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March 2011

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1
Are you ready for spring break? You should book your kids into spring break programs now before they are sold out.
2
Make today a Library Day! Take the whole family to your local branch to borrow books, cds and dvds. Library cards are free.
3
Freeze Frame International Children's Film Festival for Kids of All Ages, March 3-12 Globe & Cinematheque Theatres; 204-949-9355
More info...
4
Mid-Canada Boat Show at the Wpg. Convention Centre, March 3 - 6
More info...
5
Stonewall Winter Carnival, Stonewall, MB; 204-467-4774
6
Start a puzzle that the whole family can work on together. Begin with simple ones and work up to more difficult ones.
7
Clean out a closet or two and donate outgrown items in good condition to a worthy charity. Get the kids involved too!
8
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.
9
Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Wonderland, Centennial Concert Hall Mar 9-13, 2011; 956-2792
10
MTYP presents The Man Who Planted Trees, for ages 8 to Teen, March 10 -18 at Canwest Global Performing Centre at The Forks.
More info...
11
Cottage Country Show at Red River Exhibition Park, March 11 - 13, 2011; 888-6990
12
Move Your Clock one hour ahead a midnight tonight
13
Monster Jam takes place at the MTS Centre, March 12 & 13; Tickets 780-3333
14
Rent a classic movie and watch it with your kids. Kids love to know what movies Mom and Dad enjoyed when they were little.
15
Manitoba Moose vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins March 15 & 16 @ 7:30 PM; Tickets; 780-3333
16
Bake a batch of cookies with the kids today enjoy bonding time together.
17
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Astronomy Night at Oak Hammock Marsh: Spring Constellations and Planets; 467-3300
18
Agriculture in the City at The Forks Market 20 interactive displays, live presentations and cooking demonstrations etc. March 18-20
More info...
19
Head to the Manitoba Museum for some family fun. Visit the exhibits, the planetarium and the science gallery. 190 Rupert
More info...
20
WSO's Concerts forKids featuring Mysterious Maestro, today at 2:00 PM at the Concert Hall. Preconcert Fun at 1:00. Travel through dark nights & hidden caverns and examines the nature of musical perfection
More info...
21
Make Monday a family game night. Pull out a game everyone can play and have fun!
22
Video Games Live @ Burton Cummings Theatre, April 22 - 23; 780-3333 for tickets
23
Check out this issues Spring Break programs and events listings. Tons to do!
24
Check in with your children's teachers to see if they need to work on anything over Spring Break. It's a good time to catch up and get ahead too!
25
Spring Break begins today. Are you ready for family fun?
26
Home Expressions Home and Garden Show coming to the Wpg Convention Centre, Mar 31- Apr 3, 2011.
More info...
27
MTYP presents Circus Incognitus for all ages at Canwest Global Performing Centre at The Forks. March 27 - April 8, 2011
More info...
28
Free Foolishness at the 10th annual Festival of Fools at the Forks. March 27 - April 3.
Download the program.
29
Fantasy Theatre presents The Stolen Prince March 28 - April 3 at Deaf Centre Mb. 285 Pembina Hwy. Geared for children 3 years old and up; 944-0581 for tickets.
30
Manitoba Moose vs. Rochester Americans, March 29 & 30,7:30 at MTS Centre;780-3333
31
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, March 28- April 2 @ Keystone Centre; 204-726-3590
   


April 2011

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
1
April Fool's Day!
2
Home Expressions Home and Garden Show, March 31- April 3 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre
More info...
3
Try Archery at Heights Archery. Bow and arrow target shooting fun for the whole family! 2281 Portage Ave; 832-4421
4
Take out some old magazines and papers and have the kids make a collage out of cut out pictures and words.
5
Take the family to your local library branch to borrow books, cds and dvds. Make it a monthly event!
6
Take out a puzzle that the whole family can work on together. Puzzles teach patience and persistence.
7
Have the kids help make dinner tonight. Let them plan the menu, shop for groceries and help with the preparation.
8
Manitoba Moose vs Hamilton Bulldogs, April 8 & 9, MTS Centre; Tickets 780-3333
9
Easter Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt, Riverton Hall, Riverton, MB; 204-378-2800
10
Harlem Globetrotters at the MTS Centre today at 2:00 PM; 780-3333 for tickets
11
Why not teach your children how to do laundry? The earlier they learn, the more indepedent they will feel! Kids love to help if you instill this in them at a young age.
12
Manitoba Opera presents The Magic Flute at the Centennial Concert Hall; 944-8824
13
Enjoy the Tour du Chocolat coming Apr 16- 17 to the Forks
14
Start thinking about summer camps by checking out our resource guide in this issue.
15
University of Winnipeg Spring Pow Wow at Duckworth Centre; 204-779-2925, 204-416-4265
16
Scattered Seeds Spring Craft Show and Sale, April 15 -17 @ Red River Exhibition Park; 888-6990
17
In honour of Earth Day this week... Why not discuss how your family can make a difference to the environment?
18
Passover begins at Sunset. Happy Passover to our Jewish readers!
19
Time to make Easter Eggs with the kids. Get everyone in on the fun!
20
Get the kids involved in organizing their closets and drawers. Donate outgrown clothes and toys to a worthy charity.
21
Astronomy Night at Oak Hammock Marsh- Telescopes and Lyrids Meteor Shower; 467-3300
22
Good Friday and Happy Earth Day! A great day to spend with family.
23
This is a family weekend. Plan lots of fun and togetherness!
24
Happy Easter to Everyone!
25
John Mellencamp in concert at the Centennial Concert Hall, 7:00 pm
 26
Organize your spring break pictures now while they are fresh in your mind.
27
Have you thought about buying Blue Bomber or Goldeyes tickets this year? Both offer great family fun at a reasonable price for professional sports.
28
Happy Spring! Head to your local Gardening Centre for the warmth and green of Summer to come! Or Visit the Mb. Conservatory at Assiniboine Park.
29
TSummertime ahead - Have you booked your kids into their summer camp programs?
30
TOMORROW - Come to Winnipeg Parent's Family Fun & Learning Fair: 30+ exhibitors, crafts, entertainment, petting zoo & more! Manitoba Museum; 10-4
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Here comes February! It's time to think about Spring Break plans.
         



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