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\n\tNOV. 18 to 21 2026<\/p>\n\t
CALENDAR<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Join us in downtown Selkirk this Nov. 18-21, 2026 and celebrate our 10th Anniversary with us! \u00a0Follow us on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> stay in the loop. Check out the daily activities below.<\/p>\nThurs Nov 19<\/a> WED \u2729 NOV \u2729 18<\/p>\n\tINDIGENOUS TEACHINGS – SOLD OUT Note to teachers:<\/strong> reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com<\/a> to participate next year!<\/p>\n\t THURS \u2729 NOV \u2729 19<\/p>\n\tINDIGENOUS TEACHINGS – SOLD OUT Note to teachers:<\/strong> reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com<\/a> to participate next year!<\/p>\n\tFIRE ON THE RED IV: OPEN HOUSE, MEET THE ARTISTS FRI \u2729 NOV \u2729 20<\/p>\n\tINDIGENOUS TEACHINGS: EMPLOYEE PD WORKSHOP SAT \u2729 NOV \u2729 21<\/p>\n\tBREAKFAST WITH SANTA And more including…<\/p>\n\tSELKIRK’S GOT TALENT – NEW Reserve a seat in advance HERE. Limited spots available. Drop-ins welcome if space is available!<\/p>\n\tBEER, WINE, & APPITIZER TASTINGS Put your taste buds to work sampling future menu items for Roxi’s and being introduced to some new holiday brews.<\/p>\n\tSTREET PARTY Enjoy Giant Glow Games & Activities:<\/p>\n And more, including…<\/p>\n\tFAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – THE GRINCH (2018) Prizes for best dressed pooches and their human partners. No registration this year, just come and sign up onsite.<\/p>\n7:15 pm \u2729 Soup Cook-Off Winner Announcement**\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> **In case of inclement weather\/wind the event may be rescheduled. Follow us on social media for up to date information.<\/p>\n\t SUN NOV 22<\/p>\n\tFAMILY HOLIDAY MOVIES <\/p>\n\t HAPPENING IN 2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
\nFri Nov 20<\/a>
\nSat Nov 21<\/a>
\nSun Nov 22 – Bonus Day!<\/a>\n\t
\n\u2729 9:30 am – 2:30 pm \u2729 Selkirk Friendship Centre \u2729 425 Eveline St.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLed 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.\n
\n\u2729 9:30 am – 2:30 pm \u2729 Selkirk Friendship Centre \u2729 425 Eveline St.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLed 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.\n
\n\u2729 2 pm – 8 pm \u2729 Selkirk Agricultural Society Building, Selkirk Park \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nLearn from the artists who create these 2-storey straw sculptures and how they design them to burn perfectly on Fire on the Red. Anvil Tree is back and teaming up with artists from the WAVE Artist’ Studio Tour, students from Ecole Murray Sinclair Middle School, and Indigenous Artist, Chris Wabie.\n\tPAINT N SIP NIGHT
\n\u2729 7 pm – 9 pm \u2729 Nobuz Market \u2729 244 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 $45\/person
\n<\/strong>Paint a lovely winter scene inspired by Holiday Alley while sipping on a glass of alcohol free wine. All supplies and wine included. Register HERE.<\/a>\u00a0\n\t
\n\u2729 9:30 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 3:30 pm \u2729 Selkirk Friendship Centre \u2729 425 Eveline St.
\nEarly Bird Registration: $75\/person (Deadline Nov. 6) \u2729 After $100\/person
\n<\/strong>A practical, half-day learning experience, designed for employers, managers, supervisors, HR professionals and frontline staff. This is not a lecture on history. It is a welcoming, respectful space where participants can learn about traditional teachings and have fun and ask the hard questions they may have been hesitant to ask elsewhere. Register HERE<\/a>. \n\t
\n\u2729 10 am, 12 pm \u2729 The Mighty Kiwi \u2729 386 Eveline St. \u2729 Special Holiday Menu
\n<\/strong>Have breakfast and a visit with Santa! Seatings at 10am and 12pm. First come, first served. Unlimited coffee refills.\n\tALL-DAY STREET ACTIVITIES
\n\u2729 12 pm – 9 pm \u2729 Manitoba Ave. East between Main and Eveline \u2729 Free Entry
\n<\/strong>Enjoy games, music, dance, food, and joy!\n\n
\n\u2729 12 pm – 3 pm \u2729 Garry Theatre \u2729 225 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 $5\/person, Free under 18
