50 fun things for kids to do this summer, TBay-style! Get your picture taken at the graffiti alley on Cooke Street. Take a grown-up out for ice cream. (You pay.) Throw rocks in Lake Superior. Look at the view through binoculars at Hillcrest Park. Visit the turtle at Vickers Park. Go on the rides at Chippewa Park. Fly a kite at Boulevard Lake. Play mini golf. Spot a rainbow at Kakabeka Falls. Hike the Middlebrun Bay trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Bike to a corner sto

Summer is finally here! Check out our jam-packed family-friendly round-up of some pretty darn amazing events in Thunder Bay this July. Plus, here’s our 2019 list of free things to do practically any time in TBay this summer. July 1 Canada Day on the Waterfront, Marina Park Big party, big fun! There are TONS of activities plus food, live music, dance performances and more, all capped off by the fireworks (if you can stay up that late). Free admission and some activities have a

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

A long weekend, Mother's Day, the return of green grass and sneakers...there's a lot to celebrate this month! Here's what's going on for families in Thunder Bay this May, including live music, free comic books and plenty of outside time (we hope). May 1 Youth Show Art Opening, Kinsmen Northwood Centre Kick off National Youth Arts Week by dropping by to see works by talented young local artists. There will be live music and a BBQ too. Free, 4:30-6pm. More info Thunder Bay Cult

It’s that in-between time of year again—perfect for some fun, low-key ways for families to explore Thunder Bay, kick back and relax or try something new this month. Plus, there are a couple high-energy outings out there too. Are you ready for movies, crafts, superheroes, puppet shows, face-painting, art, skating and more? Month of April, various library branches In addition to its regular kids’ programs, the Thunder Bay Public Library has some special events this month, like

There’s more family fun to be had in Thunder Bay this January, both indoors and out! Here’s what’s going on for families on the weekends and the PD Day. January 14 Winter FunDay: Snowshoeing, Marina Park Stomp, stomp, stomp! Take the kids to give snowshoeing a try at Prince Arthur’s Landing—you can strap on a traditional wooden pair or ones with a modern aluminum frame. Free, 2-4pm. Inside at the Baggage Building Arts Centre, you can help make pom poms and other yarn-y fun fo

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

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