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Nightmare on Gore Street Kids Edition
The Wayland Bar & Grill · Thunder Bay, ON
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It’s a Westfort spooktacular event for the kids!! Our annual Nightmare on Gore Street now has a kids edition the Saturday before Halloween!! We go overboard decorating the place every Halloween, so we’d like to share it with the kids!Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. There will be dancing, games, candy, Halloween mocktails, and spooky decorations!
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Halloween Spooktacular with the TBSO
St. Paul’s United Church · Thunder Bay, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Featuring:Frédéric-Alexandre Michaud, conductor Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at our Halloween Spooktacular! Bring the whole family for a lively musical celebration filled with playful Halloween tunes, and delightfully mysterious melodies. This concert is designed especially for young listeners and the young at heart. Costumes encouraged! If you require any assistance purchasing tickets, contact the TBSO…
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Nightmare on Gore Street
The Wayland Bar & Grill · Thunder Bay, ON
8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Nightmare on Gore Street 2026 Join us for our annual party that just perfectly lands on a Saturday!!!We’re happy to be keeping the Westfort tradition alive with the best Halloween party around! We’re going all all with decorations and cash prizes!
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Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society presents Mia Kelly with Basset
Da Vinci Centre · Thunder Bay, ON
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Rooted along the banks of the Kitchissippi (Gatineau, QC), Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter, making her mark internationally with her distinctive blend of folk, rock, and blues. Carrying the power of the river she calls home, her voice winds and weaves stories, raw and breaking with emotion in English and French. Her newest record, Big Time Roller Coaster Feeling – produced by Connor Seidel (Charlotte…
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The Hunger 19: Halloween Festival
Waterfront District · Thunder Bay, ON
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THE HUNGER | 19TH EDITION 9 Venues | Downtown-wide, Annual Halloween Festival Event Saturday, Oct. 31st @ 9pm-2am. $20 cover for access to all 9 venues. 19+ | ID required | Cash Door – No advance tickets. 50 Acts – 35 Live Bands/DJ’s – 275 Musicians & Performance Artists 3,150 Attended Last Edition! … Advice: come early, as you don’t want to miss a thing. __________________ Oh what a day, what a lovely, lovely day!……
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Halloween Dance Party
Norteno’s Taqueria · Thunder Bay, ON
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HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY Get ready for a wicked night of dancing at Norteños Taqueria! We’ll start with a beginner dance lesson at 10 PM, followed by social dancing until 2 AM. Expect a lively mix of Latin, Afro and Caribbean music with DJ EZ Eddie and Shari B hosting the night. Saturday, October 31 10 PM–2 AM Norteños Taqueria698 Arthur St. W., Thunder Bay Beginner lesson at 10 PM Social dancing to follow Prize for…
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Family Art Days
Thunder Bay Art Gallery · Thunder Bay, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a fun and creative Family Art Day. Our free all-ages activities are the perfect way to connect with the community, explore art exhibitions, and spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends while discovering the world of art. Everyone is welcome, and no…
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Family Art Days
Thunder Bay, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a fun and creative Family Art Day. Our free all-ages activities are the perfect way to connect with the community, explore art exhibitions, and spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends while discovering the world of art. Everyone is welcome, and no…
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Family Art Days
Thunder Bay, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery for a fun and creative Family Art Day. Our free all-ages activities are the perfect way to connect with the community, explore art exhibitions, and spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends while discovering the world of art. Everyone is welcome, and no…
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Juke Box Dance Party
Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Juke Box Dance Party at the Slovak Legion on Friday, November 6. Doors open at 6:30, music from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. If you are feeling nostalgic for the old jukebox at Chippewa Park, the songs we grew up with, and all the fun we had when we were younger or no longer get invited to weddings where you could dance the night away, the our Juke Box Dance Party is for you. DJ Andy Richert of 2 Tone…
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Juke Box Dance Party
Thunder Bay, ON
6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Juke Box Dance Party at the Slovak Legion on Friday, November 6. Doors open at 6:30, music from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. If you are feeling nostalgic for the old jukebox at Chippewa Park, the songs we grew up with, and all the fun we had when we were younger or no longer get invited to weddings where you could dance the night away, the our Juke Box Dance Party is for you. DJ Andy Richert of 2 Tone…
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Juke Box Dance Party
Slovak Legion · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
You are invited to a Juke Box Dance Party, Friday, November 6 at the Slovak Legion. Tickets are $30 each with tables for 10 and 8 available for groups. Proceeds support the Carousel Restoration Project at Chippewa Park.
