NOV. 19 to 22 2025
CALENDAR
This year's program has something for everyone. Check out the daily activities below!
WEDS ✩ NOV ✩ 19
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS - SOLD OUT
9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St.
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council, Selkirk & District Community Foundation, and Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by ✩ Jeannie White bird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, nearly 400 students from the region participate in a day of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, and crafts in celebration of Holiday Alley and Selkirk’s deep Indigenous heritage.
Note to teachers: reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com to participate next year!
FIRE ON THE RED III: OPEN HOUSE
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Selkirk Agricultural Society Building, Selkirk Park | FREE
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council
Supported by ✩ the City of Selkirk
We’re thrilled to welcome Anvil Tree back to Selkirk as they bring their unique artistry to life with massive straw sculptures. This year, they're teaming up with students from the Lord Selkirk School Division, and adding fresh energy and creativity to the project! Even more exciting: there may be more than one sculpture this time around! Come meet the artists, discover the process behind straw sculpting, and get a first look at the creation(s) before the final burn!
THURS ✩ NOV ✩ 20
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS - SOLD OUT
9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St.
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council, Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by ✩ Jeannie White bird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, nearly 400 students from the region participate in a day of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, and crafts in celebration of Holiday Alley and Selkirk’s deep Indigenous heritage.
Note to teachers: reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com to participate next year!
WELCOME WINTER CONCERT PT. 1
Doors open 6:30 pm | 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Ave. | Suggested donation $10
Hosted by ✩ the Interlake Choral Association
After popular demand and pushing capacity limits, we have made the Welcome Winter Concert a 2 part series! This choral concert will feature several choirs from across the region sharing some winter music and holiday favourites. Join us in singing along or sit back and simply enjoy the music! Only 200 seats.
Tickets are by cash donation or by e-transfer to iychoir@gmail.com
FRI ✩ NOV ✩ 21
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS PD DAY: SOLD OUT
9:30 am - 3:30 pm | Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St.
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council, Selkirk & District Community Foundation, Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation
Coordinated by ✩ Jacqueline Bercier, Jeannie White bird, and Kat Marsch
Teachers from across five different schools in the region will come together to participate in a day of professional development centered around Indigenous storytelling, drumming, and crafts in celebration of Holiday Alley and Selkirk’s deep Indigenous heritage.
STREET PARTY
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Manitoba Ave. between Main and Eveline | Free Entry
- Glow Hula ✩ Presented by RRC Polytech
- Giant Connect Four
- Lite Brite ✩ Presented by Access Credit Union
- Mini Golf ✩ Presented by ONE Insurance
- Neon Gym ✩ Presented by Iron Image
- One Trunk Puppet Theatre ✩ Presented by Gerdau
- Hot Chocolate ✩ Facilitated by the City of Selkirk
- Shinny on the Street with Selkirk Steelers ✩ Presented by Fort Distributors
- Recycle All The Way ✩ Presented by Recycle Everywhere
- Selfies with Santa ✩ Presented by Selkirk Auto Dealers ✩ Supported by Brad Hirst Of Royal LePage
- Family Movie Night ✩ Presented by Canadian Tire ✩ Hosted by Total Look Salon & Spa
- Free sparklers ✩ Presented by Red Bomb Fireworks
- Mocktail Pop-Up ✩ Hosted by Nobuz Market and Boots & Banner
- Food Trucks
- DJ Mama Cutsworth
- Chapan Games
- The JAMES CULLETON Superfun Show at the Mighty Kiwi
And more, including…
ART INSTALLATIONS
Supported by ✩ Anish Healing Centre, Lord Selkirk School Division
Come and enjoy the beautiful Indigenous art and light installations on display along Manitoba Avenue from Friday to Saturday.
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN - FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council
Presented by ✩ Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation
Coordinated by ✩ Jeannie White bird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Situated around one central sacred fire, the tipi hosts cultural activities and sharing. All are welcome!
ON THE SELKIRK STAGE
6:30 pm | Lights On!
Powered by ✩ MB Hydro
Be a part of the magic as the lights turn on, and stay on for the darkest night of the year!
6:35 pm | Round Dance
Join us for the world’s largest round dance!
6:45 pm | Binesi Ikwewag Singers with Fancy Shawl and Jingle Dress Dancers
7:30 pm | Pooch Parade
Presented by ✩ Selkirk Animal Hospital
This year’s theme is Most Likely To Be Mistaken For A Decoration. Prizes for best dressed pooches and their human partners. No registration this year, just come and sign up onsite.
8:00 pm | Pop Up Dance with Selkirk Dance Association
Join in for a pop up dance demo for the whole family with Selkirk Dance Association! SDA will have you moving and grooving, keeping warm and spreading holiday cheer!
8:30 pm | Music is Medicine Sing Along
Presented by ✩ Easton Place Medical Centre
Sing along to some holiday classics with the choirs of Selkirk.
