Looking for fun ideas on Christmas & Boxing Day in Winnipeg? Here is a list of things to do on December 25 & 26 in Winnipeg.
1. Admire Christmas lights
- Walk amoung the light displays at the Zoo. Closed on Christmas eve and Christmas Day.
- Canad Inns Winter Wonderland is Manitoba’s largest drive-thru light show. This drive-thru light display is closed on Christmas Day, but is open on Boxing Day.
2. Christmas Brunch/Dinner
Support local restaurants this holiday season and order your holiday meal.
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3. Plan a trip to a nearby Provincial Park
Enjoy ice-fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, tobogganing, and more at the provincial parks.
4. Go outdoor
5. Live Music / Theatre / Events
Attend a musical event or a live theatre.
- Nutcracker on Tuesday, December 26 | 4:00 PM @ Centennial Concert Hall
- Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes on December 26, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Visit with Santa at CF Polo Park on December 25, 2023 | By reservation
- Boxing Day at Children’s Museum on Monday, December 26, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Celebration at The Leaf on December 26 | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Holiday Programming at CMHR on December 26
6. Skiing
Go cross-country skiing at some of the best-groomed trails in the province. Enjoy a good ride in the snow.
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7. Go Tobogganing
Let it snow! Go out to one of the City of Winnipeg’s designated toboggan hills during the winter season.
8. See a Movie
Checkout Landmark/Cineplex Theatres.
9. Attractions Open on Christmas & Boxing Day
Manitoba Children’s Museum: Closed on December 24 & 25, Open on December 26 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Assiniboine Park & Zoo: Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Closed on December 25
Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed December 24 – 25, December 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM
FortWhyte Alive: Closed on December 25, Open on December 26 | 9 AM – 5 PM; December 24 | 9 AM – 1 PM
The Manitoba Museum: Closed on December 24 – 25, Open on December 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM
10. Do a Christmas Day Bird Count
Do a Christmas bird count on Christmas Day and enjoy a crisp morning walk!
If you don’t want to venture outside do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.
Birding is a fun activity to do in winter. Can spot the popular winter birds? What changes do you notice? Visit any of the birding areas near Winnipeg, download a bird ID app, and try to name all the birds that you can spot.
FortWhyte Alive is conducting a Christmas Bird count on December 26, 2023. There will be a short presentation, and we will learn the ins and outs of identifying common winter birds around FortWhyte Alive. Later head out on a walk with an experienced birder to identify the birds you see!
11. Celebrate Pyjama Days
Wear your favourite pyjamas and celebrate all things winter with us during Pyjama Days @ the Manitoba Museum! Starts December 26th.
12. Snowshoeing
There are many places in and around Winnipeg to enjoy snowshoeing.
13. Go on a Self-Guided Tour
There are many places that you can explore in Winnipeg on your own or with your family.
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14. Cycling
Use the City of Winnipeg’s cycling map and enjoy the various cycling trails in the city. Plan routes appropriate to your riding skills.
15. Geocaching
Find hidden treasures and discover the many geocaches located throughout the city. This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. This is also a fun way to interact with nature while getting mild exercise and explore new areas.
16. Enjoy a Walk
Enjoy a family walk in the green spaces in Winnipeg. Plan to spend an afternoon outside playing games with your loved ones. Explore the trails and pathways at regional and local parks.
Explore the trails at the tallgrass prairie to know more about this winter landscape.
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17. Visit FortWhyte Alive
FortWhyte Alive is a great place to connect with nature (Open on Dec 24 (9-1) Dec 26 (9-5)). Come here to engage in fun winter activities.
18. Visit Assiniboine Park & Zoo
Assiniboine Park is a great place to spend your day. Enjoy the cross-country ski trails running across the Park. Please do check if the trails are open as well as the trail conditions before starting. Visitors can also enjoy the Toboggan Hill near the Riley Family Duck Pond.
The Park is closed on Christmas Day but will be open on Boxing Day.
The Assiniboine Park Zoo is also open on Boxing Day. This is a great place to take your little ones.
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Check our family fun activities during Christmas Break for activities to do on winter break and Things to do this weekend for concerts, sports and more! For more, fun things, see things to do during winter in Winnipeg.
Attractions Open on Christmas & Boxing Day
Manitoba Children’s Museum: Closed on December 24 & 25, Open on December 26 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Assiniboine Park & Zoo: Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Closed on December 25
Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed December 24 – 25, December 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM
FortWhyte Alive: Closed on December 25, Open on December 26 | 9 AM – 5 PM; December 24 | 9 AM – 1 PM
The Manitoba Museum: Closed on December 24 – 25, Open on December 26 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Which one of these is open on Christmas. Get your clickbait bullshit out of here.