Looking for something to do with the family this winter weekend? We have you covered!
Free
Snowshoe Sundays at Living Prairie Museum
Join Living Prairie Museum for free snowshoeing days. Bring the whole family, strap on the snowshoes, and explore acres of grasslands right in the middle of Winnipeg. Good for anyone, whether experienced or not.
Details: Sunday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Living Prairie Museum
Winter Festivals
New Bothwell Winter Carnival
Head to New Bothwell for an incredible winter carnival, featuring a kids movie on Friday, a pancake breakfast on Saturday, and fireworks to finish it off.
Details: Friday, February 24, 6:30 p.m. to Saturday, February 25, 9:00 p.m., New Bothwell Recreation Centre, FREE
Winter Carnival 2017
Come for the pony rides - stay for the hot chocolate. The Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community Association proud to present their much-loved Winter Carnival, with skating, free bike tune-ups, and plenty of fun for the family.
Details: Saturday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., 448 Burnell St, FREE
Elmwood Winter Fun Day
The Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal and the Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop are hosting the Elmwood Winter Fun Day! There will be outdoor activities, a bonfire, snacks, refreshments, sleigh rides and more.
Details: Saturday, February 25, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 281 Henderson Hwy, FREE
Family Winterfest
Bring your family down after church on Sunday for a free community event with food, drinks, and activities for children and parnets. There will be broomball, hay rides, and other ice games.
Details: Sunday, February 26, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Bronx Park Community Centre, FREE
Paid
Festival du Voyageur
Western Canada's biggest winter festival continues this weekend despite the warm weather. There are plenty of activities for the entire family, including children's entertainers, arts and crafts, snowshoe treks and more. Plus, don't leave without getting some maple taffy on snow! The highly recommended Quick Carve Wood Carving Challenge takes place at Voyageur Park from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 25.
Details: Friday, February 17-Sunday, February 26, Voyageur Park (Fort Gibraltar), 1-day pass $20 adults/$10 youth/FREE four and under
Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival
Winnipeg's cool, clean, and compelling film festival is back, with movies being shown at North Kildonan MB Church until Sunday. Catch films like 90 Minutes in Heaven or God's Not Dead 2, or more mainstream fun movies like The Peanuts Movie and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. There are feature films and documentaries to watch as well. The full list can be found online.
Details: Tuesday, February 21 - Sunday, February 26, North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, $5/day or $15 festival pass, families $10/day or $25 festival pass. Kids under 12 FREE
Breakfast with the Bears
It's International Polar Bear Day, and the Assiniboine Park Zoo is throwing a party. Join them for Breakfast with the Bears, where you can enjoy breakfast at the Tundra Grill while overlooking the Zoo's largest polar habitat. That takes place Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Details: Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, 10:00 a.m., Assiniboine Park Zoo's Tundra Grill, admission to park is $19.75/adults, $10.50/kids, breakfast cost extra
Winter Family Adventure Race
Travel a rugged winter course and test your navigation skills at FortWhyte Alive. This family-friendly challenge has no age limits and no team size restrictions. Bring everyone out! Register by heading to their website.
Details: Sunday, February 26, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., FortWhyte Alive, $10/individual FREE/children five and under