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ACTIVITIES
This year's program has something for everyone. Check out the daily activities or visit our Calendar page for a summary overview.
THURS NOV 14
9:30 am - 2:30 pm | School Programming
Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St. - ALL FULL
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS
Presented by: Selkirk & District Community Foundation and the Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by: Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, over 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!
8:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 0T6
A (little) AMERO LITTLE CHRISTMAS with Don Amero
Presented by: N4 Construction
Throughout the last decade, singer-songwriter, performer and 3x JUNO Award nominee Don Amero has made it his mission to tell engaging and unique stories, tapping into his rare ability to effortlessly and genuinely connect with his audience. His annual holiday show “Amero Little Christmas” is a sell out every year in Winnipeg- and now it’s coming to Selkirk!
Opening for Don Amero is 15-year-old Austen Croy! Austen grew up in the Interlake and has been playing guitar since he was eight years old. He enjoys playing mostly country and likes to perform for his family and friends.
Tickets can be purchased HERE or at the door.
FRI NOV 15
9:30 am - 2:30 pm | School Programming
Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St. - ALL FULL
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS
Presented by: Selkirk & District Community Foundation and the Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by: Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, over 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!
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by Ecole Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers. Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | STREET PARTY ON MANITOBA AVENUE
Hosted by Ace Burpee
- Glow Hula | Sponsored by Meridian Chiropractic
- Giant Connect Four | Sponsored by CUPE Local 1522
- One Trunk Puppet Theatre | Sponsored by Gerdau
- Music is Medicine Caroling Pop Up | Sponsored by Easton Place Clinic
- Crafts | Facilitated by the Interlake Arts Board
- Heritage Booth and Hot Chocolate | Facilitated by The City of Selkirk
- Street Hockey| Sponsored by Fort Distributors
- Selfies with Santa | Sponsored by Selkirk Auto Dealers | Supported by Brad Hirst of Royal Lepage
- Family Yoga class with Glow Fitness
- Food Trucks: Cochrane Creek Farms, Blue Haze Barbecue
- Family Movie Night | Facilitated by Total Look Salon & Spa 397 Eveline Street | Sponsored by Canadian Tire
- Beer & Wine Tasting | Roxi’s / On The Rocks Bar | Come try Selkirk’s Tower Tap Lager by Torque Brewing.
- Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations & Display | Sponsored by Black Cat Wear Parts
- Free sparklers | from Red Bomb
And more, including…
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN-
FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES
Tipi programming presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation ✩ Coordinated by Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch
Situated around one central sacred fire, four tipis host hide tanning, drum teachings, musical performances, crafts, tobacco tying and storytelling. All are welcome.
ON THE SELKIRK STAGE
6:30pm | Lights On! | Powered by MB Hydro
Be a part of the magic as Ace Burpee, Santa and Selkirk’s Mayor turn on the lights at the street party!
6:40pm | Sandi Bay and The Rainbow Tornadoes
Enjoy this high energy, action packed, toe tapping, knee slapping dance group featuring jigging wonder Sandi Bay
7:30pm | Pooch Parade | Sponsored by Selkirk Animal Hospital
Even dogs love a parade! This year’s theme is Frosty the Snow Dog. Prizes for best dressed pooches and their human partners. No registration this year, just come and sign up onsite!
8:30pm ✩ Pop Up Dance with Selkirk Dance Association
Join in for a pop up dance demo for the whole family!
8:45pm ✩ Choirs of Selkirk Sing Along
ON THE LITTLE RED STAGE
6:00-6:25pm: Had It Comin’
Had It Comin' is a captivating and versatile musical act that effortlessly blends the rich sounds of blues, country, rock, and various decades into their electrifying performances. With a repertoire that spans from the 50's to the 80's, blues, country, rock and so much more. This dynamic group showcases their vast musical influences in a way that is both nostalgic and fresh.
7:00-7:25pm: Brandi Vezina
Brandi Vezina is a Red River Metis singer/songwriter with roots intertwined with classic country and rock. She’s a multi award winning artist who writes & sings about what she knows, lives, and loves.
8:00-8:30pm: Double Bourbon Duo
With Doug on guitar and Jax vocals and percussion, Double Bourbon Duo entertains audiences by playing various hits from country and dance to pop and rock. Some of the artists they cover are Miranda Lambert, Brothers Osborne, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Pink, Journey and Trooper among many others as well as a large variety of Christmas songs.
6:30-9:30 | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | FREE
NIGHT SHOPPING - WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET
Our makers' market is open during the Friday evening celebrations (and all day Saturday) to help you kickoff your Christmas shopping. Drop by and support your favourite makers of beautiful items. View our vendors here.
SAT NOV 16
9 am-11am | The Mighty Kiwi | 386 Eveline St. | $7 kids, $14 Adults | FREE
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Hosted by: The Mighty Kiwi | Supported by Brad Hirst of Royal Lepage
Come to the pancake bar and visit Santa! Seatings at 9am and 10am. First come, first served. Unlimited coffee refills.
10 am - 5 pm | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | FREE
WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET
Our makers' market is open during the Friday evening celebrations (and all day Saturday) to help you kickoff your Christmas shopping. Drop by and support your favourite makers of beautiful items. View our vendors here.
