July 28-30, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
2023 Ballet In The Park @ Assiniboine Park
Date: July 26 – July 28
Venue: 55 Pavilion Crescent
A free summer tradition of live dance under the prairie skies. Enjoy performances by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, food trucks, and children’s 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. 🍻🍿🍦
Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk Days
Date: July 28-July 30
Venue: Winnipeg Beach, MB
Come for the Winnipeg Beach Boardwalk Days on July 28th-30th, 2023! Don’t miss out on the parade on Saturday morning, an amazing fireworks display Saturday at dusk and live band performance on the bandstand Saturday 7pm. Experience the thrill of the huge midway ($) by Wonder Shows and enjoy delicious food ($) from our outdoor food court.
2023 World Police & Fire Games
Date: July 28 – August 6
Venue: Multiple Venues
Witness the amazing feats of our heroes in uniform at the 2023 World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Free admission for all public venues!
Anishinabe Days
Date: July 29 @ 8:30 am-July 30 @ 4:30 pm
Venue: Naawi-Oodena, 505 Kenaston Blvd.
Come for the 2nd Annual Anishinabe Days Celebration, a weekend of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a traditional pow wow, Anishinabe Idol Talent Show, free kids’ activities, Indigenous vendors market, food trucks, and fireworks!
Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off
Date: July 29 @ 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent
Join us for the Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off! This FREE family-friendly celebration will launch Folklorama’s 52nd Festival. Experience cultural workshops, performances, children’s activities, food trucks, and more!
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 30, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: 55 Pavilion Crescent
On July 23 Featuring Claire Thérèse and The Lockdown, Dirty Catfish Brass Band. Enjoy a free summer evening of live music at the Assiniboine Park Lyric Theatre! This week, catch Claire Thérèse and The Lockdown, a dynamic duo that blends jazz, blues, and soul. Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic basket, and relax on the spacious lawn while listening to some great tunes!
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.
Alleyways in the Exchange
Date: July 28
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue:
Alleyways Market:📍Elgin Ave & Bertha St
Alleyways Sounds:📍John Hirsch Ave (Behind Pantages Theatre)
Alleyways Lounge:📍100 Arthur St (Artspace Drayway)
The Exchange District BIZ invites you to join this neighbourhood-wide event on July 28 and August 25.
Along with their beloved market, check out Alleyways Sounds (behind Pantages Theatre) for live performances that begin at 7 p.m. and visit Alleyways Lounge, a pop-up bar and art lounge in the Artspace Drayway.⚡
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!
Goldeyes Postgame Fireworks
Date: July 28
Time: Approximately 9:35 pm
Venue: Shaw Park, 1 Portage Ave E
Fireworks start times can vary as baseball games have no time limit. July 28, versus Fargo Morehead, game starts at 6:30 PM, firework starts approximately at 9:35 PM.
The Beach Fest Winnipeg
Date: July 29 @ 11:00 am-July 30 @ 7:00 pm
Venue: Central Park, 406 Edmonton Street
Experience the ultimate Coastal Waters Beach Fest in Winnipeg, MB! Join us for a tropical extravaganza with live music, art, and delicious food from around the world. Fun for the whole family – don’t miss this free-entry event on July 29 – July 30, 2023 at Central Park.
Art in the Park
Date: July 29 @ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Central Park, 406 Edmonton Street
Register by calling 204-943-5194 between 11-5
All supplies included and some snacks as well as we paint together under the sun.
Winnipeg Sea Bears We Got Next Tip-Off Party
Date: July 29 @ 4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: True North Square, 242 Hargrave St., Winnipeg, MB
he Winnipeg Sea Bears are proud to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive downtown with a new “We Got Next” event to take place before most Sea Bears home games. “We Got Next” will be entirely free of charge. It features a DJ, local vendors, games and more.
ArtWalk: Public Art in Context
Date: July 30 @ 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: Starts at Emptyful at Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.
This tour will take you to some of the city’s most iconic public art, including the Millennium Library, No. 1 Northern by John Nugent, and The Wall by Bruce Head. You’ll learn about the history of these artworks, how they interact with their surroundings, and their role in creating public environments.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Free Outdoor Red River Métis Activities For Kids
Date: July 28, 2023
Venue: Dalhousie Forest, 205 Killarney Ave
Registration Required: Contact [email protected] to sign up
Enjoy free outdoor #RedRiverMétis activities for children aged 3 to 6 this summer with our Early Learning and Child Care team!