\n<\/strong>Selkirk’s young musicians and poets take the stage followed by Selkirk’s own Blood Shots. Grab seats for the whole family HERE<\/a>.\u00a0\n\tEASEL WARS
\n\u2729 12 pm – 3 pm \u2729 Gwen Fox Gallery \u2729 250 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nGrab 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!\n\tBEADING WORKSHOP
\n\u2729 12 pm – 3 pm \u2729 Selkirk Knox Church \u2729 341 Eveline St. \u2729 $30\/person<\/strong>
\nEnjoy a beading workshop with Cheryl Alexander. Choose between beaded cedar pin or a snowflake pin. Register HERE!<\/a>\n\tCRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS (and the young at heart)
\n\u2729 12 pm – 4 pm \u2729 Aboriginal Headstart \u2729 222 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nJoin us for crafts! Create a handmade lantern and bring it to the Lantern Parade<\/a> to end the Saturday Night Street Party!\n\tLIVE MUSIC
\n\u2729 12 pm – 5 pm \u2729 Various Locations Along Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE
\n<\/strong>Follow the music through downtown Manitoba Avenue! Enjoy live performances in local businesses and discover the full schedule coming soon.\n\tGIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN – FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES
\n\u2729 12 pm – 6 pm \u2729 Centre of Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nSituated around one central sacred fire, four tipis host hide tanning, drum teachings, musical performances, crafts, tobacco tying and storytelling. All are welcome.\n\tTREE IT YOURSELF (TIY) DISPLAY & AUCTION – NEW
\n\u2729 12 pm – 7:30 pm \u2729 Along Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nFamilies, friend groups and businesses decorate a “flat” tree for the live auction at 7PM. Place your bid and take home your favourite TIY tree!\n\tWISHME MAKERS’ MARKET
\n\u2729 12 pm – 8 pm \u2729 Gordon Howard Centre \u2729 384 Eveline St. \u2729 FREE
\n\u2729 30+ vendors across 2 floors!<\/strong>
\nGet your holiday shopping done early and support local artists. Visit our market page<\/a> to preview a list of vendors.\n\tWELCOME WINTER CONCERT
\n\u2729 1 pm or 4 pm \u2729 Selkirk United Church \u2729 202 McLean Ave. \u2729 $10\/person, Free under 18<\/strong>
\nThis choral concert will feature several choirs from across the region sharing some winter music and holiday favourites. NEW – Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE.<\/a> This event sells out. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door if seats are available. Cash only. Doors open 30 minutes before.\u00a0\n\tHOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP WITH FLORA CULTURE
\n\u2729 1 pm or 3 pm \u2729 Nova House (Former Merchant Hotel) \u2729 383 Eveline St. \u2729 From $45
\n<\/strong>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<\/a><\/strong>! \n\tNORTH POLE RELAXATION LOUNGE – NEW
\n\u2729 1 pm – 6 pm \u2729 Glow Fitness for Women \u2729 217 Clandeboye Ave. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nWarm up with Glow! Enjoy holiday lighting, candles, and write down your favourite Holiday Alley memory and place it on the 10 Years of Holiday Alley Gratitude Tree! \n\tCOMMUNITY KINDNESS BOARD & COLLABORATION PUZZLE – NEW
\n\u2729 1 pm – 6 pm \u2729 SARAH’S House \u2729 3-360 Eveline St. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nHelp complete the Community Collaboration Puzzle and leave or take a message of kindness from the Community Kindness Board.\u00a0\n\tSOUP COOK-OFF
\n\u2729 2 pm – 6 pm \u2729 See locations on your ticket \u2729 $30<\/strong>
\nJoin in the yummy fun and become a citizen judge by sampling 12 varieties of soup prepared by local chefs competing for bragging rights for the best soup. Contact Wishme at 377 Eveline for more information.\n\tMAKE YOUR MARK IN A COMMUNITY MURAL – NEW
\n\u2729 2 pm – 6 pm \u2729 Selkirk Friendship Centre \u2729 425 Eveline St. \u2729 FREE<\/strong>
\nGet creative and paint a tile with your own design to contribute to Selkirk’s newest community mural!\u00a0\n\tTHIRD ANNUAL BANNOCK COMPETITION
\n\u2729 4 pm – 6 pm \u2729 Selkirk Friendship Centre \u2729 425 Eveline St. \u2729 FREE TO ENTER, FREE TO WATCH<\/strong>
\nBake your best recipe, compete for gift card prizes, and bragging rights as a Holiday Alley Bannock Legend!
