July 21-23, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Winnipeg Fringe Festival @ Old Market Square
Date: July 19-30
Venue: 275 Bannatyne, Winnipeg, MB
🎸 Enjoy a lineup of local bands every day, from noon until 11 PM or midnight. 🤹♀️ See death-defying stunts, comedy, and other amazing performances from street performers.
🍿Recharge and relax with a cold beer, snack, or sweet treat from vendors. 🍻🍿🍦
Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition
Date: July 21-23
Venue: 350 Main St S, Morris MB
The following are free at the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition:
- Admission to the grounds
- Access to Midway grounds
- Access to indoor and outdoor concessions area
- Petting zoo
- Free entertainment
- Gathering of Nations Pavilion
You will need to pay for the following events/activities:
- Rodeo
- Chuckwagon races
- Mutton busting
- Demolition derby
- Midway rides and games
Children 10 and under are free to attend all events.
2023 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series
Date: July 14 & 15, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue:
July 21, Corydon & Arbuthnot
July 15, Corydon & Cockburn Street S.
The Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series is a free summer concert series that features local bands and artists every Friday and Saturday night from June to August.
July 21 – Rock the House (Rock), July 22 – The Revision Band (Classic Rock)
Garden Concerts at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
Date: July 22, 2:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 145 Locomotive Dr
Featuring The Bannock Babes Drag Show
Enjoy free live music in the beautiful outdoor gardens at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg! A variety of musical genres, stunning natural surroundings, and family-friendly fun.
Salsa Sundays @ True North Square
Date: Sundays, July 2-30, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: True North Square, 242 Hargrave St
Enjoy live bands, special performances, free dance lessons, and a DJ spinning the best Latin tunes that will keep you moving all night long. 💃🕺
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, Salsa Sundays @ True North Square is the perfect place to learn, practice, and have fun with salsa.
Free Summer Music Series @ Assiniboine Park Lyric Theatre 2023
Date: July 23, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: 55 Pavilion Crescent
On July 23 Featuring Derek Steel & The Goods. Derek Steel & The Goods is a band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that performs original songs and covers of blues and rock classics. They have been playing together since 2020 and have released two albums: Steel Yourself (2021) and Good Times (2023).
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 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
Free Admission
This is a great opportunity to learn about human rights and explore the museum’s interactive exhibits. There is also live music and other entertainment on Friday nights. So come on down and enjoy a free night out at the museum!
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!
Celebration of Indigenous Artists in Electronic Music
Date: July 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Upper Fort Garry – 130 Main St
FREE OUTDOOR EVENT this Saturday July 22nd from 2pm – 9pm at Upper Fort Garry – 130 Main St! Special guest DJ Sean Beaver from Calgary added to the lineup.
This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Come enjoy a lovely location with some great music right downtown in Winnipeg!
Special thanks to Downtown Winnipeg BIZ for supporting the first annual Indigenous Electronic Music DJ Showcase!
AROUND WINNIPEG
Open Gym at Valour Community Center
Date:
Clifton (1315 Strathcona St.):
No open gyms this schedule.
Isaac Brock (715 Telfer St. North):
Friday, July 21st 6-8pm
Saturday, July 22nd 10am-12pm and 3-6pm
Sunday, July 23rd 3:30-6:30pm
Orioles (448 Burnell St.):
No open gyms this schedule.
Bell Tower Community Café
Date: July 21, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue
The Bell Tower Community Café is a free community space in Winnipeg that brings people together for free food, coffee, live music, and food hampers.
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
July 21 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Tim Butler
July 22 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Paul Balcain
July 23 | 3:45-4:30; 5:45-6:30 – Adam Warner
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date:
July 21, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Jeff Adams Duo @ Loft180
July 22, 2023 | 8 PM – 11, Playin Jane Duo @ Loft180
July 23, 2023 | 8 PM – 11, Copper Moon @ Mainstage
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
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 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
Stereo E-Waste Drop-Off
Date: July 22, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Venue: Norberry – Glenlee CC, 26 Molgat Ave
Saving Audio Recycling returns for their free Annual stereo e-waste drop-off day which takes place in our parking lot on Saturday July 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon.
Unload your un-wanted stereo stuff, whether it’s working or not, along with your old cd’s lp records & tapes, and the volunteers at Saving Audio will do the rest.
Stereo stuff only PLEASE (no tv’s, appliances etc).
ArtWalk: Public Art in Community
Date: July 22, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Furby Park, 491 Furby street
Meet in Furby Park for this tour focussed on small community parks and how public art interacts within community
R&B and Reggae: SOUL IN THE CITY
Date: July 22, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: True North Square, 223 Carlton St #600
Join DJ Chubby D and guests to celebrate Soul, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall and more by bringing the party to you downtown.
Winnipeg Local Shop Summer Bliss Night Market
Date: July 22, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Waverly Heights Community Centre
Summer Bliss Night Market – Indoor & Outdoor! Live DJ and music, bouncy Castle, Pizza Pizza food stall, water splash, free activities and much more
FREE EVENT 🥳
Email [email protected] if you would like to be a vendor!
