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Festivals & Events

The City of North Bay, in cooperation with local community groups, have experienced considerable success in hosting a wide range of cultural events, conferences, meetings, sporting activities, and special events at various levels. The City continues to support events on an ongoing basis through the existence and availability of facilities and infrastructure. These events individually, and more noticeably collectively, provide a significant impact on the community and provide an opportunity to showcase and promote the many positive attributes of our City

Armed Forces Day

Canada Armed Forces Day is a celebration of Canada's armed services, their heritage, and their personnel. 

Canada Day

Festivities celebrating Canada's history, culture, and achievements.

Truth & Reconciliation

The day honours First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Survivors and their families and the children who never returned home, and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Santa Clause Parade

Kick off the holiday season with the Santa Clause Parade.

Summer Concert Series

A series of free outdoor evening summer concerts throughout July and August.

Arts & Culture Nights

A series of free Arts and Culture activities held at the Kiwanis band shell on selected nights throughout June, July, and August.

Families First

New Year's Eve family celebration

Movie in the Park

In partnership with Sellebration Productions, The Kiwanis Bandshell is transformed into an outdoor theatre.

Senior Workshops

A series of events and workshops for seniors.

Culture Days

Culture Days raises the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.

Public Works Family Fun Event

Celebrate National Public Works, with a Family Fun Day event at Lee Park.

Community Centennial

Planning has begun!

We are working to bring a variety of events and activities to mark the celebration of our 100th anniversary.