NIGHT SHOPPING - WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | Free
Presented by ✩ Wishme
Our makers' market is open during the Friday evening celebrations (and all day Saturday) to help you kickoff your Christmas shopping. View our vendors HERE.
FESTIVE SOUND BATH
8:00 pm | Glow Fitness for Women | 217 Clandeboye Ave. | $5 Drop In
An extra festive sound bath enhanced with holiday lighting, candles, seasonal scents, beautiful sound and Glow’s heated floors.
SAT ✩ NOV ✩ 22
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
9:00 am - 11:00 am | The Mighty Kiwi | 386 Eveline St. | $7 kids, $14 Adults
Hosted by ✩ The Mighty Kiwi
Supported by ✩ Brad Hirst of Royal LePage and Brandon Sutherland of Geller's Design | Build | Landscape
Come to the pancake bar and visit Santa! Seatings at 9 am and 10 am. First come, first served. Unlimited coffee refills.
NEWCOMERS’ STORYTELLING CAFE
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Knox Presbyterian Church | 341 Eveline St. | FREE
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council
Presented by ✩ the PRHouse
Come to hear lived experiences and cultural stories that affirm the capacity and resilience of newcomers and displaced peoples. This workshop style event includes stories from people who immigrated to our region over the years, and a chance to reflect on your own stories of strength and belonging.
WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | FREE
Presented by ✩ Wishme
Get your holiday shopping done early and support local artists.
OPEN STREET
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Manitoba Ave. Between Main Street And Eveline | Free Entry
Manitoba Avenue is open for holiday festivities including:
- Zumba with Jan at 12:00 pm!
- Chapan Games
- Big Games and Activities:
- Hula Hoops ✩ Presented by RRC Polytech
- Giant Connect Four
- Mini Golf ✩ Presented by One Insurance
- Lite Brite ✩ Presented by Access Credit Union
- One Trunk Puppet Theatre ✩ Presented by Gerdau
- Shinny of the Street with the Fishermen ✩ Presented by Fort Distributors
- Sheep Poetry (NEW words for 2025!) ✩ Presented by the RM of St. Clements
- Meet Unicorns & Rudolph ✩ Facilitated by Wild Willow Ranch & Rescue
- Food Trucks
And more, including ...
ART INSTALLATIONS
Supported by ✩ Anish Healing Centre, Lord Selkirk School Division
Come and enjoy the beautiful Indigenous art and light installations on display along Manitoba Avenue from Friday to Saturday.
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN - FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council
Presented by ✩ Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation
Coordinated by ✩ Jeannie White bird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Situated around one central sacred fire, the tipi hosts cultural activities and sharing. All are welcome.
12:00PM: Jacqueline Bercier Drum Teaching
2:00PM: Viziti avek Mamayr Michif - Visit with a Michif Grandmother
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS WITH FLORA CULTURE
12:00 pm & 2:00 pm | The Merch | 383 Eveline St. | From $40
This workshop includes a grapevine wreath base, and a choice of fresh greenery and decor options to use! All supplies are included, and we will guide you along the way. Choose between a 10"wreath or an 18" wreath size. These wreaths are suitable for outside use and will last well throughout the winter months. Register HERE!
EASEL WARS
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Gwen Fox Gallery | 250 Manitoba Ave. | Free
Hosted by ✩ Gwen Fox Gallery
A walk up painting extravaganza, come join the fun! Each heat is 30 minutes, with the final face-off at 2:30. Prizes for the winner! No registration required, just show up ready to paint, all supplies provided!
SOUP COOK-OFF
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Locations on ticket | Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of
Presented by ✩ Red River Co-op
Coordinated by ✩ Inclusion Selkirk
Join in the yummy fun and become a citizen judge by sampling over 10 varieties of soup prepared by local chefs competing for bragging rights for the best soup! Tickets available at WishMe (377 Eveline St.)
The winner will be announced at 5:00 pm at Army Navy & Airforce (231 Clandeboye Ave.)!
CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS (and the young at heart)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Aboriginal Head Start | 222 Manitoba Ave. | Free
Presented by ✩ Geller’s Design | Build | Landscape
Facilitated by ✩ Interlake Arts Board, Angel the Angel & Cheryl Alexander
Join us for crafts!
RIBBON SKIRT FASHION SHOW
1:00 pm | The Selkirk Stage | Manitoba Ave. between Main and Eveline | Free
Funded by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council, Selkirk & District Community Foundation
Facilitated by ✩ Selkirk Friendship Centre
Join us as we celebrate a fusion of fashion and culture and showcase local artists. Want to take part in the fashion show or sewing workshops? Email bobbie.ymp.sfc@gmail.com for more information.
