Your Sunset Country Events – October 2–8, 2025
Hello Sunset Country! The leaves falling, the air’s got that perfect sweater-weather crispness, and the region is buzzing with events that range from literary launches to dog parades and dance parties. Whether you’re in Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, or Ear Falls, there’s something happening that’ll make you want to step out and join the fun. Here’s your Sunset Country Events roundup for the week ahead.
Sioux Lookout
“My Many Lives” Book Launch by Howard Byrd Lockhart
Date: Thursday, October 2
Time: 5 PM
Where: Sioux Lookout Public Library
Join members of the Lockhart as they donate copies of Howard’s book, read a few passages, and share stories! Copies of My Many Lives will be available for purchase.
“My Many Lives” Book Launch – Your Sunset Country
Dryden
Taylor Swift Album Release Dance Party
Date: Friday, October 3
Time: 9:30 PM
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Br. 63
Swifties, unite! Celebrate the release of Taylor’s newest album with a glittery dance party that’s all sparkle, sass, and sing-alongs. Costumes encouraged, heartbreak optional.
Album Release Dance Party – Your Sunset Country
Dryden Fall Fest
Harvest Hay Day
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Laura Howe Marsh
Shop nearly 50 vendors, catch live entertainment, and enjoy tasty eats—all in one festive spot. Snap your seasonal photos with Lynsey Jordanna Photography, enter the Gourd Goals growing contest, and let the kids enjoy a mini-Halloween adventure with the Treats & Trees walk through Laura Howe. It all happens in the Laura Howe parking lot and along Van Horne.
Harvest Hay Day – Your Sunset Country
Howl-o-Weenie Parade
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 11:45 AM 12 PM Start
Where: Starts at 330 Vanhorne Parking lot
Dogs in costumes. Need we say more? From hot dogs to superheroes, this parade is paws-itively adorable.
1st Annual HOWL-O-WEENIE WALK – Your Sunset Country
We Run This City
Date: Sunday, October 5
Time: 9:00 AM Start
Where: Government Dock Start & Finish
Lace up for a community run that’s part fitness, part civic pride. Whether you’re sprinting or strolling, you’re helping raise funds for local youth programs.
We Run This City – Your Sunset Country
Fire Prevention Week Open House
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Dryden Fire Hall
Meet your local heroes, climb aboard a fire truck, and learn how to keep your home safe. Plus, there’s free snacks and giveaways—because safety should be celebrated. This years theme “Charge into Fire Safety – Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”
Fire Prevention Week Open House – Your Sunset Country
Red Lake
Red Lake Miners vs Kam River Fighting Walleye
Date: October 3 & 4
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Cochenour Arena
Red Lake It’s hockey night in Red Lake! Watch the Miners take on the Fighting Walleye in a showdown that promises slapshots, big saves, and hometown pride.
Red Lake Miners vs Kam River Fighting Walleye – Your Sunset Country
Red Lake Miners vs Kam River Fighting Walleye – Your Sunset Country
Ear Falls
Got an event coming up in Ear Falls or anywhere in Sunset Country? Submit it here to be featured in next week’s roundup!
That’s your Sunset Country Events Round-Up! From book launches to barking parades, this week is packed with personality. So, grab your calendar, mark your favourites, and get ready to make some memories. Stay warm, stay curious, and we’ll see you out there!
For a complete list of events in Your Sunset Country find the Event page here. You are also encouraged to submit your own events here to the calendar for your chance to be featured!
