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

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

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

If you’re on holidays with the kids this March Break, check out these family activities around the city, from science and the symphony to magic and movies. Carnival of the Dinosaurs, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Dino-fans will love this concert by Canadian composer Dean Burry, where the orchestra recreates the sounds of nine different dinosaur species. Very cool! The concert is on March 12 at 3:30pm at Grassroots Church. There is another presentation at 2:15pm for special n

Wacky's Thunder Bay Visit: January 2017 Top 3 kid-friendly menu items 1. Boneless wings 2. Junior cheeseburgers 3. Grilled cheese sandwich What’s for the grownups? Coffee, a beer selection, over 100 flavours of chicken wings What’s the vibe? Bright, colourful, fun, cool. This restaurant is known for its wings! Bonus points for healthy side dishes like strawberries, salads, apple slices and veggie chunks. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Is there a kids' menu? Yes