The Winnipeg Art Gallery is the only Canadian venue for this historic touring exhibition, the first ever major retrospective of Rockwell’s paintings. On Saturday, March 24, from 11- 11:45 a.m. families with children ages 12 and younger are invited to join a fun tour of the Rockwell exhibit complete with music, movement and playtime. Adults can fit in a tour of the exhibition over their lunch hour with Art for Lunch March 28, led by Andrew Kear, Curator of Historical Canadian Art. www.wag.ca

The Manitoba Children's Museum has special guests visiting during the week of Spring Break, including a Reptile Show by Prairie Exotics Wednesday, March 28, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Taiko drumming (Japanese drumming) by Phoebe Man on Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and a classical music program by the University of Manitoba Performance Skills Ensemble Friday, March 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.  Spring Break programming is free with regular admission. www.childrensmuseum.com

Brandon's Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is set for March 26-31. Free children’s tickets are available online until March 25. See world class show jumping and heavy horse competitions, livestock sales and displays, a quality hands-on agricultural awareness program including Thru the Farm Gate, exceptional live entertainers, and more than 300 commercial and agricultural exhibits. www.brandonfairs.com

Oak Hammock Marsh. Visit the Centre during Spring Break’s Wild, Weird and Wonderful Week and meet the creatures of the marsh. Crafts, films, and micro video presentations will let you see just how fascinating the creatures of the marsh can be. Oak Hammock offers day camps for children ages 6 to 9 March 26 to 30, with a different theme each day. For information, call 467-3300 or visit www.oakhammockmarsh.ca

Learn how fur traders lived at FortWhyte Alive on March 30. Play voyageur games, practice trading, and try a fur trade era snack at the outdoor education centre. www.fortwhyte.org