Saturday, July 1
Sports:
The Thunder Bay Border Cats are playing a few home games this weekend. Fun for the whole family. Games are Saturday and Sunday at 1:35 p.m. This weekend the Border Cats take on the Willmar Stingers at the Port Arthur Stadium. Purchase tickets online or at the Port Arthur Stadium box office!
Markets:
The Thunder Bay Country Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition: 425 Northern Ave. head on down to buy local groceries, crafts, and gifts from the talented, hard-working local people who created them.
The Peddlers Pop-up Market is happening at the hub Bazaar on Victoria Ave East from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hub Bazaar is a business incubator with anchor vendors and pop-up peddlers every Saturday! There's a cafe, eatery and even a museum!
Museum and Library Events:
Albert is here so it's time to party like it's the late Cretaceous Era! Join in on two days of Drop in Dino activities on July 1 and 2 from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Museum (425 Donald Street east) Albert heads back into hibernation on July 2nd. This will be your last chance to come and see him for awhile. For more information please contact the museum at 807-623-0801 x 116 and speak to the Education and Outreach Coordinator or email at [email protected].
Live Music and Entertainment:
Every Saturday for the entire summer from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Crossroad Music will host live entertainment featuring local Thunder Bay Bands. Bring a chair and support the local music scene. No ticket purchase necessary! Located at 632 City Road, Fort William First Nation.
Canada Day Events:
Explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage, and of course celebrate Canada's Birthday! 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fort William Historical Park (1350 King Rd.)
Head down to Red Lion Smokehouse (16 Cumberland St S) to celebrate Canada Day Thunder Bay style with the annual Persian Eating Contest: 10 Persians, 10 Minutes, 1 Winner! To sign-up for the Persian Eating Contest, please email [email protected] or call 807.286.0045
Canada Day at the Waterfront! Enjoy this annual event located in Marina Park filled with live entertainment for the whole family while you take in the breathtaking views over the lake. There are so many activities & performances for your entertainment throughout the day, along with food vendors. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Canada Day Party at The Hodder next Saturday July 1st! Celebrate this Canada Day from open to close (11 a.m. to 2 a.m.) for drinks, shots, dancing & a big giveaway draw! Winners will be announced on Canada Day! Good luck to everyone who bought tickets! Buckets of 4 tall boy cans for only $20.50 or a Bottle of Canadian for $4.00! 19+ ID required.
Here we go! Annual Canada Day Bash at Black Pirates Pub!! Head down after the days events for an evening full of great local music! Performing Canada Day is Hopeless Ghost, Video Star, and Hylics. $10 at the door, 19+, Doors at 10 p.m. Show starts at 11 p.m.
Canada Day Party at The Westfort! Visit on Canada Day from open to close (1 p.m. to 2 a.m.) for drinks, shots, dancing & Canadian Karaoke! Save big with 1 day only deals! Molson Canadian will have a sweet discount, and specials on Peach bum shots and whiskey cherry smash’s! 19+ ID required.
If you know What's Poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us! Be sure to include as much info as possible!
