June 16–18
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Winnipeg Jazz Festival @ Old Market Square 2023
Date & Time: June 14-18 & June 21-24
Venue: The Cube, Old Market Square, 63 Albert St
You can enjoy outstanding live music from different genres and styles, from Latin to hip hop, from blues to funk, and of course, jazz.
Riverview Spring Carnival
Date & Time: June 16, 5-9 PM
Venue: Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave
Look forward to the carnival’s inflatable rides, petting zoo, penny carnival, dunk tank, silent auction, live music, hot dogs and burgers, cotton candy, beer gardens, and much more.
Heroes Reunite! 2023 Winnipeg Brain Tumour Walk
Date & Time: June 17, 8:30 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Assiniboine Park (Lyric Theatre and Field), 55 Pavilion Crescent
The Brain Tumour Walk is an opportunity to come together across Canada to celebrate and remember our heroes. We walk with a united goal – to see an end to brain tumours.
There are no registration fees, no fundraising minimums and all are welcome to join. Pre-registration is required.
Driving Change Car Show
Date & Time: June 17, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: River City Ford, 3636 Portage Ave
Stop by to see OVER 200 AMAZING vehicles, listen to great music and grab a bite to eat! We also have a 50/50 raffle and a Father’s Day Giveaway Prize pack of a Coleman Cooler with FoodFare meat gift card for $200!
APTN Indigenous Day Live 2023
Date & Time: June 17, 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd.
Celebrate APTN Indigenous Day Live at The Forks in Winnipeg on June 17, 2023! 🎉 It’s going to be a full day of fun and culture, with activities for the whole family, an Indigenous artisan market, a powwow, a fiddle competition and more. And the best part is, it’s all free! 😍
Free Admission & Discounted Days @ Red River Ex 2023
Date & Time: June 18, Noon – 1 PM
Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Red River Ex on June 18! 🗓️ All you have to do is show up between 12 PM and 1 PM and you can stay as long as you want. You’ll get to experience a Diversity Parade, Caribbean themed music and dancing all day at the Red Barn Stage, and other family friendly activities.
DOWNTOWN
Within and Beyond Tradition: Works by East Asian Artists from The University of Winnipeg Collection
Date: Fridays
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Gallery 1C03 at The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave
Free Admission
Coinciding with Asian Heritage Month, Within and Beyond Tradition: Works by East Asian Artists in The University of Winnipeg Collection is a group exhibition curated by Irene Chan, a University of Winnipeg East Asian Languages and Cultures student. The exhibition aims to highlight the richness and diversity of East Asian artworks within the University ‘s art collection, offering a space for visitors to learn about and appreciate East Asian culture and heritage. The exhibit features an array of works by artists of Chinese and Japanese descent
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!
Don’s Photo Walk – Hidden Downtown Gems with Susan Ainley
Date: June 17
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Don’s Photo, 379 Broadway
Join us on a special tour through the heart of the city and learn about some of the hidden gems Downtown Winnipeg has to offer! Meet your guide, Susan Ainley, a self-proclaimed history nerd who fell in love with Winnipeg’s unique architecture and history.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Walk & Talk
Date: Fridays, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: CMHA, 930 Portage Avenue
CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg is excited to bring you Walk & Talk! Join us every Friday for weekly walks to connect with others and talk. The group is drop-in style, so there is no need to register. Grab your water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy the fresh air. Grab a good jacket to keep you dry if it looks like rain.
Charleswood Craft Beer Festival
Date:
June 16, 3 PM – 7 PM
June 17, 1 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Charleswood Beer Market, 6600 Roblin Blvd.
No cover charge. Giveaways galore, barrels of fun, come and join us! Dozens of local beers to sample. Free finger foods!
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
June 16, 6-6:45pm; 8-8:45pm – Jesse Bandura
June 17, 6-6:45pm; 8-8:45pm – The Janzen Boys
June 18, 3:30-4:15pm; 5:30-6:15pm – Paige Drobot
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
Family Movie Night At Deer Lodge Community Club
Date: June 16, 7 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 323 Bruce Ave
Family movie night at Deer Lodge Community Club is showing The Princess Bride June 16th at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30, the canteen will be stocked with popcorn and snacks. Please remember the canteen is cash only. See you there!
Winnipeg Run Club
Date: Saturdays, 8 AM
Venue: The Forks 1, Forks Market Road
We are a lululemon led community driven run crew. We meet weekly 8am on Saturday mornings at The Forks. Each week we set up 5km & 10km routes with over 20 community run leaders to support you along the way. The intention is everyone feels welcome and safe. It’s a great way to start your weekend, moving with others!
During our warmer months we meet under The Canopy at The Forks
Show & Shine – Farmers Market
Date: June 17, 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: South Transcona Community Centre, 124 Borden Ave.