\n*To Register: bring your Bannock to Selkirk Friendship Centre between 4pm and 5:30pm on the day of the event. Tasting will commence at 5:30pm. Winners announced at 6pm. Judges will evaluate the entries based on taste and texture.\n\tPREMIERE of Ten Years of Holiday Alley DOCUMENTARY
\n\u2729 4 pm – 5 pm \u2729 Garry Theatre \u2729 225 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE
\n<\/strong>10 years ago, Holiday Alley created Down on Main Street, a documentary featuring the volunteers who helped bring the festival to life. For our 10th Birthday, we look back at where we started and the people who helped shape an award-winning festival. Come see if you can spot yourself in the crowds on the big screen!\n
\n\u2729 4 pm – 9 pm \u2729 Roxi’s\/On the Rocks Bar \u2729 219 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 Sample Specials – Ask for details<\/strong>\n
\n\u2729 5:30 pm – 8 pm \u2729 Manitoba Ave. East between Main and Eveline \u2729 FREE ENTRY
\n\u2729 6 pm \u2729 Lights On!<\/strong>\n\n
\n\u2729 5:30 pm – 7 pm \u2729 Total Look Parking Lot \u2729 397 Eveline St. \u2729 FREE
\n<\/strong>Hey kiddos! Sit around a fire, enjoy free popcorn, and watch a movie outside!\n\tFESTIVE CANDLELIT SOUNDBATH
\n\u2729 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm \u2729 Glow Fitness for Women \u2729 217 Clandeboye Ave. \u2729 $5 Drop-In
\n<\/strong>An festive sound bath enhanced with holiday lighting, candles, seasonal scents, and heated floors!\n\tLANTERN PARADE – NEW
\n\u2729 7 pm, Sign-in at the Main Stage
\n\u2729 7:30 <\/strong>pm, Parade Begins
\n<\/strong>Bring your homemade lantern to light up the night sky. The parade theme is WATER. And join the march from the Main Stage to Fire on the Red. Check out our Pinterest board for ideas HERE<\/a>.\n\t ON THE SELKIRK MAIN STAGE
\n<\/strong>**Times subject to change\n6 pm \u2729 Lights On!\u00a0<\/strong>
\nBe a part of the magic as the lights turn on, and stay on for the darkest night of the year!\n6:05 pm \u2729 Pop Up Dance with Selkirk Dance Association**\u00a0<\/strong>
\nJoin in for a pop up dance demo for the whole family with Selkirk Dance Association!\n6:15 pm \u2729 Dance Along: Metis Jigging**\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLearn a few fun, easy-to-follow M\u00e9tis jigging steps!\n6:30 pm \u2729 Music is Medicine Sing Along**<\/b><\/strong>
\nSing along to some holiday classics with the choirs of Selkirk.\n6:15 pm \u2729 Dance Along: Troyanda**\u00a0<\/strong>
\nKeep warm and learn a few Ukrainian dance steps with the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble!\n7 pm \u2729 Pooch Parade**\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThis year’s theme is A 10 Year Anniversary Christmas Pooch Party. Dress your pooch in their best festive blue, silver and sparkly outfit inspired by 10th anniversary themes of tin and diamonds.\n
\nFind out live on stage as we crown this year’s Soup Cook-Off Champion!\n7:30 pm \u2729 Lantern Parade<\/b><\/strong>
\nJoin our Lantern Marshall down Manitoba Ave. and help us light up the night sky! Parade route will end at the Selkirk Waterfront for the Fire on the Red.\n\tFIRE ON THE RED IV
\n\u2729 8 pm – 9:30 pm \u2729 Selkirk Waterfront \u2729 FREE
\n<\/strong>Don’t miss this inspiring fusion of art, community, and tradition as giant, beautiful, straw sculptures get lit ablaze.\u00a0The bonfire is a free, outdoor spectacle of ephemeral art along the mighty Red River.\n
\n\u2729 Holiday Movies at 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm \u2729 Garry Theatre \u2729 225 Manitoba Ave.
\n<\/strong>Hey kids, come in your holiday PJ’s for the morning show. Get tickets at the door or garrytheatre.ca<\/a>\nPREMIERE of Ten Years of Holiday Alley DOCUMENTARY
\n\u2729 Showings at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm \u2729 Garry Theatre \u2729 225 Manitoba Ave. \u2729 FREE
\n<\/strong>10 years ago, Holiday Alley created Down on Main Street, a documentary featuring the volunteers who helped bring the festival to life. For our 10th Birthday, we look back at where we started and the people who helped shape an award-winning festival. Come see if you can spot yourself in the crowds on the big screen!\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"the](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/the-burn25-square.png\" "\\"the")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tSTRAW SCULPTURE BURN<\/strong><\/a>
\nSat. Nov. 21 8PM – Waterfront\n\t\t\t\t![\"Soup](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Soup-Cook-oFF-Square-website.jpg\" "\\"Soup")
\n\tSOUP COOK-OFF<\/strong>
\nTickets on sale Nov. 1!\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"Lantern](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Lantern-Parade-Square.jpg\" "\\"Lantern")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tL<\/a>antern Parade – NEW<\/a><\/strong>
\nCreate a lantern inspired by our theme: WATER!\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"makers-market25-square\"](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/makers-market25-square.png\" "\\"makers-market25-square\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tWISHME MAKERS’ MARKET<\/strong><\/a>
\nStart planning your holiday shopping!\n\t\t\t\t![\"live](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/live-music25-square.png\" "\\"live")
\n\tLIVE MUSIC
\n<\/strong>Join the two choral performances! Purchase tickets HERE<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"sheep-poetry24-square\"](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sheep-poetry24-square.jpg\" "\\"sheep-poetry24-square\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\tSHEEP POETRY<\/strong><\/a>
\nYou can be a poet with the help of a few sheep.\n\t\t\t\t![\"HABlank\"](\"https:\/\/holidayalley.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HABlank.png\" "\\"HABlank\\"")
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