10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend June 14-16

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FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Casinos Of Winnipeg Birthday Bash
Date: June 14 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Venue: Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg

Step into the spotlight at the Casinos of Winnipeg Birthday Bash and 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗥𝗩𝗥. This event, happening on June 14 (Club Regent Casino), 2024, is not just a celebration but a chance to drive into the future. Be there for your shot at the grand prize. It’s more than a party—it’s a chance to win big! A club card is required to join in but easy and free to get.

Winnipeg 150 in the Ward Block Party
Date: June 15, 11 AM – 11 PM
Venue: Eric Coy Arena, 535 Oakdale Dr

Don’t miss the Winnipeg 150 In the Ward Block Party on June 15th, 2024 at 535 Oakdale Dr, Winnipeg! Celebrate 150 years of Winnipeg with live music by The Incredibly Hip (Tragically Hip tribute band) and more live bands, food truck wars, a petting zoo, fireworks, and more! Family-friendly with bounce castles, face painting, and local artisans.

Family Day at Red River Ex
Date: June 16, 12 PM – 1 PM
Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave

Celebrate Family Day at the Red River Ex with 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻* (𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻-𝟭 𝗽𝗺) on Sunday, June 16th, 2024! Enjoy rides, shows, Caribbean Day festivities, and more family fun. Create lasting memories with exciting activities, delicious food, and live entertainment. Don’t miss this perfect summer outing!

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.

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.

FREE Matinee Screenings
Date: June 16, 1 PM & 2 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd

Join us for two FREE matinee screenings of Riopelle, the 1984 NFB film on Sunday, June 16 at 1 & 2pm.
Riopelle is Directed by Marianne Feaver. The film screening is FREE for everyone.

Seating in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium is first come, first served. After the screening, check out the exhibition in the galleries (admission available at Front Desk).

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.

AROUND WINNIPEG

Pitâw Mīno Muskiki Indigenous Handmade Summer Market

Date:
June 14, 5 PM – 9 PM
June 15, 10 AM – 4 PM

Venue: Via Rail Union Station, 123 Main St.

Free entry. Experience the magic of Indigenous talent and craftsmanship at our upcoming Indigenous handmade market! Join us for a celebration of culture, creativity, featuring talented artists, cultural demonstrations and captivating entertainment. Your support goes beyond purchasing—it’s a gesture of reconciliation, solidarity and empowerment for Indigenous makers. All are welcome to attend and shop for unique treasures that honor Indigenous traditions. Let’s come together to celebrate diversity and support Indigenous communities. See you there!

Rising Sun Pow Wow Club
Date: Every Friday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King Street

Rising Sun Pow Wow Club is on! Come share gifts, learn Pow Wow Dance, drumming, teachings, cultural crafts, and much more!

Fridays – at 363 McGregor Street from 5:30pm-7:30pm

A light snack will be provided. Everyone is welcome. to participate in our free Pow Wow Club. To register, please contact [email protected] or call 204-925-0317 for more information.

Board Game Night
Date
: Every Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal, 180 Poplar Avenue

The end date is unspecified. This activity may end without prior notice. Check Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal’s Facebook page if you would like to confirm.

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

Driving Change Car Show
Date: June 15, 9 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 3636 Portage Ave.

Free to attend. This exciting event features over 200 vehicles, a BBQ, music, and kid-friendly activities. Support the Grace Hospital Foundation’s Minimally Invasive Surgery Suite fundraiser. Enjoy a 50/50 raffle, giveaways, and $10 car washes by the Sturgeon Heights Collegiate Football team. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day for a great cause!

Free Irish Traditional Music Classes
Date: June 15, 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Venue: Deer Lodge Community Club, 323 Bruce Ave. E.

Free Irish Traditional Music Classes in June!
Register for Traditional Irish Music Classes. Classes are Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29.
If you are interested in pre-registration (required) or more info, email [email protected]

Harvest Manitoba Annual Bike Seal & Block Party

Date: June 15, 10 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 1085 Winnipeg Ave.

THIS SATURDAY—Join us at our annual bike sale & block party on June 15th, starting at 10 am at 1085 Winnipeg Avenue! 🚴‍♀️
We’re partnering with Jamaican Association of Manitoba, MPG Mondetta Performance Gear, Manitoba Blue Cross, West Broadway Youth Outreach, and Colombian Alliance in Manitoba Inc. CAMI for a fantastic day packed with fun, discounted clothes and bikes, giveaways, physical activity and a vibrant community atmosphere.
See you Saturday!

River City Brickfest
Date: June 15, 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Grant Park Shopping Centre,1120 Grant Ave,

Calling all LEGO fans! River City Brickfest takes over Grant Park Shopping Centre on June 15th, 2024 from 10am to 6pm. Explore an impressive showcase of LEGO creations by local enthusiasts, build your own masterpieces in the interactive zone, and be part of a fun community event. Don’t miss out on this free event – perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages! (Located at Grant Park Shopping Centre’s center court).

2nd Annual Kidical Mass
Date: June 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Vimy Ridge Park, 821 Preston Ave

Come join Bike Winnipeg for the 2nd annual Kidical Mass ride. The ride will begin at Vimy Ridge Park (Preston and Canora in Wolseley) and end at the Bike Week Bash (south frounds of the legislature) where there will be music and activities for the whole family! We will meet at 11:00 am for some bike decorating and start to ride at 11:30.

The ride will be family and of course kid friendly and will move at whatever pace the kids set. We will have a short snack break halfway through the ride before ending at the Bike Week Bash. Let’s make Kidical Mass a Winnipeg tradition.

