We offer many great events hosted by the City throughout the year. You can also explore our Online Community Events Calendar to see what's coming up. You can even subscribe to the events calendar to get notified when there are events that interest you.
Planning on hosting your own event? The City offers services for event organizers and we encourage you to add your event to our Community Calendar.
Visit the Online Community Events Calendar
Call for Talent, Food Vendors, Event Vendors, Artists/Artisans, and Community Groups
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting talent, food vendors, product and service vendors, artists/artisans, and community groups to apply to participate at the City’s annual events series.
Various participation opportunities include over 20 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees.
- Call for Talent
- Call for Food Vendors
- Call for Event Vendors
- Call for Artists and Artisans
- Call for Community Groups
If you require a PDF in an accessible format, please email the Municipal Accessibility Specialist.
All applications are due by 4:00pm on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Annual Winter Events
SnowDay on the Waterfront
SnowDay features fantastic sculptures as the focal point of this one-day celebration of all things winter - at beautiful Marina Park.
Winter FunDays
Participate in Winter FunDays and enjoy the outdoors with a different free winter activity every Sunday from December 22nd - March 8th at Prince Arthur's Landing! Then warm up with a creative art and craft activity inside Mariner’s Hall, with the exception of December 29th and January 26th where activities will take place inside the Baggage Building Arts Centre.
Annual Summer Events
The City 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 summer events - Quest: Tech & Gaming Event, Kite Festival, Canada Day on the Waterfront, Teddy Bears Picnic, Live on the Waterfront and Movie Nights on the Waterfront. Mark your calendar to attend all of the amazing events scheduled throughout the summer!
Live on the Waterfront
Live on the Waterfront is Thunder Bay's premier free performing arts series! Wednesday evenings at Marina Park through the summer.
Quest: Tech & Gaming Event
Quest is Thunder Bay's First Annual Tech & Gaming Event that offers eSports tournaments, tech and gaming activities, entertainment, concessions and fun for the whole family!
Kite Festival
Kite Festival is an award-winning event that brings professional kite flyers, demonstrations and activities for all ages to Chippewa Park every June.
Canada Day on the Waterfront
Canada Day is Thunder Bay's biggest annual event - celebrate Canada's birthday at Marina Park!
Teddy Bears Picnic
Children, parents and teddy bears are invited to the annual Teddy Bears Picnic to enjoy an afternoon of free crafts, activities and entertainment in July at Vickers Park.
Movie Nights on the Waterfront
Movie Nights on the Waterfront is a series of free outdoor film screenings that take place on the last Friday and Saturday nights of August at Marina Park.
Volunteer opportunities
Looking to become a volunteer? Find out how you can get involved in outstanding events.
Sponsorship
Become an Event Sponsor!
If you would like to give your brand a boost, consider our region's most popular and well-attended special events. If your company is interested in participating as a sponsor for the City of Thunder Bay's award-winning events, please email our Cultural Development & Events Supervisor or call 628-5250.
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If you require a PDF in an accessible format, email our Municipal Accessibility Specialist.
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