Franco-Fun Day

Join us for Franco-Fun Day at the Children’s Museum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Fédération des parents de la francophonie manitobaine will be here delivering exciting games and activities from 11:00AM – 1:00PM that you won’t want to miss, and we’ll also be hosting special French story times at 12:00PM and 2:00PM.

See you there!

Joignez-vous à nous pour la Journée franco-fun du Children’s Museum qui aura lieu le mercredi 27 mars 2024.

La Fédération des parents de la francophonie manitobaine sera présente et proposera de 11 h à 13 h des activités et des jeux passionnants que vous ne voudrez pas manquer. Nous offrirons également l’« Heure du conte » en français à 12 h et à 14 h.

Au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

 

 

Franco-Fun Day

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is an opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. Join us on February 20 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM for our Franco-Fun Day festivities, which include crafts, activities, story times, special guests, and more!


Event Highlights

  • A display of French-Canadian artifacts from the Manitoba Museum
  • A Louis Riel story and collage craft in celebration of Louis Riel’s Metis heritage with guest programmers from the Louis Riel Institute at 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
  • An interactive dance performance with l‘Ensemble Folklorique de la Riviere Rouge from 12:00PM – 12:45PM
  • French story times at 12:00PM and 2:00PM
  • Sweet Canadian treats sponsored by the Original Pancake House from 12:00PM – 2:00PM (or while supplies last!)
  • Special crafts and activities in the galleries

Franco-Fun Day

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is an opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. Join us on February 20 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM for our Franco-Fun Day festivities, which include crafts, activities, story times, special guests, and more!


Event Highlights

  • A display of French-Canadian artifacts from the Manitoba Museum
  • A Louis Riel story and collage craft in celebration of Louis Riel’s Metis heritage with guest programmers from the Louis Riel Institute at 11:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 2:00PM
  • An interactive dance performance with l‘Ensemble Folklorique de la Riviere Rouge from 12:00PM – 12:45PM
  • French story times at 12:00PM and 2:00PM
  • Sweet Canadian treats sponsored by the Original Pancake House from 12:00PM – 2:00PM (or while supplies last!)
  • Special crafts and activities in the galleries

JOIN US FOR FRANCO-FUN DAY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM


Source: allrecipes.com

Today is Franco-Fun Day at the Children’s Museum, and we’d like to celebrate with you by sharing this easy-to-make bannock recipe!

Ingredients

Directions

  • Measure flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir to mix. Pour melted butter and water over flour mixture. Stir with fork to make a ball.

Join us today at the Children’s Museum for Franco-Fun Day activities celebrating French-Canadian culture until 3:00PM! Learn more.

Franco-Fun Day 2022

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is the opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. On February 21, the festivities run from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Enjoy our special Voyageur-themed canoe and paper toque crafts, a challenging cup and ball activity, and French story times at 12:00PM & 2:00PM. Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day!

Au Children’s Museum, nous célébrons la culture canadienne française la journée de Louis Riel. Le 21 février, les festivités commencent à 11h et terminent à 15h. Venez prendre part de nos bricolages de tuques en papier et de canoes au thème Voyageur, d’une activité stimulante avec une balle et une tasse et l’heure du conte en français à 12h et 14h. Ne manquez pas notre journée amusante francophone!

explore more:

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ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: kaplanco.com This DIY robot hand is a simple and inventive engineering activity that will teach children all about the world of robotics! With just three common items - straws, paper, and string - kids can create a moving, bendable hand. This activity encourages exploration of robotics, engineering, and creative thinking. Materials Standard drinking straws…
Feb 02, 2022 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, engineering, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity
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LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: Falcon Beach Ranch Make your way through the snow-covered trails of Whiteshell Provincial Park via horse-drawn sleigh or on horseback with winter activities from Falcon Beach Ranch. The hour-long trek by horseback is available for those 12 years old and up, sleigh rides are available for families with younger kids, and both run throughout…
Feb 05, 2022 • explore manitoba, Family fun, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, winter activity
Kids Playing

CREATION STATION: PAPER + POPSICLE STICK SKATES

Source: capturingparenthood.com If it's too cold to go skating, bring a fun skating activity indoors with this cute, wintery craft! Materials White paper Markers, bingo dabbers, or other decorating tool of your choice Scissors Two popsicle sticks Glue Hole punch Yarn Directions Fold a piece of paper in two and cut out a simple boot…
Feb 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity

Franco-Fun Day 2022

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is the opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. On February 21, the festivities run from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Enjoy our special Voyageur-themed canoe and paper toque crafts, a challenging cup and ball activity, and French story times at 12:00PM & 2:00PM. Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day!

