Family Spring Break in Winnipeg: A list of Family Activities, Events & Camps from March 28 – April 5, 2026.
Get ready for an action-packed Spring Break with exciting events in and around Winnipeg!
LEarn how to be an astronaut at the Royal Aviation Museum, hit the slopes at Asessippi, or enjoy snowshoeing with family at the Marsh.
Enjoy live theatre with The Gruffalo’s Child, cheer on the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, or embrace the outdoors with snowshoeing and ice fishing. From maple-themed celebrations to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Spring Break! Don’t miss out on the fun
- For current weekend activities including festivals, concerts, live theatre, and nightlife, see Winnipeg this Weekend.
- Easter-themed events happening during Easter, see Easter in Winnipeg.
Spring Break Getaways in Manitoba
I. Events & Activities
Spring Break Mini-Astronaut Training Week
Prepare for launch at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada during our Spring Break Mini-Astronaut Training Camp—a fun, hands-on space experience designed to spark curiosity and imagination. There’s so much to do! Ages 2 – 13. Details
March 28 – April 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Avenue
Regular admission $9.50 – $16
Asessippi
Enjoy Spring Break at Asessippi Ski Area! Snow, Sunshine & Fun! Come carve the corduroy, take a few laps in our terrain parks, or slide down the slopes in the tubing park! Details
Last day of the season: April 5, 2026
Asessippi Ski Area & Resort
Varies
Spring Break at the Zoo and The Leaf
Join us for a full week of fun at the Zoo over Spring Break! Activities will include Zoo chats with our animal care team, crafts, a special historical tour of the Zoo, and more!! Details
March 29 – April 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Assiniboine Park Zoo & The Leaf, Winnipeg
Free with Admission
Junior Chefs Academy – Sweet Spring Creations
In this hands-on workshop, children ages 6 – 10 will explore the biomes at The Leaf get inspired by the plants and flowers to decorate beautiful floral treats! Kids will learn a variety of techniques to create and decorate their own spring-themed cupcakes.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom, The Leaf, 145 Leaf Way, Winnipeg
$50.00 + GST
You might like: From Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, April 5 admission is free for kids 12 and under all week long at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Game Nights at The Leaf: Escape Adventure – Space Trek
Boldly go where no one has gone before! Solve escape room-inspired puzzles in each unique biome at The Leaf. Help save this system from extinction!
Participants must be 16 and older.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom, The Leaf, 145 Leaf Way, Winnipeg
$35.00 + GST
Nature Journals
Customize your own mini nature journal, and use the prompts to draw, write, and observe the natural world! Details
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Ave, Winnipeg
Admission is free.
Storytime with a Pilot
This April, discover the sounds, sights, and excitement of flight through story, play, and creativity.
Children will enjoy a pilot-led reading of The Noisy Airplane Ride by Mike Downs, introducing them to the sensory world of aviation and how aircraft move through the sky. The program combines storytelling with interactive games and hands-on making to create a dynamic learning experience.
April 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Avenue
Regular admission $9.50 – $16
Ice Fishing with Turtle Tours
Whether you’re trying ice fishing for the first time or returning for another adventure, this experience invites you to relax, connect, and take in the beauty of winter from the heart of the lake. For those who want to learn more, Turtle Tours also offers a Learn to Ice Fish program, which provides hands-on instruction and traditional knowledge shared by an Indigenous guide. Details
March 28 – 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Costs vary depending on desired registrations. A fishing license is not required to fish at FortWhyte Alive.
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film daily for only $3.99. Details
March 30 to April 3, 2026
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99
Community Snowshoe Experience
Take a guided snowshoe or winter walk adventure.
Explore the trails and lakes of FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe, guided by a volunteer interpreter, and search for animal tracks and wildlife along the way. Drop by to try it out, or make snowshoeing part of your weekend routine. Details
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Included with general admission to FortWhyte Alive
Guided Family Snowshoe
Explore the trails and lakes of FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe, guided by a volunteer interpreter, and search for animal tracks and wildlife along the way. Drop by to try it out, or make snowshoeing part of your weekend routine. Suggested for ages 5+, including adults. Details
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Included with general admission to FortWhyte Alive
Alive in the Woods
Take part in various nature-inspired activities, crafts, games, and exploration, and let your adventurous side come to life. Each week we will feature a different activity geared towards varying ages, helping you get connected with nature. Suggested as a great experience for children age 5+. Details
Saturdays, March 28, April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Included with general admission to FortWhyte Alive
Broken Promises
Can you imagine someone taking your home, all your possessions and your freedom? During the Second World War, the Canadian government forcibly removed more than 20,000 Japanese Canadians from British Columbia’s coast. People boarded trains, bringing only what they could carry. Officials promised to protect the rest. Instead, Japanese Canadians were dispossessed: everything was stolen or sold. Details
September 23, 2025 to April 2026
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg
Regular Admission
Bonfire Marshmallow Roast
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Free with admission
The Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit – In Concert
The hobbits are coming! Experience the best music from “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Hobbit” and “The War of the Rohirrim” for the first time – presented by a star guest from the films! Details
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg
$39.99 – $99.99 (concert only, no movie)
Spring Break @ the Manitoba Museum
Explore your world – and worlds beyond – at the Manitoba Museum this Spring Break! Get ready to discover the wonders of earth, space, and everything in between with exciting programming in the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. Details
March 28 to April 5, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg
$18 – $24
PAW Patrol Live
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!
