October 20-22, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Spooky Science @ University of Manitoba
Date: Oct 21, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Engineering Atrium – University of Manitoba, 75 Chancellors Circle
Spooky Science is a free Halloween event for kids and families at the University of Manitoba. Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 11am to 3pm in the Engineering Atrium for hands-on science activities, costumes, and more!
A Thinning of the Veil Samhain Witches Night Market
Date:
October 21, 4 PM – 9 PM
October 22, 2 PM – 7 PM
Venue: Robert A Steen CC, 980 Palmerston Ave.
A spooky and spectacular 2-night event. 2 floors of local artisans, vendors, entertainment and lots of macabre fun. Canteen, donation drive, costumes and more.
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
Family Halloween Celebration @ Weston Community Centre
Date: October 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Weston Community Centre, 1625 Logan Ave
Bring the whole family to the Weston Community Centre for a fun-filled Halloween celebration! There will be games, activities, raffle prizes, treats, lunch, and a costume contest.
Board Game Night @ Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal
Date: Every Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 180 Poplar Ave.
Registration Required 204–669–0750
Play a variety of board games, while staying warm during this chilly season! 🍁
Don’t know many board games? Not a problem! We will have someone who can help teach you how to play the board games that are available!
A canteen will also be available! Please bring cash if you’re planning on having a snack!
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
Oct. 20 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Taylor Morgan
Oct. 21 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Jace Bodner
Oct. 22 | 3:30-4:15pm; 5:30-6:15pm – Jeremy Koz
Venue: Kildonan Place, 1555 Regent Avenue West
Cineplex Junxion features FREE live entertainment every month – no ticket or admission required!
UWPG Film Festival
Date:
October 18 – 20
Shorts 1: October 18th 8:15pm
Shorts 2: October 19th 8:15pm
Shorts 3: October 20th 7:45pm
Venue: U of W Asper Centre for Theatre & Film, 400 Colony St,
⭐️2023 Lineup is live on our website
📍The Festival is free to attend
🎬Festival Dates: October 18 – 20
🎬Encore Online Screening: October 21
What is the UWPG Film Festival?
Since 2002, UWPG Film Festival has showcased the work of post-secondary filmmakers from post secondary students. The festival provides the opportunity for emerging filmmakers to screen their work – a key component to the filmmaking process. The festival is free to submit to and attend.
The Festival while in person also offers a live streaming option of its programs for others around the world to view.
Little Smiles Halloween at the Dentist
Date: October 21, 10 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Aqua Dental Wellness, 1565 Regent Ave W
RSVP ONLY! Call us at 204.663.3423 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
Halloween costumes are encouraged! We believe in welcoming children of all ages and/or those with intellectual disabilities to the dental world in a fun and non-threatening way. During your first Halloween themed dental visit, we will offer a free check-up by the dentist, educate you on all the “tools” and “gadgets” of the dental world, count their teeth with them and educate them about oral health. We will have a Face Painter, Arts & Crafts, Costume Contest, Enter to win prizes, Snacks & Light refreshments, Spin the Wheel – win great prizes, Games, Crafts and much more!
Free Potluck and Pipe Ceremony at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: October 21, 11 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way
Registration Required
Share a pipe ceremony and potluck Cree teachings with Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra”. The event will be conducted in English and will take place in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1, and proceed together to level 6. The workshop is part of a monthly Wahkowtowin and Ways of Being series led by Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra. Participants will explore the teachings of the pipe and reflect on their connections with each other, with balance, and with human rights through teachings and a traditional tea. Please bring a food item to share with the rest of the group. Dishes, cutlery, and echinacea tea will be provided.
Monster Mash Craft and Bake Sale
Date: October 21, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Archwood Community Club, 565 Guilbault Street
Free Admission
Come and celebrate our Halloween Craft & Bake Sale at Archwood Community Club on Saturday, October 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The address is 565 Guilbault Street in Winnipeg. FREE Admission and Door Prizes. Come out dressed up in costume for a chance to win 1 of 5 $50 vendor gift certificates (must be used on event day). Treat bags for kids (while supplies last)
Parking Lot Puzzle Exchange
Date: October 21 @ 2:00 pm
Venue: Plaza @ Polo Park, 875 St James St
Let’s get together & exchange some puzzles to settle into the end of the year!
Everyone is welcome!
Live Entertainment at Cineplex Junxion
Date:
Oct. 20 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Taylor Morgan
Oct. 21 | 6-6:45pm; 7-7:45pm – Jace Bodner
Oct. 22| 3:30-4:15pm; 5:30-6:15pm – Jeremy Koz
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:
October 20, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Water & Wood @ Loft180
October 21, 2023 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Water & Wood @ Loft180
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
First Visits Are Free @ Winnipeg Circus Club
Date: October 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street
Where everyone is a circus performer! Join us for demonstrations, performances, workshops, cotton candy, popcorn, and fun for all.
The 8th Annual Kids Music Day @ Gymboree
Date: October 22 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: Gymboree Play & Music Winnipeg Unit#3 – 1727 Kenaston Boulevard
Where everyone is a circus performer! Join us for demonstrations, performances, workshops, cotton candy, popcorn, and fun for all.
Free Public Skating at St Norbert Community Centre
Date: Sundays, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Venue: 3450 Pembina Hwy
This is subject to change. Date and time my change without prior notice.
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
October 1 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
September 30, 2023 – December 9, 2023
FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9-19 years Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Free Public Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5 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
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Sun 4 PM – 5 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
October 1 – December 16
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
October 2 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
October 1 – December 16
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
October 1 – December 16
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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
October 1 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
September 30, 2023 – December 9, 2023
FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9-19 years Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Free Public Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5 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
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Sun 4 PM – 5 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
October 1 – December 16
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
October 2 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
October 1 – December 16
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
October 1 – December 16
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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.
MIFDA Friday Night Dance
Date: Fridays until December 8
Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
Venue: Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave
Price: $5.00 per person
Dance with the world! Beginners welcome. No partners required. Wear comfortable clothing and clean non-marking shoes for mild athletic activity. Bring your water bottle for rehydration. We dance numbers from Europe, the Middle East, North America and elsewhere. Most dances will be done in an open circle or line formation, or with dancers in a scatter pattern.
Drop in fee is $5.
Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price: $2.99
Venue: Scotiabank Theater Winnipeg, 817 St James St
Howl’s Moving Castle – October 21, 2023
When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle………….English dubbed.
ax.
Drop in Basketball @ Champlain Community Centre
Date: Every Saturday
Time:
Families, Kids and Teens: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Adults Only: 8:30 PM – 10 PM
Price: $3 per individual, or $5 per family
Venue: 282 Niverville Avenue
By popular demand, Champlain is opening things up for drop-in basketball most* Saturday evenings! 🏀
This event is subject to change. Time and day could change without prior notice.
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.
