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SUMMARY:Winter Wanderland @ True North Square
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wanderland @ True North SquareShare This Story\nOur signature winter event is back! Winter Wanderland is set to transform True North Square into a mesmerizing showcase of international ice carving talent during the Winterscapes International Ice Carving Competition from February 2 to 4\, 2024. \nWatch in awe as five teams from around the world carve ice blocks into extraordinary masterpieces right before your eyes. Join us downtown and experience the live action as artists and carvers bring their frozen visions to life. \nPlus\, enjoy a Wacky Doodle Dance Party\, a hot chocolate and coffee giveaway\, live DJ and more\, throughout the weekend. \nCan’t make it this weekend? No worries! The finished sculptures will be on display following the event. Take a stroll downtown and vote for your favourite sculpture in the People’s Choice awards and you’ll be entered to win a Winter Wanderland prize package! Voting starts February 4 at 4:00 P.M. CST. Come back here for the link to vote! \nGather your friends and family\, head downtown\, and experience winter like no other. \nThe article continues below \n\n\n\n \nEvents and programming schedule:\nAll events are free to attend. \nFebruary 2\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition\n1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem in Mottola Grocery (while supplies last)\n3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Tap Room in True North Square: Happy Hour with various specials on pints and beer cocktails as well as 4 new seasonal beers to explore \nFebruary 3\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition\n12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Mottola Grocery: Special hot table including a kids’ table\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the outdoor Rose Bar in True North Square: open with beer\, canned cocktails\, hot chocolate and coffee\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem at the outdoor Rose Bar (while supplies last)\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Mottola Grocery: Earth and Hide pop-up\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Tap Room in True North Square: Non- Alcoholic Craft Root Beer Floats on special\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Hargrave Street Market: Wacky Doodle Dance Party\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Brewery in Hargrave Street Market: Free samples of new seasonal selections available in February \n\n\n\n \nFebruary 4\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the outdoor Rose Bar in True North Square: open with beer\, canned cocktails\, hot chocolate and coffee\n1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem at the outdoor Rose Bar (while supplies last)\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at True North Square: DJ J. Jackson plus drag performance by Feather Talia\n4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at True North Square: Ice carving competition awards \nA huge thank you to all of our partners including: Academy Hospitality\, Anvil Tree\, BentalGreenOak\, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company\, Mottola Grocery\, Sputnik Architecture\, and True North Square. \n#WanderlandWpg #FindItDowntown #BackDowntownWpg \n\n\n \n\nUpcoming Events\n\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							08\n							January\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							01\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Free Admission to Canuck Amusements at Kildonan Place 2026The Canuck Amusements Carnival brings thrills\, games\, and family fun to Kildonan Place! 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LOCATION:True North Square\, 223 Carleton St.\, Winnipeg\, R3C 0V1
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