Throw on your best red and white ensemble and get Canada-proud on this Wednesday July 1st — there's plenty to do around Winnipeg on Canada Day.

At Assiniboine Park, the festivities start at 1:00 p.m. with Picnic in the the Park. Family activities entertain kids until 6:00 p.m. with music, magicians, clowns, face painting and games. Canada Day birthday cake is served at 3:30 p.m. and fireworks will top off the celebrations at 10:40 p.m. Music goes all day and food and refreshment vendors are scattered throughout the park to keep you fuelled to celebrate. 

The Forks hosts an all-day party starting at noon and ending at 11:00 p.m. with the usual dazzling fireworks display. All-day family-friendly activities include music, crafts, entertainment and a huge line-up of musicians set to appear under the canopy, in the Forks Market and at the Festival Stage.

Take the family for a day of exploration at Oak Hammock Marsh. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides take you through the marsh among the creatures and plant life living in the waters. Don’t miss the Canada Day birthday cupcakes at 2 p.m.  

 Closer to home, Fort Whyte Alive has activities starting at 10:00 a.m. with guided hikes, bike tours, dipnetting and archery all included with admission.

 St. Norbert Farmers’ Market is holding it’s Annual Canada Day Celebration all day starting at 11 am. Kids activities include pony rides, games, and the splashpad will be splashing. A family BBQ starts at noon and birthday cake is served at 6:00 p.m. The party wraps up at dusk with festive fireworks.

Celebrate big or small, it’s nice to have a day off in the middle of the week. Happy Canada Day!

Oak Bluff West, get out there and show ‘em what you’ve got! This month your friends and family can register as a team of six for the Great Manitoba Portage, a Survivor-esque relay in support of Manitoba Camping Association’s Sunshine Fund.

The Macdonald Services to Seniors Inc. is organizing a Matinee show on Tuesday, May 5 at The Celebrations Dinner Theatre for Once Upon a Time in Graceland.

Spring is in the air and with the change in season comes a break from school! This year’s break takes place from March 30 until April 2, and the city’s most popular children’s destinations are prepared with daily activities to keep the kids busy.

Macdonald Headingly Recreation District hosts a number of programs throughout the year for parents and children to support and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Here are a couple programs that are accepting registration for the spring session.

Winter sometimes makes us want to stay inside as much as possible, spending time watching TV and keeping warm. Getting active outdoors is actually the best way to keep your body warm and healthy in the chilly months.

Getting back into a regular routine following the holidays can be challenging, or perhaps you're looking to pick up a new and fun activity to stay warm and fit during the long Winnipeg winters? The Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District has you covered.

For those who were unable to attend the July 15th Open House or would like to further review the presented plans you may access a summary of the information.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 Qualico Communities is hosting an Open House for the residents of Oak Bluff on the development of Oak Bluff West and the integration of community facilities. Topics will include the overall master plan, pathway network, Oak Bluff Recreation Club and school plan, future playgrounds, landscaping, and major transportation links.

The July 17th Diner's Club has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 10th. Next month's location of choice is Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB for the day to visit The Pioneers and Chanoinesses Museum followed by a great meal with local seniors and local entertainment.