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Arts & Heritage Awards
Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Arts & Heritage Awards
Thunder Bay, ON
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Artisans Northwest’s 51st Art and Fine Craft Show
SUPERIOR INN AND CONFERENCE CENTRE · Thunder Bay, ON
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for Artisans Northwest’s 51st Art and Fine Craft Show on November 14 & 15, 2026! We are excited to move forward into our 51st year together! We have new and existing members getting ready with new designs to show you on November 14 & 15 at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre.
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Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars – The Complete Saga (Pops #1)
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Force is strong this season! Embark on a cinematic adventure across the iconic Star Wars franchise with a program featuring John Williams’ Academy Award-winning music from the first six films. Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Christmas
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Artisans Northwest’s 51st Art and Fine Craft Show
SUPERIOR INN AND CONFERENCE CENTRE · Thunder Bay, ON
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for Artisans Northwest’s 51st Art and Fine Craft Show on November 14 & 15, 2026! We are excited to move forward into our 51st year together! We have new and existing members getting ready with new designs to show you on November 14 & 15 at the Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre.
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m.
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
9:30 p.m.
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Dean Brody & The Reklaws
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Reklaws are a one-of-a-kind duo made up of siblings Jenna and Stuart Walker. Their debut single “Long Live the Night,” became the theme song for the CFL Thursday Night Football national broadcast in 2018/19 and their viral TikTok hit “What the Truck” feat. SACHA became the fastest-ever Canadian country song to go PLATINUM in the streaming era. In 2023 the pair landed three coveted JUNO nominations, hosted the…
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Rodney Brown: The Music of Cohen, Dylan & Young
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Rodney Brown is a Thunder Bay-based singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, roots, blues, and storytelling. With over four decades of songwriting and performance, his heartfelt lyrics speak to generations. The landscape and history of northern Ontario come to life in the songs of Rodney Brown, a member of the first wave of Canadian singer-songwriters who toured the national festival circuit alongside Stan Rogers…
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Aerosmith Tribute by Aeroforce
The Auditorium · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Aeroforce is bringing their electric Aerosmith tribute with special guests Hellbourne performing an Ozzy Osbourne tribute. Get ready for a night packed with legendary rock anthems and unforgettable hits!
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CONSORTIUM AURORA BOREALIS CONCERT – ELEGANT FRENCH BAROQUE
St. Paul’s United Church · Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Delight in a concert of ravishing music for flutes, harpsichord, and cello from the age of Louis XIV and Louis XV, in the spirit of Versailles. Flautists Doris Dungan and Penelope Clarke, cellist Peter Cosbey, and guest harpsichordist Borys Medicky reunite. They’ll perform 18th-century solos, duos, and trios by Couperin, Blavet, Hotteterre, Boismortier, and others. The repertoire was chosen to celebrate our…
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Free Public Lecture - Myles Cummins – Pressed in Time: The History of the Claude E. Garton Herbarium
Thunder Bay, ON
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join the Thunder Bay Museum for the October presentation of our 2026–2027 Free Public Lecture series as we welcome Myles Cummins, who will be presenting: Pressed in Time: The History of the Claude E. Garton Herbarium. 💻 Joining Us Online? CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR Webinar ID: 872 0774 4006 Description: Every herbarium voucher preserves more than a plant; it captures a place and moment in time, and with it…
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