Teddy Bears Picnic: Children's Hospital Foundation
Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids
of all Ages: Corrine Napper
Freeze Frame
International Film
Festival for Kids
of All Ages
March 3 – 10, 2013
The 17th annual Freeze Frame International Film
Festival for Kids of All Ages takes place at the
Centre culturel franco-manitobain. This unique
festival presents films from all over the world,
exciting workshops, and free events for the
whole family. The newest addition is The Freeze
Frame Media Zone, a digital playground of dropin interactive media art activities. Workshops
and some screenings require advance bookings.
Programming is offered in both French and
English.
tel: 204.949.9355 | 1.866.KID.FEST
(543.3378)
email: info@freezeframeonline.org
www.freezeframeonline.org
Festival of Fools
March 23 – 31, 2013
Take in nine days of free family fun at The
Forks Market, featuring hilarious circus-style
artists, jugglers, magicians, clowns, interactive
workshops, and full-on foolishness during
school spring break.
tel: 204.958.4730
email: kidsfest@kidsfest.ca
www.kidsfest.ca
Festival of Fools: Forks North Portage Partnership
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
April 8 – 14, 2013
Canada's funniest comics converge on Winnipeg
for seven days of hilarious stand-up, sketch,
and improvisational comedy. This nationally
televised festival delivers the laughs at venues
throughout Winnipeg ranging from large
theatres to intimate clubs.
tel: 204.284.9477
email: info@winnipegcomedyfestival.com
www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG –
10th YEAR CELEBRATION
Celebrating stories our buildings tell!
May 25 & 26, 2013
Heritage Winnipeg is very pleased to present
the 10th annual Doors Open Winnipeg. Explore
some of Winnipeg's most fascinating buildings
and enjoy many walking tours and events
during this free weekend. If you love history, and
appreciate unique architecture, come discover
the tales held within some of Winnipeg's most
impressive walls. Volunteers will be on hand at
each building for tours and to answer questions.
Watch for details in the Winnipeg Free Press
insert on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013.
tel: 204.942.2663
email: info@heritagewinnipeg.com
www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca
or www.heritagewinnipeg.com
27th Annual
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Sunday, May 26, 2013
It's time for your teddy bear's annual check-up!
Rain or shine, the Teddy Bears' Picnic in support
of the Children's Hospital Foundation of
Manitoba has become an annual tradition for
generations of families. Join us at Assiniboine
Park for a day of local entertainment, health and
safety information, and fun activities for kids of
all ages.
tel: 204.787.4000
email: goodbear@mts.net
www.goodbear.mb.ca
Pride Winnipeg Festival
Pride Day – Sunday, June 2, 2013
Winnipeg's LGBTTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, two-spirit, and queer) communities
and their supporters come together during this 10day festival (May 24 – June 2, 2013) to celebrate
their pride. Activities kick off with a rainbow
flag-raising at City Hall, and include sports
tournaments, community barbecues, dance
parties, shows by queer artists, and so much
more. Pride Day on June 2 includes a rally at the
Manitoba Legislative Building, parade through
downtown, and a festival at The Forks that
are open to everyone and free to attend. Pride
Winnipeg is the "Pride of the Prairies." It is the
largest Pride celebration between Toronto and
Vancouver. Don't miss it!
email: info@pridewinnipeg.com
www.pridewinnipeg.com
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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