Pumpkins, corn mazes, tractors! Take a country drive to check out the fun family activities going on in the Thunder Bay area this fall. Belluz Farms Fall Wonderland Fall Wonderland activities run weekends from September 28-October 27, including Thanksgiving Monday. Take a farm wagon tour, do a little pumpkin bowling, make some crafts, ride a pony, visit the animals, wind your way through the two-acre corn maze and try a hidden pumpkin hunt. You can also buy some fall treats a

Fun things to do with the kids in Thunder Bay on Family Day weekend 2019! Friday February 15 and Saturday February 16 Winter Carnival, North McIntyre Rec Centre Come on Friday night between 5:30 and 8:30 for a skate party, or on Saturday between 11am and 5pm for free indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment, including music, clowns, a self-defense demo, skating, a nature walk, hockey shot and a curling rock throw. More info North McIntyre Rec Centre on Facebook Saturda

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

Wow, lots of fun events coming up for TBay families in June 2018! Take your pick of events that celebrate kites, Indigenous culture, walking, the power of play and much more. June 1 Unplug to Connect, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay A soccer clinic, tie dying t-shirts and a bbq—there are lots of fun ways to unplug together at this for-kids event. 3:30-6:30pm, free. More info Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay on Facebook June 2 Soapbox Races, Waverly Hill and Park Cheer on

Maybe we’re all just excited to see the end of our long winter…but there are a LOT of Easter activities for families going on in Thunder Bay in 2018! Here’s your fun roundup. Saturday March 24 Meet the Easter Bunny, Toy Sense Take the littles to visit the Easter Bunny and shake a furry paw. Free, 11am-3pm. More info Toy Sense on Facebook Sunday March 25 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Moose Hall For 22 years, TBay families have been enjoying pancakes with the Easter Bunny! 9

Wow, February is surprisingly jam-packed! Meet a sloth, see snow sculptures, dance in the jungle, make bannock over a campfire—there are a ton of things for families to see and do in Thunder Bay in February. Looking for info on things to Family Day weekend (February 17-19, 2018)? Click here. February 2-4 Diversity of Living Things, Moose Hall A 10, 000-square-foot opportunity meet critters like a baby sloth, alligator, tortoise, skunk, vultures, bunnies, hawks and owls in 30

Two weeks of no school calls for PJ days, movie marathons and snow forts. Plus, there are some fun family-friendly events and activities to check out too, including some New Year’s Eve ideas. Here’s what’s going on in Thunder Bay from December 27, 2017 to January 7, 2018. Happy New Year! Thursday December 27 Free public skating, Grandview Arena and Delaney Arena Grab the skates and helmet and come out for free public skating from 1:30-3:30. More info www.thunderbay.ca Christm

Too cold, too hot or too stormy to play outside? Check out an indoor play centre in Thunder Bay. These five centres all have drop-in options that are ideal if you want to shake up your usual routine, you’re here visiting family or are in town for a sports tourney or another event. Indoor Active PlaySpace, Northwood Plaza, 425 Edward Street North Climb through tunnels, ride a trike, play basketball, run and have active fun at this big, popular space by EarlyON Child and Famil

When the weather is likely to be meh, it’s good to have some options to get the heck out of the house. Here’s what’s on for families in Thunder Bay in November—cool rocks, amazing aerialists, a fancy tea and of course the Christmas parade! November 4 Frosty the Snowman visit, Toy Sense Bring the littles to have a visit with Frosty at Toy Sense. Free. More info Toy Sense on Facebook November 9-12 Thunder Bay Gem & Mineral Show, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge Missed it in the s

When you’re going for a walk in the woods with the kids, a waterfall destination—powerful, beautiful, loud, fast—is usually a pretty good bet. Here are two local faves. Want more hikes, with and without waterfalls? Check out 7 family-friendly family hikes in and around Thunder Bay. Trowbridge Falls With Centennial Park on one side and Cascades Conservation Area on the other, Trowbridge Falls is a true northern beauty spot. There are tons of trails, which you’ll share with mou

