Sudbury.com runs a weekly list of things that are going on locally. If you’re planning a performance, festival, class, presentation, exhibit, fundraiser, initiative or other event in Greater Sudbury, send the details to [email protected] so we can spread the word. More local events can also be found on Sudbury.com’s Events Page.
SPG presents Dinner Theatre: The Savannah Sipping Society
Oct. 23-25
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women—each looking to escape the sameness of their daily routines—are drawn together by Fate (and an impromptu happy hour). What begins as a chance meeting soon turns into a pact to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost along the way. The show runs Oct. 23-25 at the Ernie Checkeris Theatre (Thorneloe University). Purchase tickets online here.
YES Theatre Gala
Oct. 24
YES Theatre is holding a fundraising gala they’re calling “A Night at the Ozdust Ballroom” on Oct. 24 at Sudbury Theatre Centre. “For one dazzling night, the STC will be transformed into the glittering Ozdust Ballroom — inspired by the magic of Wicked — featuring live music, elegant food and drink, silent auction and $2,500 Rock Solid Reverse Draw,” said a press release. Every ticket and bid directly supports the company’s mission to bring locally-driven, world class theatre to Sudbury and Northern Ontario. Tickets cost $125, and can be purchased at yestheatre.com.
Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival
Oct. 24-25
Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival returns for its 12th edition Oct. 24-25 at Place des Arts in downtown Sudbury. This year’s programming connects books and writing to the urgent conversations of today under the theme of “Survival” — a timely exploration of how stories help us navigate the complexities of the world around us. The 2025 lineup features a mix of celebrated and emerging voices — Farzana Doctor, Waubgeshig Rice, Zilla Jones, Treena Orchard, Suzy Vadori, Kate Gies, Matthew Heiti, and Northern favourites like Rosanna Battigelli, Liisa Kovala, A.-M. Mawhiney, Scott Overton, Connor Lafortune, Alex Tétrault, Lindsay Mayhew and many more.
TNO presents Nzinga
Oct. 24-25
As part of the Centre franco-ontarien de folklore’s Festival les vieux m’ont conté, the TNO welcomes Nzinga, a co-production of Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui and Montreal’s La Sentinelle. Congolese-born Tatiana Zinga Botao grew up in Brussels, then moved to Quebec to study acting. As an adult, she discovered a thread cut through her family history: the name Zinga comes from her ancestor, a queen who reigned in the 17th century over a territory much larger than present-day Angola, where she is celebrated as a national founder. This captivating historiographical tale reconstructs the ancestral thread that links Tatiana to her ancestor, while following the Congo-Belgium-Canada triangle that she herself traveled. The show runs Oct. 24-25 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party
Oct. 25
The Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party is happening once again at Sudbury Indie Cinema Oct. 25. Enjoy three hours of retro cartoon, commercials and PSAs, with unlimited bowls of over 30 varieties of cereal. $15 for adults and $7 for kids. Purchase tickets online here.
City of Lakes Musical Society presents ‘Strings Tropicana’
Oct. 25
The City of Lakes Music Society presents their first ‘Keys to the Library’ concert of the 2025-2026 season at noon at the Mackenzie Street Library, featuring violinist Milas Hewson, double-bassist Arianna Verbree, and pianist Dr. Charlene Biggs in performances of mesmerizing music by Albeniz, Piazzola and Mannino. Admission is by donation. Great family entertainment.
Laurentian University Fall Open House
Oct. 25
Laurentian University’s Fall Open House takes place Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. welcoming high school students, parents, and community members to explore the vibrant campus and academic offerings. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot.
Halloween Dance Fundraiser
Oct. 25
Dance the night away in spooky Halloween style while helping a local family charity on Oct. 25. Sudbury and Area Helping Families in Need is a volunteer-run, non-registered charity that has supported more than 200 families across Greater Sudbury since 2012. The charity is hosting a Halloween Dance Fundraiser at the Centennial Arena Upper Hall. DJ TDawg will provide the soundtrack for the event. The day kicks off with a Toddler Dance from 3-5 p.m. for children age six and under. This is followed by the Preteen Dance from 5:15-7:15 p.m. and then a Teen Dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission fees will cover one child or teen plus up to two adults. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. There will be prizes for the best costumes, a $100 prize for whoever brings the most non-perishable food items and free photographs for every five non-perishable food donations or $5 donations.
Howl-O-Ween Dog walk
Oct. 26
Grab your pooch, your costumes and get in the spooky spirit with a Halloween dog walk hosted by the Junction Creek Steward Committee and the Ontario SPCA on Oct. 26. The Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk will be held Oct. 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Twin Forks Playground, 1476 Gary Ave. in New Sudbury. The event will feature an educational walk along Junction Creek, a dog costume contest and prizes. While the event is free, participants are encouraged to provide pay-what-you-can donations to help support the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee and the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre. Registration is required, which you can do by clicking here.
