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Winnipeg Parent's Top Ten Super Spring Break Family Activities
Spring Break brings a wonderful opportunity to enjoy quality family time together. Re-energize those weary winter batteries and have some fun. We have put together our best suggestions to make this Spring Break the best ever!
- Spring Break weather promises to make Winnipeg a slushy mess. Visit this city's fabulous museums for daily adventures and activities during Spring Break.
Become one of the Beatles at the new exhibit at the MANITOBA MUSEUM.. Take in a family show at the planetarium and enjoy hands-on fun at the Science Gallery. There is even a live Science Show running daily. Visit their Web site for more info.
The MANITOBA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM hosts the Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp, March 29 to April 1. Registration is now open for our Kids Explore Spring Break Day Camp. Make new friends and build memories to take back to school during this special week. With days like The World's a Stage, MCM Scientists, Art Smart, and Party Around the World, the week will whizz by. Daily or weekly registration is available. Call 924-4000 for information
The WESTERN CANADA AVIATION MUSEUM offers a great opportunity to learn about the history of aviation. Recently renovated, the Skyways Discovery Zone is the interactive discovery exhibit - a place where children can interact with the exhibits that demonstrate gravity and other aspects of flight. There are cockpits to climb into, engines to explore and many buttons and levers to push and pull... and an indoor runway perfect for paper airplanes. Also, Al Simmons will be performing at a special event.
The MANITOBA ELECTRICAL MUSEUM is a great place to learn about the history of electricity in Manitoba. There is even a robot created out of over 50 electrical appliances. Open Monday to Thursday, 1:00-4:00 pm at 680 Harrow Street.
- The LIBRARY is filled with adventure after adventure for every member of the family. Call your local branch or check out their special Spring Break activities. Magazines, videos, books on tape and more are available to check out with your FREE library card.
- Share the experience of LIVE FAMILY THEATRE! Fantasy Theatre for Children presents Red Riding Hood, March 29 - April 4 at Deaf Centre Manitoba, 285 Pembina Hwy, 944-0581 for tickets. Manitoba Theatre for Young People presents Les Parfaits Inconnus (The Perfect Unknowns) March 25- April 3, Canwest Performing Arts Centre; 942-8898
- If there is still snow, take advantage of SPRING SKIING at Stony Mountain Ski Area, Springhill, Holiday Mountain or Aesissippi Ski Area. It might a great time to register you and your kids for ski or snowboard lessons if you have never experienced this sport. Check out the SnowPass information on pg Family ski/snowboard trips are a blast and provide life long memories.
- Summer fun in Spring. Are you looking for something new and exciting for your family this Spring Break? Come join us for a fun-filled swim at the STEINBACH AQUATIC CENTRE! Take a ride down our waterslides, play in the water sprays, and float through our lazy river! This is a popular place during Spring Break and we do reach capacity, so call today to pre-purchase admission! The facility is open year round and has many fantastic options!
- PUBLIC SWIM - Always a family favourite, especially in summer with our new Splash Park! Ensure your family outing is a success by pre-purchasing your admission to guarantee your entrance during our busy weekends and summers.
- BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Not sure what to do with a group of active pre-teens or energetic tots? Come enjoy a swim and use our rental party room for gifts and cake. A guaranteed hit with all who love swimming!
- PRIVATE RENTALS - A great way to reward sports teams or youth groups for a great season. Have an active family? Why not try a private rental as your next family gathering?
Call and let us help make your next outing a splashing good time!
- Your invited to CHAPTERS/ INDIGO stores for FREE Family Fun events, Mar 29-Apr 2 @ 2:00pm daily.
- Monday - Get your game face on with Hasbro classics like Twister! For all ages.
- Tuesday - Make your own Wimpy Kid journal and other fun crafts! Ages 6+.
- Wednesday - Make a bracelet with colourful floss and beads - this is the coolest of crafts! Ages 6+.
- Thursday - You watch her on Treehouse - now take part in great Olivia activities! Ages 3+.
- Friday - Join Puffin for a party: celebrate characters with storytime, fun crafts and much more! Ages 5+.
Visit their Web site for details.
- Kids and adults alike will love to shoot bows and arrows at HEIGHTS ARCHERY RANGE at 2281 Portage Avenue. They even have Glow Archery and 3D blacklight archery for extra fun. Call 832-4421 for further information.
- Take in the FESTIVAL OF FOOLS, Centre Court and Tower Atrium at the Forks. Spend your Spring Break at The Forks Market: packed daily with clowning, magic, face painting, games and prizes, acrobatics and general tomfoolery. Performances daily and admission is FREE. Presented by The Winnipeg International Children's Festival and The Forks Market.
- Take the Family to WHEELIES ROLLER RINK for fun and fitness. Open March 29 - April 3, 1 - 4 pm. Located at 1010 Logan. Call 988-5060 or visit their Web site for details.
- Plan a DO-NOTHING FAMILY DAY! Stay in your pajamas,play board games, read books, watch videos, order pizza and just hang out together all day long. No cooking, cleaning, driving, homework etc. Dedicate the time to being together as a family.
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