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
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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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Teacher Appreciation Day @ Manitoba Museum

Join Manitoba Museum on October 22, between 10 am and 4 pm, to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day!

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!

Date: October 22
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
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Diwali Mela

Open to All, the festival of lights, marks the time when millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil with beautiful rituals such as festive lights, sweet delicacies and family gatherings.

Date: October 22

Time:
Food Stalls open at 4:30 PM
Cultural Program: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue
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DOWNTOWN

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: Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith Street
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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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
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Film Screening: The Magnitude of All Things

Join us for a free film program presented in conjunction with the Gallery 1C03 exhibition “Worried Earth: Eco-Anxiety and Entangled Grief”. The program includes a screening of the feature film “The Magnitude of All Things” (2020), directed by Jennifer Abbott, as well as short experimental film

Date: October 21
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Cinematheque, Main Floor – 100 Arthur Street
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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AROUND WINNIPEG

Pop of Orange

Showcasing over 40 out of nearly 250 artists who have completed residencies at Artbeat Studio, this first-ever Artbeat All-Alumni show celebrates the diversity and talents of artists who use visual art as part of their mental health recovery journey.

Date: October 1-27
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: The Pavilion, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Community Gallery, 2nd Floor
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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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University of Manitoba Swing Dance Club Fall 2022 Open House

After years of staying home and remote classes, the University of Manitoba Swing Dance club is happy to announce that we will be having our first open house since Winter 2020!

FREE dance lesson!
No partner required!

Learn how to swing dance!

Date: October 21
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: University College, 220 Dysart Road
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South Winnipeg Community Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Shaun Loney

Join in for a community conversation with Shaun Loney

Shaun Loney will share his experience and background, offer some key platform points and then open the floor for questions. This event is located at the South Winnipeg Community Centre – Waverley on 1885 Chancellor Drive.

Date: October 21
Time: 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: South Winnipeg Community Centre, 1885 Chancellor Dr
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DM/SMCA Fall Community Clean-Up

Join them on Saturday, October 22 for their annual Fall Clean-Up! They will also be collecting household electronic waste which can be dropped off in the back parking of their resource centre. All of the e-waste collected will be taken to Mother Earth Recycling for recycling!

Date: October 22
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Venue: Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association
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Milkweed Seed Season ? Fall 2022

Approx. 200 seeds to give out, and will have them in individual baggies for grabs. Meet at the Transcona Library in the outdoor seating area. Please RSVP to this page by Oct 20 to ensure I will have seeds available for you. Please RSVP to this page ( click here) by Oct 20 to ensure enough seeds available.

Date: October 22
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Transcona Public Library, 1 Transcona Blvd
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Spooky Science at University of Manitoba

Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event. This is a fun (and FREE) Halloween event where children and youth get to participate in hands-on/minds-on science activities. There will be many spooky activities to try, if you dare!

Date: October 22

Time: 2 sessions
11:00 am-1:30 pm Click Here to Register
2:30pm-5:00pm Click Here to Register

Venue: University of Manitoba (Engineering Building), 75 Chancellors Circle


4th Anual Halloween Costume Ride

Meet at Tim’s Westwood on Portage Ave. 2 pm. If it’s dry, we ride!
Decorate your bike, throw on a costume, and let’s go for a ride around town putting smiles on people’s faces!
This is a family friendly event, please follow all traffic rules.

Date: October 22
Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: Tim Hortons, 3296 Portage Ave
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Free Youth Water Polo

Calling all Boys and Girls ages 5 to 13. Join us every Saturday until December 10 for some fun in the water. Become a stronger swimmer, learn to throw and catch a ball while swimming, have fun at the pool with friends. No experience necessary!

Date: October 8 – December 22
Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Venue: Sargeant Tommy Prince Pool, 90 Sinclair St
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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 22
Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Venue: St. Vital Centennial Arena, 580 St Anne’s Rd
Registration Required: Email [email protected] to register.


Treat N Fleet – Halloween @ Outlet Collection Winnipeg

Join the Winnipeg Police Service for “Treat n Fleet” – Halloween safety tips, candy, costumes and cop cars!

Date: October 23
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Outlet Collection Winnipeg, 555 sterling Lyon Parkway
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FREE PANEL DISCUSSION – Beyond Cinderella and The Brady Bunch

Beyond Cinderella and The Brady Bunch:
Lessons that Therapists have Learned Along the Way About Stepfamilies

Location: Centennial Concert Hall, Sound Bites Corner
Live and livestream
Link to livestream: https://youtu.be/GhJNooCNTog

Date: October 23
Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: Online & Manitoba Centennial Centre, 555 Main St
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Bike for the Future – Ride for City Hall

Join Bike Winnipeg for a 7.1km ride from The forks Variety Heritage Adventure Park (next to the children’s museum), around downtown to city hall. Our ride is open to people of all ages and abilities and will roll at a pace that allows everyone to keep up! Why? Because our climate is warming, and we need our municipal government to make walking and rolling safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities!

Date: October 23
Time: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Venue: Starts at Variety Heritage Adventure Park at the Forks
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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





#AlmostFree Friday Family Nights @ Champlain CC

Mark your calendars ? for Friday Family Nights starting October 7! A great way to get to know the neighbours and make new friends.
We’re always looking for volunteers to help out. Interested? email us at [email protected].

Date: October 14
Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: Champlain Community Centre 282 Niverville Avenue
Price: $3 per child or $5 per family


Shrek The Third – Cineplex Family Favourites

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 21
Time: 11 AM

Venue:
817 St James St, Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
1225 St Mary’s Rd #160, 1225 St Mary’s Rd #160

Price: $2.99
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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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