Teddy Bears Picnic

Save the Date: July 11, 2023

The Teddy Bears Picnic is a beloved annual event that brings joy to children and their furry friends at Vickers Park. This whimsical gathering takes place amidst the vibrant beauty of nature, where families and their little ones come together for a day filled with excitement and laughter. The park transforms into a magical wonderland, with lively music and smiling faces everywhere you look. Children eagerly clutch their favourite teddy bears, each one carefully selected as a loyal companion to share in the day's adventures. Be sure to join us for this free event on Tuesday, July 11 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.

2023 Schedule

Main Stage

Enjoy a variety of shows on the main stage!
12:00 pm - Science North - Science Show
12:30 pm - Thunder Bay Public Library - Puppet Show
1:00 pm - Teddy Bear Parade
1:30 pm - Rodney Brown concert
2:30 pm - Martin Blanchet Quintet - Mini Cafe concert
3:30 pm - Science North - Science Show

Story Time Area

Join local story tellers for interactive book readings!
12:00 pm - Shelia Decorte - 7 Grandfather Teachings
1:00 pm - Story Time with Thunder Bay Drag Queens
2:00 pm - Thunder Bay Public Library
3:00 pm - Story Time with Thunder Bay Drag Queens

Boo Boo Bear Station

The Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic will be on site in the Teddy Bear Clinic to provide stuffed animal check-ups!

Activities

Join Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) for teddy bear themed crafts! Dance Connections will be offering dancing lessons, and the Thunder Bay Clown Club will be providing face painting. There will also be a bubble station and outdoor games!

Community Groups

Visit the interactive booths to learn more about:

Thunder Bay District Health Unit: Oral Health & Vision / Vaccine Preventable Diseases / Healthy Babies, Healthy Children & Lactation / Family Health Programs
Healthy Kids - a partnership between the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Our Kids Count and the City of Thunder Bay
Let's Talk Science - Confederation College
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Superior Theatre Festival
Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boreales
Thunder Bay Museum
EarlyON
Our Kids Count
Children's Aid Society
Superior North EMS
Boreal Museum
United for Literacy
PRO Kids
Asnishnawbe Mushkiki
Ontario Native Women's Association
Metis Nation of Ontario
Thunder Bay Public Library
Ontario Power Generation
Dilico EarlyON
Thunder Bay Police
Northern Lights School
and more!

Food Vendors

Visit the food vendor area for tasty treats!

BeaverTails
Cold Slate Creamery
Epic Cones
Fox Catering & Concessions
Knights of Columbus Council #9295
Mini Donut Shoppe
Snow Cone Factory Bus
The Poppin' Hut

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Volunteer team!

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator at volunteer@thunderbay.ca