From indoor rock climbing challenges to roadside attraction road trips, let's dive into 10 spring break ideas that your kids will love.

Go Rock Climbing

Central Plains RecPlex, Portage la Prairie

Located 3 km south of Portage la Prairie, this recreational facility boasts an indoor track, a fully equipped fitness club with flexible drop-in rates, and a spacious gymnasium. For adventure seekers, there's a challenging nine-meter rock climbing wall suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. Southport Bowl, featuring five lanes of five-pin fun, including glow bowling, is also a highlight. Beginners and those less likely to throw a strike can utilize bumper rails. To recharge after a serious game, Brews + Bites onsite offers a selection of pizzas, snacks, and drinks.

Take a Roadside Attraction Road Trip

Various Locations

Make a larger-than-life scavenger hunt for your kid with a Manitoba Roadside Attraction Road Trip! Create your itinerary and see how many of these statues you can find - bonus points for getting creative with a photo at each. Here are just a few routes to get you started:

Western Manitoba

Within an hour of Winnipeg

Interlake

Through the Narrows

Parkland

Central Plains

Pembina Valley

Let Imaginations Soar

Royal Aviation Museum, Winnipeg

From March 28 to April 3, young space cadets can embark on an intergalactic adventure filled with hands-on activities inspired by astronaut training, space science and the wonders of the universe. This fun, educational experience is perfect for young explorers and families who love science, space, and discovery.

Go Wild at the Zoo

Assiniboine Park Zoo, Winnipeg

Spring Break Camp is back at Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf. Open to children ages six to 12, families can register for a single day of camp or the entire week.

Designed to bring kids closer to nature, activities include going behind the scenes with polar bears and their caregivers, learning about animals from around the world and meeting some of the smallest but mightiest creatures at the zoo

Connect with Nature

FortWhyte Alive, Winnipeg

FortWhyte Alive is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With plenty of ways for families to get outside and explore. Spend time hiking, cycling or watching for wildlife across the landscape.

On March 28 and April 4, the Alive in the Woods program offers self-guided activities including nature games and crafts. Visitors can also warm up at the Bonfire Marshmallow Roast on March 28 or join a Guided Family Snowshoe on March 29, with snowshoes available to rent.

Explore Morden Winkler

Morden Winkler

If you're looking for a day trip, set your sights on the Morden Winkler area. The kids will delight in a trip to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, where they can come face to face with a larger-than-life mosasaur named Bruce. If it's nippy out, head to Sharptooth Adventures and continue the dinosaur theme for the day with this indoor play park. Or take some time to play at VB's Entertainment Centre where you'll find bowling, mini golf, arcades and more. Grab a bite to eat at restaurants like King’s Deli, Del Rios, and Charley B’s when they open for the season (fingers crossed)!

Dive into History and Science

Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg

Get ready for hands-on discovery at the Manitoba Museum! Explore the wonders of Earth, space and everything in between with programming across the Museum Galleries, Planetarium and Science Gallery.

Take on the “Think Big” scavenger hunt as it leads you to some of the museum’s biggest artifacts, with riddles that encourage you to look closer and think bigger.

In the Planetarium, catch family-favourite shows like Perfect Little Planet or Living Worlds, which explores how life has shaped Earth over billions of years. In the Explore Science Zone, discover how oceans help regulate the planet’s temperature and support life on Earth.

Stay the Night

Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport

Make the most of your spring break adventures with a stay at Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport! This modern, pet-friendly hotel features an indoor pool, fitness centre and on-site dining, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. The hotel is located just minutes from CF Polo Park, offering easy access to shopping and dining. Also close by are kid-favourites like Activate Games, Assiniboine Park and Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park.

Learn in Shilo

RCA Museum, Shilo

For a unique and educational spring break experience, visit The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to sharing the stories of over 200,000 Gunners who have served Canada. As the central museum for The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, it preserves 150 years of history with a nationally significant collection of more than 65,000 artifacts. Kids and families will be amazed by the sheer scale of the exhibits as they walk through the museum’s vast spaces.

Have a Purr-fect Day at the Cat Cafe

Cleocatra Cafe, Winnipeg

Have a cat lover in the family? Plan a visit to the cat-tastic world of Cleocatra Cafe! The stunning interior is filled with vintage light fixtures and charming pieces of furniture, perfect for relaxing with a feline-themed beverage before you visit the cats. Make an appointment ahead of time to enter the cat room, where you can interact with a friendly bunch of kittens and cats - all of which are also available for adoption!