Millennium Library,
251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, CA
Winnipeg, CA
Experience the Winnipeg Folk Festival—right here in the city!
The Winnipeg Folk Festival and Winnipeg City Libraries are teaming up to bring you a monthly acoustic series from January to April 2025. Featuring talented alumni from the Festival’s Young Performers Program, this series brings the same vibrant energy and creativity seen at our summer Festival workshops, with artists sharing songs, and stories in an intimate setting.
Sam Fournier, Jasmine Henry and Clementine
Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 pm
Millennium Library, TD New & Noted Area
FREE
Xander Boulard, Ben Notes, and skyblues
Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 pm
Millennium Library, TD New & Noted Area
FREE
TBD – April 26
Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 pm
Bill and Helen Norrie Library
FREE
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**Step into the Heart of New Iceland**
Every August long weekend, Gimli hosts *Íslendingadagurinn*—a free festival packed with Viking battle re-enactments, live music, traditional Icelandic food, a massive parade, and harbour fireworks. Head to the Lake Winnipeg coast for Manitoba’s favorite summer tradition!
A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family, live music, arts, movies, and more.
Experience the magic of Folklorama 2024 in Winnipeg! Immerse yourself in a world of cultures with over 40 pavilions showcasing music, dance, food, and traditions. Enjoy free admission for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of diversity from August 4-17, 2024, at various locations across Winnipeg.
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Enjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission, bouncy castles, face painting, live children's entertainment, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg.
Enjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission, bouncy castles, face painting, live children's entertainment, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg.
Looking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs, free dance lessons, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
WAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq, starting January 2026, with live music, interactive activities, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Enjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event.
Enjoy free admission, live entertainment, family activities, the Harvest Festival Parade and midway excitement at the Winkler Harvest Festival from August 7–9, 2026. Wonder Shows rides, games, food and select attractions cost extra.
Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights, double features, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn.