everything wild, wonderful, and just plain wacky about this spectacular city! Today’s date is Saturday, November 15, 2025, and Toronto is buzzing with that perfect late-fall energy—think crisp air, auburn leaves swirling around the streetcar tracks, and a sky that can’t decide if it wants to nap or break out the sunglasses. As we roll into Saturday, there’s genuine excitement lighting up each neighbourhood.

Whether you’re a culture craver, family fun-chaser, or the type that starts shaking at the word ‘nightlife,’ Toronto’s got you covered. Here’s the day’s snapshot: the beloved Distillery Winter Village is in full swing, where the cobblestone streets have morphed into a twinkle-light wonderland topped off with artisanal eats, Insta-worthy tree displays, and enough mulled cider to warm even the Grinch’s heart. If you’re eastbound, the Artists and Artisans Christmas Market has set up shop at the Beaches Presbyterian Church, promising local crafts and a head start on holiday shopping (move over, last-minute panic—Ollie’s got you covered!).

Art lovers, you are officially spoiled. The Sahar K. Boluki Fine Art Gallery hosts its annual Group Show this afternoon—meet over 30 exhibiting artists, swap stories, or engage in a gentle rivalry over who’s discovered Toronto’s next big creative genius. Meanwhile, the Harbourfront Centre draws families to KidSpark, a learn-through-play extravaganza courtesy of the Ontario Science Centre; while science gets fabulously sparkly, adults can check out bold, free art exhibitions located just steps away. And let’s not forget movie buffs: the European Union Film Festival continues all weekend. Spadina Theatre will transport you straight to Paris, Rome, and more—today’s lineup stacks new European releases representing all 27 EU countries, plus Ukraine. Ooh la la, cinephiles!

Now, for a dash of local news: Toronto’s restaurant scene is on fire, with Union Station debuting artisanal coffee corners that even the most caffeine-jaded commuter will love. Transit alert—expect packed streetcars on Queen Street as folks flock to markets and galleries, so bring your patience and your best Toronto hustle. Oh, and if you try Toronto’s famous street meat, rumor has it the best carts are working triple shifts today, battling for the title of “Supreme Sausage Slinger”—someone start a bracket!

For must-do activities, let Ollie tip you off: hit the Distillery District for holiday feels, Harbourfront Centre for art and science delights, sneak in a walk at the Beaches (the lake is especially dramatic today), and swing by Union Station for people-watching with Toronto’s pro-level snack scene on display. If you're playing local detective, did you know Toronto’s official motto is “Diversity Our Strength?” Watch how true that is at any community event today—it’s like the Olympics of global cuisine, languages, and laughter in every corner.

Before I jet off to my next wacky world competition (seriously, does Toe Wrestling ever come to Canada?), tease your calendar for tomorrow: the KidSpark magic continues, the Winter Village glows even brighter, and new workshops pop in at the Harbourfront. Don’t miss out—I promise, Toronto brings the fun almost as hard as Ollie Bennet does.

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