FEATURED EVENTS
Some Tobogganing Sports in City of Winnipeg Operated Parks Now Open
Civic Park, Victoria Jason Park, Harbourview Recreation Complex, Bunn’s Creek Park and St. Vital Park.
The Arctic Glacier Winter Park Is Now Open @ The Forks
Skate on over a full kilometre of groomed skating trails, Take a twirl under The Canopy, bring your toboggan and slide down any of the hillson site, and more.
Winnipeg Christmas Map 2022
Go for a drive and enjoy something together this holiday by using this map of decorated homes. This map was created by Winnipeger Carol Cassell.
Linden Lights 2022 @ Linden Woods
An annual event held by residents of Linden woods. Linden Lights is back to brightly close out 2022 and help light up Linden Woods through the holiday season. Judging will be done from December 12-18. Go before judging starts as the traffic gets really busy.
New Year’s Eve @ The Forks
Join us on New Year’s Eve as we celebrate 2022 and ring in 2023! Family countdown and pyrotechnics show at 8pm + countdown. New Year’s Eve starts early with activities inside and out from 4PM-late throughout The Forks site including:
Date: December 31
Time: 4:00 PM till late
Venue: 1 Forks Market Road
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24 Hour Safe Children’s New Year’s Eve Party By Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
Date: December 31, 12:00 PM – January 1, 12 PM
Venue: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, 445 King St
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Free
Manitoba Moose Game, Winter Wonderland, bouncers and more.
Registration December 27-29 at community care sites or call 204-925–0329
McGregor Community Care Site
363 McGregor Street
Spence Community Care Site
443 Spence Avenue
Fireworks Locations
Date: December 31
The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd
Pyro Show, 8:00 PM
Champlain CC, 282 Niverville Ave
8:30 PM
This Is part of a paid event, however fireworks can be probably seen from afar
Riverview Health, 1 Morley Ave
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
This Is part of a paid event, however fireworks can be probably seen from afar
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
Free Admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Date: Open Tuesday to Saturday
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, 145 Pacific Avenue
Free Admission
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.
Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: Every Friday
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
“Explore the subject of human rights with a special but not exclusive reference to Canada, to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue.” 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
AROUND WINNIPEG
Public Skating Indoor @ South Winnipeg Community Center
Date: December 26-31
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
Venue: South Winnipeg CC, 666 Silverstone Ave
Live Music @ The Copa
Date: December 30
Time: 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Venue: 2100 Main St.
No Cover Charge. Food+Drinks $$
Live Music @ Silver Spike Fridays & Saturdays
Date: December 30
Time: 9:45 pm-1:00 am
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond St
No Cover Charge. Live band at Silver Spike.
Band On stage at 9:45 PM
At Winnipeg’s best live music destination
Critical Mass Winnipeg
Date: December 30
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Starts at Central Park, 367 Ellice Ave
Critical Mass (CM) is a super fun leaderless group bike ride to celebrate human-powered transportation. We ride slow and together as a group and claim our right to the road!
DMG Band @ Nor-Villa Motor
Date: December 30
Time: 9:00 pm-1:00 am
Venue: 1763 Henderson Hwy
No cover charge. Drinks+Food $$
Public Indoor Skating @ St. James Civic Center
Date: December 31
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Venue: 2055 Ness Ave.
Kilcona New Year’s Event
Date: December 31
Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Kilcona Park Alliance Church, 1977 Norris Road
Join in for a family friendly event, all ages welcome! Hot chocolate, fire, toboganning, games, food and fun! All ages event.
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New Year’s Eve 2023 Karaoke Party @ Joe’s Pandora Inn
Date: December 31
Time: 9:30 pm-1:30 am
Venue: Joe’s Pandora Inn, 103 Bond St
Ring in the New Year with ten of your best friends up on stage, belting out your favourite songs!
Free Champagne at Midnight
Free Party Favors
No Cover Charge
Food+Drinks $$
Call ahead to reserve your table 204–222–0571
NYE Party @ Silver Spike
Date: December 31
Time: 7:00 pm-1:00 am
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond St
Doors open at 7:00 PM. No Cover Charge. Live band at Silver Spike Featuring Atomic Candy on stage at 9:45 PM.
Complimentary Champagne at Midnight. Free party favors.
At Winnipeg’s best live music destination
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedule Effective December 11, 2022 – January 7, 2023
CLOSED: Saturday, December 24, 2022 – Christmas Eve
and Sunday, December 25, 2022 – Christmas Day,
and Monday, December 26, 2022 – Boxing Day,
and Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Saturday, December 31, 2022 – New Year’s Eve CLOSED AT 4:00PM
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
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
Free Swim Friday 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Friday 7:30-9:00pm
Eldon Ross 25 1887 Pacific Avenue West
Loonie/Toonie Swim Saturday 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Saturday 6:00PM – 4:00PM
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
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 – 4:00 pm
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
Free Teen Swim Saturday 6:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
Free Swim Friday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Swim Saturday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
#AlmostFree All That Glows @ The Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: December 13-17
Time: 1-4 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.
The exhibit educates visitors on the ways Christmas lighting and decorations have been revolutionized since the practice first began in the 1880s. You’ll learn, for example, how Christmas trees were lit in homes that weren’t yet wired for electricity.
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