After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping! Details
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM. 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg
$39.50 – $160.50
Visit Manitoba Provincial Parks
Explore the lush boreal forests and crystal clear lakes as the parks transform into a winter wonderland when snow blankets the ground. Details
Manitoba Moose
American Hockey League. Details
vs. Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday, April 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM
vs. Grand Rapids Griffins | Mascot Palooza on Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave., Winnipeg
$27- $45
Visit a Provincial Park
With over 20 parks within 200 km of Winnipeg, Manitoba provincial parks are also great day trip destinations to immerse yourself in nature and to have a fun family day out. Details
See Giant Attractions
Manitoba has several large roadside attractions that are interesting to view. Plan a trip to get out and check out the quirkiest parts of the province. Details
Embrace the Outdoors
Daily | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Regular admission $11.50 – $13.50
Plan a Getaway
Satisfy that craving for warm weather and sun with a family getaway! Pack up the car and hit the road. Details
Children in the Fire
CYMK-Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Winnipeg presents a screening of “Children in the Fire”.
Every child in this film stands for thousands more whose voices aren’t yet heard. They survived bombings, displacement, and loss — yet still speak of music, school, and dreams. From Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky (Winter on Fire, Freedom on Fire), this documentary follows eight Ukrainian children as they rebuild their lives through art, sports, and friendship. Come witness their courage, share their stories, and help amplify the voices of a generation growing up under fire — yet refusing to lose its humanity.
March 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
$15
Full Moon Ceremony
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between Sunshine House, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO), The Link, Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI), Women’s Health Clinic (WHC), Inaadiziwin, Native Clan Organization, Inc. (NCO), Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities and Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk. This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders and cultures are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon.
April 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oodena Celebration Circle, The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
Outdoor Fun in Steinbach
Steinbach is located within easy distance fro Winnipeg and has many attractions and activities that will help you pass the time and have fun. Details
WSO presents Stewart Copeland: The Police Deranged
Stewart Copeland joins super fan Music Director Daniel Raiskin and your WSO, along with singers and guitars, in a high-energy orchestral evening that focuses on the epic rise of the iconic musician’s career — with Stewart himself on drums!
You’ll hear the The Police’s biggest hits, including Roxanne, Don’t Stand So Close to Me and Message in a Bottle, reimagined and arranged (or, as Stewart likes to say, “Deranged”) for orchestra!
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St, Winnipeg
Walk Winnipeg’s Past and Present
Located throughout Winnipeg are historical landmarks, murals, walking trails, and cultural hotspots that not only keep its past alive, but also help keep us grounded in the present. Use our list of tours to know more about the City of Winnipeg.
Nature’s Apothecary
Step into a mystical world where dried botanicals, herbs, and teas and tinctures reveal the healing and transformative power of plants. Discover the plant species that cultures have long relied on for well-being, ritual, and remedy. Details
January 30 – March 22, 2026
Babs Asper Display House – The Leaf, 145 The Leaf Wy., Winnipeg
Regular Admission
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of Western Canada’s largest ag events that features fun for the entire family! Details
March 30 – April 4, 2026
Keystone Centre, Unit 1-A, 1200 – 13th Street, Brandon
Advance Admission $20 – $23
Other Activities
II. Spring Break Camps
Spring Break Camp
Make this spring one to remember with day camps at Oak Hammock Marsh! Outdoor adventures, games, crafts, hikes, and exploring the Marsh are just a few of the things we have in store!! Details
March 30 – April 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
$38 – $45
More Spring Break Camps
- WAG-Qaumajuq Spring Camp
- Children’s Museum Spring Day Camps
- Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf
- Spring break camp at FortWhyte Alive
- Basketball Manitoba Spring Break Camps
- Gymkyds Spring Break Camp
- Panthers Gymnastics Spring Break camp
- Winnipeg Gymnastics Centre Spring Break Camp
- Artful Owl Spring Break Art Camp
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Please note that Festival of Fools at The Forks is not happening in March 2018.