A list of events for the weekend of August 19-21 will be posted on Tuesday night. In the meantime feel free to look last weekend’s free events.


FEATURED EVENTS

Free Admission to Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum

Museum Experience Ambassadors are always available to provide guidance, answer any questions, provide interpretative support.

Date: Every Day until December

Time:
Friday – 10a.m.-6p.m.
Saturday – 10a.m.-6p.m.
Sunday – 10a.m.-6p.m.

Venue: St Boniface Museum, 494 Taché Ave
More Info: Click Here


Manyfest 2022

Whats free? No admission fee, MiniFest Family Zone, music and entertainment, pup patio, live wrestling. ManyFest is downtown Winnipeg’s biggest street festival, with food trucks, carnival rides, an artisan market, live music, and much more to enjoy.

Date: September 9-11

Time:
Friday, September 6 11:00 AM – Midnight
Saturday, September 7 11:00 AM – Midnight
Sunday, September 8 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Memorial Park & Broadway
More Info: Click Here


Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend

Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill! Get organized to give away things you don’t need, or get out and find some much-needed items for free. Give your reusable, unwanted items a new home by placing them on your curb on your front street

Date: September 10-11
Time: Anytime
Venue: Citywide
More Info: Click Here


Sherbrook Street Festival 2022!

FREE family activities, afternoon programming for all ages and an evening party featuring great local bands and your favourite friends and neighbours.

Date: September 10
Time: 12:00 pm-2:00 am
Venue: Sherbrook Street & Westminster Ave
More Info: Click Here


Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG

This month, we’ve got a Fall Fossil Find in Eckhardt Hall – families will be encouraged to find the fossils pictured in the activity in Eckhardt Hall and the Skylight from 11am-2:30pm. Plus, enjoy the art on display! Join WAG on the second Sunday of every month for free admission to the WAG and more family fun, thanks to Canada Life! Free Sunday includes Qaumajuq

Date: September 11
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd
More Info: Click Here


DOWNTOWN

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
More Info: Click Here


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


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
More Info: Click Here


Ghost Signs Walking Tour

Ghost signs are hand-painted, outdoor ads that have been preserved on sides of buildings. They are also known as fading ads or brick ads and were prevalent from the 1890s through to the 1960s.

Date: September 10
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: The Cube! Old Market Square, 275 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration Required: Click Here


Winnipeg VegFest 2022!

Free Admission. Come for the talks, check out the lively vendors market, and dine at our all-vegan food court! We’ve got lots of fun and entertainment in the works, including a drag show!

Date: September 10
Time: 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Venue: University of Winnipeg (outdoors), 515 Portage Ave
More Info: Click Here


Recovery Day Winnipeg

Recovery Day is a national movement committed to mobilizing and organizing Canadians in recovery from addiction and addiction-related problems. Our mission is to build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving life for individuals, families, communities, cities, and countries.

Date: September 10
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Scotiabank Stage, The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road
More Info: Click Here


Grand Opening | Winnipeg Flagship Store

Sarain Fox will be helping us welcome performances by:

– Throat singer, Nikki Komaksiutiksak
– Hoop dancer, Rylee Sandberg
– Old-style jingle dress dancer, Desirae Paypompee
– Fancy shawl dancer, Shyla Boubard
– Drummer, Ray “Coco” Stevenson

Date: September 10
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Second floor of The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road
More Info: Click Here





AROUND WINNIPEG

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
More Info: Click Here


Woodhaven Community Club Fall Fest

Music, beer gardens, fun family games and finishing the night with an outdoor movie.

Date: September 10
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: 200 Glendale Blvd
More Info: Click Here


Prairie Comics Festival 2022

FREE TO ATTEND!

Prairie Comics Festival is returning at last! Enjoy two full days of our marketplace, featuring guests and vendors, as well as a day of interactive panels (Saturday), both in-person and live streamed, a day of workshops (Sunday).

Date: September 10-11

Time:
Sept 10, 10am – 6pm
Sept 11, 11 – 5pm

Venue: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue
More Info: Click Here


The Winnipeg Gem Show

FREE ADMISSION-FREE PARKING
Silver Street Jewellers is on our way back – with more stock than ever, giving us a selection that is unrivaled in Canada. Thousands of unique and one of a kind pieces found in one place, all at amazing prices!

Date: September 10-11

Time:
Saturday September 10th 12pm to 6pm
Sunday September 11th 12pm to 5pm

Venue: Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park, 1740 Ellice Avenue
More Info: Click Here


South Transcona Community Centre Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day fundraiser event is back!
Featuring Face Painting, games, bouncers,
a scavenger hunt, and a visit from the Springfield Fire Department.
This event is free to attend, with BBQ Food, snacks and drinks available for purchase through our canteen.

Date: September 10, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Time: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: South Transcona Community Centre, 124 Borden Avenue
More Info: Click Here


Neighbour By Neighbour Music Festival

1st Annual Neighbour By Neighbour Music Festival

Saturday September 10th.
Free Entry, all day long!
Beer garden all day long!
South Osborne Farmers Market from 1:00 till 5:00
Amazing neighbourhood music starting at 5:00!

Date: September 10
Time: 1:00 pm-11:00 pm
Venue: Lord Roberts Community Centre, 725 Kylemore Ave
More Info: Click Here


Informal History of Magicians Presentation

The talk will include local Transcona magician Len Vintus (Mel McMullen), the time before the Winnipeg Wizards, and the history of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Date: September 10
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Transcona Museum, 141 Regent Ave W
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Grandparents’ Day: Connecting the Generations and Celebrating Diversity

Join A & O: Support Services for Older Adults to celebrate Grandparents’ Day: Connecting the Generations and Celebrating Diversity. Bring the friends and family in your life for this fun filled day of intergenerational activities, exhibits and entertainment!

Date: September 11
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park
More Info: Click Here





FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS


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

Schedule Effective September 6 to October 1, 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.

Bonivital Pool, 1215 Archibald St.
Saturday Free Teen Swim 9-19 years 7:00pm-8:00pm


Eldon Ross Pool 1887 Pacific Avenue
Saturday Loonie/Toonie 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm


Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
Friday Free Swim 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday Free Swim 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm


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


St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
Saturday FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS 6:00PM-8:00PM


St. James Civic Centre Pool 2055 Ness Ave
Friday FREE FAMILY SWIM 7:30PM-9:30PM
Sunday FREE SWIM 1:30PM – 4:30PM


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


Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
Friday Free Swim 8:30-9:25am
Friday Free Teen Swim 9-19 years 7:30-9:00pm


Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
Friday Loonie /Toonie 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday Free Teen Swim 9-19 years 7:30-9:00pm




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

Cineplex Family Favorites featuring Sonic The Hedgehog 2

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: September 10
Time: 11 AM
Venue: 817 St James St, Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
Price: $2.99
Buy Tickets: 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
More Info