What’s Poppin’: July 13, 2024
Saturday:
On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. you can attend the For-Paws Vendor Market with free admission. There is a raffle and 50/50 draws in support of Northern Reach. You’ll see over 60 local vendors and there is a BBQ door prize.
Ontario Northland Stuff the Bus Event is at the Real Canadian Superstore on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help the Thunder Bay Food Bank restock its shelves to better serve clients. Food or cash donations are welcome. Preferred food items include canned vegetables, fruits, meat and soup; pasta (all types); pasta sauce; peanut butter; and cereal.
RCMP Musical Ride members will inspect Chippewa Park’s carousel horses on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited to view this one-of-a-kind musical ride with an opportunity for photos. Children in attendance will be invited to ride the carousel.
The Adelaide Butterfly Garden at Boulevard Lake will have Elder Tony DePerry sharing stories and teachings about plant life, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be family-friendly activities, prizes and pollinator garden tours.
The Thunder Bay Border Cats will take on the La Crosse Loggers at 4:05 p.m. at Port Arthur Stadium for a doubleheader you won't want to miss.
Sunday:
The Thunder Bay Border Cats host the La Crosse Loggers at 1:35 p.m. at Port Arthur Stadium.
On Sunday at Chippewa Park there will be a free concert featuring Tommy Horricks. The concert will take place on the north side of the park's pavilion or inside the pavilion, dependent on weather. Bring your own lawn chairs! The Sunday in the Park free concert series runs from 2 to 4 p.m. each Sunday from June 30 to Sept 1.
All Weekend:
Experience the Great Rendezvous on Saturday and Sunday at Fort William Historical Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of re-enactors from across North America will converge to re-create the annual summer gathering held at Fort William over 200 years ago when it was the inland headquarters of the North West Company. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors (60+) and youth (6-12). Children under 5 are free.
The RCMP Musical Ride this weekend will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 600 Poleline Road. Gates will open at 11 a.m. and the RCMP Ride starts at 2 p.m. each day. The age-old tradition is returning to Murillo for the first time in 11 years. There will be music, food and fun. After the ride there will be a meet and greet at 3 p.m.
Cirque Italia Water Circus will be at Intercity Shopping Centre on Saturday and Sunday with shows at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. You can find them under the stunning white and blue big top tent. Ticket prices range from $35 to $80.
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