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Family Fun Calendar

March 2008
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9	10 Manitoba Children's Museum hosts Mini Monday drop in programs between 10 & 2. Stories, crafts and fun! 924-4000	11 Looking for Spring Break Programs for your kids? Lots of ideas in this issue!	12 Royal Wpg. Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty until March 16th @ Centennial Concert Hall; 956-2792	13 Much More Munsch is a great exhibit at the Children's Museum.	14 Start a puzzle that the whole family can work on together. Begin with simple ones and work up to more difficult ones.	15 Elite Rhythmic Gymnastic Regional Championship at March 15 & 16 @ University of Manitoba; 925-5738
16 Falcon Ridge Ski Area hosts the Puddle Run. Test your skills skiing and snowboarding across water;204-349-8935	17 Happy St. Partrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you today!	18 Time to make Easter Eggs with the kids. Get everyone in on the fun!	19 San Antonio Rampage vs Manitoba Moose, March 19 & 20 @ MTS Centre; 987-PUCK	20 Meet the Easter Duck, Easter Egg Hunt @ Oak Hammock Marsh, March 21-24; 467-3300	21 Good Friday	22 Try Archery at Heights Archery. Bow and arrow target shooting fun for the whole family! 2281 Portage Ave; 832-4421
23 Easter Sunday means Family Time!	24 Lower Fort Garry hosts a Spring Day Camp. Kids 8 - 12 spend a day exploring history through song, stories and heritage activities, March 24-28; 1-888-773-8888	25 Climb the Walls at Vertical Adventures, Winnipeg's only indoor climbing gym. 77 Paramount Rd. Call 632-5001 to book a time.	26 MTYP presents The Star Keeper for ages 5 -12,,March 26 to April 6 at Canwest Global Performing Cente at the Forks; 942-8898	27 Manitoba Children's Museum hosts a Spring Break Day Camp:5 great days of fun. March 31 - April 4, 9:30- 4:30. To register call 924-4000. Age 6-12. Free early drop-off and late pick-up available	28 Ft.Whyte hosts a Spring Day Camp, March 31-April 4, 2008; 989.8358 for information	29 Spring Break begins: Check out this issue for lots of programs and events for families
30 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair takes place in Brandon. Equestrian events, entertainment, agriculture fair & more @ Keystone Centre; 204-726-3590	31 Fantasy Theatre presents The Ecology Show for ages 3 yrs & up, until April 6, @ Deaf Centre Manitoba, 285 Pembina; 944-0581 for tickets

April 2008
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1 Happy April Fool's Day! Kids will love it, if you play some tricks on them!	2 Head to one of the great ski/snowboard areas for wonderful family fun. Take lessons together. See the article this issue about skiing in Manitoba	3 Make today a library day! Take the family to pick out books, music and videos.	4 Mb. Museum presents Spring Break Safari: March 29 to April 6, 2008 Open daily 10 am - 5 pm. Embark On An Adventure You'll Never Forget! Check out the new Science Gallery! More info...	5 Bowling, mini golf, wall climbing, skating, tobogganing...your choice for family fun!
6 Winnipeg Parent Family Fun Fair: camps, schools, family friendly products and services, activities for kids. Rady JCC, 123 Doncaster St. 9:30 - 4:30	7 Back to school today and on to spring activities!	8 Rent a classic movie and watch it with your kids. Kids love to know what movies Mom and Dad enjoyed when they were little.	9 Visit the Winnipeg Humane Society's new location and adopt a pet for your family!	10 Have you purchased tickets for the Winnipeg Goldeyes season yet? Great family fun in a great venue!	11 The Wiggles are at the MTS centre today!	12 St. Pierre-Jolys presents the Sugaring Off Festival. Maple taffy on snow, horse drawn wagon rides, interpretation of fabrication of maple syrup; 204-433-7635
13 Check out Much More Munsch - Clang, Clang, Rattle-Bing-Bang... come make some noise at the Manitoba Children's Museum's new exhibit! 924-4000	14 Childrens Museum hosts Mini Monday activities: theme based storytime, crafts and activities for preschoolers! Drop in 10 -2; 924-4000	15 Let the kids make dinner tonight. Help them plan, shop for the items and guide them in the tasks. They will be so proud to share their accomplishments.	16 Make it a Library Day! Head to your local branch or enjoy the Millennium Library downtown.	17 Happy Spring! Head to your local Gardening Centre to get into the spirit of spring or Visit the Mb. Conservatory at Assiniboine Park and enjoy that tropical feeling!	18 Rogers Movie Nights at the Children's Museum tonight at 4:00 p.m.! Call 924-4000 for details.	19 The Jewish holiday, Passover begins at Sunset and lasts for 8 days.
20 Visit the Winnipeg Zoo in Assiniboine Park for a wonderful walk among the animals and exhibits	21 Childrens Museum hosts Mini Monday activities: theme based storytime, crafts and activities for preschoolers! Drop in 10 -2; 924-4000	22 Earth Day- Check out the Forks, Ft.Whyte or Oak Hammock Marsh for celebration activities.	23 Time to clean out a closet or drawer. Donate outgrown toys, books, games and clothing to a worthy charity.	24 MTC presents Dreamgirls, April 24 - May 17,174 Market Avenue; 942-6537	25 Have you registered your kids for spring activities: soccer, baseball, swimming lessons etc? Now is the time to ensure they stay active this spring!	26 Bake a batch of sugar cookies and let the kids decorate them with icing, sprinkles and other yummy decorations.
27 Try Archery at Heights Archery. Bow and arrow target shooting fun for the whole family! 2281 Portage Ave; 832-4421	28 Another Mini Monday at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Drop in 10 - 2 for stories, crafts and fun! 924-4000	29 Last Chance to See Ice Age Mammals, ending April 30. Size DOES matter at Ice Age Mammals, on display at The Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St.	30 If you are thinking about a going on a summer vacation. Look into booking a resort or cottage now.