Current public health restrictions apply. Most indoor events and activities require proof of full vaccination and require pre-registration, please read full details by clicking more info.
The date, time, and location may change without prior notification due to the ever-changing situation of the healthcare environment.
The weekend list is posted Every Tuesday!
Featured Events
Culture Days
- September 24 – October 24
- Multiple locations
- Lose yourself in a labyrinth of hundreds of in-person and virtual concerts, live shows, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and more – every option is free.
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Nuit Blanche 2021
- September 24 – October 24
- Multiple locations
- NUIT BLANCHE WINNIPEG is a free 1 month exploration and celebration of contemporary art. Because of public health restrictions, for 2021, Nuit Blanche Winnipeg will feature projects that run throughout the Culture Days Manitoba month: September 24 – October 24.
- More Info
Nuit Blanche Pocket Guide and Map
Canada Life Free Days @ WAG
- October 10, 11:00am – 5:00pm
- Winniepg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd
- Take a tour through the galleries. Free Sunday includes Qaumajuq. This month’s Canada Life Free Sunday is all about Fall: Take part in an autumn-themed scavenger hunts and look-and-find activities
- More Info
- Click here to register
Downtown
“Light in the Shadows”
- September 24 – October 24
- @ Freshcut Downtown Florist, 190 Smith Street
- A series of large acrylic paintings and mixed media drawings that explore shadows by Penny Kovacs
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201 Portage Presents SENSORY: An All-Senses Contemporary Art Experience
- October 8 | 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
- 430 Main Street
- Discover the beauty of art through live art performances and music!
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Ladies Night @ The Palomino Club
- October 8 | 8:00 pm
- 436 Main St
- Every Friday, the ladies Get in free before 10 PM. TGIF! It’s Ladies’ Night at the #PalominoClub! They’ve also got Buns of Steel going down tonight. Don’t miss out!
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Bannock Babes x ArtsJunktion
- October 8 | 8:30 pm-10:30 pm
- 312 William Ave
- The Bannock Babes, a collective of #indigidrag mostly out of Treaty One territory (Winnipeg), will be performing live at ArtsJunktion on their loading dock!
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Nights of Intrigue: A Rope Performance by Knotyourpeach
- October 9 @ 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
- @ Bevvy Teyems | 224 Notre Dame Avenue
- 18+
- This will be a pre-registered event in which you can sit down and watch the intrigue of an in-person rope performance.
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ArtWalk: Downtown
- October 9 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
- Starts at the fountain behind Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway
- Join us for a walking tour featuring some of the public artworks that share our stories and explore our communities!
- More Info
- Click here to register
Blooming Together Community Creation
- October 9 | 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
- Studio Central – 2nd floor Portage Place Shopping Centre 393 Portage Avenue
- Join Artbeat Studio to make a suncatcher in the shape of a flower petal, decorating it however you wish. These petals will be combined and displayed in the windows in Central Winnipeg during Culture Days.
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Deer Spirit Garden Teachings with Audrey Logan
- October 9 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
- Dehydration Nations, 545 Broadway
- Join us in our new community garden space to learn about Indigenous gardening methods through oral teachings and participation.
- More Info
- Click here to register
Museum Music Minutes
- October 9 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre, 61 Carlton Street
- Musical experts in their field will do a 20 minute show and tell on a favourite subject. Zachary Rushing from Jazz Winnipeg will show some of his vintage sheet music and talk about popular American music from the 1920s-1950s
- More Info
- Click here to register
Nights of Intrigue: A Rope Performance by Knotyourpeach
- October 9 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Bevvy Teyems, 224 Notre Dame Avenue
- sit down and watch the intrigue of an in-person rope performance. Rope Suspension – Bondage – Shibari are some of the terms you may know it by.
- More Info
- Click here to register
Elsewhere
Winnipeg International Writers Festival- Thin air
- September 20 – October 18
- @ Multiple Locations & Online
- Winnipeg’s annual literary festival with readings, school shows, and book signings for readers of all ages!
- Free and Paid Events
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Scaling to 6-Figures On Purpose – Free Branding Workshop
- October 8 | 2:30 pm-1:30 pm
- @ Online
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Live Training + Workshop To Double Your Conversions & Scale Your Business Past 6-Figures With Branding
- More Info
- Click here to register
FREE Winnipeg Online Speed Dating
- October 8 | 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Online
- FREE Winnipeg Online Speed Dating
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Holly Davidson Band Live at The Osborne Taphouse!
- October 8 | 9:00 pm-1:00 am
- 112 Osborne St
- No cover charge! Drink specials, awesome food, great people and live music…what more can you ask for!? Only at The Osborne Taphouse, in the heart of Osborne Village
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2021 E-commerce Masterclass: How To Build An Online Business — Winnipeg
- October 9 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
- Online
- Learn The Top E-Commerce Secrets To Effectively Launching, Optimizing and Monetizing Your Own Online Store and Taking It To The Next Level
- More Info
- Click here to register
#AlmostFree Khartum Shriners 2021 Halloween ‘Trunk or Treat’ for Kids
- October 9 | 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Khartum Shrine Centre, 1155 Wilkes Ave.
