First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum

The Manitoba Museum is excited to be part of the First Fridays community! Join us on the First Friday of every month from 5 pm to 9 pm for free general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery. No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.

Date: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
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First Fridays @ Exchange District

Visit art galleries and attend opening receptions for free. It’s full-on creativity where Galleries, artists, shops & restaurants welcome your visit on the 1st Friday of each month. On 5-9pm and later* *Participants are open 5-9pm unless otherwise stated.

Date: 1st Friday of the month
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
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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
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Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre

Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Presented by: Recycle Everywhere
Supported by: UKG & Larsen’s Memorials

August 5 featuring Sing 2 & Eternals

Date: Fridays In August
Time: 6:30 PM to 10:45 PM
Venue: Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park
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Garden Concerts at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park

August 6 Jocelyn Gould
August 7 Jade Turner

New this year, enjoy concerts at the Performance Garden at The Leaf! All events and performances are open to the public and FREE thanks to generous sponsorship and donor support.

The entertainement schedule is subject to change. Performances and events may be cancelled in cases of poor weather.

Date: Saturdays and Sundays until August 28
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: The Leaf, Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent
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Summer Music Series at the Lyric Theatre feat. Walle Larrson Band

All events and performances are open to the public and FREE thanks to generous sponsorship and donor support.

The entertainment schedule is subject to change. Performances and events may be cancelled in cases of poor weather. Weather-related cancellations will be posted on Twitter and Instagram Stories.

Date: Thursdays and Sundays until August 28
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent
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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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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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Free Historical Walking Tour – Explore the Ross River Lot

In the mid-1800s, the Scottish-Metis Ross family owned the long, thin stretch of land from the Red River to McPhillips Street, between William Ave and Pacific Ave. The Ross Family operated the first post office in Red River on this land, and were prominent members of the early Winnipeg business community.

Date: Sundays in July & August
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Meet at Old Market Square
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Movie Nights at the Square

Presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre! This is a FREE event at the Transcona Centennial Square that we know the Transcona community has missed. This event is B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) and space is limited! We will be hosting three evenings under the stars with family friendly movies to enjoy:

Date: August 5
Time: Approximately 9:45 PM
Venue: Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Ave W,
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ArtWalk: First Friday Exchange District

This 2km tour will start at the High Five, along Waterfront Drive between Provencher Blvd. and Lombard Ave. Tours will run as scheduled rain or shine but will be cancelled in the event of a thunderstorm.

Date: August 5
Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: High Five, along Waterfront Drive between Provencher 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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Transcona’s War Efforts Walking Tour

A guided tour that explores the experiences of Transcona – a small, tightly knit railway community that was forever changed by the events of the First and Second World Wars. This tour is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes and includes monuments, plaques, parks, streets, businesses, and sites that commemorate Transcona’s War Efforts.
Booking is NOW OPEN. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Date: July / August, Saturdays
Time: 9:30 – 11 am
Venue: Transcona Museum, 141 Regent Ave W
Registration Required: Click Here

Corydon Biz Dancing on the Avenue with:
BSIDE CHAMPS August 5
ROCKALYPSO/G. WILLIAMS August 6

Are you ready for a Saturday night street dance with REWIND?
Come join us for this outdoor event on this historic avenue with an assortment of fun, uplifting dance songs to ‘get you up and dancing, and keep you dancing all night long.’

Date: August 5 & August 6
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue:
August 5 Corydon Ave & Arbuthnot St. N
August 6 Corydon Ave & Hugo St., North
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PCF Presents: Indie Comics Panel

Do you want to learn more about indie comics and the comic community in Winnipeg? Prairie Comics Festival presents our Indie Comics 101 Panel in partnership with the Millennium Library! Learn about indie comics and local creators, great reads available at the library, and what PCF has to offer the community.
Free to attend. Facilitated by educator Jay Cormack and the Prairie Comics Festival organizers.

Date: August 6
Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Venue:
Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library – 251 Donald Street

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MoveCamp Summer Session Winnipeg – Assiniboine Park

Canada, let’s move together! Join the One Million Movers Movement and learn to move in a way that makes sense for you.

Date: August 6
Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Venue:
Assiniboine Park
55 Pavilion Crescent
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Stomp Rocket Demo

Whose rocket will fly highest – or furthest? We’re looking forward to more launches than SpaceX!

PLUS, MORE OUTDOOR FUN LIKE:
early-bird photo ops with our awesome mascot, Geoffrey
fun games like our Super-Sized Coin Toss + more!

Date: August 6–7
Time: 11am & 2pm

Venue:
Toys”R”Us, 1445 St Matthews Ave
Toys”R”Us, 1910 Pembina Hwy

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Vitajemo – Assiniboine Park Sundays

Everyone Welcome! This weekly event brings together Ukrainians and locals to meet, build friendships and exchange stories.
Meet at Assintiboine Park, once you cross the foot bridge from Portage we will be there with a Ukrainian flag.

Date: July 10
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: The Park Cafe At Assiniboine Park, 460 Assiniboine Park Dr

Registration Required: Click Here

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Picnic and Performance @ Lower Fort Garry

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

Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

Unheated pools are free everyday.
Heated  pools have free swim or loonie/toonie swim on Fridays. Heated pools require registration CLICK HERE

Taka a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor 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;
• Youth Swim: designated time for safe activities for swimmers 9 – 19 years of age.

Unheated Outdoor Pools

Freight House 200 Isabel St.
Effective June 30 – September 5, 2022
Free Swim Everyday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Happyland 520 Marion St
Effective June 30 – September 2
Free Swim Everyday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Provencher 590 rue Langevin
Effective June 30 – September 4, 2022
Free Swim Everyday 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Windsor 333 Speers Rd
Effective June 30 – September 2
Free Swim Everyday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Heated Outdoor Pools

Kildonan Park 2015 Main St.
Effective June 20 – September 5
Friday Loonie Toonie Swim 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

St. Vital 5 rue des Meurons
Effective June 20 – September 5
Free Swim Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Transcona Aquatic Park 1101 Wabasha St.
Effective June 28 – September 5
Friday Loonie Toonie Swim 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Westdale 550 Dale Blvd.
Effective June 20 – September 5
Free Swim Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm

Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

Schedule Effective June 25 – September 5, 2022

Taka a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor 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;
• Youth Swim: designated time for safe activities for swimmers 9 – 19 years of age.

Eldon Ross Pool 1887 Pacific Avenue
Free Swim Sunday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Swim Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Swim Saturday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
Loonie/Toonie Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free Swim Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free Swim Saturday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9 yrs – 19 yrs Friday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Swim Saturday 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Saturday 3:00PM-5:00PM

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
Teen Swim Saturday 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair at Dufferin
Free Swim Sunday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Loonie/Toonie Swim Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Teen Swim 9 – 19 years old Saturday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
Free Swim Friday 1:00-3:30pm

Please contact the bowling lanes and check if they are open on Canada Day.

Cineplex Family Favorites featuring Kung Fu Panda 3

Got little ones at home? Enjoy all-ages programming from the comfort of your local Cineplex. Everyone’s favourite movie snacks await! Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax.

Date: July 9
Time: 11 AM
Venue: 817 St James St, Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
Price: $2.99
Buy Tickets: Click Here

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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