10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend Aug 30 – Sept 2

Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks
Date: August 30 – September 2
Venue: Multiple Locations in Manitoba

Enjoy Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks this Labour Day Weekend. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with no park entry fees. Explore hiking trails, camp under the stars, or kayak on serene lakes. Plan your unforgettable outdoor adventure today!

Downtown Family Movie Nights
Date: August 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Venue: Bonnycastle Park 260 Assiniboine Ave.

Enjoy a magical outdoor movie experience at Downtown Family Movie Nights on August 15th and 30th at Bonnycastle Park, 260 Assiniboine Avenue. Enjoy free family-friendly activities, live music, and delicious food before watching Encanto and Wonka on the big screen. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening under the stars!

Africanad Multicultural Carnival 2024: A Celebration of Unity and Diversity in Winnipeg

Date: August 31, 11:00 AM – Midnight
Venue: St. Vital Park, 190 River Rd

Experience a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean cultures at the Africanad Multicultural Carnival in Winnipeg on August 31st from 11 AM to midnight. Enjoy live music, delicious food, captivating performances, and family-friendly activities. Immerse yourself in a diverse community and discover the richness of different cultures at this free event held at St. Vital Park.

Flavour Fusion Fest
Date: August 31 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Venue: Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave

Experience a global culinary adventure at the Flavour Fusion Fest on Saturday, August 31st from 12pm to 7pm at Riverview Community Center, Winnipeg. Savor delicious dishes from up to 10 different countries, enjoy live music, and immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss this free event for food lovers!

Foodtrip Market: Motor, Music & Motion
Date: August 31 – September 1
Venue: IKEA Winnipeg, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway

Experience the ultimate car and food lover’s paradise at the Food Truck Rally! Enjoy a thrilling mix of classic cars, live music, and Latin dancing. Indulge in delicious food from a variety of trucks and discover unique treasures at the artisan market. Join the fun on August 31-September 1, from 2-9PM at IKEA WPG.

Free Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs
Date: September 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave

Create lasting memories with your family at Assiniboia Downs’ Family Fun Nights! Every Monday during live racing nights (May 20th, July & August, Sept 2nd), enjoy FREE bouncy castles, face painting, and live entertainment for kids. This is the perfect way to combine the thrill of horse racing with unforgettable family fun! Don’t miss out on this exciting and free event!

Parka Party at the Forks
Date: every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Venue: Fort Parka Water Park And Playground, The Forks

Crafting with Parka – 10 am to 4 pm
Check out our crafts table for more information about today’s activities!

Parka Aerobics – 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
Flap your wings and stomp your paws with Parka. Staying active has never been so easy!

Parkaeology – 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Parka’s no stranger to digging in the dirt. Help her discover what secrets lie beneath our feet.

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.

2024 Goldeyes Postgame Fireworks
Date: August 30 @ 10:00 pm – 10:15 pm
Venue: Shaw Park 1 Portage Ave E

Note: The Baseball Game Is Not Free, however the fireworks could probably be seen of from afar.

Experience the thrill of summer baseball with the Winnipeg Goldeyes’ post-game fireworks. Join the community at Blue Cross Park for unforgettable nights filled with dazzling displays and family fun. Celebrate Manitoba’s culture with themed nights and special giveaways. Don’t miss the excitement of the 2024 season—where every game ends with a bang!

ArtWalk: Celebrate the City
Date: Aug 31, 2024 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: DIY Field in Central Park, 367 Ellice Aveneue

Registration Required

This tour will start at DIY Field in Central Park (near Ellice Avenue). We will visit public artworks including:

• DIY Field by Germaine Koh
• Mediating The Treaties by Rolande Souliere
• Electrical Currents by Julie Nagam
• The Square Dancers by Kenneth Lavallee
• O-Ween Du Muh Waun. (We Were Told.) by RBOY Inc.
• emptyful by Bill Pechet
• Sentinel of Truth by Darren Stebeleski
• Waterfall #2 by Theresa Himmer
• emptyful by Bill Pechet

Tours will run as scheduled rain or shine but will be cancelled in the event of a thunderstorm. Please note this tour is not a loop; see map for details.

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.

2024 Corydon Avenue Concert Series
Date: August 30-31

Venue:
August 30 Corydon Ave & Lilac St. S. Featuring The Revision Band  (The Classic Rock)

August 31 Corydon Avenue & Cockburn Street S., Featuring Heartbreak Highway (Songs of Tom Petty)

Enjoy free live music every Friday & Saturday night this summer at the 2024 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series! Local bands take the stage from 7pm to 10pm along Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg. Discover diverse genres, community vibes, and talented performers. Bring your lawn chair and experience a harmonious summer tradition.

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 Marvel Trading Card Experience at Real Canadian Superstore (Sargent Superstore)

Date: August 31 @ 10 AM – 1 PM
Venue: 1385 Sargent Avenue

Stop by for our FREE Marvel Trading Card experience on Saturday, August 31st, 10am-1pm in our upstairs Learning Center, featuring a FREE pack of cards for all Marvel traders!

Permaculture Gardening Workshops
Date: August 31 @ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Venue: 200 Young St.

