Month: July 2024

Glenelm ChalkFest is back! On Saturday, August 17, join in the celebration of chalk, colour and community – it’s free to participate, and you can even get some free chalk.

Visit https://www.glenelm.ca/chalkfest/ for all the details and to register!

Did you know that it’s easy and pleasant to bike to the Exchange District from Glenelm?

This summer, the Exchange District BIZ is hosting safe and fun group “bike-ins” for First Fridays. On August 2nd, you can join in the Transcona/Henderson bike-in, with timed meet-up points at Elmwood High School or Henderson Hwy @ Johnson Ave.

These group rides are fun and relaxing and a great way to discover the safest and most convenient routes from numerous different neighbourhoods throughout Winnipeg.

Learn more and sign up for free here: https://www.exchangedistrict.org/first-fridays-bike-in/

Save the date for Elmwood’s very own 3-on-3 basketball tournament, taking place at 243 Henderson Hwy!

Date: August 25th, 2024
Location: 243 Henderson (corner of Henderson and Johnson)

Have questions or want to register? Visit glenelm.ca/hoops/

More details coming soon!

Dividing perennials or have extra plants that you’re not using? Please feel free to drop them off at the Lil Free Plant Stand at the corner of Harbison Ave W and Glenwood Crescent! Or check out the ever-rotating selection at the stand to add to your garden.

Meandering Music is back! Make your way about the neighbourhood as you take in a handful of front-porch concerts. This is the first of two nights for the 2024 edition of Meandering Music in Glenelm (the second evening will be August 17).

Inspired by the idea of a progressive dinner party, this event will take you from one porch to the next for half-hour musical performances. Bring your lawn chair and clap along to music in the key of (G)lenelm. More details & FAQs here!

July 13th Locations Schedule:
7:00pm – 121 Harbison Ave W
7:45pm – 75 Martin Ave W
8:30pm – 232 Glenwood Cres
9:15pm – 121 Hart Ave

Rain or shine, the show will go on! Bring your umbrellas if needed!

Elmwood Night Market is back this August! A fusion of art, food and music, with 50+ local artisans, 5+ food trucks and live entertainment.

Free admission!

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

5-9pm at 180 Poplar Ave (field behind Lord Selkirk School)

Let’s help Elmwood’s Emergency Food Pantry! Please bring a non-perishable canned good.