Events

The City of Thunder Bay offers a diverse line-up of award-winning free events designed to inspire, engage, activate and delight all ages. Don't miss these fun filled events! Our 2025 season is now in the planning stages! Mark your calendar to attend all of the amazing events!

Be a part of our 2025 events! We are looking for:

Visit our page 2025 Calls to Participate in City of Thunder Bay Special Events to learn more!

2025 Events Schedule

Winter FunDays - January 5, 2025 - March 16, 2025

Participate in Winter FunDays and enjoy some winter fun with a different free activity every Sunday from January through the end of March!

SnowDay on the Waterfront - February 17, 2025

SnowDay on the Waterfront features fantastic sculptures as the focal point of this one-day celebration of all things winter at Marina Park.

Quest - Tech & Gaming - May 9 & 10, 2025

Quest: Tech & Gaming is Thunder Bay's annual tech and gaming event that offers tech related educational workshops and programming at Fort William Gardens.

Kite Festival - June 8, 2025

Kite Festival is an award-winning event that brings kite flying, outdoor games, crafts, and activities for all ages to Chippewa Park every June.

Canada Day on the Waterfront - July 1, 2025

Join us for a variety of programming as part of Canada Day on the Waterfront at Marina Park.

Teddy Bears Picnic - July 8, 2025

This event is geared toward the young and young at heart! Join us for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic to enjoy an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment in July at Vickers Park.

Live on the Waterfront - July 16 - August 28, 2025

Live on the Waterfront is Thunder Bay's premier free concert series! Happening Wednesday evenings throughout the summer in July and August at Marina Park. Don't forget to join us for the Summer Send Off on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28!

Arts & Culture Under the Lights - September 19, 2025

This is the launch event to the Culture Days festival and takes place at Marina Park in the Market Square parking lot and Baggage Building Arts Centre. Arts & Culture Under the Lights showcases the diversity and talents we have in our city.

Culture Days - September 19 - October 12, 2025

Culture Days is an annual national celebration that has become one of the Country's largest participatory cultural events. Dates to be determined.

Thank You to Our 2024 Event Sponsors and Funders!

Presenting Sponsor: Ontario Power Generation

Volunteer Program Sponsor: tbaytel for good

Signature Sponsors: 91.5 ckpr, 99.9 The Bay, Rock 94, Country 105, Roundtable, and CFNO 93.1/100.7/107.1

Patrons: Delta Hotels, Community Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Fund and Visit Thunder Bay, Impala Canada, and OLG

Contributors: Waterfront District, Spadoni Used Car & Truck - Sales & Leasing, Thunder Bay Airport, and Viva Dental

Community Events

The City of Thunder Bay hosts many great events throughout the year. You can also explore our Online Community Events Calendar to see what's coming up. We invite you to subscribe to the events calendar, to be notified when there are events that interest you.

Hosting your own event? The City offers services for event organizers and we encourage you to add your event to our Community Calendar.

Community centres often host events; discover what's happening at your local community centres!

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The City of Thunder Bay Recreation & Culture Division recognizes that a vibrant and liveable community has many unique needs. We value the contributions of residents and visitors of all backgrounds, abilities, and diverse identities. We are committed to providing inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible processes, programs, and services. We strive to identify and address barriers by questioning our ideas, beliefs, and biases, and by acknowledging the historical perspectives that contribute to systemic barriers. We encourage submissions and participation from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized communities, newcomers, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We aspire to improve access and service where needed and welcome constructive feedback.