Come on out to STCC on June 17th and see a collection of rare and vintage vehicles from local car enthusiasts! While here, you can also stroll through a farmer’s market and browse through what the vendors have to offer.
Open for everyone to attend. Register your vendor by emailing [email protected].
Summer Carnival 2023 @ South Winnipeg CC
Date: June 17, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: 1885 Chancellor Dr
Fun for the Entire Family! 🎉
🍔 BBQ at Noon 🌭
🏰 Bouncy Castles 🎈
🎨 Face Painting 🖌️
🎯 Games & Petting Zoo 🐾
🌍 Cultural Entertainment 🎭
🎁 Prizes 🏆
Frescolio 10th Anniversary Block Party + Market
Date: Saturdays, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Wentworth St between Corydon Ave and McMillan Ave
On Saturday, June 17th 2023 we’re hosting a block party and pop-up market to say “thank you” to our community.
It’s taking place on Wentworth St between Corydon Ave and McMillan Ave, where we’ll be joined by some amazing local businesses and organizations. There will be food trucks, other local neighbourhood vendors, and live music by students of The School of Rock!
Sports Night
Date: Saturdays, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 45 Dalhousie Dr.
Volleyball on June 17. We alternate between volleyball and basketball every week. Text if interested 204–294-7502. Ages 18–30. Everyone is welcome
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: June 16-18
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
TC Hooligans @ Loft180
June 16 & 17, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM
Rock The House Band @ Mainstage
June 17 | 8 PM – 11 PM
Free Naughty Bingo
Date: June 17, 9 PM
Time: Thirsty Lion Tavern, 525 Dale Blvd
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond St
Free cover charge.
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!
Sunday Cruise Night at the Pony Corral
Date: Sundays
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: 400 Wilton St.
The original Sunday Cruise Night is back at the Pony Corral
This Sunday come to the Pony Grant featuring the #CorvetteClub of #Manitoba
… delicious food, cold drinks and the city’s most impressive cars
It all gets started at 3pm and is open to all car lovers
The legendary #SundayNightCruise at the #PonyCorral on Grant.
NEAR WINNIPEG
Gimli Blues festival
Date and Times: June 16-17
Venue: Gimli Pavillion Park, 1 Fourth Ave
Get ready to tap your toes and groove to the soulful strains of Manitoba’s top Blues artists at the upcoming Gimli Blues Festival. Hosted by the legendary Lady Lee, the festival guarantees a great time for all music lovers. And in case you get hungry or thirsty, food and liquor services will be available on site.
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedules
Interim Effective June 11 – July 1
Summer Effective July 2 – September 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;
Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald Street
June 11 – July 1
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Sat 7:30 PM– 9:00 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
June 11 – September 1
FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30-9:45
Eldon Ross 25 1887 Pacific Avenue West
June 11 – July 1
Loonie/Toonie Sat 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
July 2 – September 1
Free Swim Fri 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Swim Sat 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
June 30 – September 3
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9 yrs – 19 yrs Fri 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Swim & Slide Sat 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
June 11 – September 1
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sun 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Free Swim Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Swim Sat 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Family Only Loonie/Toonie Sat 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
June 11 – July 1
Free Swim Fri 8:30am – 9:25am
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Fri 7:30-9:00pm
July 2 – September 1
Free Swim Fri 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
June 11 – September 1
Free Teen Swim Sat 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
June 11 – July 1
Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
July 2 – September 1
Free Swim Sun 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Sat 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
June 11 – June 29
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00PM-8:00PM
June 30 – September 4
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
June 11 – June 29
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
June 30 – September 4
Free Swim Fri 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM
KIDS BOWL FREE
Kids must be registered before they can bowl for free at kidsbowlfree.com. Registration is valid only at the bowling center you chose. All participants must wear bowling shoes – rental shoes available. Not good for use with daycare outings, camps, business or club outings, or birthday party celebrations.
Standard shoe rental rates apply at all locations
Chateau Lanes 1145 Nairn Ave
May 3 – September 1
FRIDAY Noon — 6:00pm
Dakota Lanes, 1085 St. Mary’s Rd.
May 15 – August 31
FRIDAY Open — 6:00pm
SUNDAY Open — 6:00pm
Rossmere Lanes 1042 Henderson Hwy.
June 1 – September 30
FRIDAY Noon — 8:00pm
SATURDAY Noon — 6:00pm
SUNDAY Noon — 5:00pm
St. James Lanes 1805 Portage Ave.
May 1 – September 7
FRIDAY 1:00pm — 6:00pm
SATURDAY 1:00pm — 6:00pm
SUNDAY 1:00pm — 6:00pm
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
Ponyo (English) – June 17
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 Winnipeg Firefighters Museum
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: 56 Maple Street
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.
