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Volume 19, Issue 4 | Wed., January 28, 2026
Little Princess Ball returns April 18 to support local health care Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express
A long-running community fundraiser that blends childhood magic with local health care support is set to return this spring, as the Little Princess Ball prepares to mark its 15th year in Moose Jaw. The Little Princess Ball will take place Saturday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Temple Gardens Centre, with proceeds supporting the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) and patient care at the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital. Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available exclusively through SaskTix or in person at the Temple Gardens Centre box office. “We’ve had (tickets) on sale before Christmas for those wishing to gift the experience to the little people in their life,” said Kate Szeles, co-ordinator of the Little Princess Ball, adding that ticket sales are still ongoing. This year’s event will be held on a single day — a change from previous years when the ball was hosted over two days on the event weekend. “So we do have a bit of a change this year. In the past, we hosted it over two days, and this year we’ve consolidated it into one day,” Szeles said. “If you want to participate and have your little one experience the joy of the Little Princess Ball, I would head on over and grab your tickets as soon as you can.” The one-day format includes 400 total tickets, reflecting shifting economic realities
Young guests dance during the 2025 Little Princess Ball at the Temple Gardens Centre, an annual fundraiser that returns April 18 in support of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. Photo by: Aaron Walker for families. “We know that things are always changing with the economy right now, and people are feeling it a little bit with their extra spending,” she said. “So, we just limited (the event) to one day this year.” True to tradition, the event’s theme is being kept under wraps, but organizers have confirmed that the 2026 ball aligns with two milestone anniversaries. “If you are a Disney fanatic, you would know that this is the 70th anniversary of Disney, so they’re celebrating big time at all of the Disney parks and (elsewhere) over the next year. We’re kind of incorporating that into our event,” Szeles said. “This is also the 15th Little Princess Ball in Moose Jaw, so
we thought, why not celebrate that in a big way?” She said families attending this year can expect a particularly memorable experience. “If you’ve been curious about checking it out, I would say that this is the year that you’ll want to come,” she said. “If your little person has a favourite princess, I can almost guarantee that we’ll have them there.” Proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will be directed toward the future purchase of a new birthing bed for the Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital’s maternal care unit, according to Szeles. Tickets for the Little Princess Ball are priced at a flat rate of $85 this year, a slight reduction from previous years to help keep the event affordable and inclusive. “This event is now in its 15th year, so it has been really cherished by our community,” Szeles said. “It’s just nice to see the community come out and support health care.” In addition to ticket sales, organizers are also seeking volunteers to assist with the event. Those interested in getting involved can contact the Little Princess Ball through its Facebook page, “The Little Princess Ball,” or by email at MJPrincessBall@ gmail.com. Tickets and additional event information are available through SaskTix.ca or in person at the Temple Gardens Centre box office, located at 110 First Avenue Northwest.