Contact [email protected] to sign up and for more information on our Summer Métis Mobile program.
Winnipeg Jets X Treaty One Ball Hockey
Date: July 28 – 29, 2023
Venue: Naawi-Oodena, 505 Kenaston Boulevard
Join the Winnipeg Jets and Treaty One for an unforgettable ball hockey experience at the second annual Treaty One Anishinabe Days celebration. Register in advance to skip the line, win tickets to a game, and receive a jersey/swag pack.
Open Gym at Valour Community Center
Date:
Clifton (1315 Strathcona St.):
No open gyms this schedule.
Isaac Brock (715 Telfer St. North):
Friday, July 28th 6-8pm
Saturday, July 29th 10am-6pm
Sunday, July 30 th 3:30-6:30pm.
Orioles (448 Burnell St.):
No open gyms this schedule.
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
July 28 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Gator Beaulieu
July 29 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Gabriela Ocejo
July 30 | 3:30-4:15pm; 5:30-6:15pm – Dan Frechette
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
2023 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series
Date: July 28 & 29, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue:
July 28, Corydon & Cockburn Street S.
July 29, Corydon & Lilac 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 28 – Blue Noise (Blues-Jazz-R&B), July 29 – The Lemons (Classic Rock)
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date:
July 28, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Piano Catz @ Mainstage
July 29, 2023 | 8 PM – 11, Playin’ Jane Band @ Mainstage
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Garden Concerts at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
Date: July 29, 2:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 145 Locomotive Dr
Featuring Guylaina – Brazilian jazz singer
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.
Watch For Free UFC 291
Date: July 29, starting at 9:00 PM
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Watch UFC 291 live and free at McPhillips Station Casino and Club Regent Casino on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Don’t miss the action-packed event featuring the best fighters in the world. 18+ only.
Movie Nights in the Square
Date:July 28, 2023
Time: 9:45 PM – 11:45 PM
Venue: Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Ave W
Featuring Turning Red
Lights, camera, action! We’re back for our favourite summer tradition – Movies in the Square presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre! This year, we’re featuring four (yes 4!) FREE movie nights under the stars for the community to enjoy. Mighty Micki’s Mini Donuts will be there for each night serving delicious mini donuts and drinks!
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
Bubbles & Chalk Party!
Date: July 30 @ 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Eaglewood Park, 110 Eaglewood Drive
Prairie Pointe Neighbourhood Association’s next event sponsored by Ladco Company Limited is coming up soon! They will be set up at Eaglewood park with free bubbles and chalk to take home. They will also be giving away 50 free drinks from Blank Slush Bubble Tea & Slushies (available to purchase for $5 per drink after the free drinks are claimed)!
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.
Zumba Fitness In The Park
Date: July 30, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: Kildonan Park, 2015 Main St
We will spend the first hour with an exciting outdoor 𝗭𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆, followed by a half-hour focusing on wellness to 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 our bodies.
NEAR WINNIPEG
Manitoba Sunflower Festival
Date: July 28-30
Time:
Friday, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, 10 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday, 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Venue: 227 10 Ave NW, Altona Centennial Park, Altona, Manitoba
Experience a kaleidoscope of colors at the Manitoba Sunflower Festival, held annually in July. With over 2 million sunflowers in bloom, this festival is a must-see for nature lovers and photographers alike.
In addition to sunflowers, the festival features live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. So come celebrate summer in Manitoba at the Manitoba Sunflower Festival!
RBC Sunset Screenings On the Beach @ Gimli Film Festival
Date: July 26-30
Time: 10:00 PM – Midnight
Venue: Gimli Beach, Gimli, MB
Watch classic films, cult classics, and Hollywood hits on a 11-meter tall screen in the waters of Lake Winnipeg at the RBC Sunset Screenings On the Beach @ Gimli Film Festival. These free, public screenings are a great way to enjoy a summer night in Manitoba. Click the image for more info.
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
Wonder Park – July 29
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.
