Here’s your roundup for fall family fun in TBay! Plus, take a look at our list of farm visits throughout October, and watch for a post about all Thunder Bay's Halloween events for kids, coming soon.
October 4-6
The Great Benjamins Circus, Intercity Shopping Centre
Head to the blue and yellow big top for a family circus—clowns, contortionists, jugglers, aerialists and more. October 4 and 5, 4:30 pm and 7pm, October 6, 1pm and 3pm, admission required.
More info ISC on Facebook
October 6
Neebing Fireworks Display, Neebing Municipal Office
Fireworks for Thanksgiving weekend? Why not! Bring your chairs and your cozy clothes for a pro display out in the country. 9pm, free. Rain date October 7
More info Municipality of Neebing on Facebook
October 14
Kamview Fall Colours Tour, Kamview Nordic Centre
Family hike time! Check out some vivid fall colours and an incredible view of the Nor’Westers and the Slate River Valley from the top of the Lookout Trail. 11am-3pm, free tours available.
More info Kamview Nordic Centre on Facebook
October 20
Escape the Upside Down, Waverley Library
The library is hosting a pop-up escape room, available in eight different time slots throughout the day. Find Eleven and find your way out! Free, registration recommended.
More info www.tbpl.ca
October 27
Children’s Halloween Party, West Arthur Community Centre
Kids up to age 10 are invited for an afternoon of costumes, games, crafts, music and dancing. 1-3pm, entry by donation, concessions for sale.
More info West Arthur Community Centre on Facebook
October 27-28
ThunderCon 2018, Valhalla Inn
Calling all geeks, big and small! ThunderCon offers kids’ activities as well as vendors in Diagon Alley, video, board and card game demos, a cosplay contest, performances and a scavenger hunt. Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, tickets required.
More info www.thundercon.org
Thunder on Rails, West Thunder Community Centre
Take your train-loving littles to see some pretty cool teeny model trails. Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm, adults $2 and kids under 12 free.
More info West Thunder Community Centre on Facebook
October 28
Pints & Pumpkins, Sleeping Giant Brewing Company
SGBC is hosting a family-friendly Halloween party including a pumpkin decorating station and a caramel apple station. 12:30-2:30pm and 3-5pm, $25 for adult ticket (includes a pumpkin, a caramel apple and a pint) and children are free accompanied by an adult.
More info SGBC on Facebook
Symphony Spooktacular, Grassroots Church
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra playing spooky versions of Halloween songs—what a chillaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Come in costume! 3:30pm, tickets required.
More info www.tbso.ca
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