
Event Description
🌟 Teddy Bears’ Picnic: A Heartwarming Community Celebration! 🌟
Date: Sunday, September 8, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Dr. Goodbear, Manitoba’s beloved mascot for hope and healing, cordially invites families to the 35th annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic! Presented by Humphrey Window and Door Systems, this cherished event promises a day of joy, learning, and community spirit.
🧸 Event Highlights:
● Dr. Goodbear Clinic: Frontline staff from HSC Children’s Hospital will be on hand to triage and care for kids’ teddy bears. Watch as these cuddly companions undergo medical tests, including MRIs, X-rays, and casting.
● I Want to Be a Scientist Tent: Hosted by the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), this interactive tent sparks imagination through science-based activities. Discover how these concepts apply in real-world medical settings.
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🥞 Don’t Miss:
● Teddy Bears’ Pancake Breakfast: Start your day with fluffy pancakes served by IHOP ($5) from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
● Last Dr. Goodbear Clinic Visit: The final clinic session begins at 3:00 pm.
🚗 Park and Ride: Stay tuned for upcoming park and ride locations!
🌈 Mission Statement: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic aims to create lasting memories for families while fostering a developmentally appropriate understanding of hospitals and research environments. By participating, kids gain comfort and familiarity with healthcare settings.
Families are invited to a heartwarming day of fun, compassion, and community at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic! 🐻❤️
Entertainment
- 10:00 am Opening and welcomes, starting with a Drum Ceremony by Four Sacred Hearts (tobacco offering welcomed)
- 10:30 am Inuit Throat singing and Qulliq lighting
- 11:00 am Legacy Baton Academy + Winnipeg Tempo Twirlers
- 11:30 am Good morning yoga with Dona Watts-Hutchings
- 12:00 pm LuLu and the TomCat
- 12:30 pm Kickit Dance Studio
- 1:00 pm Heather’s Pretty Parties character performance
- 1:30 pm Active yoga with Dona Watts-Hutchings
- 2:00 pm School of Rock
- 2:30 pm Magician Mr. Ken
- 3:00 pm Aboriginal School of Dance; the last Dr. Goodbear Clinic visit begins
- 3:30 pm Fiddler, Nic Messner
- 4:00 pm Live 50/50 draw (You do not need to be present to win) goodbear.ca/5050
GellyBall Winnipeg 10 AM – 4 PM
Join the fun at the 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Assiniboine Park on September 8th! The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is hosting this exciting event, and GellyBall Winnipeg is thrilled to be a part of it.
Enjoy their FREE GellyBall shooting booth! Bring your family and friends for a day of laughter and excitement. There’s no cost to participate, so come on down and experience the thrill of GellyBall.
Please note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.
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