Save the Date: July 8, 2025 |  Vickers Park

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 8.

 

 

Logo of Teddy Bears Picnic featuring three geometric shapes in pink, blue, and brown. The logo reads "teddy bears picnic".

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If you are a community group, artisan, or event vendor interested in being involved in Teddy Bears Picnic, email culture@thunderbay.ca

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Volunteer team!

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

 

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

 

Make an impact in our community - consider sponsoring the region's most popular and well-attended special events. If your company is interested in participating as a sponsor for this award-winning event, email culture@thunderbay.ca or call 807-628-5250.   

 2024

 July 9, 2024 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Vickers Park

 

Stage Schedule:

11:00 am Storytime Yoga
11:30 am Eric the Juggler 
12:00 pm - Lana Button 
1:00 pm - Teddy Bear Parade through park 
1:30 pm - Science Show with Science North
2:00 pm - Rodney Brown 

 

Teddy Bear Picnic 2024 included:

  • Community Group Expo
  • Enchanted Story Time Tent
  • Boo Boo Bear Station
  • Face Painting
  • First Responders Display
    • Thunder Bay Fire Rescue
    • Thunder Bay Police Service 
    • Superior North EMS 
  • Bubble Station
  • Outdoor Games
  • Food Vendors
    • Fox on the Run
    • Knights of Columbus
    • The Poppin Hut
    • Twisted Ice Cream
    • Mini Donut Shoppe
    • BeaverTails
    • Cold Slate Creamery
  • Balloon Animals
  • and more!

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
2023

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

Sponsors

Presenting & Main Stage Sponsor: Ontario Power Generation

Volunteer Program Sponsor: Tbaytel

Signature Sponsors:99.9 The Bay, Country 105, ROCK 94, 91.5 CKPR, CFNO, tbnewswatch, Roundtable 

Patron Sponsors: Impala Canada, Delta Hotel, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation 

Contributing Sponsors:  Breakwater Events,  The Waterfront District BIA, Spadoni Used Car & Truck - Sales & Leasing

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