Fall brings back-to-school, beautiful colours, cooler temps—and lots of fun activities for Thunder Bay families. Here’s what’s on this month, from world-class baseball to fall fairs. September 1-10 U-18 Baseball World Cup 2017, Port Arthur Stadium and Baseball Central Batter up! For 10 days, the world’s best young baseball players from Canada, Cuba, the US, Japan, Mexico and more will be playing 50 games in Thunder Bay at the U-18 Baseball World Cup. Day passes for kids range

Visiting a craft brewery with the kids? Yes, that’s a thing. It’s an option that’s popular in the US and gaining ground in Canada, as more craft breweries welcome families. Thunder Bay’s Sleeping Giant Brewing Company is opening its doors to families with both special events and a general “come on in” policy, in part because so many of its owners and staffers have young kids of their own. The idea goes back to German beer gardens, which were friendly all-ages community hubs.

How’s your summer going? (And where the heck did July go?) Plan some fun days and nights out with the kids at these family-friendly events in Thunder Bay this August. And check out these ideas about free anytime outings too! August 6 CP Canada 150 Train, Marina Park, Bobby Curtola Drive It’s train time! A special CP train with a 1958 locomotive and restored heritage cars makes its TBay stop from 3-6pm. The stage car features world champion hoop dancer Dallas Arcand and countr

Looking for a totally memorable day out with the kids? Through Outdoor Skills and Thrills, you can book a beginners half-day climbing lesson for your family for kids ages 6 and up, including all the gear like helmets, harnesses, shoes, chalk bags and ropes. Aric Fishman, owner and lead guide, has been a fan of rock climbing in Thunder Bay ever since he was a student at the Outdoor Rec program at Lakehead. “We have an absolutely amazing landscape to see when you’re climbing, w

Summer is just getting started and there are lots of family-friendly events on the go in Thunder Bay and area. And if your days don’t synch up with these scheduled events, take a look at these free things to do with kids pretty much anytime. Have fun! July 1-7 Historical Hysterical Scavenger Hunt, Thunder Bay Museum Enlist your in-house social media expert, bring your smartphone and embark on a cool scavenger hunt around town. Solve clues to find historical buildings, decode

July is quite the happening month for family-friendly activities in Thunder Bay. Here’s what you need to know about all the #Canada150 events in the city, plus other activities for the rest of July too. And if your days don’t synch up with these scheduled events, take a look at these free things to do with kids pretty much anytime. Have fun! June 30-July 2 Heartbeat of our Nation Powwow, Fort William First Nation Celebrate Ojibwe culture with three days of great traditional

Summer fun, on the cheap! Here’s TBaywithkids.ca's list of the best free stuff for families in Thunder Bay, all summer long. 1. Visit a fire station Big red trucks, big rubber boots, big fun: To visit a Thunder Bay fire station, all you have to do is fill out a request form and set a date. The firefighters will take you and the kids on a tour of the station, including seeing the equipment and asking them questions about their job. Kids must be of school age. More info www.thu

Do you have what it takes to do the Countdown Escape Rooms? Escape rooms began in Japan about 10 years ago and are now found all over the world. Countdown Escape Rooms in Thunder Bay are a great place to go with friends and family for a good time. It is a series of rooms with different themes, and everyone has to work together to solve puzzles, challenges and clues. The rooms currently include Thrones and Dragons, Sabotage, The Cabin, The Will, Survive, and Escape from Grade

Helloooo, summer! Sunny skies or rainy days, there's lots to do with the kids in Thunder Bay this month. Check out our round-up of ideas for June: monster trucks, pow wows, a soapbox derby, local art, the kite festival and more. June 1-18 art exhibits, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Three diverse exhibits from young local artists open at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery: there’s the Secondary School Art Exhibition that showcases art from eight regional high schools; Our Voice, presented

Whee, it's spring! And there are lots of fun family activities to check out in Thunder Bay this month. Choose from the circus, lots of rocks, yummy eats, outdoor adventures, live theatre, pro soccer, laughter yoga and more. May 3 Food Frenzy, Kinsmen Centre Something just for the big kids is a welcome change. Food Frenzy is where young foodies age 13-19 get a chance to make and try delicious food, meet food professionals and learn how to reduce hunger in our community. Topics