Recreation, Culture and Events
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City of Thunder Bay Launches Arena Renewal StrategyThe City of Thunder Bay is launching an Arena Facility Renewal Strategy to guide the future of the community’s arena network. This work will ensure Thunder Bay’s arenas continue to meet the needs of residents, user groups, and the broader region.
Kite Festival Returns to Chippewa Park Sunday, June 7Get ready to soar at the City of Thunder Bay’s Kite Festival, presented by Ontario Power Generation, this Sunday, June 7, from 11am to 3pm at Chippewa Park.
This free-to-attend event is a family-friendly celebration filled with colourful kites, outdoor fun, and imagination.
Generous donation launches Power to Play campaignPRO Kids is launching its fifth Annual Power to Play campaign on Friday, May 1, 2026, with a goal of reaching $25,000 in just two weeks. Funds from the campaign support children, youth and their families by reducing financial barriers to sports, recreation, arts and cultural activities.
Community to Celebrate Earth Day at the ConservatoryA community event is offering residents the chance to mark Earth Day at the Centennial Botanical Conservatory this Wednesday, learning about environmental issues while celebrating the natural world in a beautiful setting.
Running from 6-8pm, the free, family-friendly Earth Day celebration will feature activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire community members around climate action and environmental stewardship.
Partnering with Community for National Youth Week 2026Get ready, Thunder Bay youth! National Youth Week returns from May 1 to 7, and the City of Thunder Bay is excited to celebrate the creativity, energy, and leadership of young people across our community.
Open to youth ages 10 to 18, this year’s lineup of free activities and events includes arts and crafts, food experiences, and opportunities to try something new.
Students Mark World Water Day with Hands-On ActivitiesLocal high school students marked World Water Day with hands-on activities, Elder-led learning, and career development opportunities at Confederation College on Wednesday.
Around 200 students visited the World Water Day exhibition, part of the college’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Week.
Outdoor Rinks Temporarily ClosedDue to warm temperatures over the weekend, the City of Thunder Bay’s outdoor skating rinks are temporarily closed.
With colder weather in the forecast, the City’s Parks & Open Spaces Division will work to reopen skating rinks throughout the week as conditions allow.
City of Thunder Bay Events Receive Provincial AwardsThe City of Thunder Bay is proud to announce that its events have received three awards from Festivals & Events Ontario, recognizing excellence in event delivery, community engagement, and partnership.
The City of Thunder Bay’s Event Series, presented by Ontario Power Generation (OPG), received a Sponsor of the Year Achievement Award.
SnowDay on the Waterfront 2026The City of Thunder Bay invites everyone to embrace the winter season at SnowDay on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, this Family Day – Monday, Feb. 16, at Marina Park from 11am – 4pm.
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