May 12-14
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Canuck Amusements @ Tyndall Park Community Centre
Date: May 12-14
Time:
Friday – 5:00 – 11:00
Saturday – 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday – 12:00pm – 7:00 pm
Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward St
Free Admission
Come down to Tyndall Park Community Centre this weekend for some carnival fun!! Free admission, free parking.
All-you-can-ride daily wristbands are only $30 per person, for sale onsite.
Individual tickets are $1 each. Kiddie rides are 3 tickets, and adult rides are 5 tickets.
Select Shows Carnival @ Grant Park Shopping Centre
Date: May 12-14
Time:
Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon
Sunday 12:00 noon
Venue: Grant Park Shopping Centre, 1120 Grant Ave
Free Admission
Ride Coupons: $1.00 each
All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands – $32/person per day!
City of Winnipeg Compost Giveaway 2023
Date: May 12-14
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., while quantities last
Venue:
- 1901 Brady Road (next to Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot)
- Kilcona Dog Park, west parking lot off McIvor Avenue (line up on Norris Road, south McIvor Avenue)
- Summit Road closed landfill site, Summit Road north of Optimist Park
To keep you and our employees safe:
- Only one vehicle will be allowed per compost pile at a time.
- Customers must pack and carry your own compost. City employees will not be available to assist customers with their compost.
- Customers must use their own shovels and gloves. City equipment will not be available for customer use.
- Bring your own containers, shovel, and gloves – prepare to get a little dirty!
- Limit of 100 litres of compost per vehicle (approximately five 19-litre/5-gallon pails).
- Event is for Winnipeg residents only.
Grace Hospital Day – An Evening Of Fireworks And Movies!
Date: May 12
Time: 9:45 pm-11:45 pm
Venue: Grace Hospital Parking Lot, 300 Booth Dr
We will be showing the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend May 13-14
Date: May 13-14
Time: All Day
Venue: Citywide
Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill!
- place unwanted, reusable household items at the curb on your front street
- label each item with a “FREE“
- keep any items safely stored away that you don’t want to give away
- remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday
Science Rendezvous 2023
Date: May 13
Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: University of Manitoba, Fort Gary Campus
Are you ready for a day of fun, discovery, and excitement? Join us at Science Rendezvous Winnipeg, the largest science and engineering festival in Manitoba! You’ll get to experience the wonders of science and technology through live shows, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and more. You’ll also get to meet some of the amazing scientists and engineers who are working on cutting-edge research and innovation right here in Winnipeg.
Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG
Date: May 14
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
On Free Sunday, discover the 185,000-square-foot cultural campus that is WAG-Qaumajuq, including the stunning Visible Vault showcasing thousands of carvings, free access to the exhibitions on display, and Indigenous programming for families every month until 2026 thanks to our renewed partnership!
DOWNTOWN
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
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.
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!
AROUND WINNIPEG
Bell Tower Community Café
Date: May 12, 6:00 pm-8:30 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.
Register for a food hamper with Winnipeg Harvest at 204-982-3660.
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
May 12 6-6:45pm; 8-8:45pm – Paul Balcain Duo
May 136-6:45pm; 8-8:45pm – Martin Desjarlais
May 14 3:30-6:15pm – Sean Burns
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
FREE CAA Manitoba Bike Tune Up Day
Date: May 13, 9 AM – 2 PM
Venue: Valour Community Centre, 448 Burnell St.
Presented by Bike Winnipeg, W.R.E.N.C.H. and CAA Manitoba, all are invited to bring their bike and have their bikes tuned up by experts for safe riding this season. (Note: We cannot provide parts that may be needed.)
Belly, Baby & Beyond Expo
Date: May 13, 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Dakota Community Center, 1188 Dakota St
The Winnipeg Belly, Baby & Beyond Expo is a highly anticipated event that connects families with local businesses that cater to their needs during the pre and postnatal periods. From baby gear and photography services to healthcare and wellness services, the expo provides a one-stop-shop for all things belly, baby, and beyond.
Entry is FREE for everyone, and you can grab your tickets through the link. CLICK HERE
Spring Cleanup with Spence Neighbourhood Association
Date: May 13, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Venue:
DMSMCA (823 Ellice Ave.)
Clifton Community Centre (1315 Strathcona)
Isaac Brock Community Centre (715 Telfer St.)
Magness Elisason Recreational Centre (430 Langside St.)
Hello Everyone! Spring has sprung and with the melted snow so has the left over litter. Join us on May 13th to help clean up the neighbourhood, there will be food, raffle prizes, and cleaning supplies. We would also like to thank all of our community partners along with Cindy Gilroy for helping funding/supporting the event. Hope to see you all there!😀
Asian Heritage Month Comedy Show
Date: May 13, 7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Venue: Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba, 180 McPhillips Street
After the success of last year’s first-ever ALL ASIAN COMEDIAN lineup comedy show in Manitoba during Asian Heritage Month, we are thrilled to announce our return for another night of laughter hosted by Jié Yang, featuring local Asian Manitoban comedians, guest musicians, and musical comedy duo headliner, The Lady Lumps.
Free Admission (or pay what you can, suggested donation, $10)
Valour Community Centre Open Gym Times
Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St
No open gym this weekend
Isaac Brock 715 Telfer St. N
No open gym this weekend
Orioles Site, 448 Burnell St.
Friday, May 5th 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
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
The Wolf and the Lion – May 14
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: May 14
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.
