Downtown North Bay & Waterfront

09/08/2026

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
🎉 Get ready for a week packed with fun in Downtown North Bay! Here’s what’s happening:
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: Groove to the sounds of Press Play at the FREE Summer Concert Series, 7-9pm at the Kiwanis Bandshell. 🎶
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: Unleash your creativity at Near North Makerspace. Learn 3D modelling & create a decor item from 6-8pm, no experience needed. Just $15!
•𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀: Super Fun Time Trivia at Moose Cookhouse North Bay starts at 7:30pm. Call ahead to snag your spot.
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆: Start your day with a southern brunch at Lou Dawgs North Bay, 11am-2pm. Then, mosey over to the Kiwanis Bandshell for Country Fest from 11am-3pm.
•𝗖𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 with a screening of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒅𝒚𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒚 at Centre. Grab your tickets early for $7, or $10 at the door. Showtime is 7pm.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Parking is free after 4:30pm and on weekends. 🚗
Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know you’re coming downtown! The City of North Bay The Maker’s Market Inc.

09/05/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱! 🌞
After a morning at the farmer’s market, why not stroll through Downtown North Bay? Discover your favorite shops, grab a coffee, savor some fresh baked goodies, and maybe pick up that special cheese for tonight. Hungry? Pop into your go-to spot for a bite to eat. Don’t forget to swing by the local art gallery and soak up some culture while you’re here. Enjoy the last days of summer in our vibrant community. And guess what? Parking’s free on weekends! 🚗

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

09/04/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻
Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Check out these awesome events happening in Downtown North Bay:
North Bay Games and Hobbies: MTG tonight featuring Heart of the Mountain, Commander, and Vintage from 6-10pm.
Lou Dawgs North Bay: Enjoy live music with one man band, Darius Murray, from 9pm-midnight. Remember, there's a cover charge added to your bill.
The Moose Cookhouse North Bay: Celebrate YTL's grand reopening with Trapment on the new stage and an amazing laser show. Girls get in FREE till 10:30pm, and try out 45 mixed drinks from 10-11pm. Must be 19+ to join.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 and all weekend, so no worries about where to leave the car!
See you in the Neighbourhood! 🎶✨

09/02/2026

🚗✨ Planning a trip to the Farmers’ Market this Wednesday? Here’s where to park for a stress-free visit! 🌿

•𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝟮 (Entrance via Ferguson St or Oak St West)

•𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝗽𝘁 from the Pay & Display machine

•𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Make your market day easy and fun, and explore downtown!

09/02/2026

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Ready for some fun? 🎉 Check out what’s happening in Downtown North Bay:
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆:
•𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 at the museum, 9:30am-1:30pm. Find fresh local food, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
•𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: J Houston Band at the Kiwanis Bandshell, 7-9pm. Free!
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆:
•𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 with the Jesse Thomas Band on board the Chief Commanda II. Tickets are $60 + tax available at the Capitol Centre. Boat leaves at 7pm.
Remember: Parking is free after 4:30pm and all weekend! 🚗
Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know you’re coming downtown.

08/29/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻
Start your day with a cozy coffee ☕ from Opera Bakery Cafe, The Culture Club or Northern Tikes Indoor Playground & Party Centre. Next, explore local treasures at Good Atlas, The Annex by Cheapskates, and 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. 🛍️
Breathe in the lakeside air with a walk along the waterfront—don’t forget to snap a photo! 📸 Feeling adventurous? Book a sunset cruise on the Chief Commanda II for breathtaking views. 🚢
When hunger hits, you’ve got options: a hearty sandwich from @�Fresh Italian Eats, mouth-watering wings fromThe Moose Cookhouse North Bayy, or bold flavors fromNorthern Himalayan Caféé.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! 🅿️✨
What’s your Saturday Downtown look like?

08/28/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻
Ready to kick off the weekend with a bang? 🌟 Here’s what’s happening in Downtown North Bay this Friday evening:

•Cecil's Brewhouse and Kitchen: Enjoy 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗯 after 5 PM. Make sure to call 𝟳𝟬𝟱-𝟰𝟳𝟮-𝟳𝟱𝟭𝟬 for a table.
•Lou Dawgs North Bay: 3Deez hits the stage from 𝟵 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Enjoy some oldies, country, rock, and blues. Cover charges apply.
•North Bay Games and Hobbies: Join the fun with 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 featuring Commander and Modern 2015, from 𝟲-𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Parking is free after 𝟰:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 and on weekends! 🚗
𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱

08/25/2026

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Get ready to make the most of your week in Downtown North Bay! Here’s what’s happening in the neighbourhood:
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆:
•All you can eat wings at The Moose Cookhouse North Bay, all day! 🍗
North Bay Farmers' Market in front of the museum, 9:30am-1:30pm. Fresh food, baked goods, and artisans!
•FREE Summer Concert Series with Cliche Collective at the Kiwanis Bandshell, 7-9pm. 🎶
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆:
•Grandparents Day at Creative Learning Toys and Junior world. Grandparents save 10%!
•Enjoy live music from The Lightfoot Band at the Capitol Centre. Tickets $75 + tax, show starts at 7:30pm.
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆:
•Anishwe Indigenous Makers Market at 163 Main St East, noon-6pm. FREE admission.
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Parking is free after 4:30pm and on weekends!
Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know you’re coming downtown. 🌟
The City of North Bay

08/20/2026