April 28-30
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: Fridays
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
Free Admission
The only museum entirely devoted to human rights for all. It is situated on Indigenous ancestral lands on Treaty One Territory and the birthplace of the Métis
Canuck Amusements
Date: April 28-30
Time: TBA
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Ave W
No entry fee
Come down to Kildonan Place Mall this weekend for some carnival fun!! Free admission, free parking. Ride ticket prices TBA
The Opening Of The Art of Faye HeavyShield!
Date: April 28
Time: Doors Open 6:30 PM, Program @ 7 PM – 9 PM
Venue: The Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd
HeavyShield, who is a Blackfoot (Blood) woman from the Kainai territory, is known for her installations, drawings, and writing imbued with memory, ancestral and personal, celebration of kinship, and stories of home and place.
Hear remarks from Faye HeavyShield & curator Felicia Gay, enjoy the cash bar and explore the exhibition!
Exhibition openings are FREE for everyone, we can’t wait to see you there!
Ghost Signs Walking Tour
Date: April 29
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Old Market Square Winnipeg
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. As outdoor advertising mediums evolved, ghost signs became a less popular way of advertising products and services and were replaced by billboards and vinyl banners.
Winnipeg Comedy Festival Block Party
Date: April 29
Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
Venue: Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue
Join Winnipeg Comedy Festival for music, food, laughter and a sneak-peak of the game show we’ll have throughout the festival – it’s all part of our festival hub at the GSAC Patio!
Astronomy Day 2023 – Daytime
Date: April 29
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Venue: Chapters (Polo Festival), 695 Empress Street
Celebrate International Astronomy Day with the local astronomy club! The Winnipeg Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will host a telescope display and SAFE sun viewing session from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Chapters/Indigo near Polo Park in Winnipeg. Come out and learn about how you can do astronomy from your own backyard, with binoculars, telescopes, cameras, or your unaided eye.
There will also be an evening observing session at Assiniboine Park, near the Duck Pond, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (weather permitting).
Both events are FREE to everyone.
Astronomy Day 2023 – Nighttime
Date: April 29
Time: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park Duck Pond, 55 Pavilion Crescent
Celebrate Astronomy Day by seeing the Universe with your own eyes!
The Winnipeg Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will have telescopes set up near the duck pond for a free viewing session from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Come and see the Moon, planets, and other celestial sights up close!
The event requires clear skies, and will be postponed if the sky is totally overcast. Check back here after 4 p.m. on event day for details.
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.
Sell Your Camera Gear (Free Event) At Photo Central
Date: April 28 & 29
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Venue: 957 Portage Avenue
Free Admission
THIS EVENT IS ACCEPTING WALK-INS. (EVENTBRITE MAY LIST THE EVENT AS “SALES HAVE ENDED” OR “SOLD OUT” BUT THIS IS INCORRECT.)
If you’re a photographer looking to upgrade or just make some extra money, KEH Camera will be in Winnipeg for 2 DAYS ONLY on 04/28 – 04/29 to buy your used camera gear.
Get Paid
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!
Agowiidiwinan Authors Series
Date: April 15, 22, 29
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Agowiidiwinan Treaty Education and Knowledge Centre, 15 Forks Market Road, The Forks
The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba is proud to host a three-part author series featuring some of the most knowledgablle voices on the subject. Join them for a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most respected authors and Elders on the topic of Treaties.
Full Moon Ceremony
Date: April 29
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Oodena Celebration Circle, The Forks
You’re invited to the Oodena Celebration Circle on April 29 or a Full Moon Ceremony.
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., Sunshine House, Manitoba Moon Voices, Inc., Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, QPOC Winnipeg, and Women’s Health Clinic.
This is a public event. All genders and cultures are invited for teachings about feminine energy and the moon. Those who identify with feminine energy are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to observe.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Free Graduation Outfits for Indigenous 2023 Graduates
Date: April 28
Venue: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, 363 McGregor St
Appointments are required for these sessions, please get in touch with Kathy at [email protected] to set up your timeslot.
The sessions will be:
Friday, April 28th from 2pm-6pm
Saturday, April 29th, 12:00pm- 5:00pm
Sunday, April 30th, 12:00pm-4:00pm.
Bell Tower Community Café
Date: April 28, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue
The Bell Tower Community Café is bringing people together from West Broadway, Wolseley and across Winnipeg. We’re 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.
Critical Mass Winnipeg
Date: April 28, 5 PM
Venue: 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!
Hundreds of cities around the world participate every month!
Community Movie Night @ Robert A. Steen Community Centre
Date: April 28, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: 980 Palmerston St
5:30 PM – Encanto
7:30 PM – Spider-Man: No Way Home
Fabulously Free Family Fun Night Pajama Party!
