Prairie Dog Central Events
September 2023
Family Fun Day
Saturday, September 2nd
Diesel Locomotive
Hop onboard for a day that is going to be a complete sensory overload, there's something for everyone on the PDCR today! The Audayo Brothers will entertain with onboard live music as we make our way to Grosse Isle. There are balloon animals for all of the kids onboard. Visit the volunteers in the Heritage House, East Rosser School and take a moment in the Church. A magic show will wrap up this fun filled day before we head back to the city. Bring along your own home packed basket or delight in the baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Book early so you don’t miss this entertaining and amusing packed day.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
The Mystical Magic Train
Sunday, September 3rd
Diesel Locomotive
Hop onboard as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Awaiting our arrival is Patrick the magician. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie along with some baked goods or ice cream and grab your front row seat as we await the show. Patrick’s 45-minute fun and fully interactive performance will have you marvelling in the trickery and sleight of hand. Before we depart and head back to the city make sure you take a walk through the beautifully restored buildings making up the Heritage Village.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
4-Pack Pricing Available
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
Lazy Labour Day
Monday September 4th
Steam Locomotive No. 3
Sit back, relax and unwind onboard the Prairie Dog Central this holiday Monday. Lose yourself in the open prairies as we travel to the rural community of Grosse Isle. During the stopover take a walk through our 1882 steam locomotive and see the Engineer and Fireman at work. Take a stroll through the beautifully restored Heritage House and East Rosser School before taking a moment in the Church. Indulge in a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, pick up some made-from-scratch baking and kick back and enjoy the live music by Prairie Dog favourite the Audayo Brothers.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
4-Pack Pricing Available
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
Great Train Robbery - Bonnie and Clyde
Saturday, September 9th
Steam Locomotive No.3
Rumour has it that Bonnie and Clyde and their gang of bandits are up to their old tricks and looking to rob the next passenger train they encounter. Keep your eyes peeled as we make our way up the track. Inform our onboard staff if you see anything suspicious, they have been spotted driving a vintage, bullet-riddled vehicle. Be prepared to hand over any spare change should they manage to capture us. During the stopover enjoy your home-prepared picnic or indulge in a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, leaving space for a baked dessert. Visit the onsite vendors and stop by as Bonnie, Clyde and the gang join us for photographs. Stroll through the Heritage Village before enjoying the live music by the Audayo Brothers.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $38.95
Child - $31.95
4-Pack Pricing Available
Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page
All donations collected will go to Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer
Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc. provides assistance to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up for breast cancer. We help with expenses that simply fall through the cracks, such as parking, medications, lymphedema garments, wellness programs, rural client mileage/meals/accommodations to appointments; and many more. We receive no funding from any levels of government nor any other cancer organizations and rely on donations, grants, third party fundraisers, and our own fundraisers.
Grandparents Day
Sunday, September 10th
Steam Locomotive No. 3
Today is Grandparents Day and there is no better way to spend time with them than onboard the Prairie Dog Central. Sit back and relax as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Tap your toes as our onboard musicians entertain. During the stopover enjoy your home-prepared picnic or indulge in a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, leaving space for a baked dessert. Visit the onsite vendors and stroll through the Heritage Village before enjoying more live music by the Audayo Brothers.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
4-Pack Pricing Available
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
All Aboard Featuring Chris Without the Hat
Saturday, September 16th
Diesel Locomotive
As the mighty diesel locomotive rumbles up the line to Grosse Isle, we look forward to a day filled with family fun and entertainment featuring Winnipeg favourite, Chris Without the Hat. During the train ride Chris will sketch personal caricatures for all the children onboard before performing his jaw dropping juggling act during the stopover. Bring along your own home packed basket or relish the baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Visit the various buildings that make up the Heritage Village and marvel in the restoration work before we take the train back to Inkster Junction Station.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
Family Fun Day
Sunday, September 17th
Diesel Locomotive
A day not to be missed! Join us onboard for a day that is going to be a complete sensory overload, there's something for everyone on the PDCR today! The Audayo Brothers will perform live music onboard as we make our way up the line and there will be balloon animals for all the children. Stop by for a chat with the enthusiastic volunteers in the Heritage House, East Rosser School and the Church. Grab a front row seat as Patrick the magician performs his mesmerising magic show. Bring along your own home packed basket or delight in the baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Book early so you don’t miss this entertaining fun packed day.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
Family Fun Day
Saturday, September 23rd
Steam Locomotive
Hop onboard for a day that is going to be a complete sensory overload, there's something for everyone on the PDCR today! The Audayo Brothers will entertain with onboard live music as we make our way to Grosse Isle. There are balloon animals for the kids onboard. Visit the volunteers in the Heritage House, East Rosser School and take a moment in the Church. A magic show will wrap up this fun filled day before we head back to the city. Bring along your own home packed basket lunch or delight in the baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Book early so you don’t miss this entertaining fun packed day.
Departure – 11:00 AM and Return – 2:45 PM
Adult Ticket - $34.95
Child - $27.95
Babies (Under 2 when seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page.
Great Train Robbery - Cowboys 'n Gals
Sunday, September 24th
Steam Locomotive No.3
Rumour has it that the gang of horseback robbers are up to their old tricks and are looking to rob the next passenger train they encounter. Keep a look out as we make our way up the track. Inform our onboard staff if you see anything suspicious. Be ready to hand over any spare change you have if they manage to board the train. During the stopover enjoy a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, leaving space for yummy baked desserts or bring your home-prepared picnic. Visit the onsite vendors and stop by the horseback riders as they join us for photographs. Stroll through the Heritage Village before enjoying the live music by the Audayo Brothers.
All donations collected will go to Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer
Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc. provides assistance to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up for breast cancer. We help with expenses that simply fall through the cracks, such as parking, medications, lymphedema garments, wellness programs, rural client mileage/ meals/ accommodations to appointments; and many more. We receive no funding from any levels of government nor any other cancer organizations and rely on donations, grants, third party fundraisers, and our own fundraisers.
Adult Ticket (14+ Years) - $38.95
Child Ticket (Age 2 to 13) - $31.95
Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page
Depart - 11:00 AM
Return - 2:45 PM
Great Train Robbery - Cowboys 'n Gals
Saturday, September 30th
Steam Locomotive No.3
Rumour has it that the gang of horseback robbers are up to their old tricks and are looking to rob the next passenger train they encounter. Keep a look out as we make our way up the track. Inform our onboard staff if you see anything suspicious. Be ready to hand over any spare change you have if they manage to board the train. During the stopover enjoy a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie, leaving space for yummy baked desserts or bring your home-prepared picnic. Visit the onsite vendors and stop by the horseback riders as they join us for photographs. Stroll through the Heritage Village before enjoying the live music by the Audayo Brothers.
All donations collected will go to Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer
Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer Inc. provides assistance to women and men in Manitoba who are experiencing financial difficulties while undergoing treatment and follow-up for breast cancer. We help with expenses that simply fall through the cracks, such as parking, medications, lymphedema garments, wellness programs, rural client mileage/ meals/ accommodations to appointments; and many more. We receive no funding from any levels of government nor any other cancer organizations and rely on donations, grants, third party fundraisers, and our own fundraisers.
Adult Ticket (14+ Years) - $38.95
Child Ticket (Age 2 to 13) - $31.95
Babies (Under 2 while seated on the knee) - Free*
* If you require a seat for your under 2 year old then please purchase a Child Ticket*
For Child and 4 Pack Tickets, please add the total number of tickets to your basket and choose the relevant Discount Option on the following Shopping Bag page
Depart - 11:00 AM
Return - 2:45 PM