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Grace Hospital Family Fun Day 2026

DATE
May 08, 2026
TIME
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LOCATION
Grace Hospital Foundation, 300 Booth Dr.
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Grace Hospital Family Fun Day 2026

JOIN US ON FRIDAY, MAY 8TH!

Starting at 9am, listen to our radiothon on CJOB680 where you can catch up on what’s happening at Grace Hospital, hear patient stories and learn how your support will contribute to vital equipment and programs.

Our volunteer street teams will be out at Portage and Sturgeon collecting donations, and free ice cream sandwiches will be handed out at the hospital during the day.

At 4pm, the free family celebrations begin! Find us at Sturgeon Creek Parkway (just in front of Grace Hospital) and help us celebrate!

Entertainment, Activities & Food

  • Local artists Al Simmons, Royal Canadian Air Force Party Band and Magician Evan Morgan performing under the big tent
  • Prancing Pony Portable Petting Zoo with cute and cuddly animals
  • New this year – pony rides
  • Juggling and hula hoop fun with the Winnipeg Circus Club
  • Visit from Spiderman and Elsa – don’t forget to take a picture
  • Free treats including hamburgers and hot dogs from the FoodFare barbeque
  • Free ice cream sandwiches from Sargent Sundae

Visit the Wellness Ambassadors at the Blue Cross Tent and learn more about health and wellness in our community.

Stop by the Grace Hospital Foundation tent, spin the wheel to win some swag, or donate to get a pair of cool sunglasses to wear this summer.

Event Schedule

  • 9AM–6PM: Radiothon – 680 CJOB
  • 11AM–5PM: Donation Drive
  • 11AM–7PM: Ice Cream Giveaway (while supplies last)
  • 4PM–7PM: Free Family Fun – Circus Club, Petting Zoo, Facepainting
  • 4PM–7PM: Free Barbeque (while supplies last)
  • 4:15PM: RCAF Party Band
  • 5:15PM: Al Simmons performs live
  • 5:45PM: RCAF Party Band
  • 6:15PM: Evan Morgan Magic performs live

Presented by: WINPAK – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT™

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Event Venue
Grace Hospital Foundation, Grace Hospital Foundation
300 Booth Dr., Manitoba
Event Details
08 May 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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