- “Trunk or Treat’ .. .a Trick or Treat Drive-Thru Halloween event for the kids in the Khartum Shrine Centre parking lot.
- $2 per child
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The Nooners Live at The Osborne Taphouse!
- October 9 | 9:00 pm-1:00 am
- The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St
- No cover charge. Live music is BACK! Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the hottest new bar on The Osborne Strip for free live bands.
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Near Winnipeg
Nimowin Trail Guided Hikes
- October 9 | 10:30 am-11:30 am
- @ Birds Hill Park
- Experience the park’s unique mosaic of prairie, forest and wetland landscapes all on this 1.5 km hike with a Park Interpreter.
- More Info
- Click here to register
Prairie Winds Trail Guided Hikes
- October 10 | 10:30 am-11:30 am
- @ Birds Hill Park
- Experience the park’s unique mosaic of prairie, forest and wetland landscapes all on this 1.5 km hike with a Park Interpreter.
- More Info
- Click here to register
Free Swim
Effective October 1 – December 16, 2021
Booking required, click here, search “free swim”, “teen swim”, “youth swim” for your search terms.
Elmwood Kildonans, 909 Concordia Avenue
Saturdays, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide (7 yrs – 17 yrs) | Fridays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, 999 Sargent Avenue
Saturdays, 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
Free Teen Swim | Saturdays, 6:30 pm-9:45 pm
Bonivital, 1215 Archibald St
Teen Swim | Saturdays, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Free Swim Shallow & Deep Pools | Thursdays, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Free Public Skating
Booking required, click here and use “public skate” for your search term.
River East, 1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm | Oct 1–Dec 17
Terry Sawchuck, 901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm | Sept 25–Dec 18
Charlie Gardiner, 799 Logan Ave.
Saturday, 12:30–1:30 pm | Oct 2–Dec 18
Bertrand, 294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 2–3 pm | Oct 2–Dec 18
Transcona East End CC, 517 Pandora Ave. E
Saturday, 6:30–7:30 pm | Sept 25–Dec 18
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm | Sept 26–Dec 19
Sargent Park, 1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon–1 pm | Oct 3–Dec 19
St. Vital Centennial, 580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm | Sept 26–Dec 19
Eric Coy, 535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 pm | Sept 26–Dec 19
Sam Southern, 625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3–4 pm | Sept 12–Dec 19
Billy Mosienko, 709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4–5 pm | Sept 19–Dec 19
Upcoming Events
Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market Square 2025
Don't miss the epic 12-day Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market Square (July 17-28, 2024) in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Free outdoor entertainment includes live music, street performers, food trucks, and artisan vendors. Catch lunchtime concerts or dance to bands from 8 pm to midnight. Public washrooms, ATMs, and a beer tent are available for your convenience. While entry is free, consider tipping the performers!
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition 2025
Experience the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition, a thrilling event featuring free grounds admission, exciting rodeo and chuckwagon competitions, live music, a vibrant midway, and family-friendly activities. Don't miss the captivating RCMP Musical Ride! Join us July 19-21 at the Manitoba Stampede Grounds in Morris, MB. Secure your spot today!
Morris, Manitoba Canada
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2025 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series
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Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
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Immerse yourself in summer vibes at the free Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric Theatre! Enjoy a vibrant mix of local and regional talents every Thursday and Sunday, July 7th to August 29th, from 7 pm to 9 pm. Pack a picnic, gather your friends and family, and unwind under the Manitoba sky with captivating live music. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories at Winnipeg's beloved Assiniboine Park.
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Free Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs
Create lasting memories with your family at Assiniboia Downs' Family Fun Nights! Every Monday during live racing nights (May 20th, July & August, Sept 2nd), enjoy FREE bouncy castles, face painting, and live entertainment for kids. This is the perfect way to combine the thrill of horse racing with unforgettable family fun! Don't miss out on this exciting and free event!
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RBC Sunset Screenings On the Beach at Gimli Film Festival
Watch classic films, cult classics, and Hollywood hits on a 11-meter tall screen in the waters of Lake Winnipeg at the RBC Sunset Screenings On the Beach @ Gimli Film Festival. These free, public screenings are a great way to enjoy a summer night in Manitoba.
2025 Ballet In The Park at Assiniboine Park
Experience Winnipeg's cherished summer tradition for free! Join Ballet in the Park on Wednesday, July 24-26, at 7:30 pm for a magical evening of dance under the prairies sky. Witness exceptional performances by professional dancers and enjoy family-friendly activities before the show. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, snacks, and water for a delightful outdoor experience! (Location details can be found on the event website).
Winnipeg, MB Canada
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