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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


Culture Days 2022

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.

Date: September 23-October 16
Time: Various Times
Venue: Multiple Locations
More Info: Click Here


Free Admission To The Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum Believes Every Child Matters. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to help raise awareness of the impacts of residential schools and in remembrance – every child matters.

Date: September 30
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road
More Info: Click Here


Orange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum

To honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Manitoba Museum will be hosting its second annual Orange Shirt Days with special all-day programming and free admission from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Date: September 30 – October 2
Time: 10 am to 4 pm.
Venue: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
More Info: Click Here


Downtown Culture Days

Free art, music, dance, workshops, events, market, and more at these downtown destinations.

Date: October 1 – 8
Time: 10 am to 4 pm.
Venue: Multiple locations in downtown
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


Worried Earth: Eco-Anxiety and Entangled Grief

This art exhibit explores how worry about climate change and ecological collapse seeps into our lives and dreams, mixing with other fears and anxieties, and entangling with personal experiences of loss.

Date: September 12-November 10
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Gallery 1C03 at The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave
Free Admission
More Info: Click Here


2nd Annual Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow

Pipe Ceremony at 10 am at the Forks Oodena Circle followed by the Survivors Walk at 11 am
Orange Shirt Day Pow Wow starts at 1 pm at the RBC Convention Centre
All encouraged to wear Orange Tshirts for the walk ?

Date: September 30
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Forks Oodena Circle to RBC Convention Centre
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


Winnipeg Jets Dale Hawerchuk Statue Unveiling

The Winnipeg Jets will honour late team legend and Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame member Dale Hawerchuk with a statue unveiling at True North Square’s plaza at the corner of Honourary Dale Hawerchuk Way (Graham Avenue) and Hargrave Street

Date: October 1
Time: 5:15 pm
Venue: True North Square, 242 Hargrave St.
More Info: Click Here


Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Community Celebration

This Community Celebration is an evening dedicated to the talent that exists right in our own backyard. Music Director Daniel Raiskin leads the WSO, and CBC Radio’s Jim Agapito co-hosts this special event that will include an incredible lineup of local singers, instrumentalists and composers.

Date: October 1
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main Street
Get your free tickets: Click Here


Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective Shorts Program

Join us for a free program of new short works created by members of the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Date: September 30
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Cinematheque, Main Floor – 100 Arthur Street
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





AROUND WINNIPEG


Critical Mass Winnipeg

Critical Mass (CM) is a super fun leaderless group bike ride to celebrate human-powered transportation. We ride slow and together as a group and claim our right to the road!

Date: September 30
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Central Park, 367 Ellice Avenue
More Info: Click Here


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


FORGOTTEN: THE MÉTIS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Forgotten: The Métis Residential School Experience exhibit documents and gives voice to the experiences of the many Métis children who attended residential schools and explores Métis identity, cultural reclamation, and healing. This event is part of Culture Days

Date: September 23 – October 3
Time: Various Times
Venue: Vincent Design Inc., 765 Main Street
More Info: Click Here


2022 Winnipeg Walk to Remember

This event is open to the public, for anyone who has lost a baby, or would like to support those who have. This event is FREE, but we do ask for donation in lieu of registration. Each donation (of any amount) will receive one ticket for the door prize.

Date: October 1
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: St. Vital Park , 190 River Rd
More Info: Click Here


Culture Days: Murals of Transcona Walking Tour

A guided tour that showcases a collection of outdoor murals in Downtown Transcona. Includes 20 historic and contemporary murals painted over the past 30 years. Space is limited, please register for a spot. This event is part of Culture Days Manitoba 2022.

Date: October 1
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Transcona Museum, 141 Regent Ave W
Registration Required: Click Here


Female CHILL Program “Come Try Hockey Event”

Female CHILL Program is hosting a “Come Try Hockey Event” to welcome new girls to hockey.
Come Try Female Hockey For Free!

Date:
October 1 – Dakota Community Centre, 1188 Dakota St
October 2 – Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton St

Time:
October 1 – 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
October 2 – 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM

Registration Required: Click Here


Winnipeg Circus Club Relaunch ~ Season 11

Join us for the launch of our 11th season!
~ 2 Mini Workshops Featuring Juggling & Hula Hooping
~ Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle &Tight Rope
~ Explore New Props & Old Favourites!

Date: October 2
Time: 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Circus Club, 185 Young Street
More Info: Click Here


NEAR WINNIPEG

Roland Pumpkin Fair

Free entrance. The Roland Pumpkin fair is back this year and better than ever!!!
? NEW ?
Pumpkin Drop! This smash is gonna be EPIC!

Date: October 1
Time: Click Here for the Schedule
Venue: Various locations in Roland, Manitoba





FREE INDOOR PUBLIC SKATING

City of Winnipeg public skating opportunities are available at 12 arenas in Winnipeg. All public skating activities are provided free of charge.

Times and dates are subject to change without notice at all locations.

Public Skating
Schedule – Fall 2022


Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 2–3 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17


Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4–5 pm, Sept 18–Dec 18


Charlie Gardiner
799 Logan Ave.
Saturday, 12:30–1:30 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17


Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 pm, Sept 25–Dec 18


River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm, Oct 7–Dec 16
Cancelled Friday, Nov 11


Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3–4 pm, Sept 18–Dec 18


Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon–1 pm, Oct 2–Dec 18


St. James Civic Centre / Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.
Saturday, 2:15–3:15 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17


St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm, Sept 25–Dec 11


Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17


Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm, Sept 25–Dec 11
Saturday, 6:30–7:30 pm, Oct 1–Dec 17

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 – October 1

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.
  • Family Swim: designated time for safe activities for families, adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults;

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
FREE FAMILY SWIM Friday 7:30PM-9:30PM


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


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


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


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


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


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


Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
Loonie /Toonie Friday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Youth Swim 9 – 19 yrs. Only Friday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm


Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald Street
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Saturday 7:00pm-8:00pm





Holla! 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop Dance Party

Your fav 90s & 2000s Hip-Hop Dance Party ft. DJs Mav-One, Hunnicutt & Ryan Reyes!

18+(with valid ID)
Doors at 10pm

$5 cover before 11pm

Date: September 30
Time: 10:00 pm
Venue:The Good Will – Social Club, 625 Portage
Price: $5
Buy Tickets: Click Here


Manitoba’s Witches & Wizards Trade Show

Come on out and enjoy a weekend full of spooks and shops full of Halloween fun.

Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle in support of the Christmas Cheer Board

Kids Corner
Halloween Dress Up
Selfie Station

Date: October 1-2
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue
Price: $2, kids under 12 free
Buy Tickets: Click Here


Cineplex Family Favorites featuring Shrek

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: October 1
Time: 11 AM
Venue: 817 St James St, Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
Price: $2.99
Buy Tickets: Click Here


Trunk or Treat Charity Car Show

TRUNK-or-TREAT Charity Car Show

4-7 pm -Spectators
2-3:30pm for car registration setup and decorations-Please bring candy to hand out
Car Show Registration $5
Spectators $2 per Child/Wristband

Date: October 1
Time: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: River City Ford, 3636 Portage Ave
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
More Info