FESTIVAL OF FOOLS
March 25 – 31, 2017
Festival of Fools offers free family fun
featuring hilarious circus-style artists,
jugglers, magicians, clowns, and full-on
foolishness during school spring break.
25 Forks Market Road – The Forks
Tel: 204.958.4730
Email: kidsfest@kidsfest.ca
www.kidsfest.ca/festival-of-fools
WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL
April 3 – 9, 2017
Canada's funniest comics converge
in Winnipeg for hilarious stand-up,
sketch, and improvisational comedy.
This nationally televised festival delivers
the laughs at venues ranging from large
theatres to intimate clubs.
Tel: 204.284.9477
Email: info@winnipegcomedyfestival.com
www.winnipegcomedyfestival.com
MANITO AHBEE FESTIVAL
AND INDIGENOUS MUSIC
AND ARTS PROGRAM
May 17 – 21, 2017
Manito Ahbee is a celebration of
Indigenous arts, culture, and music
featuring one of the largest Pow Wows
in North America, a marketplace and
trade show, jigging and square dance
competition, the Indigenous Music
Conference and the Celebrate! Indigenous
Music Concert!
Tel: 204.956.1849
Email: info@manitoahbee.com
www.manitoahbee.com
PRIDE WINNIPEG FESTIVAL
May 26 – June 4, 2017
Celebrate the diverse community that
supports LGBTTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, two-spirit, and queer) people.
Festivities include a flag-raising at City
Hall, sports tournaments, barbecues, art
shows, live entertainment, artisans, Queer
Beer Tent for adults, the city's biggest
dance party and much more. It culminates
with a Pride Day parade and rally at the
Manitoba Legislative Building on Sunday,
June 4, 2017.
Email: info@pridewinnipeg.com
www.pridewinnipeg.com
DOORS OPEN WINNIPEG
May 27 – 28, 2017
Celebrating the Stories our Buildings Tell!
Discover historic tales held within some of
Winnipeg's most unique and impressive
architectural buildings. Heritage Winnipeg
provides free walking tours, building tours,
and special events. Watch for details in the
Winnipeg Free Press insert.
Tel: 204.942.2663
Email: info@heritagewinnipeg.com
www.doorsopenwinnipeg.ca or
www.heritagewinnipeg.com
TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC
May 28, 2017
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
Festival of Fools: Leif Norman Teddy Bears' Picnic: Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
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