Au Children’s Museum, nous célébrons la culture canadienne française la journée de Louis Riel. Le 21 février, les festivités commencent à 11h et terminent à 15h. Venez prendre part de nos bricolages de tuques en papier et de canoes au thème Voyageur, d’une activité stimulante avec une balle et une tasse et l’heure du conte en français à 12h et 14h. Ne manquez pas notre journée amusante francophone!

explore more:

Kids Playing

ALL ABOARD: WE’RE GATHERING STEAM

Source: kaplanco.com This DIY robot hand is a simple and inventive engineering activity that will teach children all about the world of robotics! With just three common items - straws, paper, and string - kids can create a moving, bendable hand. This activity encourages exploration of robotics, engineering, and creative thinking. Materials Standard drinking straws…
Feb 02, 2022 • Activities for kids, At-home Experiments, engineering, Science Experiments, STEAM, STEAM activity
Kids Playing

LOVE LOCAL: SPARK CREATIVE LEARNING IN MANITOBA

Source: Falcon Beach Ranch Make your way through the snow-covered trails of Whiteshell Provincial Park via horse-drawn sleigh or on horseback with winter activities from Falcon Beach Ranch. The hour-long trek by horseback is available for those 12 years old and up, sleigh rides are available for families with younger kids, and both run throughout…
Feb 05, 2022 • explore manitoba, Family fun, love local, Things to do in Manitoba, winter activity
Kids Playing

CREATION STATION: PAPER + POPSICLE STICK SKATES

Source: capturingparenthood.com If it's too cold to go skating, bring a fun skating activity indoors with this cute, wintery craft! Materials White paper Markers, bingo dabbers, or other decorating tool of your choice Scissors Two popsicle sticks Glue Hole punch Yarn Directions Fold a piece of paper in two and cut out a simple boot…
Feb 06, 2022 • Activities for kids, at-home crafts, crafts, Creation Station, winter activity

Franco-Fun Day 2020

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is an opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. On February 17, the festivities run from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Kick things off with a performance from TiBert le Voyageur at 11:00AM and enjoy our special themed crafts, activities, and French story times throughout the day! Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day.

Au Children’s Museum, la Journée de Louis Riel est l’occasion de célébrer la culture franco-canadienne! Le 17 février, les festivités se tiendront de 11 à 15h! Commencez la journée avec une performance de TiBert le Voyageur à 11h, et profiter de nos bricolages, activités, et de nos histoires en français pendant la journée. Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’une journée de fun en français lors de notre journée Franco-Fun!

Franco-Fun Day 2020

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is an opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. On February 17, the festivities run from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Kick things off with a performance from TiBert le Voyageur at 11:00AM and enjoy our special themed crafts, activities, and French story times throughout the day! Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day.

Au Children’s Museum, la Journée de Louis Riel est l’occasion de célébrer la culture franco-canadienne! Le 17 février, les festivités se tiendront de 11 à 15h! Commencez la journée avec une performance de TiBert le Voyageur à 11h, et profiter de nos bricolages, activités, et de nos histoires en français pendant la journée. Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’une journée de fun en français lors de notre journée Franco-Fun!

Franco-Fun Day 2019

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is the opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. Kick things off with a performance from l’Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge at 11:00AM. Enjoy our special themed crafts, activities, and French story times throughout the day. Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day!

Au Children’s Museum, la Journée de Louis Riel est l’occasion de célébrer la culture franco-canadienne! Le 18 février, les festivités se tiendront de 11 à 15h! Commencez la journée avec une performance de l’Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge à 11h, et profiter de nos bricolages, activités, et de nos histoires en français pendant la journée. Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’une journée de fun en français lors de notre Franco-Fun Day!


Special Event Notice

MEDIA MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS EVENT
Attendance at this event constitutes guardian consent of participants to be photographed and/or videotaped and to the use of said images, likenesses, profiles and otherwise in print, broadcast, or electronic materials by the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and by third parties promoting the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and releases the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. from any claim released to such usage.

Franco-Fun Day 2019

At the Children’s Museum, Louis Riel Day is the opportunity to celebrate French Canadian Culture. Kick things off with a performance from l’Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge at 11:00AM. Enjoy our special themed crafts, activities, and French story times throughout the day. Don’t miss our very special Franco-Fun Day!

Au Children’s Museum, la Journée de Louis Riel est l’occasion de célébrer la culture franco-canadienne! Le 18 février, les festivités se tiendront de 11 à 15h! Commencez la journée avec une performance de l’Ensemble folklorique de la Rivière Rouge à 11h, et profiter de nos bricolages, activités, et de nos histoires en français pendant la journée. Ne manquez pas l’occasion d’une journée de fun en français lors de notre Franco-Fun Day!


Special Event Notice

MEDIA MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS EVENT
Attendance at this event constitutes guardian consent of participants to be photographed and/or videotaped and to the use of said images, likenesses, profiles and otherwise in print, broadcast, or electronic materials by the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and by third parties promoting the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. and releases the Manitoba Children’s Museum Inc. from any claim released to such usage.