Holiday Happenings

Holiday ballet tradition

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents the Nutcracker, Dec. 21-28, 2011, in this classic yuletide tale and Tchaikovsky score, set at the turn-of-the-century in a stately mansion on Winnipeg’s Wellington Crescent. Winnipeg Women is also thrilled that one of our young book reviewers, Rachael Buchwald, is dancing in the Nutcracker this year! Have fun Rachael! Tickets at 204-956-2792 or 1-800-667-4792. http://www.rwb.org

Winter Winnie

Manitoba Theatre for Young People presents The House at Pooh Corner, Dec. 9-26, 2011, as Winnipeg’s most famous bear helps celebrate MTYP’s 30th anniversary season! The theatre is transformed into the world of Winnie-the-Pooh, with music and puppetry in a magical holiday treat. Tickets available at MTYP box office at 204-942-8898. http://www.mtyp.ca

Visions of fairytales

From Nov. 12, 2011 to Jan. 8, 2012, the Children’s Museum presents the last original display of fairytales from the former Eaton’s downtown store. Including classics such as Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice, these 15 fun and fanciful vignettes are a delightful holiday tradition. Free with museum admission.

Winnipeg’s best light show!

The 12th annual Canad Inns Winter Wonderland, Dec. 2-31, 2011,will dazzle you with a million lights and more than 25 theme areas in Manitoba’s largest drive-through light show. Open daily 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, except Christmas Day, there are also free horse-drawn sleigh rides every weekend! For more information call 204-888-6990 or visit http://www.redriverex.com

All for one at PTE

Prairie Theatre Exchange presents the kid-friendly Three Munschketeers Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 27-30, 2011, its annual fun-filled presentation of the stories of Robert Munsch. This year includes classics such as Wait and See, We Share Everything! and Where is Gah-ning Tickets available at PTE box office at 204-942-5483. http://www.pte.mb.ca

Count the winter birdies

On Dec. 17 head to Oak Hammock Marsh for its annual Christmas bird count; explore the area and help count its feathered winter residents. Pre-registration is required, by Dec. 15, and the fee is $5 plus admission. Call 204-467-3300 or visit www. oakhammockmarsh.ca

All aboard for a train of lights

From Dec. 10, 2011 to Jan. 8, 2012 the Assiniboine Valley Railway will take passengers on its Christmas Light Run, the annual display that now boasts more than 98,000 lights. Train ride times are 6:30 pm - 9 pm, every day except Christmas Day. Tickets are $2 and free for children two and under. For more information call 204-837-1305 or 204-782-7090.