The 37^th annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic presented by Johnston Group is happening Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm and the Teddy Bears’ Pancake Breakfast by IHOP starts at 9 am! Grab your favourite stuffie and join Dr. Goodbear at Assiniboine Park for an exciting day of family fun!

Teddy Bears’ Picnic is a Winnipeg tradition started by a group of dedicated volunteers more than 37 years ago. The event features many fun and educational activity tents, including the Dr. Goodbear Clinic put on by frontline staff from HSC Children’s Hospital, where kids’ teddy bears are triaged and go through a variety of medical tests and treatments including MRIs, X-rays, casting; and the I Want to be a Scientist tent put on by Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) that encourages imagination in fun science-based activities and showcases how they can be used in medical settings.

Plan your day

Activities

• Picnic features over 20 activity tents with a goal of helping kids learn about health care and wellness in a developmentally appropriate way. For a full list, check out the Picnic site map at goodbear.ca/TBPMap.
• The Dr. Goodbear Clinic put on by frontline staff from HSC Children’s Hospital is where kids’ stuffies are triaged and go through a variety of medical tests and treatments including MRIs, X-rays, casting, and more. The Clinic opens at 9:00 am, with the last kids accepted for appointments at 3:00 pm. Families can pre-book at goodbear.ca/TBPBookAppointment until all spots are full, and walk-ups are welcome.
• The I Want to Be a Scientist tent put on by Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) encourages imagination through fun science-based activities and showcases how science is used in medical settings. Families can pre-book at goodbear.ca/TBPBookAppointment until all spots are full, and walk-ups are welcome.
• Purchasing 50/50 tickets at goodbear.ca/5050 (this is an online raffle and you do not need to be present to win).

Food

• Start the day with delicious pancakes at the Teddy Bears’ Pancake Breakfast by IHOP from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Purchase your $5 pancake breakfast tickets in advance at goodbear.ca/TBPBreakfastTickets or by cash, debit, or credit at the event.
• Other food options include local food trucks and the Assiniboine Park snack shack. Cash, credit, and debit are accepted or pack your own picnic lunch.
  
  

Entertainment

Main stage entertainment runs at the Lyric Theatre from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and includes performances by Juno nominees LuLu and the TomCat, Mason Hoop Dancers, Heather’s Pretty Parties, India School of Dance, Paul Ong, Kids Etc. Youth Movement Company, and so many more. Manitoba’s own country-rock superstars, Petric, will close the day with a special family-centred show.

Getting there

• Park and ride shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 7:00 am – 6:30 pm.  Park and ride lots: St. Paul’s High School at 2200 Grant Ave. and Shaftesbury High School at 2240 Grant Ave.
• The free Bike Valet will be located by the duck pond in Assiniboine Park and will be operational between 8:45 am – 3:30 pm. Riders must pick up their bikes by 4:30 pm.
• The free Assiniboine Park Trolley will run on a loop within Assiniboine Park every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Helping kids in hospital

All proceeds from Teddy Bears’ Picnic support child health care research for kids in your community. You can make a difference by:

• Purchasing merchandise on-site, including the new Dr. Goodbear picnic blanket, iconic Dr. Goodbear stuffies, bear ears, pins, socks, and more.
• Donating at goodbear.ca/donate.

Last year’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic was a huge success thanks to our dedicated supporters, sponsors, and volunteers!

The Foundation is thankful for generous sponsors who help keep Teddy Bears’ Picnic programming free for Manitoba families making this annual event a success.

Goodbear Buddies

• Children’s Dental World

Pawsome Partners

• King’s Services
• Superior Projects
• Manitoba Public Insurance
• Manitoba Blue Cross