10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend March 8-10, 2024
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FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
#AlmostFree Winnipeg Spring 2024 Rock N’ Gem Show
Date: March 7-10
Time:
Thursday-Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave
Gem and Mineral fans and Jewelry Junkies this is your opportunity to outfit your home, office, hobby space and wardrobe at the Winnipeg Rock N’ Gem Show. This spring we have thousands of crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, and fossils that will knock your socks off!
Admission
• General: $2/ person, $5/ family
• 5 yrs and under: FREE
Bike Winnipeg Winter Group Ride
Date: March 9, 11 AM
Venue: Assiniboine Park
We’re excited to announce that the South-West Local Bike Group has invited Mayor Scott Gillingham to try Winter Cycling and he has accepted!
When: Saturday, March 9 at 11 AM.
Where: North side of the Assiniboine park foot bridge.
What: Family-friendly winter group ride.
We’d love for you to join us as we reclaim our “Winterpeg” fame!
Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG
Date: March 10 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: 300 Memorial Boulevard
Discover the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) for free on the second Sunday of every month! Enjoy free admission to the WAG-Qaumajuq cultural campus, including the Visible Vault, current exhibitions, and Indigenous programming for families.
Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way
Free Admission
Sundays at the Museum is a great chance to get together and explore the exhibits, browse through the Boutique 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.
Lights on the Exchange
Date: January 21 – March 21, 2024
Venue: Multiple Locations, The Exchange District
Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to experience Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District this winter? Then you won’t want to miss Lights on the Exchange, a public winter arts festival that showcases light-based artworks by Canadian artists.
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!
Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame
Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 145 Pacific Ave., #100
Free Admission
Celebrate the history and achievements of sports in the province. It was established in 1980 and has inducted over 500 individuals and teams from various sports, such as hockey, curling, speed skating, basketball, and more. The museum features exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and stories that showcase Manitoba’s sport heritage and culture.
Speaking Crow
Date: March 9, 1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: Millennium Library, 251 Donald St,
Polish up your new poems for your 3 minutes of fame at the open mic! Speaking Crow is a space that values diversity, creativity, and encouragement. Whether you do spoken word or page poetry, whether you’ve published widely or just started writing, we can’t wait to hear your poems. There will be an open mic sign up sheet when you arrive.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Board Game Night
Date: March 8, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal, 180 Poplar Avenue
Fit & Fabulous: A FREE Women’s Day Zumba Dance Party
Date: March 8, 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Sinclair Park community Centre, 490 Sinclair St.
Join us for a celebration of strength, empowerment, and fitness this Women’s Day! 💃 Get ready to dance your way to fabulous with our FREE Zumba Dance Party, in collaboration with Winnipeg’s top Zumba and Retro Fitness Ballroom instructors. 🎉 Don’t miss out on this energizing event! Simply like and follow our official Agape Facebook page, then comment ‘Zumba’ on the Facebook post to reserve your spot. Hurry, limited slots available – it’s first come, first served!
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
March 8, 2024 @ Loft180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, First Avenue
March 9, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Crackin’ Foxy
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Middle School Winter Football Development Camp
Date: March 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Grant Park High School, 450 Nathaniel Street
Calling all future football stars! Join Grant Park Pirate Football for a FREE winter development camp on March 9th. Open to grades 6-8, no experience necessary. Get expert coaching, make new friends, and have fun! Learn more and register today!
City of Winnipeg Summer Recruitment Fair For Recreation Technicians
Date: March 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St
Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? The City of Winnipeg is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Recreation Services Team as Summer Recreation Technicians. Help make a difference in your community by working with children, running programs, and managing facilities.
Seedy Saturday 2024: Free Workshops, Vendors & Seed Swap!
Date: March 9 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Venue: Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street
Calling all green thumbs! Join the Spence Neighbourhood Association and Winnipeg Public Library for Winnipeg Seedy Saturday 2024, a FREE event celebrating all things gardening!
Making with Magformers
Date: March 9 @ 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Venue: West Kildonan Library, 365 Jefferson Ave
Play with Magformers® magnetic construction sets and build 3D creatures, cars, castles, or anything you can imagine! Ages 6-12. 60 minutes.
UFC 299 Screening at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: March 9, 9 PM – 12 PM
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Here’s a glimpse of the fight card:
Main Card:
Bantamweight Title Bout: #5 Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera
Lightweight Bout: #3 Dustin Poirier vs. Benoît Saint Denis
Welterweight Bout: Kevin Holland vs. Michael Page
Welterweight Bout: #11 Gilbert Burns vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Bantamweight Bout: #7 Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong
Live Music at Silver Spike Saloon
Date: Every Friday and Saturday, 9 PM – 1 AM
Venue: 202 Bond St
No cover charge. Food + Drinks $$$
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
Free Yoga Trial Class
Date: March 10, 10 AM – 11 AM
Venue: Notre Dame Recreation Centre, 271 de la Cathedrale Ave
Join a free class on
Sunday March 10,2024 10am at NDRC!
Or ask us about the spring classes
[email protected]
Second Sundays Craft Circle: Origami
Date: March 10, 2 PM – 4 PM
Venue: deaMILL Media Lab, Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.
Join us for crafting and conversation on the second Sunday of each month in the ideaMILL. Drop in with a project of your own, or get creative with our featured craft. For adults.
March craft: origami
Valour Community Centre Open Gym
Date: March 10, 4 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Isaac Brock, 715 Telfer Street North
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Effective January 7 – March 23, 2024
*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
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Eldon Ross 25 1887 Pacific Avenue West
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 12:30 PM – 5:00 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
Free Swim Fri 2 PM – 5 PM
Free Swim Fri 3 PM – 5 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 5 PM – 7 PM
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PMif
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FREE INDOOR PUBLIC 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 notice at all locations.
Public Skating
Schedule – Winter 2024
Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.
Saturday, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | January 6 – March 16
Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 2–3 pm | January 6 – March 16
Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4–5 pm | January 7 – March 10
Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 pm | Jan 8–Mar 11
River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm | January 5 – March 15
Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon–1 pm | January 7 – March 10
St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm | January 7 – March 17
Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm | January 6 – March 16
Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 pm | January 7 – March 17, cancelled January 21
Saturday, 6:30–7:30 pm | January 6 – March 16, cancelled January 20
Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: March 9, 2024
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Scotiabank Theatre & Silver City St. Vital Cinemas
Featuring Trolls Band Together
Enjoy classic family movies every Saturday morning for only $3.99 at Cineplex Family Favourites!
Every Saturday morning, Cineplex brings back your favourite family-friendly movies for only $2.99 per person. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend with the whole family.
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.
Sunday Visits at Winnipeg Firefighters Museum
This event may be affected by the holiday season. Please call 204-942-4817 to check if it’s open.
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.
Badminton Drop in Sundays
Date: Sundays 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Drop-in Badminton starts again on the 14th @ 7pm! 🏸 Don’t forget about the $5.00 drop-in fee!
(Please note that on the 21st Badminton will begin at 7PM due to an event)