Date: April 28, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Valour CC (Isaac Brock Site), 715 Telfer St North
Are you ready for a night of fun and excitement with your family? Then don’t miss the Fabulously Free Family Fun Night PAJAMA PARTY! This is a great opportunity to enjoy some quality time with your loved ones, while having a blast with snacks, games, arts and crafts, gym time, and bedtime stories. All you need to do is wear your favorite pajamas and bring your sense of adventure.
Brave: Girls Empowerment Event
Date: April 29, 10 AM – 2 PM
Venue: The Salvation Army Weetamah, 324 Logan Avenue
Free admission
This event will empower girls to find their BRAVE and will include a keynote address, games, workshops, presentations, giveaways, lunch, and snacks! Open to all girls aged 12-18.
Fantastic Beasts Community Movie Marathon
Date: April 29, 12 PM – 7 PM Venue: Norquay Community Centre, 65 Granville St. Free admission
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grendelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
K-Art Song Concert
Date: April 29, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: The Parish Church of Saint Luke, 130 Nassau Street North
Join us for an enchanting evening of Korean culture where you can enjoy Korean Art Songs and Korean folk songs. After the concert, indulge in a delightful reception featuring authentic Korean cuisine that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Korea.
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
April 28 6-8:45pm – Rob Wrigley
April 29 6-8:45pm – Gerry Hatricks Duo
April 30 3:30-6:15pm – Brennan Hakes
Venue:
Cineplex Junxion, Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Ave W
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
MaryLou Driedger Hybrid Book Launch (Sixties Girl), Hosted by Colleen Nelson
Date: April 28, 7 PM – 8 PM
Venue: McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue
Join MaryLou Driedger for the launch of her new middle grade novel Sixties Girl (Heritage House Publishing) featuring a reading and a conversation hosted by Colleen Nelson, followed by a book signing.
Set in 1960s and present-day Winnipeg, this poignant coming-of-age story follows a decade in the life of a young girl growing up in a close-knit family in a time of sweeping social change. Sixties Girl is a decade in the life of an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to Expo 67, from Beatlemania to miniskirts.
Valour Community Centre Open Gym Times
Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St
Friday, April 28th 5-7pm
Isaac Brock 715 Telfer St. N
No open gym this weekend
Orioles Site, 448 Burnell St.
Friday, April 28th 6-8pm
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
Sunday WISH Clinic
Date: April 30
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Mount Carmel Clinic, 886 Main St.
Sunday WISH Clinic – Join us at 886 Main St. on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 PM for free family healthcare and food with the community! We know it can be hard to see a doctor during the week, and we’re here to help.
The WISH Clinic is an inter-disciplinary team of healthcare students and staff that offer a range of health care services to the community on Sundays. There are kids activities and games, so bring the whole family!
All are welcome, and no appointment is necessary.
Winnipeg Circus Club ~ Practice & Play!
Date: Sundays
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!
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedule Effective January 8 – March 18, 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
March 19 – June 10
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
March 19 – June 10
Free Swim Fri 8:30am – 9:25am
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Fri 7:30-9:00pm
Eldon Ross 25 1887 Pacific Avenue West
March 19 – June 10
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
March 19 – June 10
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00PM-8:00PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
March 19 – June 10
Loonie /Toonie Fri 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Free Youth Swim 9 – 19 yrs. Only Fri 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
March 19 – June 10
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9 yrs – 19 yrs Fri 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Public Swim Sat 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
March 19 – June 10
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald Street
March 19 – June 10
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Sat 7:30 PM– 9:00 PM
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
March 19 – June 17
Free Swim Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Swim Sat 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sun 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
March 19 – June 10
Free Swim Sun 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Sat 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cineplex Family Favourites #AlmostFree
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $2.99
Venue: Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St James St
April 29 – My Neighbor Totoro
Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax.
Sunday Visits at the Winnipeg Fire Fighters Museum #AlmostFree
Date: January 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Fire Fighters Museum, 56 Maple Street
Price: Admission by donation
They offer a glimpse of what fire fighting was like from the 1874 volunteer-era to the present day.
The Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: Tuesday-Friday
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.
Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, dedicated to the electrical history of Manitoba.
Winnipeg Comic Show
Date: April 30
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Holiday Inn, 1740 Ellice Ave
Price: $5.00 per person, Kids under 12 are FREE!
Are you looking for that special comic book? Do you need just a few issues to complete your collection? Come on down to the Winnipeg Comic Show on Sunday, April 30th, Holiday Inn, 1740 Ellice Avenue! Open from 10am – 5pm. Just $5 admission and chances to win some great prizes! Kids under 12 are FREE!Fun for the whole family and rumour has it that Super Man is interested too!
