Saturday, Oct. 8
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.
Children and Family Events:
It's time once again for Pumkinfest at Gammondale Farm! For 28 years, Gammondale Farm has been a Thunder Bay family tradition. There are tons of outdoor attractions including Picking out an Amazing Pumpkin, Canada’s Biggest Pumpkin Catapult, Pumpkin Train and Pumpkin Slingshot. Get your tickets here! ($17.75 + HST per person, children under two are free)
Sports:
Thunder Wolves Hockey is Back! The First home games of the Lakehead University Mens Hockey team is this weekend. With Fun for the whole family. This weekend they will be up against the Guelph Gryphons. Puck drops at 7 p.m.. Come on out and support your local Thunderwolves. Get your tickets here! (Up to $15 per ticket)
Walks/Runs:
TeamDEK and Gone Too Soon Bereavement Group is holding a fall walk to raise overdose awareness starting at 11 a.m. The walk will start at the Walmart parking lot on Arthur Street heading east to City Hall and Kam Park. The group is also collecting warm winter wear hats, mitts and winter coats. Donated warm clothing items will be donated to local organizations like Grace's Place and PACE.
Theatre:
The 2022-2023 season kicks off with THE RUNNER by Christopher Morris at Magnus Theatre. A Human Cargo Production, ZAKA is an Orthodox Jewish volunteer force in Israel. They collect the remains of Jews killed in accidents. When Jacob, a ZAKA volunteer, treats a young woman suspected of stabbing a soldier, his world is changed forever. A powerful thriller from Toronto’s Human Cargo, winner of the 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction and Outstanding New Play. Get your tickets here! ($35) Show starts at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.
Arts & Heritage:
Head down to the Thunder Bay Museum on at 7 p.m. and listen to the fur trade, a presentation by Dr. Daniel R. Laxer. His book "Listening to the Fur Trade Soundways and Music in the British North American Fur Trade, 1760-1840" will be available for purchase on site.
Live Music:
NV Night Club presents: WANNABE - A Spice Girl Tribute The Reunion Tour. With giant personalities, British accents and platform shoes, these five Toronto women deliver the ultimate 90's dance party, sharing a message of love, equality and, of course, GIRL POWER! Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets here! (Starting at $34.18 + tax)
Black Pirate's Pub is hosting an album release party for Along the Lines debut album "Our Dear Finale" with local support from Railgun, Femur and The Good Life as Three Days Grace. Show Starts at 10 p.m. Get your tickets here! ($10 + tax)
If you know What's poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us at [email protected]! be sure to include as much info as possible!
