FREEZE FRAME
INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
OF ALL AGES
March 1 – 8, 2015
The 19th annual Freeze Frame
International Film Festival for Kids of All
Ages presents films from all over the
world, exciting workshops, and free events
for the whole family. A popular addition
is the Freeze Frame Media Zone, a digital
playground of drop-in interactive media art
activities. Workshops and some screenings
require advance bookings. Programming is
offered in both French and English.
Centre culturel franco-manitobain,
340 Provencher Boulevard – Old
St. Boniface / Winnipeg's French Quarter
Tel: 204.949.9355
Email: info@freezeframeonline.org
www.freezeframeonline.org
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
March 28 – April 5, 2015
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.
The Forks – 25 Forks Market Road
Tel: 204.958.4730
Email: kidsfest@kidsfest.ca
www.kidsfest.ca
WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL
April 6 – 12, 2015
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
29TH ANNUAL TEDDY
BEARS' PICNIC
May 24, 2015
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.
Assiniboine Park – 2355 Corydon Avenue
– Tuxedo
Tel: 204.787.4000
Email: goodbear@mts.net
www.goodbear.mb.ca
DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG
Celebrating Stories our Buildings Tell!
May 30 & 31, 2015
Heritage Winnipeg is very pleased to
present the 12th annual Doors Open
Winnipeg event. 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 all the details in the
Winnipeg Free Press insert on Thursday,
May 28, 2015.
Tel: 204.942.2663
Email: info@heritagewinnipeg.com
www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca or
www.heritagewinnipeg.com
WINNIPEG INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL
(KIDSFEST)
June 4 – 7, 2015
Kidsfest is Winnipeg's premier family
festival with four days of incomparable
entertainment and activities, featuring
artists and groups from throughout the
world.
This annual extravaganza of fun and
imagination will virtually take over the
banks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers
at The Forks. Numerous venues, including
"big top" tents, will showcase incredible
entertainment from theatre to music to
storytelling to dance.
Throughout this colourful cavalcade,
you will also find the largest selection of
interactive and hands-on activities of any
festival in Canada.
The Forks – 25 Forks Market Road
Tel: 204.958.4730 | 1.800.526.1515
Email: kidsfest@kidsfest.ca
www.kidsfest.ca
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
CANADA 2015™
June 8, 12, 15 & 16
The largest women's sporting event in
the world, the FIFA Women's World Cup
Canada 2015™, is coming to Winnipeg!
As an Official Host City, Winnipeg will host
seven matches during the FIFA Women's
World Cup Canada 2015™ competition at
Winnipeg Stadium.
The FIFA Women's World Cup Canada
2015™ runs June 6 to July 5 from coast
to coast across the country. From more
than 125 nations competing around the
world, a record 24 finalists will compete in
next year's competition.
www.FIFA.com/canada2015
www.tourismwinnipeg.com
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