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 - Canada Day on the Waterfront, Teddy Bears Picnic, Live on the Waterfront and Movie Nights on the Waterfront.

You can also check out the City of Thunder Bay's Events Calendar to post your event, see what is happening in the city, and subscribe to hear about more events.

Planning on hosting an event? The City offers Event Services for Organizers of Events.

Check out the 2018 Summer Events Guide!

Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't forget to attend all of the amazing events scheduled throughout the summer!

Annual City events

Canada Day on the Waterfront

Canada Day is Thunder Bay's biggest annual event - celebrate Canada's birthday at Marina Park!

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.

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 Friday and Saturday nights at Marina Park.

Winter Fundays

Participate in Winter Fundays and enjoy the outdoors with a different free winter activity every Sunday - then warm up with a craft in the Baggage Building Arts Centre.

SnowDay

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

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.

Volunteer opportunities

Looking to become a volunteer? Find out how you can get involved in outstanding events.

Events Advisory Committee

The Events Advisory Committee provides advice, input and assistance to the Events Supervisor of Cultural Development & Events Department for the development of the City Events including Live on the Waterfront which runs from July to August, Canada Day on the Waterfront, Teddy Bear's Picnic, Kite Festival, Exploring Our Routes, Food Frenzy, Snow Day and Movie Nights on the Waterfront.

• View the Event Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Download the Committee Application Form

The Events Advisory Committee meets as required.

Sponsors

These outstanding businesses contribute to our community's creativity and vitality through their support of City-produced events - we thank and salute them for their commitment:

Presenting sponsor

• Ontario Power Generation

Gold sponsors

• CBC Thunder Bay
• Goldcorp
• Investors Group
• TD Bank
• Magic 99.9 / Country 105
• 91.5 CKPR / Rock 94

Silver sponsors

• modo*
• LU Radio

Bronze sponsors

• North American Paladium - Lac Des Iles Mine
• Pepsi
• Gateway Casinos
• Hertz
• Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites
• The Waterfront District BIA
• Club culturel francophone de Thunder Bay
• Smith's RV Centre
• Wikkid Wear
• tbshows.com

Add your business to this distinguished list - 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 call Ash Young at 625-2487 or email ayoung@thunderbay.ca.

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