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Tuesday Group Run
Boulevard Lake · Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
No matter your speed or your fitness level, you’re welcome to join a friendly group of local runners for a 5k run (or run/walk) around Boulevard Lake.
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Terror in the Bay Film Festival
The Paramount · Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terror in the Bay Film Festival Returns for the 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Paramount Theatre October 14-18, 2026! This is an event dedicated to all horror film lovers! (Ages 18+) What to Expect at the 10th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival: – World-Class Genre Cinema: Five nights of curated indie horror films, ranging from psychological thrillers to creature features! – Live Q&A Sessions: Several…
$19.56 CAD
A Community Celebration of Local Talent
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
As we wrap up our 40th Anniversary Season, we’re bringing our community together for a special evening celebrating the incredible talent right here in Thunder Bay! The evening’s program will feature a lineup of local performers, including: Algonquin School Children’s Choir Art in Motion Dancers Ron Kanutski, Comedian Rodney Brown, Acoustic Dulcisono Choir Operatic Performance by Theresa Thibert Thunder Bay Symphony…
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Haunted Halls 2026
Thunder Bay Museum · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Haunted Halls 2026 Presented in Partnership with Science North. This October, The Thunder Bay Museum’s galleries awaken after dark—and some objects were never meant to be disturbed. Step inside the Museum for a new immersive haunted experience filled with unsettling characters, eerie environments, theatrical effects and frightening surprises. Follow the trail through transformed galleries and shadowy passageways as…
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Thursday Group Run
Fresh Air · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
All fitness levels and speeds are welcome to join the Metre Eaters for a fun and friendly 5k run on Thursday nights. Meet inside of the Fresh Air store.
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Terror in the Bay Film Festival
The Paramount · Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terror in the Bay Film Festival Returns for the 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Paramount Theatre October 14-18, 2026! This is an event dedicated to all horror film lovers! (Ages 18+) What to Expect at the 10th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival: – World-Class Genre Cinema: Five nights of curated indie horror films, ranging from psychological thrillers to creature features! – Live Q&A Sessions: Several…
$19.56 CAD
LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays
Campfire Comedy · Thunder Bay, CA-ON
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Get ready for weekly laughs at one of Canada’s finest comedy clubs located at 117 Cumberland St N featuring touring comedians and rising stars EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! ▪ Doors: 7PM ▪ Sign-Ups: 7:30PM ▪ Show: 8-10PM 🚫NO COVER🚫 Open to newcomers and comedy veterans alike. You can sign-up to perform or simply watch as amateur and touring comedians hone their craft, refine jokes and work on new material on our open mic…
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The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience
Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Spooktackular – Save the Date – The Black Tide is this years theme on decks of the Alexander Henry in October, hosted by the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, as a fundraiser for Our Kids Count. This immersive haunted ship experience runs on selected Thursday-Friday- and Saturdays, from Oct 8th through October 24, 2026. Stay tuned as there will be an announcement on Family event. Tickets Available on Sept. 9,…
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Haunted Halls 2026
Thunder Bay Museum · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Haunted Halls 2026 Presented in Partnership with Science North. This October, The Thunder Bay Museum’s galleries awaken after dark—and some objects were never meant to be disturbed. Step inside the Museum for a new immersive haunted experience filled with unsettling characters, eerie environments, theatrical effects and frightening surprises. Follow the trail through transformed galleries and shadowy passageways as…
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Lake Superior Paranormal Convention
Delta Hotel · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Lake Superior Paracon is an immersive paranormal experience featuring guest speakers, hands-on workshops, a free vendor market, and exclusive evening events designed to take you deeper into the unknown. What to expect: October 16, 6pm to 11:30pm After Dark at the Fort: A Paranormal Investigation Experience, includes dinner and ghost investigation within 5 of FWHP buildings with guest speakers. October 17, 9:30am to…
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Oktoberfest
Slovak Legion · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Get your lederhosen ready!! Oktoberfest 2026 is Coming Soon!Beer & food Specials, Live music by the Polka Pirates, pretzels & Good Times!
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Terror in the Bay Film Festival
The Paramount · Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terror in the Bay Film Festival Returns for the 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Paramount Theatre October 14-18, 2026! This is an event dedicated to all horror film lovers! (Ages 18+) What to Expect at the 10th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival: – World-Class Genre Cinema: Five nights of curated indie horror films, ranging from psychological thrillers to creature features! – Live Q&A Sessions: Several…
$19.56 CAD
The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience
Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Spooktackular – Save the Date – The Black Tide is this years theme on decks of the Alexander Henry in October, hosted by the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, as a fundraiser for Our Kids Count. This immersive haunted ship experience runs on selected Thursday-Friday- and Saturdays, from Oct 8th through October 24, 2026. Stay tuned as there will be an announcement on Family event. Tickets Available on Sept. 9,…
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Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: Looking Forward, Looking Backward (Masterworks #1)
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It all begins here with a timeless program opening with Violet Archer’s tender “Poem for Orchestra”, followed by Fauré’s dramatic “Pelleas et Melisande”. Closing with one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works, the unprecedented Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”, this is a season opener you won’t want to miss! Violet Archer – Poem for Orchestra Fauré – Pelleas et Melisande Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Conductor Martin…
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Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: MW#1 Looking Forward, Looking Backward
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m.
