- Cost: Free for kids 12 and under
- Location: Throughout CMHR building
- Schedule: March 25 to April 2, 2023
Join us for Spring Break to celebrate the joys of childhood – dancing, singing, playing, laughing, and creating.
In‐ gallery activities:
Before you explore the galleries, ask for our Discovery Activity booklet at the Level 1 Coat Check. This family‐friendly Discovery Activity takes you through the Museum’s galleries on a journey of discovery and fun!
Be sure to check out these special events while you’re here:
March 28 – April 2: Book Nook on PCL Terrace (Level 5)
March 28 – March 30: Craft station on Sifton Terrace (Level 6)
March 31 – April 2: ArtsJunktion workshop in the Garden of Contemplation (Level 3)
Where: Throughout the Museum
When: Tuesday, March 28 to Sunday, April 2
Cost: Free with admission; admission is free for kids 12 & under all week long
Free family‐friendly entertainment
Join for fun and engaging children’s programming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1
When: Tuesday, March 28 to Thursday, March 30
Cost: Free; no admission required
Tuesday, March 28
11:05 a.m. –
Get dancing as you join in on a high energy hip‐hop dance workshop featuring team building, warm‐up, choreography and games.
11:40 a.m. – Sing along with Mimi and Coco
Participate in a bilingual sing‐ along as you sing and dance to some favourite childhood songs.
12:15 p.m. –
Experiences the exhilaration of creating rhythms and music together in this interactive program that uses a variety of instruments including drums and Boomwhackers.
12:50 p.m. –
Be prepared to be amazed by Métis magician Chanelle Munroe as you are transported from everyday reality.
1:25 p.m. – Micah Baribeau
Sing along with Francophone singer and songwriter Micah Baribeau.
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Wednesday, March 29
11:05 a.m. –
Join in on a “Stay & Play” workshop experience, where audience members (young and old) can try their hand at juggling, hula hooping, and plate spinning!
11:40 a.m. –
TiBert and Douzie will get you dancing as Douzie uses his trusty fiddle to play old traditionals with a modern twist while master storyteller and juggler TiBert gets everyone to join the jam with his jaw harp and variety of traditional percussions.
12:15 p.m. –
Experiences the exhilaration of creating rhythms and music together in this interactive program that uses a variety of instruments including drums and Boomwhackers.
12:50 p.m. –
Walking Wolf Dancers & Singers perform traditional Aboriginal dances, sharing with audiences the stories and meanings behind them. The group’s performances include hoop dancers, jingle dancers, friendship dancers, drummers and chanters to captivate the audience.
1:25 p.m. – James Culleton Super Fun
Sing and dance along with children’s music innovator James Culleton.
Thursday, March 30
11:05 a.m. –
Get dancing as you join in on a high energy hip‐hop dance workshop featuring team building, warm‐up, choreography and games.
11:40 a.m. –
Learn about a unique form of Japanese music, the art of taiko, with Winnipeg‐based Hinode Taiko.
12:15 p.m. –
Experiences the exhilaration of creating rhythms and music together in this interactive program that uses a variety of instruments including drums and Boomwhackers.
12:50 p.m. –
These Métis siblings share their passion for dancing and add their own special twist to the Red River Jig. You can’t help but join in!
1:25 p.m. –
Sing along with this fun kid’s music group fronted by Grammy and Juno Award‐winning singer, songwriter, and ukulele player Jessee Havey of The Duhks.
Please note that these programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
