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Family programming at the NAC

The performing arts can be powerful and transformative for young people, and it's our hope that the experiences we offer will inspire young minds and open new worlds.

Oct 1 - 30Jun

2019
Oct 1 - Jun 30, 2020
Free
Toddler Tuesdays Peter A. Herrndorf Place Family Children
Free
Oct 7 - 29Jun

2019
Oct 7 - Jun 29, 2020
Free
Les lundis des tout-petits Les contes de Luana Peter A. Herrndorf Place Francophone Family Children
Free
Oct 27 - 1Jul

2019
Oct 27 - Jul 1, 2020
Free
Capital Sessions FREE house dance workshops Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Dance Workshops
Free
Jan 18 - 27Jun

2020
New Jan 18 - Jun 27, 2020
Free
ART Walk TOURS Saturdays and select Wednesdays Atrium O’Brien Family Exhibit Storytelling
Free
Jan 20
2020
New Jan 20, 2020
Free
Family hang out Peter A. Herrndorf Place Family
Free
Jan 21
2020
New Jan 21, 2020
Free
Family hang out Peter A. Herrndorf Place Family
Free
Jan 23 - 25

2020
Jan 23 - 25, 2020
Tickets
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet The Wizard of Oz Southam Hall Family Dance Ballet
Tickets
Jan 29 - 16Feb

2020
Jan 29 - Feb 16, 2020
Tickets
The Neverending Story Babs Asper Theatre Family Theatre Classics
Tickets
Feb 2

2020
Feb 2, 2020
Tickets
Latin American Music with Colores Andinos Azrieli Studio Family Music
Tickets
Feb 12
2020
New Feb 12, 2020
Free
Next Generation – Free Lunchtime Concert Series Inuksuk High School Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Indigenous Music
Free
Feb 15 - 17

2020
Feb 15 - 17, 2020
Tickets
BIG BANG Festival Pakman Suggested for 5-12 years old Azrieli Studio Foyer Family Music Theatre
Tickets
Feb 15 - 16

2020
Feb 15 - 16, 2020
Tickets
BIG BANG Festival The Listening Room NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Classical
Tickets
Feb 16 - 17

2020
New Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Free
BIG BANG Festival Oktopus All ages Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Music Children
Free
Feb 16 - 17

2020
New Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Free
BIG BANG Festival These birds are flying to the north All ages Rossy Pavilion Family Music Exhibit
Free
Feb 16 - 17

2020
New Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Free
BIG BANG Festival Spotter All ages Le Salon Family Music Dance
Free
Feb 16 - 17

2020
New Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Free
BIG BANG Festival StepStrument Ages 5 + Al Zaibak Lantern Room Family Music Exhibit
Free
Feb 16 - 17

2020
Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Tickets
BIG BANG Festival Music Rooms Ages 5 + Back Stage Family Music Dance
Tickets
Feb 16 - 17

2020
Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Tickets
BIG BANG Festival James Hill Suggested for 5-12 years old Fourth Stage Family Music Roots
Tickets
Feb 16 - 17

2020
New Feb 16 - 17, 2020
Free
BIG BANG Festival NOMAD : Mushkiki Nibi All ages Azrieli Studio Family Indigenous Music
Free
Feb 20 - 22

2020
Feb 20 - 22, 2020
Tickets
Mary Poppins in Concert Live to Film NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Pops
Tickets
Mar 4
2020
New Mar 4, 2020
Free
Next Generation – Free Lunchtime Concert Series Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Music
Free
Mar 13
2020
Mar 13, 2020
Free
Our uncertainties: teenagers vs the world (round table around “L’Iliade”) Le Salon Special Francophone Family
Free
Mar 22

2020
Mar 22, 2020
Tickets
ClassCircus Azrieli Studio Family Music
Tickets
Apr 1
2020
New Apr 1, 2020
Free
Next Generation – Free Lunchtime Concert Series Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Music
Free
Apr 2 - 4

2020
Apr 2 - 4, 2020
Tickets
The National Ballet of Canada Romeo and Juliet Southam Hall Family Dance Ballet
Tickets
Apr 18 - 19

2020
Apr 18 - 19, 2020
Tickets
Les mots secrets Azrieli Studio Francophone Family Theatre
Tickets
Apr 18
2020
Apr 18, 2020
Free
In orbit in the Philoshere Post-show talk Azrieli Studio Francophone Family Theatre
Free
Apr 18
2020
Apr 18, 2020
Tickets
Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Southam Hall Family
Tickets
May 2 - 3

2020
May 2 - 3, 2020
Tickets
Happy Birthday Mr. Beethoven! NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Classical
Tickets
May 6
2020
New May 6, 2020
Free
Next Generation – Free Lunchtime Concert Series Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Music
Free
May 9 - 10

2020
May 9 - 10, 2020
Tickets
Sous la feuille Azrieli Studio Francophone Family Theatre
Tickets
Jun 3
2020
New Jun 3, 2020
Free
Next Generation – Free Lunchtime Concert Series Glass Thorsteinson Staircase Family Music
Free
Jun 7

2020
Jun 7, 2020
Tickets
Rhythm Explosion with Junkyard Symphony Azrieli Studio Family Music
Tickets
Jun 18 - 20

2020
Jun 18 - 20, 2020
Tickets
Bond & Beyond NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Pops
Tickets
Jun 26
2020
Jun 26, 2020
Tickets
Peter And The Wolf In Hollywood NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Classical
Tickets
Jun 27
2020
Jun 27, 2020
Tickets
Peter And The Wolf In Hollywood NAC Orchestra Southam Hall Family Music Classical
Tickets

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