It all begins here with a timeless program opening with Violet Archer's tender "Poem for Orchestra", followed by Faure's dramatic "Pelleas et Melisande". Closing with one of Beethoven's most celebrated works, the unprecedented Symphony No.3 "Eroica, this is a season opener you won't want to miss!
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The Haunted Lakehead: Port Arthur Ghosts and Gore
Boreal Museum · Thunder Bay, ON
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Discover the Ghosts, Guts and Gore of Downtown Port Arthur The Haunted Lakehead returns for the 4th year Join us for stories of ghosts, crimes, murders, and creepy goings-on at The Lakehead. This tour will show you the North Core like you have never seen it before. Come with me as we traverse parks, back alleys, and darkened streets and hear about some of the most interesting past and current hauntings, murders, and…
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Lake Superior Paranormal Convention
Delta Hotel · Thunder Bay, ON
9:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Lake Superior Paracon is an immersive paranormal experience featuring guest speakers, hands-on workshops, a free vendor market, and exclusive evening events designed to take you deeper into the unknown. What to expect: October 16, 6pm to 11:30pm After Dark at the Fort: A Paranormal Investigation Experience, includes dinner and ghost investigation within 5 of FWHP buildings with guest speakers. October 17, 9:30am to…
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Halloween Hoot
Fort William Historical Park · Thunder Bay, ON
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us for Halloween Hoot, a family-friendly event that transforms the historic site into a Halloween haven. Enjoy haunted houses, trick-or-treating, creepy crafts and ghastly games, and discover why the mysterious birds have taken over Williamstown.
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Belluz Farm Hall Dinner
Goods and Co. · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join us at Goods & Co. on Saturday, October 17th for a beautiful five course Farm Hall Dinner featuring a truly authentic Northwestern Ontario Harvest Menu showcasing entirely local ingredients from our local farms and forests. NEW THIS YEAR: Westcott Vineyards Wine Pairing Option! Take your Belluz Farm Hall Dinner to the next level with a taste of Niagara. We’re so excited to welcome Westcott Vineyards to the table…
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Haunted Halls 2026
Thunder Bay Museum · Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Haunted Halls 2026 Presented in Partnership with Science North. This October, The Thunder Bay Museum’s galleries awaken after dark—and some objects were never meant to be disturbed. Step inside the Museum for a new immersive haunted experience filled with unsettling characters, eerie environments, theatrical effects and frightening surprises. Follow the trail through transformed galleries and shadowy passageways as…
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Terror in the Bay Film Festival
The Paramount · Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Terror in the Bay Film Festival Returns for the 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Paramount Theatre October 14-18, 2026! This is an event dedicated to all horror film lovers! (Ages 18+) What to Expect at the 10th Annual Terror in the Bay Film Festival: – World-Class Genre Cinema: Five nights of curated indie horror films, ranging from psychological thrillers to creature features! – Live Q&A Sessions: Several…
$19.56 CAD
Cambrian Players Saturday Night Improv
Cambrian Players · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join us on Saturday, October 17th for a night of Improv Comedy at Cambrian Players – featuring guests from Embody Dance Collective! Mark your calendars and grab your advance tickets now! Our next unforgettable evening of improv comedy is going to be Saturday, October 17th – with special guests from Embody Dance Collective! Join us at Cambrian Players Theatre for a night of make-em-ups, laughs, and groans (and maybe……
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The Black Tide – A Haunted Ship Experience
Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Spooktackular – Save the Date – The Black Tide is this years theme on decks of the Alexander Henry in October, hosted by the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, as a fundraiser for Our Kids Count. This immersive haunted ship experience runs on selected Thursday-Friday- and Saturdays, from Oct 8th through October 24, 2026. Stay tuned as there will be an announcement on Family event. Tickets Available on Sept. 9,…
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RCBB Concert: When You Wish Upon a Star
SUPERIOR INN AND CONFERENCE CENTRE · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Roy Coran Big Band’s 75th Anniversary Concert Season begins with a little Disney magic! Come relive cherished memories with big band takes on beloved Disney classics, from timeless favourites to songs that have become part of our family movie memories. Featuring the wonderful Carly Martin of Thunder Bay! Whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan or simply love great live music, this is a magical night you won’t want…
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