WINNIPEG – Red Panda Weekend is coming to the Assiniboine Park Zoo this Saturday and Sunday (September 1 & 2, 2018) and visitors of all ages are welcome to come out and enjoy the fun. The event is in honour of International Red Panda Day, a day of awareness and education held annually in September.…
Celebrating 135 Years of Government House
Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon is hosting a series of free public events to honour the 135th birthday of Government House. Conversations and Celebrations brings together a gathering of fascinating people from across the province. Tuesday September 11, 2018 offers an interactive evening with Zane Zalis. He is an award-winning composer/producer/educator and the founder of the…
Burger Week is Back
WINNIPEG – Save your appetite for an amazing week of burger festivities! Burger Week is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! From September 1st to September 7th, 2018 you can try burgers at more than 114 different restaurants. That’s bigger than any other city participating. Winnipeg restaurants have been perfecting their entries all…
Lights of the North is Almost Here
WINNIPEG – Would you love to take a trip to China? Now, the Lights of the North is bringing China to Winnipeg. With only a couple of weeks to go, the exhibits are going up fast. 50 artists from China are working diligently to create the magical display of colour and lights that will take…
Winnipeg Police Unclaimed Goods Auction
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Police have plenty of tools and more that will be up for auction at the end of September. The Unclaimed Goods Auction is set for Sunday, September 30th. It will be held at Associated Auto Auction, 7130 Roblin Boulevard, in Headingley. The viewing of items begins at 9:00 AM and the auction…
Pan Am Place Announced the Iron Ride 2018
WINNIPEG – Pan Am Place announced the Iron Ride 2018, will run from 10:00 AM on Saturday Sept. 8th, to 10:00 AM on Sunday Sept. 9th. This will be the second annual event and take place outside at 88 Arthur Street, in front of Pan Am Place (PAP). Iron Ride is a 24-hour stationary bike…
Movies in The Park Start Friday at Assiniboine Park
Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park on the Lyric Lawn over four Fridays in August. The kickoff is this Friday, August 3 with a double feature that includes Disney’s Cars 3 at 6:30 pm and blockbuster sensation Wonder Woman at 8:45 pm. “Movies in the Park is such a successful annual event, and…
Floating Treatment Wetland Launched in Riley Family Duck Pond
WINNIPEG – As part of its ongoing commitment to water stewardship, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) has launched a floating treatment wetland (FTW) in the Riley Family Duck Pond with the goal of improving water quality and enhancing the natural beauty of this popular gathering spot. “Floating treatment wetlands can provide water purification benefits similar…
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert With the WSO
WINNIPEG – The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the Centennial Concert Hall with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the Harry Potter series. On Dec 1-2, the WSO will perform John Williams’ unforgettable score live from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets while the entire…
Brew at the Zoo Returns This Fall
WINNIPEG – The Assiniboine Park Conservancy announced the return of the Brew at the Zoo this fall. Brew at the Zoo will take place at the Assiniboine Park Zoo on Friday, September 14th from 7 – 10 PM. Now in its second year, the after-hours, adult’s-only experience at the Zoo will showcase the growing craft…