holidaycalendar A guide to the season ’ s hottest events
To Jan 11 HOLIDAY RADIANCE The Manitoba Electrical Museum ’ s annual exhibit , Watt A Season shows holiday lighting from the1880s to today . Young and old will be fascinated by the uses of electricity over the decades . Admission $ 7 . 680 Harrow St . 204- 360-7905 . electricalmuseum . ca
To Jan 5 SWEET NOSTALGIA Fairytale Vignettes , from the late Eaton ’ s legendary downtown store , are on display at the Children ’ s Museum . See mama grizzly referee a hockey game between cubs , Paco and Rosa perform a flamenco dance , and polar bear , queen Ursa Major preside over Cirque des Etoiles . Cinderella , Three Blind Mice and other favourite stories round out the annual exhibit . Children ’ s Museum , 45 Forks Market Road , 204-924-4000 , childrensmuseum . com
To Jan 5 THE ZOO IS LIT Red River Co-op presents Zoo Lights Festival at Assiniboine Park . See Winnipeg ’ s animal kingdom transformed into a magical winter wonderland illuminated by thousands of light installations . Warming fires and performing artists add comfort and joy . Tickets $ 17 . Assiniboine Park Zoo , 2595 Roblin Blvd , 204- 927-6000 or visit assiniboinepark . ca for schedule .
To Jan 4 DRIVE THRU LIGHTS Festive scenes light up the night at Canad Inns Winter Wonderland , Manitoba ’ s largest drive-thru light show . Enjoy the glow from the car while listening to park dedicated programming on 101.1 FM . Access Red River Ex park off Festival Drive . Opens 6pm-10pm nightly . Tickets $ 20 Advance online at redriverex . com / canad-inns-winterwonderland or at the gate . Red River Exhibition Park , 3977 Portage Ave , 204-888-6990
Dec 6 A BIT OF VARIETY Amero Little Christmas featuring Don Amero returns with its mix of heartfelt music , stories and banter . This modern Christmas variety show delivers fun and laughs for the whole family . Show starts at 7pm , Tickets start at $ 47 , Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , 204-987-7825 , or visit ticketmaster . ca
Dec 6 – 29 GET A LOAD OF FROG AND TOAD Based on the beloved books of Arnold Lobel A Year With Frog and Toad returns to MTYP with Jennifer Lyon playing Toad . The tale follows best friend amphibians as they share life lessons while singing and dancing their way through fun activities .
Winnipeg ’ s Philharmonic
This feel-good story of enduring friendship , and mutual respect spreads comfort and joy of the season to the entire family . Tickets $ 32 . 2 Forks Market Road , 204-942- 8898 or visit mtyp . ca
Dec 7 STEP RIGHT UP Christmas in Space ! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular A stellar cast of comedians , singers , contortionists , acrobats and illuminated dancers entertain with dazzling performances that deliver a thrilling and magical experience to audience members of all ages . Starts at 7:30pm , Tickets $ 54 - $ 87 . Burton Cummings Theatre , 364 Smith St , 204-987-7825 or visit ticketmaster . ca
A Year With Frog and Toad
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