Share This Story

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.
  • More Info

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

Article continues below






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
  • More Info

Free Admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

  • Tues-Sat, 10am – 4pm
  • @ Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, 145 Pacific Avenue
  • Recognizing and honouring those who have made their mark on Manitoba’s rich sports history by way of their activities and achievements, athletic and otherwise.
  • More Info

Ladies Night @ The Palomino Club

  • Fridays | Opens at 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!
  • More Info

Nights of Intrigue: A Rope Performance by Knotyourpeach

  • October 22 | 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

Hybrid Human, Dance Projection

  • October 22 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Manitoba Museum
  • Self-guided viewing experience. Enjoy the “Hybrid Human” dance projection as you explore the Exchange District.
  • More Info

Teacher Appreciation Weekend

  • October 23 & 24 | 11:00 am-5:00 pm
  • Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
  • Teachers, teacher candidates, and homeschooling parents are invited to bring up to four people to visit the Manitoba Museum for FREE as our way of saying thank you for your support!
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

Deer Spirit Garden Teachings with Audrey Logan

  • October 23 | 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
  • Dehydration Nations, 545 Broadway
  • Join them in their new community garden space to learn about Indigenous gardening methods through oral teachings and participation.
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

Article continues below






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
  • More Info

4th Line Music Bingo RETURNS

  • October 22, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
  • @ 4th Line PUB & GRILL, 3025 Ness Avenue
  • Join them for the return of the FUN as we queue up Winnipeg’s ONLY Original Music Bingo format with 3 of the top music themes
  • No cost for entry. Food & Drinks $$
  • More Info

The Creator – Art Exhibit and Contest

  • October 2-23 | Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm | Sat 12 pm- 6 pm
  • Zueike, 45 Trottier Bay
  • Zueike is partnering with U of M Fine Arts and showcasing student artwork at their storefront location.
  • More Info

Castle MacFarlane Live at The Osborne Taphouse!

  • October 22 | 9:00 pm-1:00 am
  • The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St
  • No cover charge. Food + Drinks $
  • Live music is BACK! Join us every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the hottest new bar on The Osborne Strip for free live bands.
  • More Info

Halloween Events @ Toys “R” Us

  • October 23-24 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm
  • @ Toys “R” Us Locations
  • Come celebrate the spooky season with Toys “R” Us throughout October with activities, demos, stories, costumes, and giveaways!
  • More Info

Tours of the Historic Ukrainian Labour Temple

  • October 23 & 24 | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Ukrainian Labour Temple, 591 Pritchard Avenue
  • Constructed in 1918-19, it is the first and largest Ukrainian Labour Temple in Canada, built by volunteer labour and financed by donations. Built to a Neo-Classical design prepared by Robert E. Davies of Winnipeg
  • More Info

Get to Know Your Neighborhood Talks

  • October 23 & 24 | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • St. Matthews Avenue at Burnell
  • Learn the history of our neighborhood through brief talks at local landmarks.
  • More Info

The Motherfunk Live at The Osborne Taphouse!

  • October 23 | 9:00 pm-1:00 am
  • 112 Osborne St
  • No cover charge! Food + drinks $
  • 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
  • More Info

Tours of the Historic Ukrainian Labour Temple

  • October 2October 23 & 24 | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Ukrainian Labour Temple, 591 Pritchard Avenue
  • Constructed in 1918-19, it is the first and largest Ukrainian Labour Temple in Canada, built by volunteer labour and financed by donations.
  • More Info

Winnipeg Circus Club ~ Practice & Play!

  • Sundays until the end of 2021 | 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
  • Broadway Neighborhood Center, 185 young street
  • Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle &Tight Rope. Explore New Props & Old Favourites!
  • More Info

Article continues below






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

Article continues below






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

Article continues below






Near Winnipeg


Fright at the Museum #Cheap

  • October 22 & 23 | 5:00 pm – 10:00
  • @ Fort la Reine Museum
  • $6.32 /person
  • Explore the path through the Museum grounds and corn maze, take part in ghostly activities, and interact with bone-chilling spirits
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

Nimowin Trail Night Hikes

  • October 22 | 17:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Nimowin Trail @ Birds Hill Park
  • Take a walk on the wild side with a Park Interpreter as we explore the diversity of Nimowin Trail after dark and meet the inhabitants of the forest on this 1.8 km walk.
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

Wolf Howl Hikes

  • October 22 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary, Provincial Trunk Highway 44, Whiteshell Provincial Park
  • Hike along with a Park Interpreter as we trek the 2.5 km trail around the Goose Pond. Along the way we will howl for wolves, listen for their haunting calls and learn more about this iconic canine.
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

History Among the Headstones

  • October 23 | 1:00 pm-1:45 pm
  • Pine Ridge Cemetery on Nimowin Road, Birds Hill Provincial Park
  • Join the Park Interpreters for a family friendly guided tour of the Pine Ridge Cemetery. Hear stories of the early settlers in this area and learn the secrets to interpreting headstones.
  • More Info
  • Click here to register

Upcoming Events

Group Hike at Narcisse Snake Dens with CPAWS

Join a group hike at Narcisse Snake Dens on May 3 at 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM at Narcisse Snake Dens, Manitoba. Witness thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from their dens in this one-of-a-kind outdoor experience. Enjoy a scenic 3.2 km loop trail with free parking, picnic areas, and leashed dogs welcome.

Find out more
Narcisse Snake Dens, Highway 17
Narcisse, Manitoba R0C 2H0 Canada
+ Google Map

Foodtrip Market Springfest at IKEA featuring Pawshionista Pet Fashion Show

Join the excitement at Foodtrip Market SpringFest at IKEA on May 17-18 from 12-9 pm at 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg. This vibrant event features the PAWSHIONISTA Pet Fashion Show, where pets can strut their stuff in style! Attendees can enjoy local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all ages. Don't miss this free community celebration—bring the whole family for a day full of springtime joy!

Find out more
IKEA Winnipeg, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway
Winnipeg, R3P 1E7 CA
+ Google Map

Doors Open Winnipeg 2025

Celebrate Winnipeg's 150th anniversary with FREE Doors Open Winnipeg 2024! Explore over 90 unique buildings, museums, and cultural spaces on May 25th & 26th. Discover hidden gems, architectural wonders, and fun activities for all ages. Don't miss this chance to connect with Winnipeg's vibrant past and present! Visit Doors Open Winnipeg for details.

Find out more

Canada Day Celebrations Hosted by the Blue Bombers

**Celebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium on July 1, 2025, with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, cultural performances, and exciting activities.** The tailgate celebration runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by mainstage entertainment from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM at **315 Chancellor Matheson Rd, Winnipeg, MB**. Enjoy performances by Tyler Joe Miller and Big Wreck, a local makers market, food vendors, and a dazzling fireworks display to end the night.

Find out more
Princes Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
+ Google Map

CW25 Street Festival (Live Music & Basketball) Hosted by CEBL

Experience the CW25 Street Festival at True North Square and Graham Avenue in Winnipeg from August 22-24, 2024. Enjoy live music, food trucks, a local vendor market, and exciting 3x3 basketball action during this free three-day celebration. Part of the CW25 Celebration Weekend, this festival runs daily from 12 PM to 10 PM, bringing high-energy entertainment and community fun to downtown Winnipeg.

Find out more
True North Square, 242 Hargrave St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
+ Google Map