10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend June 28 – July 1

CANADA DAY

Summer Slam 2024 at The Forks
Date: June 28 – July 1, 2024
Venue: The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd.

Immerse yourself in Winnipeg’s hottest basketball festival, Summer Slam 2024 at The Forks! From June 28th to July 1st, enjoy 3×3 tournaments, a slam dunk contest, family activities, and live music. Witness elite competition, win prizes, and celebrate Canada Day – all for free! Don’t miss out, head down to The Forks for an unforgettable summer experience.

Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
Date: June 29 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: 510 King Street

Don’t miss the free Turtle Island Block Party! Join the fun on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood C have(near 510 King Street, Winnipeg). Enjoy live music, free BBQ, a Powwow demonstration, Indigenous Marketplace, and more! This family-friendly event celebrates community and Indigenous culture.

Central Park Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
Date: June 30 @ 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: 400 Edmonton St.

• Free concert and BBQ
• Free prize draw at 8:45 pm
• PlayStation 5 raffle draw at 9:00 pm, tickets $2.00 each (license number LGCA-15406-SOR)
• Indigenous Marketplace from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• SnapFox Photo Booth with free printed photos from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Hair braiding from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm
• Peacekeeping by Spirit Horse
• Everyone is welcome

Free Tours at Royal Canadian Mint
Date: July 1, 9:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: 520 Lagimodiere Blvd

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 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.

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.

Karaoke with Wayne Dance Party
Date:June 28 @ 7:30 PM
Venue: 762 Pembina Hwy.

2024 Corydon Avenue Concert Series
Date:June 28 & 29 @ 7 PM – 10 PM

Venue:
June 21 Corydon Ave & Lilac St. S featuring Men in Cheap Suits (R&B funk)

June 22 Corydon Avenue & Arbuthnot St. N featuring Soul Seed (Classic Rock)

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

Weekly Outdoor Pop-Up Market hosted by ANSANM Foundation Inc.

Date: Saturdays, May 25 – September 7, 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: RONA Polo Park, 1333 Sargent Ave

• Kids’ Crafts
• Novelty Items
• Prizes
• 50/50 Raffle
• Good Music
• Seasonal Items
• Jewelry
• Baked Goods
• Handicrafts
• Fresh Produce

Family Party at Varsity View
Date: June 29, 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 315 Laxdal Road

Varsity View Community Centre is hosting a Family Party on Saturday June 29th 10am-5pm, FREE entry.
We will have inflatables and our canteen open (cash only) and a hot dog lunch.

Celebrate Canada Day @ Tyndall Community Market

Date:
June 29 & 30, 12 PM – 9 PM
July 1, 12 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward Street

Celebrate Canada Day at Tyndall Community Market (June 29th-July 1st)! Free admission, food trucks, local vendors, live music, Zumba, and more! Fun for all ages! 2255 King Edward Street, Winnipeg. 12 PM-9 PM (10:30 PM on July 1st).

Summer Kick Off @ West Kildonan Memorial Community Centre

Date:
June 29, 2 PM – 3 PM & 4 PM – 5 PM
June 30, 2 PM & 6 PM – 8 PM

Venue: 346 Perth Ave

Free admission

On June 29, join us for a Sarah Teasel Circus performance and circus workshop for children at 2 -3pm and family bingo at 4 – 5pm.

On June 30, join us for James Culleton, Children’s Performer at 2pm and Family Movie Night beginning at 4pm – Kung Fu Panda 4. Free admission. Cash concessions available.

Movie in the Park
Date: June 30, 8 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: Ron Duhamel Park in Sage Creek

The African Movie Festival in Manitoba and Africanad are hosting this year’s Movie in the Park on June 30th at Ron Duhamel Park in Sage Creek. The event will feature screenings of the award-winning short film “Boxed” and the animated film “Liyana.” There will also be live music by O.D.U.N and Casemiro Nhussi of NAfro Dance Productions. Attendees should bring their own chairs and are encouraged to bring friends and family for an evening under the stars. The event is supported by the Manitoba Arts Council, Telefilm Canada, the Government of Canada, and Africanad, with additional thanks to Simba Safari Grill and the Government of Manitoba.

Gimli Harbor Concert Series 2024
Date: June 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Gimli Harbour, 1 Centre St, Gimli, Manitoba

Featuring The Album Sides (Tribute to Supertramp & Tribute to Pink Floyd)

Immerse yourself in summer vibes at the FREE Gimli Harbour Concert Series! Enjoy live music by Manitoba’s hottest talents every Saturday from June 22nd to September 7th (except July 27th & August 3rd) at the stunning Gimli Harbour. Family-friendly, with beautiful views and free admission!

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 28, 2024 @  | 9 PM – 12 AM, Gary Gach

June 28, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Almost Famous

June 29, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Geoff Erickson & the Rockets

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 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 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 Saturday 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

Dakota Lanes 1085 St. Mary’s Rd.

May 14 – August 30, 2024
Every day except for Saturday | Open – 6 PM

Polo Park Bowling Centre 157C-1485 Portage Ave.

May 20 – August 29 2024
Monday to Friday | Noon – 5:00 PM

Rossmere Lanes 1042 Henderson Hwy.

May 31 – September 1, 2024
Monday to Friday | Noon – 5:00 PM

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

Effective June 16 – July 1, 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

Closed for Renovations

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

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

Schedule Not Available

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

Schedule not available

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

Free Teen Swim 9 – 19 years Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 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

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 29, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Kung Fu Panda 4

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 29, 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.

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)