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Things to do this Thanksgiving Weekend in Sudbury
Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2020
Thanksgiving weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions. A few weekday and online events are also listed.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Inferno 6077: Born Out of Fire
Inferno 6077: Born Out of Fire is a fully produced theatrical drive in style haunt. Details
October 2 -31, 2020
NORMHC Heritage Centre, 59 Young St. Capreol, Ontario
$57.52
Halloween at Dynamic Earth
Carve out family fun and excitement at Dynamic Earth this October! Details
Friday to Sunday, October 2 – 30, 2020
Dynamic Earth, 122 Big Nickel Mine Drive, Sudbury
$10 – $12
Fall Harvest
Enjoy Fall Family Fun on the Farm. Go on wagon rides, petting farm, Pumpkin picking. Details
October 3 – 31, 2020
Wagonwheel Ranch
2200 Kenneth Drive, Sudbury
$10 to $17
Fall in Greater Sudbury
The fifth-largest city in Ontario, Greater Sudbury has a wealth of culture – with its mining past, Franco-Ontarian population that influences its arts and culture, and beautiful geography, you’re bound to find something fun to do this fall.
Corn Mazes in Ontario
Get lost at world-famous corn mazes or the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie. Most of these farms also have a whole bunch of other great activities so you can enjoy the entire day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and so much more! Details
Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
When Ontario comes alive with vibrant colours in autumn, cities and towns across the province offer a unique environment, and distinct character for visitors and locals to truly explore.
- Bucket List Ideas for Fall Activities and Getaways in Ontario
- Fall Day Trips From Toronto
- 10 Trips for Fall in Ontario
- 10 Fantastic Fall Activities in Ontario
II. Live Music
Downtown Jazzed Up
Features live jazz music and creative artisans at work. Details
September 12 – October 17, 2020 | 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Downtown Sudbury
Free
Fly Me to the Moon: Sinatra and Beyond
In a tribute to the world’s greatest crooners, singer Michael Vanhevel and the KWS take you on a sentimental journey of crooner classics including songs like Fly Me to the Moon. Details
Friday, October 9, 2020 | 8:00 PM EDT
Online
$15 – $100
Sunday Afternoon Blues, Rag, Bluegrass, Gospel
Richard Mende and Paul Loewenberg take a couple hours to play old Blues, Ragtime, Bluegrass, Gospel with a touch of Folk music. About half the time we have special guests join in on Bass or Fiddle or Dobro or Banjo… but the rest of the time it’s 2 music encyclopedias playing the best from 1800 to about 1960. More often is the 1920’s and 30’s. Details
Sunday, September 11, 2020 | 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The Townehouse Tavern, 206 Elgin St, Greater Sudbury
Enjoy a Quarantine Concert
There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World
With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centers have taken to being open virtually. Check out theatre performance online from around the world. Details
Drive-in Movies
What a better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars?
For ideas see, Check out the Drive-In Theatres in Ontario
Various dates
IV. Sports
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of summer’s nature at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area with scenic lookouts, nature trails, and areas to view its fauna.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- 25 Hikes to Enjoy Fall Colours in Ontario
- 25 Fabulous Scenic Lookouts to Visit in Ontario
- 25 Nature and Wilderness Adventures in Ontario
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Ontario Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. Details
September 25 – October 25, 2020
Across Ontario
Free
The Sudbury Market
Get your fair share of fresh air, wholesome foods, unique locally made products, meet local farmers, crafters, artisans, food vendors, and entertainers. Details
Thursdays | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
At the York St Parking Lot
Free
Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner Options
- The Four Corners Restaurantat Holiday Inn Sudbury
- Cheese and charcuterie boards for your table from La Fromagerie
- Gloria’s Restaurant
- The Motley Kitchen
- Table d’hôte Dining at St. Lawrence Restaurant
- The Swiss Chalet
- Milestones Restaurants
- Open Table listing
Rediscover Sudbury
Why not rediscover this city that you live in? Sudbury is rich in history and culture, and you can spend days touring the different museums, galleries, and historic sites. The city boasts great shopping, awesome antique and thrift stores, and unique places to eat. There are a ton of sights around the city or just outside, but if you venture thirty minutes to an hour beyond, into the Greater Sudbury area, you can really get into some beautiful, rugged wilderness. Details
Weekend Getaways in Northern Ontario
Girls Weekend Getaway Ideas Northern Ontario. Details
Romantic Getaways in Northern Ontario. Details
Explore Canada or the World From Home
Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks, and many more places from Home. Travel to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries, or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.
VI. Virtual Events & Activities
OCAD Artist Alley 2020
Browse the curated catalogue of the artists on the website from the comfort of your home. Details
October 10 – November 10, 2020
Acrylic Painting with Dineen Worth
This virtual Oktoberfest experience will offer two days of live (and some pre-recorded) Oktoberfest-themed entertainment and interactive experiences to engage the whole family. Details
Thursdays, October 8- 29, 2020 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
This virtual Oktoberfest experience will offer two days of live (and some pre-recorded) Oktoberfest-themed entertainment and interactive experiences to engage the whole family. Details
September 25 to October 12, 2020
Live: Murder on the Montreal Bullet
It’s New Year’s Eve, 2040. You received an invitation and ticket to a luxury private car on the inaugural trip of the first bullet train! A virtual futuristic speakeasy event. Details
Until Saturday, October 31, 2020 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hamilton Youth Film Festival
Founded in 2017, the Hamilton Youth Film Festival (HYFF) was created to give the youth of Hamilton a chance to shine. Now an annual event, HYFF is largely promoted to the young adults of the Hamilton community and beyond. T Details
Fridays, September 18 – October 9, 2020 | 10:00 PM
Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Virtual Festival
Join us on a virtual adventure where guests will enjoy heritage village tours and historical demonstrations, as well as music and entertainment, all from the comfort of their home. This year’s virtual event will feature more than 80 juried artisans, vendors, demonstrators and entertainers participating in this long annual tradition. Details
Virtual Vendor Market: September 12 – October 7, 2020
Heritage Tours | October 9 – 12, 2020
Festitalia Virtual Festival
Festitalia Virtual Festival Program features the greatest of Italian Art, Culture, Culinary, Music, and Literature! From regional recipes to curated music playlists, all the way to ornate metalworks and Bocce games of the past. Details
Through October 31, 2020
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors, or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.