Saturday Oct. 15
Sports:
The Thunder Bay North Stars are once again facing off against the Red Lake Miners after their 4-1 win Friday evening. Game 2 goes down Saturday night at the Gardens. Puck Drops at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at the box office which opens at 6 p.m.
The Kam River Fighting Walleye are taking on the Sioux Lookout Bombers at Northwest Arena, a short drive out of Highway 11/17 to Highway 588 in Stanley. The Walleye are hoping for another victory over the bombers after a hard-fought 4-3 win for the Fish on Friday. Game starts at 7:30 p.n. Get your tickets here!
It's time for the biggest monster truck show on earth! Edge Motorsports presents their Monster Madness Tour! 10,000 lbs flying through the air, the irreplaceable smell of methanol, & the sound of 1500 horsepower! Nothing can be beat it. Six monster trucks will battle for the title of champion at Thunder City Speedway. Get your tickets here!
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 Activities:
Download the Thunder Bay Tours app to to enjoy a list of 24 Spooky Halloween Haunted Houses in Thunder Bay. Checking out Halloween houses is a great evening activity with friends and family, and you can even bring glow sticks or Halloween flashlight along to add to the fun. Want to get some extra wear out of those Halloween costumes then why not put them on for the spooky ride as you enjoy the spooky driving tour.
Festivals:
The air is getting chilly, the leaves are changing colour, and that autumn mood is settling in! What better way to enjoy the season than at Pumpkinfest? Head out to Gammondale Farm for some fall time family fun. You can pick out the perfect pumpkin, get spooky in the "BOO” Barn, and take a shot at the Corn Cannon! Tickets are available on our website:https://www.gammondalefarm.com/booking/
Oktoberfest is back and BIGGER than ever! Sleeping Giant Brewing Company presents OKTOBERFEST 2022 in support of Our Kids Count. Head out during the day to sample some seasonal beer releases and tour the brewery. During the day, the brewery will be open for the whole family! Bring the kids and enjoy free family-friendly games and activities, and shop local at our outdoor Artisan market! Beer School is back in session! Grab a ticket for two unique sessions that will educate you on the craft beer process while offering a pairing SGBC Beer and German Food. The evening's festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and be 19+. Tickets will be required for entry.
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.
Live Music:
The TBSO is thrilled to bring one of Thunder Bay’s most recognizable performers, Nancy Freeborn, to the big stage. A true powerhouse, Nancy brings depth and soul to every song she sings. Featuring modern hits, old classics, and maybe a few surprises, this concert promises to be one for the books. Get your tickets here!
Sunday, Oct. 16
Children and Family Activities:
Friends of Grain Elevators and Science North present Grain Days 2022! Head down on Sunday, October 16 between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baggage Building Arts Centre (2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway) and CN Caboose to celebrate the wonderful world of grain! This FREE family event includes fun hands-on activities, experiments, and displays that teach the exciting science and history of all things grain! Complete activities to enter a grain-themed draw prize! For more information visit friendsofgrainelevators.org
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