Toronto Spring Thrills: Zombies, Festivals, and Hidden Gems with Ollie Bennett

Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting, hilarious sports nut who's traded soccer pitches for the CN Tower today. It's Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, and Toronto's buzzing with that crisp spring energy—think mild 12°C sunshine perfect for dashing between quirky adventures, with cherry blossoms just starting to pop along the waterfront.

Kick off your day with these top events firing up right now. First, dive into the zombie apocalypse at the Run for Your Lives 5K obstacle course in High Park—runners dodge flesh-eating undead grabbing for your flags, ending in an epic Apocalypse party with drinks and more zombies, just like the wild races that hit Toronto before, according to BizBash reports. Families, head to the Woolly Worm Festival vibe at Riverdale Farm, racing fuzzy caterpillars to predict winter weather—pure offbeat fun with rides, music, and crafts. Culture lovers, catch poetry slams inspired by Reedsy's 2026 contests at the Toronto Central Library, where locals battle for prizes with whimsical verses. Music fans, groove to indie concerts at Horseshoe Tavern featuring AA9skillz-style World Cup qualifier hype. Night owls, hit nightlife at the Internet Cat Video Festival pop-up in Kensington Market—thousands of feline clips with drinks, channeling Minneapolis madness.

Local buzz: TTC announces smoother Line 1 subway service with new spring schedules, and a hot new ramen spot, Zombie Noods, opens in Koreatown tying into today's undead theme. Must-dos? Storm the Distillery District for street art tours, hidden gem Riverdale Perk for coffee with skyline views, or paddleboard on Lake Ontario for that seasonal Toronto thrill.

Local tip: Locals call the PATH system the "underworld highway"—grab a Presto card and zip 30km of tunnels like a pro, dodging tourists.

Tomorrow? Sha'Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman sprint in a historic grass-track showdown—tune in for deets!

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