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SUMMARY:2026 Mega Heart Event
DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\n❤️ 2026 MEGA HEART EVENT\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n  Stop by anytime – see schedule of events \nWellness Institute\n  1075 Leila Avenue \nFREE • FAMILY FRIENDLY \n#HERHEARTMATTERS#ITSABOUTLIFE \nWhat to Expect: \n\n2 & 5 KM Track Walking\nZumba\nScience Corner\nCPR/AED Demos\nPhotobooth\nKids Heart Hub\nInformation Tables\nSpeaker Sessions\nHeart Bingo\n\n2 or 5 KM Family Walk\n  Easy-to-walk track suitable for the whole family. Don’t forget to stamp along the way! \nFun Family Zumba\n  Music\, movement and fun! See schedule for times. \nScience Corner\n  See and learn about a real heart under a microscope. \nBlood Pressure Review\n  Have your blood pressure taken and learn how to take it at home accurately. \n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Speaker Sessions & Interactive Zones\nHear from experts on heart-healthy living for women and their families. Sessions are 15–20 minutes each with opportunity to ask questions. \nKids Heart Hub\n  Fun interactive games for kids. Pick up the Happy Heart activity book to take home. \nCPR & AED In Action\n  St. John Ambulance is hosting CPR training and demonstrations of AED. \nFiretruck & Ambulance Parade & Visit\n  Parade out front of the Wellness Institute at approximately 1:45 PM. Visits available for 30 minutes after the parade. \nPhotobooth\n  “Hope the Heart” is always smiling and ready to take a picture! \nInformation Tables\n  A great place to ask questions and learn about heart health — free swag too! \nHEART BINGO – 2026 \n\nPick up your BINGO card at the door.\nCollect stamps at each station to enter for a $500+ gift basket.\nGet all 7 stamps and receive an extra raffle ticket.\nOnly 18+ can enter the draw.\nMust be in attendance to win.\nDraw held at the final speaker session: “Ask the Experts.”\nPre-register and receive an additional raffle ticket.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🗓 Schedule & Heart Health Reminders\nDoors open: 12:45 PM\n  Activities: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nOutside\n  Walking Track – 2 km & 5 km (sponsored by Wellness Institute). Guest waiver required. \nRoom 1\n  1:00 PM – Her Heart Matters\n  1:30 PM – The Future of Women’s Heart Health\n  2:00 PM – Small Habits\, Big Impact! \nRoom 2\n  1:00 PM – The Superhero Heart – KIDS\n  1:30 PM – Supporting a Family Member\n  2:15 PM – Listening to the Small Arteries\n  2:30 PM – How to Eat for Your Heart\n  2:40 PM – Inside the Cath Lab\n  3:00 PM – The Superhero Heart – KIDS (Repeat)\n  3:00 PM – Ask the Expert Panel\n  4:00 PM – Draw for the Raffle Prize \nRoom 3\n  1:15 PM – Below Zero and Above Average\n  1:45 PM – Her Heart Matters (Repeat)\n  2:30 PM – Managing Breathlessness & Energy Conservation Strategies \nHeart Health Reminders: \n\nExercise 150 minutes a week\nMake water your drink of choice\nRegular bedtime helps our heart\nQuit smoking • Don’t vape\nEat at least 1 vegetable and 1 fruit daily\nFollow the 2019 Canada Food Guide\nLimit alcohol use\nKnow your risk. Reduce your risk.\nLaugh more. Hug longer. Hug often.\n\nHeart disease kills more women than breast cancer. 80% of premature heart disease is preventable. 60\,000 new cases of heart failure yearly. \nImportant Notes: \n\nBring clean runners or indoor shoes.\nWalk only on the 2 inside tracks.\nStrollers and wheelchairs welcome — wheels must be clean and dry.\n\n#HERHEARTMATTERS#ITSABOUTLIFE \n\n\nUpcoming Events\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							03\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. This rare natural phenomenon offers a free\, unforgettable wildlife experience just outside Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Narcisse Snake Dens\,\n\nHighway 17\n	\n		\n		Narcisse\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n	R0C 2H0\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							08\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! Enjoy heart-pounding rides\, kiddie zones\, delicious treats & more. 2 Weekends! Free Entry! ($30 wristbands for unlimited rides). Don't miss out! \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Kildonan Place\,\n\n1555 Regent Ave W.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R2C 4J2\n\n	CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							08\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			City of Winnipeg Compost GiveawayFree compost is available for Winnipeg residents for a limited time\, while quantities last. Bring your own containers and take advantage of this giveaway to boost your garden and soil naturally. \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							08\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in Winnipeg May 8-10A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n	Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							09\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend May 9-10Reclutter your home and find free furniture\, appliances\, books\, and more at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend! May 11th & 12th\, 2024 at curbsides across Winnipeg. Reduce waste and discover hidden gems!  \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							15\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			UNIQLO CF Polo Park Grand OpeningUNIQLO is opening at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg with a full grand opening weekend from May 15–17\, 2026. Shoppers can enjoy free giveaways\, exclusive tote bags\, and special in-store events. Visit the new store for LifeWear essentials designed for everyday comfort and style. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        CF Polo Park\,\n\n1485 Portage Ave\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n	R3G0W4\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							29\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Western Canada Rib Fest Tour 2026Western Canada Rib Fest Tour returns to Winnipeg with three days of mouthwatering ribs\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly fun at Red River Exhibition Park. Enjoy free admission (Friday and Saturday) and a lively festival atmosphere packed with great food and community vibes. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3K 2E9\n\n	CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							30\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Doors Open Winnipeg 2026Celebrate Winnipeg's 150th anniversary with FREE Doors Open Winnipeg 2024! Explore over 90 unique buildings\, museums\, and cultural spaces on May 25th & 26th. Discover hidden gems\, architectural wonders\, and fun activities for all ages. Don't miss this chance to connect with Winnipeg's vibrant past and present! Visit Doors Open Winnipeg for details. \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							30\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Haunted History Tour at Doors Open WinnipegExplore Winnipeg’s haunted history on this outdoor walking tour featuring eerie stories and iconic landmarks. Runs May 30–31 at 11 AM and 2 PM; registration required. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Vaughan Street Jail\,\n\n444 York Avenue\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							12\n							June\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks June 12-14Enjoy free entry to Manitoba’s provincial parks and explore scenic trails\, lakes\, and outdoor adventures. Take part in guided tours\, stargazing\, and family-friendly activities while experiencing the beauty of nature across the province. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n                \n                 Load More
URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/2026-mega-heart-event/
LOCATION:The Wellness Institute\, 1075 Leila Avenue\, Winnipeg\, R2P 2W7\, CA
CATEGORIES:February 13,Health,Sports
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