September 22 – 24 2023
Free weekend events posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Culture Days Manitoba
Date: September 22 – October 15
Venue: Multiple Locations in Manitoba
Culture Days Manitoba 2023: Celebrate arts, culture, and heritage with hundreds of free and ticketed events across the province. Learn about diverse cultures, support local artists, and have fun!
Nuit Blanche 2023
Date: September 23, 6 PM till late
Venue: Exchange District, The Forks, Downtown, and St. Boniface
A free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District and Downtown.
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Nuit Blanche Kids Zone @ Manitoba Children’s Museum
Date: September 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road
Come for a special Nuit Blanche event at the Manitoba Children’s Museum, where kids can explore the world of contemporary art through hands-on activities, live performances, and more. This is the perfect opportunity for kids to let their imaginations run wild and discover their creative side.
Nuit Blanche @ WAG-Qaumajuq
Date: September 23, 6:00 PM – Midnight
Venue: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
Experience the Winnipeg Art Gallery and Qaumajuq, the Inuit Art Centre, in a whole new light at Nuit Blanche! Explore immersive art installations, enjoy live performances, and learn about Indigenous culture and traditions. This is a unique opportunity to experience the art gallery in a new way and connect with your community.
Nuit Blanche @ The Forks
Date: September 23, 6:00 PM – Late
Venue: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard
Nuit Blanche, a free all-night art festival, returns to The Forks on September 23, 2023, with a dazzling array of light installations, performances, and interactive experiences.
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 Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame
Date: Open Tuesday to Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 145 Pacific Ave
Free Admission
Learn about the province’s sporting legends and see some of the most iconic artifacts from Manitoba’s sports history.
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
Movie Night and Scavenger Hunt @ Deer Lodge Community Club
Date: September 22, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: 323 Bruce Ave
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Join us on September 22nd for a 30minute scavenger hunt (6:30-7)and then a viewing of the kids movie RUMBLE. Depending on how many people come out for our event we would love to have teams for our scavenger hunt. I hope you can make it!
Movie Night and Scavenger Hunt @ Deer Lodge Community Club
Date: September 22, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: 323 Bruce Ave
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Join us on September 22nd for a 30minute scavenger hunt (6:30-7)and then a viewing of the kids movie RUMBLE. Depending on how many people come out for our event we would love to have teams for our scavenger hunt. I hope you can make it!
Family Movie Night @ Robert A. Steen Community Centre
Date: September 22, 7:00 PM
Venue: 900 Palmerston St.
Featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie Bring the family, friends, & blankets for the fun evening movie watching event.
Girls in Aviation Day – Winnipeg
Date: September 22, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington
Explore the world of aviation and discover the incredible possibilities it holds for young girls.
Outdoor Movie Night@ Whyte Ridge Community Centre
Date: September 22, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: 170 Fleetwood Rd.
Featuring Spider-Man Across the Universe. Bring your own chair, blankets, etc. Canteen is open or bring your own!
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date:
September 22 & 23, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Doyle Bro @ Loft180
September 23 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Pop Vegas @ Mainstage
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
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
Pollock’s Hardware Co-op Fall Market
Date: September 23, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: 1407 Main St
No admission fee. We’ll have 25+ local vendors at our market, live music all day, great food, children’s activities and more! The event is free and open to the community 🍂
Prairie Comics Festival 2023
Date: September 23, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue
Prairie Comics Festival: Celebrate independent comics, zines, and the folks who create them! Meet inspiring creators, participate in hands-on activities, and discover the incredible possibilities of the comic arts. Free to attend!
Parking Lot Puzzle Exchange
Date: September 23, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Venue: IKEA Winnipeg, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway
Calling all puzzlers! Join us for a fun and exciting day of puzzle exchanging in the IKEA parking lot. Meet fellow puzzlers, discover new puzzles, and find the perfect puzzle to add to your collection.
Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival Night Market
Date: September 23, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue: Saint Philip Minh Parish, 615 La Fletche Street
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in style at the magical Mid-Autumn Festival Night Market on September 23, 2023, at 615 La Fletche Street! Indulge in traditional Vietnamese cuisine, enjoy carnival games, be wowed by the talent show, witness a breathtaking lantern competition, and watch the dazzling fireworks display. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun, food, and festivities! #midautumnfestival #nightmarket #familyfun
Fall Feast for the Community
Date: September 23, 5:30 PM
Venue: Win Gardner Place, 363 McGregor Street
Join Sara Riel Inc. for a Fall Feast with 2Spirit Manitoba, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc., Rainbow Resource Centre, Ka Ni Kanichihk, and Manitoba Moon Voices Inc.
Free Outdoor Movie @ Woodhaven Community Club
Date: September 23, 7:30 PM
Venue: 200 Glendale Blvd
Featuring Pixar’s Elemental. This movie screening is part of Woodhaven Community Club’s fall dinner. Pizza available for $2 per slice. Free cotton candy.
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.
Mid–Autumn Festival Celebration & Hong Kong Chinese Bazaar
Date: September 24, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Greendell Community Centre, 75 Woodlawn Ave
The 1st HK Mid-Autumn Fest Bazaar is coming soon! HKERS@WPG will celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with you on Sept 24th! We ‘ve got lots of fun activities waiting for you, including boutique market, lucky draw, booth games, live performances, Mid-Autumn DIY workshops, and exhibition about this Moon Cake Festival. Plus, over 100 gifts will be given away! Free Entry Fee. What are you waiting for, come join us on Sept 24th!
Pajama Party @ Gymboree Play & Music Winnipeg
Date: September 24, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 3-1727 Kenaston Blvd.
Join our Pajama Party and get a $20 gift card!
September 24, 3:00 PM-4:00 PM!
Refer a friend and share the benefits of play, and you’ll receive a $20 gift card. Plus, your friend will enjoy a special discount on any membership.
Fall Festival @ Linden Woods Community Center
Date: September 24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: 414 Lindenwood Drive West
Enjoy bouncy castles, music, henna and glitter tattoos, balloon artists, face painting, indigenous games, BBQ eats and drinks, and more!
NEAR WINNIPEG
Blue Thunderbird Land-based Teachings Learning Centre Open House
Date: September 23, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 1985 Grassmere Rd., West St. Paul, Manitoba
Tours, workshops, tipi teachings, seed harvesting, activities for all ages, music, food, and fire. Bring a donation of a nonperishable food item or gently used jacket or hoodie of any size to support our community.
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 Favourites
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $2.99
Venue: Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St James St
Chicken Run – September 23, 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.