Pollock’s Hardware Co-op Almost Summer Market
Date: June 15, 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 1407 Main St.

🎶 **Live Music:** Groove to the beats of local bands and artists.
🛠️ **Maker’s Market:** Discover unique, handmade goods from talented local makers.
🚴 **Bike Repairs:** Get your bike tuned up and ready for more summer adventures with @thewrenchwpg
🌱 **Plant/Seed Swap:** Exchange plants and seeds with fellow garden enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on this amazing day! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors.

2024 Newcomer Welcome Fair
Date: June 15, 12 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Freight House Field, 200 Isabel St.

Winnipeg residents are all invited to join us in welcoming newcomers, refugees and immigrants and to celecebrte Multiculturalism Day in Canada

Bike Week Bash “That’s a Wrap!”
Date: June 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: Legislative Building Broadway

Our annual Bike Week Bash is the perfect way to wrap up the weeks festivities. As always this event is for everyone and will include music and activities for the whole family! Stay tuned for details, we have some VERY special plans!

The WRENCH will have a mechanic at the bash so bring your bike and get a tiny tune up!

*Note: We will once again be gather at the South West corner of the Legislative Grounds.

Book-to-Movie: BlackBerry
Date: June 15, 2 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library

The critically acclaimed “true story” of the meteoric rise and the catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone. Based on Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff. 119 min. Rated 14A.

NEAR WINNIPEG

Celebrate Miami Community Showcase
Date: June 14 @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Norton Avenue, Miami, Manitoba

Vendor Market, Local Businesses, Entertainers and Community Organizations. Live Music, Chainsaw Carving, BBQ, Bouncy Castles and More.

Steinbach Summer in the City Fair
Date: June 14 – June 16, 23 for
Venue: Steinbach, Manitoba

Join us at the vibrant Steinbach Summer in the City Fair 2024, happening from June 14 to 16. Celebrate Southeastern Manitoba’s heritage and culture on Main Street, Steinbach. Enjoy diverse attractions, multicultural performances, and family fun. Mark your calendar for this free community gathering—it’s where memories are made! Live music, Wonder Shows Midway, kid friendly activities, show and shine and more

ADULTS 18+ ONLY

Charleswood Beer Fest

Date:
June 14, 3 PM – 7 PM
June 15, 12 PM – 4 PM

Venue: Charleswood Beer Market, 6600 Roblin Boulevard

Join us at the Charleswood Craft Beer Festival where you can find local craft beer samples, snacks, and giveaways!

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!

Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

June 7 & 8, 2024 @ Loft180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, 2 For The Show

June 7, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Sean Taylor Band

Venue: 484 McPhillips St

Live Music at Silver Spike Saloon
Date: Every Friday and Saturday, 9 PM – 1 AM
Venue: 202 Bond St

No cover charge. Food + Drinks $$$

KIDS EAT FOR FREE

Kids Eat Free at Hooters 
Date: Sunday and Saturday, all day
Venue: 1501 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg

Kids eat free on the weekends at Hooters! *10 & under off the kids menu with the purchase of a adult entrée of $12 or more

Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm.

Kids Eat Free at Fionn’s Winnipeg Every Sunday
Date: Every Sunday
Venue: 1180 Grant Ave

KIDS EAT FREE + $7 Caesars all day every Sunday.

Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm.

KIDS BOWL FREE

Kids Bowl Free is a summer program that lets registered kids bowl two free games every day at participating bowling centers. Over 35 million kids have enjoyed this initiative since 2007. Find a center, register your kids, and have a blast bowling! Remember, all participants must wear bowling shoes, and a standard shoe rental fee applies.


Chateau Lanes 1145 Nairn Ave

May 1 – August 30, 2024
Wednesday to Sunday From Open – 7 PM


St. James Lanes 1805 Portage Ave.

May 1 – September 1, 2024
Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Friday/Saturday 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS


Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

Effective April 7 – June 15, 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 – 9:00 PM

Important Notice: Bonivital Pool will be closed Starting Spring 2024 for renovation. The exact closing date will be announced at a later date. Please visit our website to find out more information


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 Sat 3 PM – 5 PM
Family-only Loonie/Toonie Sat 5 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sun, 2 PM – 4 PM x


Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM 
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PM


Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM


Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

Free Swim Sun 4 PM – 5 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM
Loonie/Toonie Fri 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Sat 4 PM – 6:30 PM


St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

Free Teen Swim Sat 6 PM – 8 PM


St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

Free Swim Sun 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Free Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9:30 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





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.

Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: June 15, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Autumn and the Black Jaguar

Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price).

Instructions: After pressing the button below choose June 15, 2024 for the date and select the theatre.

Friday Family Night at Champlain Community Centre

Date: Fridays during Spring

Time:
Family Time 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Team Time 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: 282 Niverville Ave, 282 Niverville Ave.
Price: $3 per child or $5 per family

TGIF. Fridays is still drop in Open Gym this spring.

*Board games and crafts are also available – just ask at the canteen staff upon arrival.

12th Annual Manitoba Oldsmobile Club Car Show
Date: June 16, 12 PM – 4 PM

Venue: James’s Vintage Garages Heritage Museum, 5353 Portage Ave, Headingley, MB

Car show entrance fee is $10.00 donation per car. For a three-member family $3.33/person

This classic car event features a stunning display of Oldsmobiles, Mopars, GM, Ford, and special interest vehicles. Enjoy a silent auction, a 50/50 draw, and awards for the best of show. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation. Don’t miss this Father’s Day celebration with food, drinks, and music!

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)