Free Things to Do in Winnipeg This Weekend January 6 –8
FEATURED EVENTS
First Fridays in the Exchange
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.
Date: First Friday of the month
Time: On 5-9pm and later* *Participants are open 5-9pm unless otherwise stated.
Venue: The Exchange District
More Info: Click Here
Tobogganing Spots in City of Winnipeg Operated Parks Now Open
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 hills on site, and more.
Free Admission to CMHR for Children (12 & Under) During Holidays
Date: December 27 – January 8
Time:
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way
If you’re looking for something to keep the family busy over the holiday break, we’ve got you covered!
Beginning December 27 and running until January 8, all kids 12 and under receive FREE admission to the Museum!
First Fridays @ The Manitoba Museum
Join us on the First Friday of every month, from 5 pm to 9 pm, for drop-in tours, pop-up concerts, hands-on activities, and more. General admission is free to all three of the Museum’s core attractions – the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery.
Date: First Friday of the month
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
More Info: Click Here
Arctic Glacier Winter Park Sunday Programming
Date: January 8
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: The Forks, 1 FORKS MARKET RD
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Indigenous Storytelling, and Soul on Ice At the Forks on Sundays. More Info: Click Here
DOWNTOWN
Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum
Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith Street
Free Admission
The Winnipeg Police Museum displays many artifacts related to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force, dating from its beginning in 1874.
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
Date: Every Friday
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Palomino Club, 436 Main St
TGIF! It’s Ladies’ Night at the #PalominoClub! They also got Buns of Steel going down tonight. Don’t miss out!
Sport Manitoba Game Day 2023
Date: January 7
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue
All families are welcome to drop in, get active, and play their next favourite sport for the first time. More info
AROUND WINNIPEG
Bell Tower Community Café
Date: January 6
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue
A Friday night coffee house (bi-weekly) where people from all walks of life are making good things together: free eats, free coffee & tea, free live music, and free food hampers for people in the neighbourhood.
Live Music @ The Copa
Date: December 30
Time: 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Venue: 2100 Main St.
No Cover Charge. Food+Drinks $$
Who’s excited for the weekend? Let’s get the xmas celebrations started with performers Rock of Edges.
Live Music @ Silver Spike Fridays & Saturdays
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 9:45 pm-1:00 am
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond St
No Cover Charge. Live band at Silver Spike.
Band On stage at 9:45 PM
At Winnipeg’s best live music destination
Damn Straight @ Nor-Villa Motor
Date: December 30
Time: 9:00 pm-1:00 am
Venue: 1763 Henderson Hwy
No cover charge. Drinks+Food $$
Winnipeg Circus Club ~ Practice & Play!
Date: December 8
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young St
Meet ups are FREE for first timers!
Join us for our regularly scheduled WEEKLY programing!
~ Try a Variety of Circus Props Including Unicycle & Tight Rope
~ Explore New Props & Old Favourites!
NEAR WINNIPEG
Winter Fest @ Wild Skies Resort
Date: December 2
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Wild Skies Resort, 71057 Brookfield Rd, River Hills, MB
Registration Required: Click Here
FOOD | HOT DRINKS | SAUNA | BONFIRE | SKATING RINK
GAMES | SNOWSHOES | PHOTOBOOTH | ICE FISHING
BYO-TOBOGGAN
SNOW YOGA | LIVE MUSIC | KIDS OLYMPICS
COOKING ON FIRE WORKSHOP
ARTIFACT ID CLINIC | CHAINSAW CARVING
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
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 – 5:00 pm
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Saturday 6:00PM-8:00PM
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 – 5:00 pm
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
Free Teen Swim Saturday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald Street
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Saturday 7:00 PM – 8:30 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
#AlmostFree The Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: Every Friday
Time: 1-4 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.
Learn the story of hydroelectric development in Manitoba from 1870 to today. This unique experiential museum guides visitors through the safe and efficient use of electricity and demonstrates how electrical energy works.
