Hello Thunder Bay! April brings movies, hockey, art, the circus and Easter events, all great for kids and families. Check out what’s going on in Thunder Bay this month. And if we spot any more Easter 2019 events in Thunder Bay, we’ll be sure to share them with you.
April 5
Spring Family Skate, Fort William Gardens
Skate, play games, get your face painted and enter to win prizes at this last family skate of the season. 7-9pm, $3 admission.
More info PRO Kids on Facebook
April 6, 13
Meet the Easter Bunny, Toy Sense
Take the littles to meet the Easter Bunny. 11am-3pm, free.
More info Toy Sense on Facebook
April 7
Movie Day, West Thunder Community Centre
You and the kiddos can watch Peter Rabbit on the big screen. 1-2:30pm, admission by donation.
More info West Thunder Community Centre on Facebook
April 11-May 19
Norval Morrisseau: Works from the Permanent Collection, Thunder Bay Art Gallery
The vibrant, colourful work of Norval Morrisseau is on display—what a fantastic opportunity for the kids to get to know more about the Woodland Style art that Morrisseau created.
More info Thunder Bay Art Gallery on Facebook
April 14
23rd Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Moose Hall
Hang out with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, taters, juice, coffee and tea. 9am-1pm, tickets required.
More info Fort City Kinettes on Facebook
April 17
National Canadian Film Day, Paramount Theatre
Celebrate Canadian film with the kids. Two in the lineup are family-friendly: at 3:55pm, watch the animated film La guerre des tuques (Snowtime!). At 5:30pm, You Are Here: A Come From Away Story tells the story of Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11. Free.
More info Paramount Theatre on Facebook
April 20
Easter Festival & Egg Hunt, Gammondale Farm
Bring your Easter basket and hunt for eggs at Gammondale at this annual event. Other activities include an Easter slingshot, visiting the farm animals, egg decorating, face painting, a bake sale and draft horse rides. 11am-3pm, admission required and some activities have an extra fee.
More info www.gammondalefarm.com
April 21
Hoppy Easter, Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.
At this all-ages event, the Easter Bunny comes to visit, plus you can take part in an egg hunt, craft and activities. Choose from two sessions, from 12:30- 2pm and 2:30-4pm. Tickets required.
More info SGBC on Facebook
April 22-28
The TELUS Cup, Fort William Gardens
Hey hockey fans—you can’t miss this National Midget Hockey Championship, featuring 19 games over seven days and plenty of next-level talent. Tickets required.
More info www.hockeycanada.ca
April 26-28
The Great Benjamins Circus, CLE
The circus is in town! Check out acrobats, stunt riders, clowns and more at seven shows over three days. Admission required.
More info Great Benjamins on Facebook
April 27
Dare to Dream Day, St. Patrick's High School Auditorium
Dress up as your favourite character and come to support a fundraiser variety show including gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing, theatre and magic. There are take-home loot bags too. Tickets required, 1-3:30pm, doors open at 12:30.
More info Communities Together for Children on Facebook
To keep on top of the different family-friendly events going on in Thunder Bay every month, visit www.tbaywithkids.ca or follow us on Facebook.