
Toronto's Boxing Day Bonanza: Skating, Kwanzaa, and Indie Tunes
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Episode · 2:51 · Dec 26, 2025
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Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto, listeners! I'm your globe-trotting, hilarious sports enthusiast, Ollie Bennet, diving into the quirkiest corners of this epic city. It's Friday, December 26, 2025, and Toronto's vibe is pure Boxing Day magic—crisp winter air around -5°C with flurries dancing like excited hockey players, everyone's buzzing from holiday cheer and those unbeatable sales. City of Toronto's Festivals Calendar reports the Union Winter Roller Express is still rolling strong at Union Station till mid-January, turning the station into a skating rink party.Kick off your day with these hot picks covering all tastes: Lace up for family fun at the Union Winter Roller Express, where you can roller skate under twinkling lights—perfect for kids or your inner child. Culture lovers, join Kwanzaa celebrations honoring African heritage with unity feasts, storytelling, and candle-lighting kinara rituals starting today through New Year's, as highlighted by CIC News. Music fans, catch Pink Leather Jackets rocking the Wheat Sheaf Tavern tonight at 9 PM for high-energy indie vibes, straight from Buffalo Toronto Public Media's local shows lineup. Night owls, hit the Boxing Day sales downtown or outdoor rinks for casual hockey pickups—it's statutory holiday tradition here in Ontario. And for a quirky twist, seek pop-up dreidel tournaments or latke tastings wrapping up Hanukkah vibes.Local buzz: TTC's running extra streetcars for holiday crowds, so hop on without a hitch. A new donut tour from My Guide Toronto launches today—taste Toronto's sweetest treats while dodging Boxing Day shoppers.Must-dos? Skate Nathan Phillips Square's rink for that classic Toronto glow, then uncover the hidden gem of Evergreen Brick Works' winter market for mulled cider and artisan finds. Pro tip: Locals call Boxing Day "Hockey Day"—grab free skates at city rinks and channel your inner Gretzky; it's how we bond post-Christmas!Tomorrow, gear up for more Kwanzaa jams and indie gigs like Folkfaces nearby. Tune in for the scoop, listeners!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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