I LOVE TO READ MONTH
WEEKENDS IN FEBRUARY

Get ready to curl up with a good book...it ' s time to celebrate I Love To Read Month! Join us from 11:00AM -  3:00 PM each weekend in February for special crafts, activities, and story times as we celebrate our love of reading.
 
Bonus!
Show us how much you love to read all month long by entering our reading challenge between February 1 - 28 for your chance to win a prize package from the Children's Museum valued at over $150!
  • February 2 & 3: Sensational Settings
    With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Reading with Raptors on February 3 from 11:00AM - 11:30PM and 2:00PM - 2:30PM
  • February 9 & 10: Create-A-Character
    With special guests from the Bookmates on February 10 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM
  • February 16 & 17: Puzzling Problems
    With special guests from Prelude Music on February 16 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM and 1:00PM - 2:00PM
  • February 23 & 24: Secret Sequence
    With special guest storytime with author of Be Yourself, Jackie Swirsky, on February 24 at 11:00AM and 1:00PM

Event Sponsor: TD
 

MINI MONDAYS
MONDAYS IN FEBRUARY

Every Monday until the end of April, join us for a fun-filled morning and afternoon of stimulating play for our youngest visitors, aged 0-4! We provide tailored crafts to help develop fine motor skills, activities that aid in dramatic play, and a very special story time.
 
February's Theme: My Storybook Life
Who doesn't love a good story? Let your creativity soar as we celebrate all the things that help bring stories to life! With weekly crafts and activities, we'll dive head first into our own storytelling adventure!
  • February 4: Puppet Pals
  • February 11: Hearty Hats
  • February 25: Storied Stones

*Please Note: There will be no Mini Monday on February 18 due to the Louis Riel Day holiday. Please see information about our Franco-Fun Day that will be happening that day instead! 
 

EXPLORE-ABILITIES MORNING
FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Part of our Explore-Abilities Access Program, join us on Saturday, February 9 for an Explore-Abilities Morning - a sensory-friendly museum experience designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have fun and enjoy interactive, hands-on learning in a safe and accessible facility!   

 
Explore-Abilities Access Program Supporters: The Bertram Austin Goodman, May Easton McLaren Goodman, and Dorothy Jean Goodman Foundation
 

100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 13, 2019

What do you do with an idea? How can you use what you've learned to make the world a better place? This February 13, answer these questions and celebrate all that your students have learned with our newly revamped 100 TH Day Of School program!
 
Come together as a class to contribute to our gigantic, collaborative display in the museum galleries, take home tiny pals housing all your nuggets of learning, and a snap class photo to celebrate your visit!
 
 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION
FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The Children's Museum is looking for volunteers to assist with our upcoming programming and events. Are you fun, creative, and interested in making a difference? Help spark kids' creative learning - become a Children's Museum volunteer today or share this message with someone you know! 
 
 
Volunteer Program Supporter: Payworks
 

FRANCO-FUN DAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2019

At the Children's Museum, Louis Riel Day is the opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. Kick things off with a performance from l' Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge at 11:00AM. Enjoy our special themed crafts, activities, and French story times throughout the day. Don't miss our very special Franco-Fun Day!
 
Au Children's Museum, la Journée de Louis Riel est l'occasion de célébrer la culture franco-canadienne! Le 19 février, les festivités se tiendront de 11 à 15h! Commencez la journée avec une performance de l' Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge à 11h, et profiter de nos bricolages, activités, et de nos histoires en français pendant la journée. Ne manquez pas l'occasion d'une journée de fun en français lors de notre Franco-Fun Day!
 
 

SPRING BREAK LINE-UP
MARCH 23 -  MARCH 31, 2019

Celebrate Spring Break at the Children's Museum! Become an Exhibition Designer and start designing, creating, and building this spring break. This year you can help us build a tot-sized version of our 2019 travelling exhibition, TapeScape!  
 
Bring your creativity and join us daily from 11:00AM - 3:00PM for our duct tape obstacle course, adhesive activities, crafts, special guests, and more!
 
 

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP
MARCH 25 - 29, 2019

Registration is now open for Spring Break Day Camp: Adhesive Adventures. Every day is a brand new adventure with special activities, free time in the galleries, our Spring Break Line-Up, and non-stop fun!
 
Click here to register or to learn more. 
 

FAMILY NIGHT OUT: MADE TO SPARKLE
APRIL 13, 2019

Spark-le your creative learning on April 13, 2019 at our Family Night Out! Biodegradable glitter will abound as you explore the galleries and take part in all things shiny and bright at this family-friendly fundraising event in support of the Children's Museum. Tickets are on sale now!
 
 


Manitoba Children's Museum
45 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4T6



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