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December 2011

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    1
Winnipeg Jets vs Phoenix Coyotes, MTS Centre; Ticketmaster 780-3333
2
Take in the magical Manitoba Children's Museum Eaton's Santa's Village Nov 12 - Jan 8
3
Manitoba Children's Museum Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa , a fun family event!
4
Visit Island Park in Portage la Prairie during the Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Island of Lights! MB's longest running drive through light show runs nightly from 6-10 pm, daily until January 7
5
Visit the All That Glows: Then and Now Exhibit at the Manitoba Electrical Museum Seasonal holiday lighting through the ages. Nov 7- Jan 5. Free admission; 360-7905
6
Take the family to see the Free Festival of Trees & Lights until Dec 11 at Manitoba Hydro Place Gallery. Beautiful displays of decorated trees as well as entertainment
7
MTYP presents The House at Pooh Corner, Dec 9-26 at Shaw Performing Centre, where the entire theatre magically turns into an enchanted forest.
8
WSO presents A Judy Garland Christmas: Songs My Mother Taught Me, Centennial Concert Hall, Dec 9-11; 949-3999
9
Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes, MTS Centre; Ticketmaster 204-780-3333
10
Christmas Crafts for Kids at The Forks 1-4pm, Centre Court. Create your own holiday craft with a different project each weekend .this weekend make a Santa Suit Tree Ornament
11
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales at the MTS Centre; Ticketmaster; 780-3333
12
Assiniboine Valley Railway Christmas Light Run, 3001 Roblin Blvd, Dec 10-Jan 8. Train Runs 6:30-9:00 pm daily except Dec 25
13
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild, MTS Centre; Tickets 780-3333
14
You still have some time to get your holiday shopping done. Avoid weekend shopping if you can!
15
Astronomy Night at Oak Hammock Marsh - Winter Constellations and Geminids Meteor Shower 467-3300
16
Looking for Winter Break programs for your children? Check out this issue for lots of program options.
17
Christmas Crafts for Kids at The Forks 1 - 4pm , Centre Court. Create your own holiday craft with a different project at your fingertips each weekend. This weekend, make a Decoupaged Tree Ornament
18
Prairie Theatre Exchange presents The Three Munschketeers, Dec 21-Jan 4; 942-5483
19
Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Nutcracker, Dec 21-28 at the Centennial Concert Hall; 204-956-2792
20
Winnipeg Jets vs New York Islanders, MTS Centre; Tickets 780-3333
21
Happy Chanukah!  Today is the first day of this 8 day Jewish holiday.
22
The First Day of Winter!
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We offer the best guide to Holiday Family Fun! So much to do in Wonderful Winterpeg!
24
Christmas Eve.it's time to slow down and enjoy family togetherness. The best part of the holidays!
25
Merry Christmas!
26
Boxing Day. Shop until you Drop!
27
Get outside with your children and build a snowfort or snowman. Kids love when parents participate in the fun!
28
Rent a classic movie form your childhood and watch it with your kids. Add some popcorn and other movie treats and you have the making of a great day!
29
Head to the Manitoba Museum and check out their Circus exhibit. Hands on fun for the whole family. Take in a planetarium show too!
30
Have a pajama day. Stay in your pajamas the whole day. Play games, watch movies, bake cookies, do crafts etc. Take pictures and videos to preserve the memories.
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Happy New Year!
Scotiabank Family New Year's Eve at the Fork's Arctic Glacier Winter Park. Activities throughout the day. Kids' Crafts start at 4pm and live entertainment begins at 5:45pm. Fireworks at 10pm.


January 2012

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Welcome to 2012! Last day of winter break. Enjoy the day but get the kids organized for back to school tomorrow.
2
Sign up for family fun and fitness classes. There are family gym and swim or martial arts programs offered at Y's and city of Wpg. recreational facilities.
3
Back to School everyone! Send a special treat and note in their lunch bag to let them know you are thinking about them.
4
Organize your winter break/holiday pictures this month before they end up in a closet or cupboard. Put them in albums now!
5
Last couple of days to visit Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Island of Lights In Portage la Prairie's Island Park, until Jan 7; 204-239-8334
6
Time to clean out a few closets. Donate outgrown clothing and toys to a worthy charity like the Salvation Army.
7
Synchro Figure Skating Provincials today in Killarney, MB at the Shamrock Centre; 204-523-8920
8
Bake a batch of sugar cookies together and let the kids ice and decorate them!
9
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum. Every Monday from 10- 2, special guided crafts, activities, and story times to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
10
Pull out a puzzle that the whole family can work on together. Puzzles teach patience and persistence.
11
MTYP presents The Last Tree of Rapa Nui, Jan 12-20. An environmental musical with great songs and an inspiring story for Ages 7 and up
12
Get your tickets for Disney on Ice coming Jan 26th to MTS Centre.
13
Kitchen Bath & Renovation Show, Jan 13-15 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
14
Wellness Expo, Jan 13-15 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
15
WSO's Family Concerts presents Beethoven Lives Upstairs today, Centennial Concert Hall, Pre-concert fun at 1:00, Concert at 2:00
16
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum. Every Monday from 10- 2, special guided crafts, activities, and story times to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
17
Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail is now open at The Forks Historic Port, along the frozen Assiniboine and Red Rivers (weather permitting), skating, tobogganing and family fun; Jan 15-Feb 28
18
How is your child doing at school so far? Check with teachers to find out and take action now should there be any concerns
19
Astronomy Night at Oak Hammock Marsh- Exploring the Night Sky and the Moon; 467-3300
20
The WSO presents Hot! Hot! Hot! A Night at The Copa, Jan 20-22 at Centennial Concert Hall; 204-949-3999
21
Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers, MTS Centre; Tickets 780-3333
22
Thinking about adopting a pet for your family? Visit the Winnipeg Humane Society or a pet rescue centre to find your perfect addition. Make sure you are ready for the commitment!
23
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum. Every Monday from 10- 2, special guided crafts, activities, and story times to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
24
Visit one of our great Nature Centres for tons of family fun! Ft. Whyte and Oak Hammock Marsh offer weekend family activities.
25
Are you having dinner as a family? Make tonight a family dinner night where everyone helps. Sit down together...no tv, cell phones or games .just talking as a family about what's going on in your lives.
26
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic, Jan 26-29 at the MTS Centre, Tickets 780-3333
27
Get your tickets for the Children's Museum Dine Around - an annual fundraising event!
28
February is around the corner. If you are planning a spring break getaway, you need to book it now!
29
Monster Jam is coming to the MTS Centre in March. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster
30
Here comes February! It's time to think about Spring Break plans.
31
Get your tickets for MTYP's new The Cat Came Back with Fred Penner, Jay Brazeau and Mr. Johnson's Cat! Feb 3-12 at Shaw Performing Arts Centre
       



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