November 24-26, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Free Photos with Santa @ Cabela’s
Date: November 13 – December 24
Venue: 580 Sterling Lyon Pky.
Create lasting memories with your loved ones by capturing the joy of the holiday season with a free photo with Santa at Cabela’s. Immerse yourselves in the enchanting atmosphere of Santa’s Wonderland, where festive decorations and heartwarming moments await. This holiday season, Cabela’s is offering free 4×6 photos with Santa, plus a shareable video.
Signatures Handmade Market Winnipeg 2023
Date: November 23-26
Venue: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue
Signatures Winnipeg is a uniquely Canadian handmade marketplace in Winnipeg that features the works of artists, artisans, makers, and designers from coast-to-coast.
Girls Multi-Sport Series
Date: November 24
Venue: Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenu
Girls ages 7-12 can try multiple different sports for free at the 2023-2024 Girls Multi-Sport Series in Manitoba! Baton, judo, racquetball, and soccer are just a few of the activities offered. Register today!
11th Annual Indigenous Arts &Crafts Sale
Date: November 25 & 26, 9 AM to 5 PM
Venue: Neeginan Centre Inc., 181 Higgins Ave
Free admission. With the holidays approaching support your local economy. Buy directly from the artists and get a quality product/gift for yourself and others. The mediums consist of paintings, carvings, sculptures, original jewelry, drums, stone painting, traditional clothing, porcupine quill work, bead work, pottery, bone carvings, etching on granite, wood burning, birch bark biting, photography, prints, art cards, beauty products and much more.. Plenty of free parking. Saturday and Sunday event. Fashion show by the designers attending the event.
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
Folklorama Holiday Series at Polo Park
Date: November 21, 23, 25, 26, 28 | 1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: CF Polo Park 1485 Portage Ave
November 21 Amber Epp Duo
November 23 Duo Cochi
November 25 Winnipeg Steel Orchestra
November 26 Papa Mambo Duo
November 28 Steve Kiz Trio
Celebrate the diversity of cultures and music at Polo Park Shopping Centre this November! Folklorama, Canada’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival, presents a series of live performances featuring local artists from different backgrounds and genres. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some amazing tunes and support Winnipeg’s vibrant arts community.
Board Game Night @ Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal
Date: Every Friday (Except December 1st) @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal, 180 Poplar Avenue
Join us every Friday for some FREE board game fun! We have a variety of board games from Victory Pints for you to try!
Don’t know a board game? That’s no problem! We’ll have some there to help you learn the game.
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date:
November 24 & 25, 2023 @ Loft180 | 8 PM – 11 PM, Curtis Newton
November 25, 2023 @ Mainstage | 8 PM – 11 PM, Oh So Popular
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
November Movie Night @ Robert A. Steen CC
Date: November 24, 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: 980 Palmerston Avenue
Our November Movie night is next Friday (Nov. 24th)! We will be showing 2 films! Elemental @ 6:00 PM and Jumanji (2017) @ 8:00 PM! We hope you can join us! During our warmer months we meet under The Canopy at The Forks
Holiday Market at Lower Fort Garry
Date: November 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 5925 Highway 9, Saint Andrews, MB
Free Admission.🎁 Discover a Treasure Trove of Unique Gifts at the Holiday Market at Lower Fort Garry! 🏰 Nestled within the historic walls this enchanting market promises an unforgettable shopping experience filled with handcrafted jewelry, artisanal treats, and unique home décor items.
Free Flu Clinic and Pet Fair
Date: November 25, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Indigenous Family Centre, 470 Selkirk St.
Free Services for Humans!
– Flu Shots with WISH
– Dental Care access and advice
– Smoking reduction help
Free Services for Pets!
– Nail trims
– Deworming
– Vaccines
– Free food and pet supplies!
Community Veterinary
Registration forms must completed in-person at the IFC 470 Selkirk Ave.
Tuesday 9:00am -3:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am- 3:00pm
Thursday 9:00-11am
Tyndall Community Market Holiday Market
Date: November 25-26, 12 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward St,
PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS!
FREE ADMISSION
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
FREE MEET A PRINCESS NOV 25*
FREE MEET SANTA NOV 25-26*
FREE PHOTO BOOTH
GIVEAWAYS
2023 Fat Ass Full Frosty Beaver Moon Half
Date: November 25, 6:30 PM
Venue: The Forks, 6:30 PM
This is a free, low key, no support, bring your own water/food trail run along the Red and Seine rivers. The total distance of the run is 21.1km (standard half marathon distance) which starts and ends at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg. The race is held Saturday, November 25, 2023 – the closest Saturday to the full moon and will start when the sun is long gone (6:30pm).
First Visits Are Free @ Winnipeg Circus Club
Date: Sundays @ 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.
ANSANM Foundation Christmas Pop-Up Market
Date: November 26 @ 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: St. James Civic Centre, 2055 Ness Ave
Free Admission
Think Big, Shop Small! In support of teens and adults living Autism.
– 50/50 Draw – Win Prizes (Free) – Free Crafts for Kids
– 50+ local vendors – Free temporary tattoos for kids and adults
Support local & home based businesses.
Plus Size Clothing Swap
Date: November 26 @1 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Bull Dog Event Center, 1374 Main Street
Bring your gently used plus-size clothing (sizes Large & UP) and trade for new-to-you items. We’ll have tables organized by size, making it easy to find your perfect fit. All leftover clothing will be donated to local charities. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and support a worthy cause!
Free Public Skating at St Norbert Community Centre
Date: November 26 @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Venue: St Norbert CC, 3450 Pembina Hwy
Christmas Choir Concert
Date: November 26 @ 7 PM
Venue: North Kildonan Manitoba Church
Invite your family, friends and neighbours to join in for this inspirational and uplifting evening!
The evening will include carols, worship songs and new songs that will fill your heart with anticipation and joy for the upcoming Christmas season.
FREE admission with a freewill offering to help schools in Latin America!
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 PUBLIC INDOOR SKATING
City of Winnipeg public skating opportunities are available at 12 arenas in Winnipeg. All public skating activities are provided free of charge.
Times and dates are subject to change without prior notice at all locations.
Public Skating
Schedule – Winter 2023
Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Tuesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Sept 26–Dec 12 cancelled Oct 31
Saturday, 2–3 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4–5 p.m., Nov 5–Dec 17
Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Nov 9–Dec 14
Century
1377 Clarence Ave.
Monday, 7:15–8:15 p.m., Oct 16–Dec 18
Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Sept 24–Dec 17
Wednesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Sept 27–Dec 13
Maginot
910 Maginot St.
Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Sept 28–Dec 14
River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., Sept 29–Dec 15
Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3–4 p.m., Sept 17–Dec 17
Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon–1 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17
St. James Civic Centre / Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.
Monday, 11 a.m.–Noon, Sept 25–Dec 18 cancelled Oct 9
Saturday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 cancelled Oct 8
Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16
Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17
Saturday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
The Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: Tuesday-Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.
Shocktober all through the month of October! The real fun is on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00pm -4:00pm, with a spooky hair-raising experience with our Van de Graaff demonstrations, fall activities, and treats! With weather permitting a photo opportunity with our 1950s truck! Remember to wear your costumes to create memories that will haunt you forever!
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.
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.
