September 15-17, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend
Date: September 16-17
Venue: Citywide
Find your next treasure! Donate or find reusable items in good condition at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend on September 16-17, 2023. Help reduce waste and keep items out of the landfill.
Terry Fox Run
Date: September 17 | Registration Time 9:00 AM | Start to Close: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park, Lyric Field
This annual event raises money for cancer research in honour of Terry Fox, a Canadian hero who ran across Canada to raise awareness for cancer. The run is open to everyone, so come out and show your support for a great cause. It’s free to join and register, and Terry’s brother Fred Fox will be in Winnipeg for the event.
Discover the Farm @ Farm and Food Discovery Centre
Date: September 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: 1290 Research Station Road, Glenlea, MB
Discover the Farm @ Farm and Food Discovery Centre: A hands-on agricultural experience for all ages! Learn about where your food comes from, meet farm animals, and take a hayride. There’s something for everyone at the Farm and Food Discovery Centre.
We Are All Treaty People Celebration
Date: September 17 @1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd.
Join us on Sunday, September 17th from 1-4 pm at the Forks Centre Field in Winnipeg for an afternoon of music, dance, and culture celebrating the kinship relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Enjoy performances by Andrina Turrene, Jeremy Koz, Winnipeg Poet Laureate Chimwemwe Undi, and Rylee Sandberg, Hoop Dancer. Learn about the Treaties and Indigenous arts and crafts, and enjoy free food and family-friendly games and fun. All are welcome!
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: 85 Israel Asper Way
Free Admission
This free Friday night at the Museum is a great chance to get together and explore the exhibits, browse through the Boutique and more.
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
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
Sept. 15 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Gator Beaulieu
Sept. 16 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Chantal Kuegle
Sept. 10 | 3:30-4:15pm; 5:30-6:15pm – Brennan Hakes
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
Movie Night @ Riverview Community Centre
Date: September 15, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: 90 Ashland Ave
Join us for a free screening of the animated musical Encanto on September 15, 2023, at the Riverview Community Centre. This heartwarming story about a Colombian family with magical powers is sure to delight the whole family.
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date:
September 15 & 16, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Almost Famous Duo @ Loft180
September 16 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, SHE @ Mainstage
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Harte Trail Studio Art Tour
Date: September 16 – September 18
Venue: Click Here for the Map
Explore Winnipeg’s creative talent at the Harte Trail Studio Art Tour! Visit 19 artists in 16 studio locations and discover their unique work in contemporary art, pottery, carving, and jewelry making. This is a rare opportunity to experience art outside of a formal gallery setting.
South Transcona CC Family Fun Day
Date: September 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: 124 Borden Avenue
Enjoy a variety of activities, including scavenger hunts, games, crafts, face painting, and more. There will also be a farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, and other locally made goods.
Manitoba Electric Vehicle Fest
Date: September 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: IKEA Winnipeg, 500 Sterling Lyon Pkwy,
This free event is open to the public and features a display of electric vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, bikes, scooters, and more), as well as vendors and activities for all ages. Learn about the latest in electric vehicle technology and see for yourself why EVs are the future of transportation.
Free Outdoor Market
Date: September 16 & 17, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: R.A. Steen Community Club, 980 Palmerston Ave,
Presented by Luckygirl Pop Up Shop
City Centre Local Bike Group Ride
Date: September 16 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Valour Community Club — Orioles Site, Spirit Park, 448 Burnell St
City Centre Local Bike Group Ride: Explore Winnipeg’s new cycling infrastructure! Join Bike Winnipeg on a ride through the City Centre wards of Daniel McIntyre, River Heights-Fort Garry, and Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry. Learn about Bike Winnipeg’s priorities for the area and enjoy a safe, enjoyable ride along quiet streets and active transportation infrastructure.
Fall Seeding Workshop
Date: September 16 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Spirit Park, 200 Young St.
It’s never too late in the season to enjoy a gardening workshop with Ecological Knowledge Keeper Audrey Logan! Let us know you are coming! Contact us at [email protected]
An Oddly Curious Market
Date: September 17-17, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: 775 Westminster Ave,
Join us for an outdoor tented oddities market in the heart of Wolseley featuring local curated vendors, food trucks and psychic readings. Explore Taxidermy, Dark Art, Creepy Accessories, Specimens and More! Admission is FREE.
Picnic for Public ED
Date: September 17 @ 1:00 PM
Venue: Spot 10, Kildonan Park
Bring something to sit on and a picnic lunch. The afternoon includes speeches, games, art making, and places for public input and dialogue
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
Cobra Collectibles Anniversary
Date: September 16, 10:00 AM
Venue: 555 Sargent Avenue and 551 Sargent Avenue
A spectacular celebration of our 9th year anniversary on Sargent Avenue! The event will be held both indoors and outdoors, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all of our wonderful customers.
Free Sportball Class – River Heights
Date: September 17, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Venue: River Heights Community Centre, 1370 Grosvenor Ave
Please join our open house for our Multi-Sport programs in Winnipeg. Please reserve only one place for your child. No parent registration is required.
Come and try our programs free of charge. Space is limited Please visit our website for more info at www.sportball.ca
Zumba With Energize Z
Date: Sundays, starting September 3 for 6 weeks, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Venue: Seafood City Supermarket Winnipeg, 2311 McPhillips St Unit 307
We are proud to collaborate with Energize Z Fitness to bring fun and fitness to our store. You can join instructor Alyssa De Guzman on Sundays starting September 3, 2023 for 6 Weeks! (No class on Oct 1).
Reserve your free spot for classes at energizezumba.com
*Walk-ins welcome. All participants must sign a class activity waiver.
NEAR WINNIPEG
Unicorns, Face Painting, Kids Activities Plus More!
Date: September 17, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Shelmerdine Garden Center, 7800 Roblin Blvd
Join us on Sunday, September 17th from 12pm-4pm at Shelmerdine Garden Centre for a magical day of fun and excitement! Enjoy ice cream, unicorns, kids activities, face painting, and more. Proceeds from Fete Ice Cream + PERK Coffee Bar will be donated to the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. Gates open at 12pm!
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedules
Interim Effective September 2-29
*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice*
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
September 2-29
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
September 9, 2023 – June 15, 2024
FREE SWIM Sat 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
September 8, 2023 – June 15, 2024
Free Swim Fri 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Free Swim Sat 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
September 2-29
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
September 5-29
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
September 5-30
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
September 5–30
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
September 4–30
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 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
Rossmere Lanes 1042 Henderson Hwy.
June 1 – September 30
FRIDAY Noon — 8:00pm
SATURDAY Noon — 6:00pm
SUNDAY Noon — 5:00pm
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.
Cineplex Family Favorites
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $2.99
Venue: Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St James St
Chicken Run – September 16, 2023
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.