Nickel City Wind Ensemble presents Toons and Tales
Oct. 26
The show runs Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Tickets cost $10 for seniors and students, $20 for adults, and children under 12 get in for free. Instrument demonstrations prior to the concert in the front lobby.
SSO presents Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery (children’s performances)
Oct. 26
Join the SSO for a special live performance of the classic story by Classical Kids. The 2 p.m. concert is presented in English, and the 4 p.m. in French. Vivaldi, Venice and Violins. All three are celebrated in Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery, a compelling mystery story about an orphan girl in the early 1700s who is in search of her roots. A central clue to the mystery is a missing Stradivarius violin that the Duke of Cremona has brought to Vivaldi’s school of the Pieta in the hopes of finding his long lost grandchild. You’ll have to watch the story unfold to learn its conclusion! Audiences will enjoy more than 25 excerpts from Vivaldi’s most popular and important works, including the Four Seasons, the Violin Concerto in A minor, and the Guitar Concerto. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors solve a mystery built around the historic context of the composer’s real life. Purchase tickets online here.
Mooncrater Theatre presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show - with a shadow cast
Oct. 29 to Nov. 1
If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy the cult-classic Rocky Horror Picture Show the way it was meant to be seen — with a local shadow cast offering a live entertainment event — head to the Sudbury Indie Cinema for their four-night extravaganza. In the now infamous film, a newly engaged couple get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere and find themselves at the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters who live there. Through elaborate dance and music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man. There are four showtimes - Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 8:30 p.m. You can purchase tickets here.
Northern Scream presents The Infirmary
Until Oct. 31
Sudbury Northern Screams presents The Infirmary, set to plunge visitors into a new level of fear this fall. This indoor haunted attraction promises an immersive fear experience that will terrify you, and warns it’s not for the faint of heart and children under 13 must be with an adult. Running weekends from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31 and hosted at the Sudbury Events Centre (formerly the Mine Mill Hall, 19 Regent Street) the thrills start at 7 p.m. and run through 10 p.m., including both “Devil’s Night” and Halloween, Oct. 30 and 31.
SWC BOObie Bra Drive
Oct. 31
SWC (Sudbury Women’s Centre) is once again championing the needs of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals here in Greater Sudbury through their annual BOObie Bra Drive. The Centre is aiming to stock its shelves ahead of the winter months, through the collection of new/unopened bras, underwear, socks and hygiene products. A number of collection sites have been set up in Greater Sudbury. The drive runs until Oct. 31. Learn more online here.
Grace United Church Fall Fling
Nov. 1
Grace United Church holds its annual Fall Fling fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1. The event includes lunch (soup, sandwiches, dessert, beverages), a quilt raffle, penny table, white elephant table, bake table and more. Tickets $20 adults, $10 kids 6-12 and free for kids under 6. All draws take place at 3 p.m. The church is located at 1520 Bancroft Dr.
Nyama Nyama Experience 3
Nov. 1
Fans of the sounds of African-inspired live music should get ready for the third edition of the Nyama Nyama Experience, taking the stage at the Northern Watersport Centre on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. It’s an evening of what the event organizers describe as “an unparalleled celebration of culture, music and culinary delights.” The event is organized by Nyama Nyama Sound, a Sudbury-based music company housing a number of artists, producers and creatives. You can find more information about the event and purchase tickets by clicking here.
Sudbury Music Festival AGM
Nov. 3
Sudbury Music Festival invites musically minded community members to attend its Annual General Meeting Nov. 3. The meeting will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Sudbury Secondary School. Anyone can attend the AGM but only SMF members can vote. Membership fees are $40 for individuals ($30 if purchased at or before the AGM) and $50 for organizations. These fees play a vital role in supporting the festival and enable Sudbury Music Festival to continue fostering a vibrant musical community in the future. More details are provided in the membership form at www.sudburymusicfestival.ca.
Cambrian College open house
Nov. 8
Cambrian College is getting ready for one of its busiest days of the year and you are invited. Cambrian’s annual Fall Open House is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its main Barry Downe campus in Greater Sudbury. For more details, and to pre-register, visit cambriancollege.ca/events.
SOAR Film Festival
Nov. 13-16
SOAR Film Festival is Eastern Canada’s largest wilderness film festival. A unique partnership between Laurentian University’s Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program (ADVL) and Sudbury Indie Cinema has allowed adventure film to SOAR. The festival’s fifth edition runs Thursday, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 16, extending the programming by opening Thursday night. Purchase tickets online here.
Art Gallery of Sudbury exhibitions
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Sudbury’s exhibition Watershed Lessons opens Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at its 174 Elgin St. location. This exhibition continues until Saturday, Nov. 22. It features works by students from Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture and explores the importance of Sudbury’s watersheds and water systems, our connections to them, and the lessons we can learn from them. The gallery also currently has two-off site exhibitions: Alexandre Fishbein-Ouimette until Nov. 17 and Raven Debassige at the Laughing Buddha until Jan. 12. Learn more on the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.