Holding Up Our Sky: Virginia McCoy, A Retrospective and Homecoming
Thunder Bay Art Gallery 1080 Keewatin St., Thunder Bay
Week of Events
Out of Place: The Strange Plants of Lake Superior’s North Shore
Out of Place: The Strange Plants of Lake Superior’s North Shore 12 August 2026 – 21 March 2027 The North Shore is a landscape of survivors, relics, and holdouts. Glaciation, climate and geology have created cold-air pockets, dry exposed bedrock, coastal cliffs, and mineral-rich wetlands, allowing plants associated with very different climates and ecosystems to […]
Morrisseau Masterwork
On View: SEP 18, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 On view for the first time in 40 years, this large-scale mural by Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau (b. 1934 – d. 2007) measures 22 feet long by 9.4 feet high, filling the entire gallery wall. The painting depicts a captivating density of human and animal figures […]
The Great Lakes
On View: SEP 25, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 The Great Lakes is a touring exhibition of new works by Michael Belmore, Robert Burley, Bonnie Devine and Shelley Niro. As water shifts from moment to moment, the exhibition will evolve from venue to venue as it moves across the province. In Thunder Bay, the Gallery […]
The Trail of Purgatory
The Trail of Purgatory is a Halloween walkthrough and display located at 115 Pennock Drive in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The trail is divided into 8 themes, guests will experience scares from live actors, highly graphic/sensitive content, uneven grounds, dense fog, very loud noises, narrow and wide paths, and complete darkness. The trail was started by […]
Holding Up Our Sky: Virginia McCoy, A Retrospective and Homecoming
On View: OCT 10, 2026 >> JAN 3, 2027 Virginia McCoy (b. 1948 – d. 2023) longed to bring her paintings home. Born in Fort William in 1948, McCoy spent most of her adult life in Cape Breton, where her artistic style grew from her desire and determination to chronicle family stories connected to Fort […]
The Slate River Slaughter Halloween Display
The Slate River Slaughter Halloween display and walk. Nothing is more scary then the bush at night…especially at Halloween! (1) Wednesdays Oct 14th, 21st, 28th are Family nights, limited scares 7pm – 9:30pm (2) Thursdays Oct 15th, 22nd, 29th 7pm – 9:30pm (3) Fridays Oct 16th, 23rd 7pm – 10:30pm (4) *** Oct 30th Phone […]
Ooky Spooky 666 Halloween Drag Show
Wiggins Productions proudly presents OOKY SPOOKY 666 HALLOWEEN DRAG SHOW CATEGORY IS.....Raise Hell! The sixth annual Ooky Spooky Halloween Drag Show, Thunder Bay’s biggest Halloween drag show, is summoning the city’s scream queens, killer kings, and devilish drag creatures for our biggest descent into darkness yet! Prepare for a wicked night of horror, gore, camp, […]
Devils Masquerave
DEVILS MASQUERAVE A night for horror and surprise! Come in your best devilishly good looking costume •HOUSE MUSIC•DEVILS RAVE• Dress up or face the fright of being the only one in angelic clothing Let the Devil within you come out October 30th 10PM right here at The Foundry We’ll be having the always fabulous Glow-go […]
The Hunger 19: Halloween Festival
THE HUNGER | 19TH EDITION 9 Venues | Downtown-wide, Annual Halloween Festival Event Saturday, Oct. 31st @ 9pm-2am. $20 cover for access to all 9 venues. 19+ | ID required | Cash Door – No advance tickets. 50 Acts – 35 Live Bands/DJ’s – 275 Musicians & Performance Artists 3,150 Attended Last Edition! … Advice: […]
Viernes Cubano Halloween Latin Party
A new appointment for the Viernes Cubano Latin night is upon us! Karim y Nady, Italian Touch Latin Dance School, in collaboration with On the Links and Lento Wood Fired Pizza, are pleased to announce an upcoming Latin night. This time, we're getting ready for Halloween! Lots of prizes are up for grabs for the […]
Halloween Dance Party
HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY Get ready for a wicked night of dancing at Norteños Taqueria! We’ll start with a beginner dance lesson at 10 PM, followed by social dancing until 2 AM. Expect a lively mix of Latin, Afro and Caribbean music with DJ EZ Eddie and Shari B hosting the night. Saturday, October 31 10 […]
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -The Market
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October 25, 2026 -Smoke and Embers
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October 25, 2026 -Belluz Farms’ Fall Wonderland
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October 25, 2026 -Halloween Hoot
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October 25, 2026 -Historical Cemetery Walking Tour
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October 25, 2026 -The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
The Market
Starting August 30 we will be having a monthly market on the LAST SUNDAY of each month at MacGregor Recreation Center in Shuniah! The Market will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Smoke and Embers
Join us for the first annual Smoke & Embers, a dark and romantasy themed book convention located here in Thunder Bay, ON. Welcome to Smoke & Embers! Step into a world where fantasy blurs with the darkness, and each event brings you closer to the flame. Smoke and Embers is a three-day immersive book convention celebrating […]
Belluz Farms’ Fall Wonderland
Saturdays & Sundays (and Thanksgiving Monday) During the fall season, we're open weekends only from 11am to 5pm. Come on out to pick out your perfect pumpkin - grown right here on our farm. Or choose from a range of beautiful natural fall decor: cornstalks, large decorative squashes in all shapes and colours, fantastical gourds, mini-pumpkins and […]
Halloween Hoot
Join us for Halloween Hoot, a family-friendly event that transforms the historic site into a Halloween haven. Enjoy haunted houses, trick-or-treating, creepy crafts and ghastly games, and discover why the mysterious birds have taken over Williamstown.
Historical Cemetery Walking Tour
Uncover the fascinating stories of those who helped shape Thunder Bay. Visit their final resting places and discover the legacies they left behind. Experience local history in a whole new way. The tour is approximately 1.5 km and should last 60-75 minutes. Earpieces will be provided to all participants for optimal hearing purposes. The Historical […]
The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
Discover the Ghosts, Guts and Gore of Downtown Port Arthur The Haunted Lakehead returns for the 4th year Join us for stories of ghosts, crimes, murders, and creepy goings-on at The Lakehead. This tour will show you the North Core like you have never seen it before. Come with me as we traverse parks, back […]
Monday, October 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026 -Tuesday Group Run
Tuesday Group Run
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you're welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 -Owen Riegling
Owen Riegling
Gifted Canadian country music artist and award-winning singer and songwriter Owen Riegling, blends small-town roots with a modern edge that continues to resonate with fans across Canada and beyond. Since winning the 2022 Boots & Hearts Festival's Emerging Artist Competition, this Universal Music Canada recording artist has parlayed his success of his platinum-certified hit "Old […]
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 -Thursday Group Run
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October 29, 2026 -LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
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October 29, 2026 -Pavlo
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October 29, 2026 -Rocky Horror Show
Thursday Group Run
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights. Meet inside of the Fresh Air store.
LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
Get ready for weekly laughs at one of Canada's finest comedy clubs located at 117 Cumberland St N featuring touring comedians and rising stars EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! ▪ Doors: 7PM ▪ Sign-Ups: 7:30PM ▪ Show: 8-10PM 🚫NO COVER🚫 Open to newcomers and comedy veterans alike. You can sign-up to perform or simply watch as amateur […]
Pavlo
For being all instrumental, Pavlo's Mediterranean music speaks for itself. Over the span of his 20-year career, Pavlo, the internationally renowned, award-winning recording artist, performer and songwriter, has released 15 albums to include 4 PBS TV concert Specials. Born in Toronto to Greek parents, Pavlo has made a name for himself by offering a musical […]
Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show is the legendary cult musical that has shocked, thrilled, and delighted audiences for generations. Follow the unforgettable journey of Brad and Janet as a stormy night leads them to the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Packed with iconic songs like Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite, and Science Fiction/Double Feature.Directed and choreographed by […]
Friday, October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 -Horror Roast
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October 30, 2026 -Rocky Horror Show
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October 30, 2026 -The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
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October 30, 2026 -Horror Roast
Horror Roast
*LATE SHOW ADDED - EARLY SHOW ALMOST SOLD OUT Our inaugural HORROR ROAST is dragging horror’s most infamous characters out of the shadows and onto the comedy stage for one savage night of roast battles, ridiculous costumes and absolutely zero mercy. Behind the masks: Mark Menei • Brandon Cordeiro • Trevor Green • Tegin Menei • GP […]
Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show is the legendary cult musical that has shocked, thrilled, and delighted audiences for generations. Follow the unforgettable journey of Brad and Janet as a stormy night leads them to the mysterious castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Packed with iconic songs like Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite, and Science Fiction/Double Feature.Directed and choreographed by […]
The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
Discover the Ghosts, Guts and Gore of Downtown Port Arthur The Haunted Lakehead returns for the 4th year Join us for stories of ghosts, crimes, murders, and creepy goings-on at The Lakehead. This tour will show you the North Core like you have never seen it before. Come with me as we traverse parks, back […]
Horror Roast
*LATE SHOW ADDED - EARLY SHOW ALMOST SOLD OUT Our inaugural HORROR ROAST is dragging horror’s most infamous characters out of the shadows and onto the comedy stage for one savage night of roast battles, ridiculous costumes and absolutely zero mercy. Behind the masks: Mark Menei • Brandon Cordeiro • Trevor Green • Tegin Menei • GP […]
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 -Trick or Treat at Goods and Co
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October 31, 2026 -Saturday World Market
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October 31, 2026 -Dagwoods Slightly Batty Halloween
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October 31, 2026 -Halloween Spooktacular with the TBSO
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October 31, 2026 -Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents Mia Kelly with Basset
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October 31, 2026 -Nightmare on Gore Street
Trick or Treat at Goods and Co
In Partnership with the Waterfront District BIA, We invite all your ghouls and goblins for a day of TRICK OR TREATING downtown!Each of our 20 vendor shops inside of Goods & co. will have a trick or treat on offer, 10am-2pmCome dressed up, visit goods, and then crawl along to all the other downtown BIA shops […]
Saturday World Market
SATURDAY WORLD MARKET IS HERE! Different Cultures, One Community! Every Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, The African Boutique hosts a World Market featuring local artisans, food vendors, handmade products, specialty foods, and unique shopping opportunities. This weekly market supports small businesses while creating an enjoyable cultural shopping experience for residents and visitors. 10 […]
Dagwoods Slightly Batty Halloween
A Not-So-Spooky Haunted Bakery Halloween Event! Join us this Hallows’ Night for a bakery adventure full of sweet thrills (but no real chills)! Bakery Halloween Walk-Through! Enjoy our Haunted Treat Menu – deliciously fun, not frightful! Snap silly-spooky selfies with your favorite celebrity villains Take a stroll through our Haunted Bakery Walk-Through – a playful, […]
Halloween Spooktacular with the TBSO
Featuring:Frédéric-Alexandre Michaud, conductor Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at our Halloween Spooktacular! Bring the whole family for a lively musical celebration filled with playful Halloween tunes, and delightfully mysterious melodies. This concert is designed especially for young listeners and the young at heart. Costumes encouraged! If you require any assistance purchasing tickets, contact […]
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents Mia Kelly with Basset
Rooted along the banks of the Kitchissippi (Gatineau, QC), Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter, making her mark internationally with her distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues. Carrying the power of the river she calls home, her voice winds and weaves stories, raw and breaking with emotion in English and French. Her newest record, […]
Nightmare on Gore Street
Nightmare on Gore Street 2026 Join us for our annual party that just perfectly lands on a Saturday!!!We’re happy to be keeping the Westfort tradition alive with the best Halloween party around! We’re going all all with decorations and cash prizes!