Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on December 11 is the Annual Breakfast with Santa. It is free for children 12 and under. Kids get free breakfast, small gifts and admission to the kiddie flea market.
Following breakfast, the Kiddie Flea Market begins. Everything is priced under $1 offering children the ability to purchase gifts for their families.There is also a Skate with Santa as the shoppers take some time out for some exercise and fun.
According to Optimist Club member Victoria Young, program founder and coordinator, the holiday tradition began in 1998 and has been growing ever since. "It's a way for families to do something at Christmas time that doesn't cost bundles of money," she explained.
All activities take place at the East Elmwood Community Centre, 927 Beach Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2L1E3. Children under 12 are free. Adults and those over 12 will pay a small admission fee of $2 which enters them into a $100 gift certificate drawing.