SECOND ANNUAL BANNOCK COMPETITION
4:00 pm | Army Navy & Airforce | 231 Clandeboye Ave. | Free to watch
Hosted by ✩ Interlake Art Board
Join us for the 2nd Annual Bannock Bake Off! This event celebrates the rich tradition of Bannock making in our community. Gift Card prize and bragging rights for the winners. Don’t miss your chance to be a Bannock Legend!
Registration and Drop-off: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Tasting Time: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Winner Announced: 6:00 pm
WELCOME WINTER CONCERT PT. 2
Doors open 3:30 pm | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Ave.
Suggested donation $10
Hosted by ✩ the Interlake Choral Association
Join us for Part 2 of the Welcome Winter Concert! Celebrate the season with the Interlake Choral Community. This choral concert will feature several choirs from across the region sharing some winter music and holiday favourites. Only 200 seats.
Tickets are by cash donation or by e-transfer to iychoir@gmail.com
NOBUZ MARKET AND BOOTS & BANTER MOCKTAIL MAIKING WORKSHOPS
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm & 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Nobuz Market | 244 Manitoba Ave. | $25
Shake, stir, and sip your way through a hands on Mocktail Workshop. We will be featuring three seasonal alcohol-free creations that will bring big flavour, all without the buzz. Guests will also enjoy a sampling of our favourite non-alcoholic beer and wine. And here's the cherry on top - one lucky guest will win a Bar Package valued at $500 provided by Boots & Banter!
Register here for workshop 1: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Register here for workshop 2: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SOUP COOK-OFF WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
5:00 pm | Army Navy & Airforce | 231 Clandeboye Ave. | Free to watch
Presented by ✩ Red River Co-op
Coordinated by ✩ Inclusion Selkirk
See if your favourite soup won the coveted first prize position in this annual fan favourite event!
TIME TO SPARE BEFORE FIRE ON THE RED III?
Get a meal at any of our favourite downtown eateries
Mighty Kiwi Juice Bar & Eatery, 386 Eveline St.
Le Saigon Cuisine (Merchant Hotel), 383 Eveline St.
Sake Japanese, 380 Eveline St.
Roxi’s Uptown Cafe / On the Rocks Bar, 219 Manitoba Ave.
N-Joy Cafe 226-C Manitoba Ave.
Lord Spices Fusion, 420 Main St.
Riverboat Family Restaurant, (Selkirk Town Plaza) 366 Main St
FIRE ON THE RED III
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Selkirk Waterfront | Free
Facilitated by ✩ Anvil Tree
Funded in part by ✩ Manitoba Arts Council
Supported by ✩ the City of Selkirk
Don’t miss this inspiring fusion of art, community, and tradition as giant, beautiful, straw sculptures get lit ablaze. The bonfire is a free, outdoor spectacle of ephemeral art along the mighty Red River. Even more exciting: there may be more than one sculpture this time around!
**In case of inclement weather/wind the event may be rescheduled. Follow us on social media for up to date information.
✩ ON YOUR OWN TIME ✩
COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD
214 Manitoba Ave. E | FREE
Stroll down the alley beside Twice Over and share your ideas on this season’s community question: “What is the greatest gift you’ve ever received?"
TREE IT YOURSELF (TIY)
Manitoba Ave. | FREE
Presented by ✩ Canadian Tire Selkirk
Take a walk down Manitoba Ave and VOTE HERE for your favourite tree decorated by local businesses and organizations. Submit your answers on our website. Win a $100 gift certificate from Canadian Tire, Selkirk.
WARM UP WITH TEA
Three + Tea | 357 Main St.
Ask for a cuppa (or bag of) Holiday Alley Tea at the Tea Boutique during the winter season and Three + Tea will donate a portion back to Holiday Alley!
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE
Nov. 21 at 5:00 pm - Nov. 22 at 5:00 pm | Nobüz Market | 244 Manitoba Ave.
Stop by Nobüz for your chance to win incredible prizes! There will be nearly a dozen gift baskets that you could win with offerings from your favourite local businesses including: Three + Tea, Wishme, Total Look Spa, Glow Fitness, Packers, Nobüz Market, Selkirk Animal Hospital, Corner Pocket Games, and more!
Draw will be held on November 22nd at 5pm and winners will be contacted immediately.
SCAVENGER HUNT
Manitoba Ave. | FREE
Complete the scavenger hunt HERE for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Canadian Tire Selkirk! The winner will be contacted after November 24th. The scavenger hunt is only available on our website.
HAPPENING IN 2025
STRAW SCULPTURE BURN
Sat. Nov. 22 7PM - Waterfront
SOUP COOK-OFF
Tickets sold out!
NEWCOMER STORYTELLING CAFE
Share your stories making Canada home
WISHME MAKERS' MARKET
Shop till you drop!
LIVE MUSIC
Join the two choral performances!
SHEEP POETRY
You can be a poet with the help of a few sheep.
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