Weekly Permaculture Workshops and Planting Parties with Traditional Ecological Knowledge Keeper, Audrey Logan. Free and everyone is welcome!

World Market at Red River Exhibition Park
Date: August 31 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue

Discover the World Market at Red River Exhibition Park! Explore handcrafted goods, farm-fresh produce, and delicious food vendors this summer. Fun activities for the family and a chance to meet local artisans. Free admission! Every Saturday, July 13 – Septeber 28, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg (The Loop at Red River Ex).

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

Tyndall Community Market featuring the Food Park
Date: August 31, 12 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward Street

Join the Tyndall Community Market on August 31st & September 1st from 12-9 PM at the Tyndall Park Community Centre (2255 King Edward Street, Winnipeg). Enjoy live music, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Support local businesses and have a great time. Click for More Info

Nina Waste BBQ Showcasing Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Date: August 31, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Kildonan Park, 2015 Main St.

Join the Niña Waṡte BBQ showcasing Indigenous entrepreneurs on August 31st, 2024, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Kildonan Park, Owl and Hawk site, Winnipeg, Manitoba. This free event offers a unique opportunity for networking, games, and the chance to register for the Niña Waṡte Indigenous Entrepreneur Grant of $500. Hosted by Rayel and Tannis Smoke, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Don’t miss out on this exciting community gathering!

Garden Concerts at The Leaf

Date: Every Saturday from July 6 to August 31, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Venue: The Performance Garden at The Leaf, Assiniboine Park

August 31 featuring The Secret Beach

Escape to a serene musical oasis at the Garden Concerts at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park! Enjoy free concerts by talented local artists every Saturday from July 6 to August 31, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Immerse yourself in a world of music and nature at the Performance Garden within The Leaf’s outdoor greenery. Unwind and discover your new favorite artist amidst the vibrant blooms and calming atmosphere.

Flavours of the World
Date: August 31, 5-7pm
Venue: Crescent Drive Park, 781 Crescent Drive

Registration Required

Flavours of the World: A Celebration of Global Culture invites you to experience a vibrant cultural journey on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CDT, at Crescent Drive Park, 781 Crescent Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1X3. This event brings communities together through diverse tastes, sounds, and traditions, fostering unity and understanding. Enjoy authentic dishes, live performances, and engaging group conversations that celebrate the heart and soul of different cultures. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate global diversity.

SWM Community Day
Date: August 1, 1 PM – 2 PM
Venue: Red River Community Centre, 293 Murray Ave.

After a wonderfully eventful summer of lessons, workshops, camps, and meet-ups, it’s about time to announce the 3rd annual SWM Community Day! This year we will be back at Riverbend with a slew of games, challenges, friendly beginner competitions, gear & clothing swap tables, prizes, and more! Community Day is a great opportunity to meet up and make new connections, to showcase the skills you’ve been working on over the summer, to get hyped up and gain inspiration from others, and to celebrate a successful season of skateboarding!
Open to all skill levels and completely free of charge. Hoping to see tons of familiar faces this year. Let’s make this Community Day one to remember!

Live Horse Racing at Assiniboia Downs
Date: September 2-4, 7:30 PM
Venue: Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave.

Free Admission

Experience the thrill of live horse racing at Assiniboia Downs. Located at 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, this event promises exciting races and family-friendly activities. Enjoy expert tips from racing specialists and a variety of dining options. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating evening of Thoroughbred racing!

Summer Nights: Movies at Winnipeg Beach
Date: August 30 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Venue: The Bandstand in Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park, Manitoba

Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars with our movies at the Bandstand! Grab your popcorn and blankets for a memorable experience.

Gimli Harbor Concert Series 2024
Date: August 31 & September 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Gimli Harbour, 1 Centre St, Gimli, Manitoba

August 31 Featuring Jerry Sereda (Country)
September 1 Featuring The Goods (Rock, Pop, Country)

Winnipeg Beach Bandstand Performance Series
Date: August 31 & September 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: Bandstand, Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park

• August 31: Crossroads – Pop & Classic Rock
• September 1: Sean Taylor Band – Country

Fireworks at Stonewall Quarry Park
Date: September 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Venue: 166 Main St, Stonewall, MB

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

August 30 & 3, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Biivvers

August 30 & 3, 2024 @ Loft180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Curtis Newton

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

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 (or cheap) swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools this summer.

Schedule Effective July 2 – September 2, 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

FREE SWIM Sun/Sat  4 PM – 7 PM
FREE SWIM Fri  5 PM – 7 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 12 PM – 3 PM

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

Free Swim Fri 1 PM – 3:30 PM

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

Free Swim Sun 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM

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 2:45 PM – 5 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

Free Swim Fri 1:30 PM – 4:45 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: August 31, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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, click get tickets, and then choose August 31, 2024 for the date and select the theatre.

Pom Parade
Date: August 31, 4 PM (no end time indicated)
Venue: Assiniboine Park Pavilion, 55 Pavilion Crescent

WE WILL BE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE WINNIPEG HUMANE SOCIETY AT THIS EVENT!! Due to the large number of intakes recently, Jill and myself thought it would be a good idea to try and raise a bit of $$ to help out. I know their medical bills are insane right now.