ArtBus: BLUE Rapid Transit Line
Date: July 23
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Starts at Beaumont Station, 45 Hurst Way
Explore public art along the Winnipeg BLUE Rapid Transit Line with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
This tour will take you to see seven artworks that tell stories about ecology, history, and Indigenous land experiences. You’ll learn about the meaning of these artworks as you follow the river and the people who have interacted with this area over time.
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
Morning Group Hike at St Adolphe Friendship Trail
Date: July 22, 11 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 694 Main Street, Saint Adolphe
Join CPAWS Manitoba for a scenic and playful escape on the St Adolphe Friendship Trail! This 2.7km out-and-back trail is perfect for all ages and abilities, and offers stunning views of the river and surrounding wildlife.
The hike begins at 11am and is led by experienced CPAWS Manitoba staff. We’ll stop for water and snacks along the way, and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn about the natural world.
Gimli Harbor Concert Series
Date: July 22, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Gimli Harbour, 1 Centre St, Gimli, MB
July 15 – Patsy Cline Tribute
Enjoy free live music every Saturday night from June to September at the Gimli Harbor Concert Series. The series features a variety of local and touring musicians, and is a great way to spend a summer evening in the beautiful town of Gimli. The concerts are held at the Gimli Harbour Bandshell, which is located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg. The series is free and open to the public.
Rockin at the Bandstand
Date: July 22, 7:00 PM
Venue: Gimli Harbour, 1 Centre St, Gimli, MB
Experience the ultimate KISS tribute band live at Rockin at the Bandstand in Winnipeg Beach! Last Kiss will bring all your favorite KISS hits to life, from “Rock and Roll All Nite” to “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.” This is a night you won’t want to miss!
July 22nd Rock the Waterfront Concert
Date: July 22, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Selkirk Waterfront, Superior Ave
The B Side Champs will take you back to the 1960s with their screamin’ rhythm and blues tunes. 🎸
ZZ Topless will bring the blues to the waterfront with their kickass tribute to one of the greatest rock trios of all time. 🎸
Free to attend and family-friendly. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and rock out under the stars.
Brett Howden Is Bringing the Stanley Cup Home to Oakbank, MB
Date: July 23, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Oakbank Community Club/One Insurance Arena, 1016 Almey Ave
Come on Sunday, July 23rd for a parade, presentation, and photo op with Brett Howden and the Stanley Cup! The event will begin at 12:00 PM at the corner of Springfield Road and Main Street in Oakbank, and will end at One Insurance Arena, where there will be a short presentation with speakers at 12:15 PM. From 12:30-2:00 PM
FREE SWIM OUTDOOR POOLS
Online advanced admission for outdoor heated pools is required, and is offered on a week-by-week basis. Click here to register.
Admission for outdoor unheatedpools will be on a drop-in basis only.
Kildonan Park Pool – 2015 Main Street
June 16 – September 4
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00pm-7:00pm
Transcona Aquatic Park – 1101 Wabasha Street
June 16 – September 4
Loonie/Toonie Thurs 5:00pm-7:00pm
St. Vital Outdoor Pool – 5 Des Meurons Street
June 16 – September 1
Free Swim Fri 5:00pm-7:00pm
Westdale Outdoor Pool – 550 Dale Blvd
June 16 – September 1
Free Swim Fri 5:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Gary Lions Outdoor Pool – 969 Dowker Ave.
June 30 – September 3, 2023
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00pm-7:00pm
(Unheated) Freight House Outdoor Pool – 200 Isabel St
June 30 – September 5
Free Swim Everyday 1:00pm-7:00pm
(Unheated) Happyland Outdoor Pool – 520 Marion
June 30 – September 1
Free Swim Everyday 12:30pm-7:00pm
(Unheated) Provencher Outdoor Pool – 590 Langevin Street
June 30 – September 1
Free Swim Everyday 12:30pm-7:00pm
(Unheated) Windsor Outdoor Pool – 333 Speers Rd.
June 30 – September 1
Free Swim Everyday 1:00pm-7:00pm
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedules
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 – September 1
Free Swim Thurs 1:30 PM – 3:30 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
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
Loonie/Toonie Swim Thur 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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
Loonie/Toonie Swim Tue 1:00 PM – 4:00 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
July 2 – September 1
Loonie/Toonie Tues 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Loonie/Toonie Thurs 5:00pm – 7:00 pm
Free Swim Fri 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Pan Am 25 Poseidon Bay
June 11 – September 4
Free Swim Tues 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
June 11 – September 1
Free Teen Swim Sat 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
July 2 – September 1
Free Swim Sun 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free Teen Swim 9-19 years Tues 6:30 PM – 8:30 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 30 – September 4
FREE SWIM Wed 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
June 30 – September 4
Loonie/Toonie Mon 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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 Favorites
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $2.99
Venue: Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St James St
Kiki’s Delivery Service – July 22
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.
