What's Poppin' Jan. 24 to Jan. 25: Thunder Bay weekend events

A variety of community events are scheduled across Thunder Bay for Jan. 24–25, from family-friendly activities and markets to concerts and fundraisers.

This weekend edition lists community events happening in Thunder Bay on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. The roundup includes family activities, music and arts offerings, markets and fundraising galas. Many events are one-time happenings while some are part of ongoing series through February and March. Listings were submitted by local organizations and venues. Weekend highlights: - A Lumberjack Jamboree at Vickers Heights Community Centre starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and is free, featuring a pancake breakfast, wood stacking, log rolling and other activities. - A market at the North End Recreation Centre runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday and continues on Feb. 7, 14, 21 and several dates in March with food, baking, crafts and more. - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park hosts the first-ever evening Skate with the Giant from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a glowing 550-metre skate trail and warming fires. - The Mayor's Ball, a black-tie gala supporting the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, is set for 6 p.m. at the Delta Hotels Thunder Bay, with performances and a keynote by mayor Ken Boshcoff; registration is reported as $200 plus $10 fees. - Ice Racing 2026 continues with races at Mission Bay Sunday at 12 p.m. and practice from 10 a.m., with more races planned through March 8. - Winter FunDays at Prince Arthur's Landing run Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through March 15 and this weekend feature a snowshoe scavenger hunt and a Cozy Creations finger knitting workshop. Summary: The weekend offers a mix of free and ticketed community activities across Thunder Bay, including outdoor recreation, markets, concerts and fundraisers. Several listings are part of ongoing series, with the market, Ice Racing and Winter FunDays scheduled to continue into February and March.