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November 2007

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Manitob Ahbee Festival: Pow wow, competitions, music festival, trade show, marketplace, Aboriginal People's Choice awards. Nov 1-4, Downtown & MTS Centre; 956-1849
2
Manitoba Art Expo takes place at Assiniboia Downs Nov 2 - 4; 467-8654
3
Visit the Golfdome for mini golf or climb the walls at Vertical Adventures today. Make it an active day with the kids
4
Ft. Whyte offers Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides from 12 4 p.m. Get carried into a world of autumn colours by a horse-drawn wagon! $3 per person. Trail conditions permitting; 989.8355
5
Preschool Monday programs take place at the Manitoba Children's Museum every Monday 10:30 2:30; 924-4000
6
Make today a library day! Visit your local branch to take out books, videos and cd's. Library cards are still free!
7
Considering a pet? Why not choose a pet from the Winnipeg Humane Society ? Visit their incredible new building just off of Waverely St.
8
Pull our a puzzle and work together as a family to finish it. Start with easy ones and build up to more difficult puzzles.
9
Today is a good day to go through the families clothing and pack up and donate outgrown things to a charity that helps families in need. Goodwill and the Salvation Army are good choices!
10
The Manitoba Museum has tons of things to do for families: Galleries, Planetarium and Science Gallery. 190 Rupert St.
11
Remembrance Day. Take time to reflect on the meaning of the day. Talk to your children about why this day is special and say a prayer for our troops in war torn countries fighting for peace.
12
Fantasy Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, Nov. 12 18 at Deaf Centre MB, 285 Pembina Hwy. 944-0581
13
MTYP presents Kindness by Dennis Foon. A play for Ages 9 to 12 Nov. 15 to 25 at Canwest Performing Centre.
More info...
14
Festival of Trees and Lights a holiday showcase of trees, lights and gingerbread houses. Nov 15 Dec 2, Assiniboine Park Conservatory; 837-4324
15
Visit your local library branch to take out books, videos and cd's. Find out about the kids programs that are offered at your branch
16
Oak Hammock Marsh presents Astronomy NightLearn about Migration;
More info...
17
Visit the Island of Lights in Portage la Prairie daily until January 6th.
18
Turn off the TV and have a family game night. Great fun and great bonding time.
19
The Children's Museum presents a Seniors Tea with St. Nick Grandparents/Grandchildren Sitting: Mon. Nov. 19 @ 2 p.m. A special tea sitting for grandparents to share the tradition of visiting the Eaton's Santa Village with their grandchildren. Seniors' only Sittings: Nov. 21 @ 10 & 2, Nov. 22, 2007 at 10. Tickets in advance call: 924-4004.
20
Why not join a family fitness facility like the Y or the Rady JCC? Both offer family programs, child minding, pool, gym and fun!
21
Consider volunteering at your child's school to get to know the teachers and administration. Good schools encourage parents to be an important part of the volunteer group.
22
Start your holiday shopping now before the rush. Try online shopping to avoid the malls or make your own gifts this year.
23
SAG day across Manitoba. Kids are off school while teachers go to workshops.
24
Book your seat at the Spaghetti Breakfast with Santa, Sat. December 8, 10:00-11:00 at the Manitoba Children's Museum. Come to the museum and enjoy a non-traditional spaghetti breakfast provided by the Old Spaghetti Factory. Be sure to get your tickets ($2.50) before they run out! 924-4000.
25
Visit Santa's Village at the Manitoba Children's Museum until Jan 6th; 924-4000
26
Preschool Monday programs take place at the Manitoba Children's Museum every Monday 10:30 2:30. Just drop in for fun!
27
Have you started to think about winter break activity planning? Book you kids into camps and programs early before they fill up.
28
Walking with Dinosaurs is an amazing live experience that takes you back in time when dinosaurs roaming the earth! MTS Centre, Nov 28 Dec 2; 780-3333 for tickets
29
Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Village presents Touch of Christmas, Nov 30Dec; 204-253-2787
30
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland is an amazing drive through display of magical lights at Red River Exhibition Park, Nov 30 Jan 6.
 
 

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