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Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is excited to announce starting June 17, the Museum will be open Friday evenings with free admission after 5 p.m.

Date: Every Friday
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
More Info: Click Here

Central Park Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2022

Concert at 1:00 pm, BBQ at 2:00 pm, prize draw at 6:00 pm

Concert schedule:
1:00 pm: Thunderbirdz
1:45 pm: JustTV featuring Kara Kohut, Georges Munga, Destiny Wilby, Dalia Ruiz-Holt, and Jace Bodner
3:00 pm: Ashley Ghostkeeper
4:00 pm: sunsetto
5:00 pm: Miesha and The Spanks

Date: June 25
Time: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Central Park, 367 Ellice Ave
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IVNE Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2022

Concert at 1:00 pm, BBQ at 2:00 pm, prize draw at 6:00 pm

Concert schedule:
1:00 pm: Morgan Grace
2:00 pm: Ryan Richard
3:00 pm: Hayley Wallis
4:00 pm: Miss Chief Rocka (hoop dance)
5:00 pm: Gator Beaulieu

Date: June 25
Time: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Selkirk Ave Winnipeg, 567 Selkirk Ave
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Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2022

Pow Wow at 12:00 pm, concert at 2:00 pm, free BBQ at 2:00 pm, prize draw at 6:00 pm

Concert schedule:
12:00 pm: Pow Wow demonstration
3:00 pm: Venus Man Trap
4:00 pm: D-Town Steppers
5:00 pm: Tia Wood

Date: June 26
Time: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King Street
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Spence Neighbourhood Block Party x Ellice Street Festival || sākihiwē festival 2022

Concert at 1:00 pm, free BBQ at 2:00 pm, prize draw at 6:00 pm

Concert schedule:
1:00 pm: Darryl Buck
2:00 pm: Sherri Shorting
3:00 pm: The Mixx
4:00 pm: Miss Chief Rocka (hoop dance)
5:00 pm: Ernest Monias

Date: June 26
Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: Ellice Street, between Sherbrook Street and Langside Street
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2022 Kids Day at Red River Ex 

Free Gate Admission 11am-Noon with a donation to the RRX Foundation. However, in previous years if you are able to make a small donation they would appreciate it – but it was not mandatory. Have a loonie or toonie just in case.

Free Gate Admission 11am-Noon with a donation to the RRX Foundation
Free Pancake breakfast 11am-Noon
KIDS All Day Wristband (ages 10 and under) $20 – Kiddieland Only

Date: June 26
Time: Free Admission 11am-Noon only
Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
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Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum

The Winnipeg Police Museum displays many artifacts related to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force, dating from its beginning in 1874.

Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, 145 Pacific Avenue
Free Admission
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Free Admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

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.

Date: Open Tuesday to Saturday
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, 145 Pacific Avenue
Free Admission
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Kids Under 12 – Free @ Manitoba Esports Presents – Activate Series X

Activate Series X is a celebration of Gaming for all. We are building a stage to showcase players competing in our Canadian Esports Championship Series Valorant Finals. Our Event will also include Gaming Lounges, Exhibitor Halls & a TCG/Tabletop Arena.

Date: June 24 – 26

Time:
Friday 5 PM – 9 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 8 PM

Venue: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Avenue
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Ladies Free Until 10 PM @ The Palomino Club

TGIF! It’s Ladies’ Night at the #PalominoClub! They also got Buns of Steel going down tonight. Don’t miss out!

Date: Every Friday
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Palomino Club, 436 Main St
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DINO FLASH MOB

Who’s in?? Smiles! Joy! Laughing!!!! And a Whole Lotta Jurassic Fun!!! We had 14 in costume last time we did this, hopefully we can add to that!
We can all meet at Portage and Main for 1 pm waving and making the folks driving by smile and laugh (we will not go on the roadway or block traffic)!!!!

Date: June 26
Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Venue: Portage and Main
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Pollock’s 100th Anniversary Street Festival

Come celebrate Pollock’s Hardware Co-op’s 100th Anniversary! We are hosting a three day street festival from June 24-26, 2022 with live music, a community market featuring local vendors and food, a beer gardens, kids activities and more!

Date: June 24 – 26 2022
Time: TBA
Venue: Pollock’s Hardware Co-op, 1407 Main St
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Winnipeg Girls Baseball Fun Day

Canadian Girls Baseball is hosting a FREE event for all girls ages 4-16 to come try a new sport : baseball !!

Date: June 24
Time: 6:15 pm-7:15 pm
Venue: JH Bruns Park, 254 Lakewood Blvd
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Live Music @ Silver Spike Fridays & Saturdays

No Cover Charge. Live band at Silver Spike every Friday and Saturday
Band On stage at 9:45 PM
At Winnipeg’s best live music destination

Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 9:45 pm-1:00 am
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond St
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Powers Park: Get Ready to Ride & Bike for the Future!

Presented by the Selkirk Ave BIZ and co-hosted by Bike Week Winnipeg this event is for families and folks of all ages. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of bike decorating and getting your bike tuned up and ready to roll by some of our volunteer mechanics.

Date: June 25
Time: 12:00 pm-2:30 pm
Venue: 200 Powers St
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St-BoniFest 2022

This year, St-BoniFest is presented live at Coronation park (ave Taché & St-Mary’s rd)
Join us this Saturday June 25th between 1 and 10 pm (CDT – Winnipeg)!

Date: June 25
Time: 1:00 pm-10:00 pm
Venue: Coronation Park, 51 St Mary’s Rd
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Art City Potluck Parade

Potluck themed floats, costumes and props created in our studio will fill the streets to celebrate togetherness, the sharing of food, and laughter!
Free family event! Everyone is welcome!

Please note: This is not a real potluck, do not bring food. Just bring yourself!

Date: June 25
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street
More Info: Click Here

OUTDOOR Play Group for Dogs

Please join us in a fully enclosed grassy hockey rink, for some fun in the sun.
(weather permitting, no rain and no more than 24°c)

Date: June 26
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Bourkevale Community Club Skating Rink, 100 Ferry Rd
More Info: Click Here

Winnipeg Circus Club ~ Practice & Play!

Until 2023, our meet ups are FREE
~ Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle & Tight Rope
~ Explore New Props & Old Favourites!

Date: Sundays until December 18
Time: 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Circus Club, 185 Young Street

Africa Family Fun Day

Join us in an afternoon of fun and networking for the whole family! Special activities lined up for all ages + tons of prizes and African food to enjoy! Admission is free to all registered guests.

Click here to register:
https://forms.gle/71iRXMHVNuYLMtXc6

Date: June 26
Time: 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: St. Vital Park, 190 River Rd

Picnic and Performance @ Lower Fort Garry

Free Admission. Join us for a jubilant afternoon of music performed with a historic backdrop! Bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on the lawn of the historic Big House at Lower Fort Garry. Have a sip of wine and nibble on charcuterie, or enjoy a spot of tea and cookies, as you listen to singers from the Manitoba Underground Opera

Date: June 25
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, 5925 Provincial Trunk Hwy 9, Saint Andrews, MB
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Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

Schedule Effective June 20 – September 5, 2022

Taka a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated outdoor pools.

• Free Swim: designated time for safe activities for everyone; no admission fees apply;
• Loonie / Toonie Swim: designated time for safe activities for all people that meet admission requirements, admission fee for under 18 years is $ 1.00; admission fee for 18 years and over is $2.00;

Kildonan Park, 2015 Main St.
Friday Loonie Toonie Swim
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Loonie/Toonie Saturday 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Transcona Aquatic Park, 1101 Wabasha St.
Friday Loonie Toonie Swim 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

St. Vital, 5 rue des Meurons
Friday Free Swim 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Westdale, 550 Dale Blvd.
Free Swim 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Kids Bowl Free* @ Dakota Lanes

Date: Sunday to Friday until August 31

Time:
Sunday 10a.m.–6p.m.
Monday to Friday 9a.m.–6p.m.

Venue: Dakota Bowling Ltd, 1085 Saint Mary’s Road
Price: Rental shoe cost is $4.00, Free 60 minutes of bowling
Registration Required: Click Here

Kids Bowl Free* @ Chateau Lanes

Date: Wednesday to Friday until September 2

Time: 12-5 PM

Venue: Chateau Lanes, 1145 Nairn Ave
Price: Rental shoe cost is $2.75, 2 free games
Registration Required: Click Here

Kids Bowl Free* @ Rossmere Lanes

Date: Sunday to Friday until August 31

Time:
SUNDAY, Noon — 5:00pm
MONDAY, Noon — 8:00pm
TUESDAY, Noon — 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY, Noon — 8:00pm
THURSDAY, Noon — 8:00pm
FRIDAY, Noon — 8:00pm

Venue: Rossmere Lanes, 1042 Henderson Hwy.
Price: Rental shoe cost is $4.99, 2 free games
Registration Required: Click Here

Sunday Visits at the Winnipeg Fire Fighters Museum

Date: Every Sunday
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Fire Fighters Museum, 56 Maple Street
Price: Admission is donation based
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