2026 Calendar of Events

January 20 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm. For more information contact the Sanctuary Advisory Council coordinator at jean.prevo@noaa.gov.

January 21 to 25 - Thunder Bay International Film Festival

March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break in the Sanctuary

April 21 - The 5th year of Viking Expedition Ships in the sanctuary begins.

April 28 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm.

May 16 - MATE ROV Great Lakes Regional Competition

June to August - Summer in the Sanctuary educational programming, sign up required.

June 16 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm.

August 18 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm.

August 21 to 23 - Thunder Bay River Festival

October 20 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council will meet at 6:00 pm.

October 23 - Haunted Museum

December 15 - Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Youth educational programming & community lecture series happen monthly, stay connected to our Facebook page or www.ThunderBayFriends.org for current opportunities.

Meeting and event space available, including a rooftop deck. Email erin.pilarski@noaa.gov for inquiries.