What’s Poppin’: February 1 and 2
Saturday:
The Tbaytel Major League of Curling season wraps up with the playoffs at the Port Arthur Curling Centre. The quarterfinals start at 9 a.m., the semifinals take place at noon and the championship game begins at 3 p.m.
Love is in the air! The Hub Bazaar, 507 Victoria Ave. East, is having a Valentine's Pop-Up Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's the perfect chance to show some love for local artisans and entrepreneurs while finding unique, handmade gifts for your sweetheart or yourself. Shop small. Shop local. Share the love.
A Shake It Off Swifties Kids Dance Party presented by Tbaytel will be at the Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and kids 10 and under are asked to bring an adult. For more information, visit their Facebook.
The Lakehead Thunderwolves women's volleyball squad take on the Brock Badgers in a 6 p.m. contest at the Thunderdome.
The Fort William Gardens will play host to the final regular season home game of the 2024-25 campaign for the Lakehead Thunderwolves men's hockey program. They take to the ice at 7 p.m. to face the Brock Badgers. The game will also honour this year's graduating players.
Sunday:
Ice Races kick off at Mission Bay at 12 p.m.
Winter Fun Days continue with three fun activities to choose from between 2 and 4 p.m.
-Skate with Kam River Fighting Walleye – Lace up your skates for an afternoon on the ice with the Kam River Fighting Walleye! Open skate, meet the team and try out their skills and drills-inspired obstacle course. All experience levels invited, helmets require at Northwood Playfields (James St N)
-Ice Bikes with Mosswood Adventures – This winter, try something exciting with Mosswood Adventure's Ice Bikes! Glide effortlessly around the rink on these unique bikes. We provide everything you need—bikes and helmets included. At Northwood Playfields (James St N)
-Crazy Yarn Creatures - Crafts with CAHEP. Turn recycled materials like paper tubes, cans, and plastic bottles into whimsical 3D creatures! With yarn, fibre, and other craft supplies, let your creativity run wild as you make something truly wacky and uniquely yours. At the Baggage Building Arts Centre
All Weekend Long:
The Port Arthur Ski Club is holding a meet at Mount Baldy. Both days of racing begin at 8:30 a.m.
The Thunder Bay Thunderbolts are hosting the NWO Long Course Invitational at the Canada Games Complex. Both days of competition start at 8:30 a.m.
Events listed here are submitted by the community. If you want to see your event listed or you know What's Poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us before 4 p.m. on Friday. Be sure to include as much info as possible!
