Thunder Bay This Week's Event Preview | October 12 - October 18 | 11 events in total

Thunder Bay events this week (October 12 to October 18)

This week there are 11 events | of which free events 3 项

This week's highlights

• 4th Annual NW Climate Gathering: free and great for the weekend

• LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays @ Campfire Comedy: free and great for the weekend

• Karaoke at Bar Polonia: free and great for the weekend

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Monday (October 12)

TBT News: October 12, 2026
Date and time: 2026-10-12 see original post
Location: Thunder Bay (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: to be confirmed
Summary: DSSAB released a 10-year housing and homelessness plan. Local Indigenous artists hold an exhibition at the art gallery. These stories and more on TBT Newshour.
Details:https://www.tbnewswatch.com/video/tbt-newshour/tbt-news-october-12-2026-12884851

Tuesday (October 13)

Tuesday Group Run
Date and time: 2026-10-13 18:30
Location: Boulevard Lake Lyon Boulevard W. Thunder Bay ON (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: to be confirmed
Summary: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-13-1830-Tuesday-Group-Run

Wednesday (October 14)

Westfort Prosvita Catch the Ace
Date and time: 2026-10-14 19:00
Location: Westfort Prosvita 721 West Gore St. Thunder Bay ON (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: $5+
Summary: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-14-1900-Westfort-Prosvita-Catch-the-Ace

Thursday (October 15)

Thursday Group Run
Date and time: 2026-10-15 18:00
Location: Fresh Air, 710 Balmoral Street (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: to be confirmed
Summary: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-15-1800-Thursday-Group-Run

Hospice Northwest Services' Ruby Celebration
Date and time: 2026-10-15 18:30
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 63 Carrie St (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: to be confirmed
Summary: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-15-1830-Hospice-Northwest-Services-Ruby-Celebration

The Ruby Celebration - Hospice Northwest's 40th Anniversary
Date and time: 2026-10-15 18:30
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 63 Carrie Street (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: $100+
Summary: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-15-1830-The-Ruby-Celebration-Hospice-Northwests-40th-Anniv

LIVE Open Mic Comedy Thursdays @ Campfire Comedy
Date and time: 2026-10-15 19:00
Location: 117 Cumberland Street North, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: free
Summary: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-15-1900-LIVE-Open-Mic-Comedy-Thursdays-Campfire-Comedy

Karaoke at Bar Polonia
Date and time: 2026-10-15 21:00
Location: 209 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: free
Summary: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-15-2100-Karaoke-at-Bar-Polonia

Friday (October 16)

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: Looking Forward, Looking Backward (Masterworks #1)
Date and time: 2026-10-16 19:30
Location: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 1 Paul Shaffer Dr. Thunder Bay ON (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: $72+
Summary: Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-16-1930-Thunder-Bay-Symphony-Orchestra-Looking-Forward-Loo

BAR POLONIA - FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC
Date and time: 2026-10-16 20:00
Location: 209 N. Cumberland Street (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: $10+
Summary: Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-16-2000-BAR-POLONIA-FRIDAY-LIVE-MUSIC

Weekend (October 17 to October 18)

4th Annual NW Climate Gathering
Date and time: 2026-10-17 09:30
Location: Lakehead University 431 Ambrose Street (arrive 10-15 minutes early)
Cost: free
Summary: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Details:https://calendar.thunderbay.ca/tourism/Detail/2026-10-17-0930-4th-Annual-NW-Climate-Gathering

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Regular weekly events

- Thunder Bay Farmers Market (when in season)

- Regular library events (storytime / workshop)

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Next week preview

We have started watching next week's big events. If details are confirmed, they will be highlighted first in next Monday's roundup.

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Common websites for Thunder Bay event information:
City events page: thunderbay.ca/events
Tourism office: visitthunderbay.com
Public library: tbpl.ca/events
Lakehead University: lakeheadu.ca/campus-life/events
Tip: for outdoor activities in winter, remember to wear non-slip boots. Roads near Lakehead can freeze in the morning and evening.

This post is automatically generated by the Thunder Bay events calendar assistant and updated every Monday. Event information may change, please confirm before heading out.