Shortest month, but wow, there is a lot going on! Read on to discover what your family can get up to in Thunder Bay this February, including the 2019 Family Day weekend.
February 2
The Green House, Centennial Conservatory
Catch some tunes surrounded by lush tropical foliage at this music event hosted by local DJs. 12-4pm, free.
More info The Green House on Facebook
February 2, 9, 16
Lego events, Chapters
Get your build on, trade minifigs, get stickers and activity sheets and more with a three-pack of Lego-themed events. 11 am, free.
More info Chapters Thunder Bay on Facebook
February 3
Winter FunDay, Marina Park
It’s Thunderwolves Day today so get ready to have some fun with the team. There will also be indoor activities at the Baggage Building Arts Centre. 2-4pm, free.
More info Thunder Bay Culture & Events on Facebook
February 8
Movie Night, North End Community Centre
Come in your jammies to watch Smallfoot on the big screen. Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 6:45 and the canteen will be open.
More info www.northendcommunitycentre.com
February 9
Boreal Forest Wintertime Open House, Kingfisher
Go play in the snow! Kingfisher Lake Outdoor Education Centre is offering free ski and snowshoe equipment and instruction as well as a bonfire with free hot chocolate and hot dogs. 9am-4pm. Shuttles available.
More info Lakehead Public Schools on Facebook
February 10
SnowDay, Marina Park
Meet the folks from the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and cook bannock on a stick over the fire. Warm up with activities at the Baggage Building Arts Centre too.
2-4pm, free.
More info Thunder Bay Culture & Events on Facebook
February 17
2019 NHL Alumni Tour, Fort William Gardens
See some great hockey (yep, former NHL players) and support local charities too. 2pm, admission required. Plus there’s a free meet and greet with the players at Wackys at 4:30.
More info www.benefithockey.com
Winter FunDay, Marina Park
It’s a “Harry Potter in the winter” treasure hunt, hosted by Willow Springs! 2-4pm, free. There is also a free create-a-comic book activity indoors at the Baggage Building Arts Centre from 1-3pm.
More info Thunder Bay Culture & Events on Facebook
February 18 [Family Day]
FamJam 2019, CLE Coliseum
This annual Family Day event is rocking with balloon animals, music, bouncy castles, face painting, crafts and more in support of local charities. 11am-4pm, admission required.
More info FamJam Thunder Bay on Facebook
Tapiola Family Ski Day, Tapiola Sports Park
Family skiing, snowshoeing, snowpainting, a bonfire, snowball prize game, kicksledding and good eats are waiting for you at Tapiola. 12-3pm, free (with small fees for some activities).
More info Tapiola Sports Park on Facebook
SnowDay, Marina Park
Named one of the top 100 festivals and events in Ontario, SnowDay features way-cool professional snow sculptures as well as a variety of family activities including skating, snow-carving and traditional winter games. 1-5pm, free. (The dog-sledding FunDay from late January has been rescheduled to this date too.)
More info www.thunderbay.ca
February 23
Science Carnival, Victoriaville Mall
Hosted by Science North Thunder Bay, this event has all kinds of cool science and tech activities plus a chance to handle live insects. 1-5pm, free. More info Science North on Facebook
Family Winter Landscape Painting, Rosslyn Library
Paint a beautiful winter scene with the kids on your very own canvas at these drop-in workshops hosted by Judy Mayer and CAHEP. 1pm and 2pm, free.
More info Oliver Paipoonge Public Library on Facebook
February 24
Winter FunDay, Marina Park
We’re always up for some cabane à sucre (maple syrup on fresh snow). Taste the sweet treat at this event hosted by Club culturel francophone de Thunder Bay. 2-4pm, free. From 1-3pm, try your hand at a free comic book activity hosted by CAHEP at the Baggage Building Arts Centre.
More info Thunder Bay Culture and Events on Facebook
73rd Annual Winter Carnival, Oliver Road Community Centre
There’s a spaghetti dinner on Saturday night, followed by draws, competitions and activities for kids and grownups on Sunday from noon to 5pm.
More info www.thunderbay.ca
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