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by Ecole Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers. Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
12 pm |The Merch | 383 Eveline St. | FREE
FIRST ANNUAL BANNOCK COMPETITION
Sponsored by the Interlake Arts Board
Join us for the 1st Annual Bannock Competition! 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!
*To Register: please bring your Bannock to the Merchants Hotel between 12:00pm and 1:30pm on the day of the event. The tasting will commence at 2:00pm, where a panel of judges will evaluate the entries based on taste and texture.
OPEN STREET
12pm-4pm | Manitoba Avenue Between Main Street And Eveline
Manitoba Avenue is open for holiday festivities including
- Glow Hula | Sponsored by Meridian Chiropractic:
- Giant Connect Four | Sponsored by CUPE Local 1522:
- Street Hockey | Presented by Fort Distributors:
- Sheep Poetry | Presented by The RM of St. Clements:
- Food Trucks: Cochrane Creek Farms and Blue Haze Barbecue:
- Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations & Display| Presented by Black Cat Wear Parts
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN-
FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES
Tipi programming presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation
Coordinated by Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch
12 pm - 4 pm Situated around one central sacred fire, four tipis host hide tanning, drum teachings, musical performances, crafts, tobacco tying and storytelling. All are welcome.
12 am - 4 pm | Gwen Fox Gallery | 100-250 Manitoba Avenue | FREE
EASEL WARS
Grab a paint brush and compete against your family, friends or fellow citizens to see who can paint the fastest. The subject? Whatever is drawn out of a hat.
Register at dpmarsch@gmail.com
12 am - 4 pm | See locations on your ticket | Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of
SOUP COOK-OFF
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.
Visit WishMe at 377 Eveline to buy tickets and for more information.
12 am - 4 pm | Glow Fitness | 217 Clandeboye Ave | FREE
WARMUP OPEN HOUSE
Free tours and hot apple cider!
12 am - 4 pm | Aboriginal Headstart | 222 Manitoba Ave | FREE
CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS (and the young at heart)
Presented by: Geller’s Design Build Landscape
Facilitated by the Interlake Arts Board, Angel the Angel & Cheryl Alexander
Join us for crafts including beading, silly hat making , reindeer ornaments and button making.
12 am - 4 pm | 222 Manitoba Avenue | FREE
LIVE MUSIC ON THE LITTLE RED STAGE
12:00-12:30: The Herds
1:00-1:30: Jesse Bandura
2:-230: Jovelle
300-3:30: Orvis Thomas
4 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Avenue Selkirk | Suggested donation $10
WELCOME WINTER CONCERT
Come celebrate the season with the Interlake Choral Community at the Welcome Winter Concert! This choral concert will feature several choirs from across the region sharing some winter music and holiday favourites. Join us in singing some carols or sit back and simply enjoy the music!
Admission: Cash at the door or e-transfer to iychoir@gmail.com
Saturday Night | The Merch | 383 Eveline St. | FREE (18+)
KARAOKE
SUN NOV 16
11 am - 1 pm | Red River College Polytech | 825 Manitoba Ave. | FREE (18+)
CRAFTERNOON ON CAMPUS
Presented by: RRC Polytech
11am-1pm: Beading Workshop with Cheryl Alexander. Choose between a beaded cedar pin or a snowflake pin!
Register HERE
11am-1pm: Cyanotype Workshop with Caroline Wintoniw. In this fun and creative workshop you will be introduced to one of the oldest photographic techniques that uses sunlight or UV light to make lasting prints in a stunning cyan blue colour. You will have the opportunity to explore and create your own personalized cyanotype holiday cards!
Register HERE
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | FREE
NEWCOMERS’ STORYTELLING CAFE
A storytelling workshop about the lives of newcomers. This workshop style event includes hearing stories from women who immigrated to Manitoba over the years. They share their unique experiences at the workshop which will be led by Cate Friesen, Amna Burki and Patlee Creary of Winnipeg who offer storytelling training.
Register HERE
3:30 pm - 5 pm | Gwen Fox Gallery | 250 Manitoba Avenue at Main St.| $68/person
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP WITH FLORA CULTURE
Join us for a fun workshop where you get to create your own holiday wreath. This is a fresh wreath, with an 18" grapevine wreath base. Fresh greenery, dried citrus, decor options, ribbon and tools are included. Everyone leaves with a finished wreath, and we will guide you along the way.
Register HERE
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by Ecole Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers. Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
ON YOUR OWN TIME
214 Manitoba Ave. E | FREE
COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD
Stroll down the alley beside Twice Over and share your ideas on this season’s community question: “What's your favourite Holiday Alley tradition?"
Manitoba Ave. | FREE
TREE IT YOURSELF (TIY)
Sponsored by Canadian Tire Selkirk
Take a walk down Manitoba Ave and vote for your favourite tree decorated by local businesses and organizations. Submit your answer at TIY Poll – Holiday Alley and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate from Canadian Tire, Selkirk.
Three & Tea | 351 Main Street
WARM UP WITH TEA
Ask for a cuppa (or bag of) Holiday Alley, Homes for the Holidays or Red River North Tourism Tea during the winter season and Three & Tea will donate a portion back to Holiday Alley.
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
VOTING FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TREE
SOUP COOK-OFF
POOCH PARADE
MAKERS' MARKET
WREATH MAKING
STRAWESOME SCULPTURES
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