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 Skateboard Lessons @ The Forks
Date: August 15-19
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: The Plaza at The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road

Learn to skate for free with Sk8 Skates! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Lessons offered Tuesday to Saturday, from 12pm until 2pm at The Plaza at The Forks.

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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!

Garden Concerts at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park
Date: August 19, 2:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 145 Locomotive Dr

Featuring Brett Schulz, country rock musician

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.

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Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Assiniboine Park
Date: August 20, 12:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent

Featuring Zachary Rushing

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of jazz music in the beautiful Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Assiniboine Park. This free event features local and national talent, and is the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday.

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Salsa Sundays @ True North Square

Date: August 20
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: True North Square, 242 Hargrave St.

Salsa Sundays @ True North Square: Learn to dance, dance the night away, and enjoy live music and DJs at this free weekly event in Winnipeg!

Open Gym at Valour Community Center

Isaac Brock 715 Telfer St. North
Friday, August 18th 6-8pm
Saturday, August 19th 10am-6pm
Sunday, August 20th 3:30-6:30pm

Bell Tower Community Café
Date: August 18, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Bell Tower Community Café, 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.

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Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion

Date:

Aug 18 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Justin Seguin
Aug 19 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – The 80 DeeBees
Aug 20 | 3:45-4:30; 5:45-6:30 – The Janzen Boys

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: August 18 – 19, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue:
August 18, Corydon & Cockburn St. N.
August 19, Corydon & Hugo St. N.

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.

August 18 – Tune Raiders (50-60-70-80’s Rock),
August 19 – High Profile (Ukrainian & Modern Dance Music)

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Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

Date:
August 18 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Double Bourbon @ Loft180
August 19, 2023 | 8 PM – 11, Rockalypso @ Mainstage

Venue: 484 McPhillips St

Movie Nights in the Square
Date: August 11, 2023
Time: 9:45 PM – 11:45 PM
Venue: Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Ave W

Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) (Starting time @ dusk)

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!

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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

RSVP Required

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

The Summer of Locals @ Outlet Collection Winnipeg
Date: August 19-20

Time:
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

Venue: Located in the northeast parking lot of Outlet Collection Winnipeg, 555 Sterling Lyon Pkwy

This market will be a place where you can find your friendly neighbourhood vendors. Selling food, drink, self care, apparel, home, wellness, and everything in between! There will be activities for kids, food trucks, and a beer garden. So come down for a weekend (or more 😁) and see what Winnipeg has to offer!

StrEAT Feast Festival
Date: August 19-20

Time:
Saturday – 12-9PM
Sunday – 11-8PM

Venue: The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road

StrEAT Feast Festival is a one-of-a-kind food festival in Winnipeg that celebrates the city’s diverse culinary scene. With over 100 food vendors from around the world, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, there’s live music, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.

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ArtRide: North Winnipeg
Date: August 19, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Starts at Kildonan Park near the Duck Pond, 2015 main street

This tour will start in Kildonan Park near the Duck Pond (just behind the Prairie Edge Restaurant). We will visit collaboratively-created artworks including:

Don’s Photo – Sunset Photo Walk with Anthony Urso
Date: August 19, 5:30 PM
Venue: Starts @ The Cube, Old Market Square

Registration required. Join @donsphotoltd on a memorable tour through Winnipeg’s iconic Downtown neighbourhoods and explore the city with your guide, @anthony_urso! They’re looking forward to venturing into the heart of the city with you and showcasing the beauty Winnipeg has to offer.

Free admission & open to all ages!

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Petersfield Car Show & Market
Date: August 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Petersfield Community Club, 401 Main St, Petersfield, MB

Kid’s Zone, Hot Food, Cool Treats, Great Music, 50+ Incredible local vendors, 50/50 Draw, with more to be announced!… and of course, rows of fine looking vintage cars and trucks!
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Bring out your classic vehicle, and park in the Field Of Dreams! Bring a chair or blanket to get front row spots for the Hillarious Hour Of Comedy at 1pm!

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Unicorns, Ice Cream & Fun!
Date: August 20
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Shelmerdine Garden Center, 7800 Roblin Blvd, Headingley, MB

Join us on Sunday, August 20th from 12-4 at Shelmerdine’s Farmers Market where not only you can enjoy delicious Fete Ice Cream (Including
Braelynn’s Unicorn Extravaganza) but you will be able to meet REAL unicorns from Wild Willow Ranch & Rescue!

Gimli Harbor Concert Series
Date: August 19
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Gimli Harbour 1 Centre St, Gimli, Manitoba

Featuring Pop Vegas

All free, all amazing and all with Lake Winnipeg as the scenic backdrop. Bring your chair and settle in for a summer of music in Gimli. It just doesn’t get any better than this so be sure to “Explore Gimli” this summer.

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

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 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

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir – August 19

Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies every Saturday morning, for only $2.99 +tax.

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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.