10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend October 18-20

Winnipeg Halloween Map
Date: Until October 31
Venue: Multiple Locations in Winnipeg

Discover the best-decorated Halloween homes in Winnipeg with the Winnipeg Halloween Map, created by Carol Cassell. This map highlights spooky and family-friendly displays across the city, perfect for a night of Halloween fun. Explore the most elaborately decorated yards and plan your route for a memorable Halloween experience. Join the community tradition and enjoy the festive spirit safely.

Winnipeg Jets Game Days At Casinos of Winnipeg
Date: October 18 (7:00 PM) & 20 (2:00 PM)

Venue: McPhillips Station Casino (484 McPhillips St) & Club Regent Casino (1425 Regent Ave W)

Experience the thrill of Winnipeg Jets Game Days at Casinos of Winnipeg this 2024-25 season! Fans can enjoy live broadcasts, exclusive promotions, and interactive activities for every home and away game. Join the excitement and cheer on the Jets with fellow fans in a vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the ultimate game day experience at Casinos of Winnipeg!

Diwali Mela
Date: October 19, 4:30 PM
Venue: 61 Carlton St

Food stalls open at 4:30 PM
Cultural activities 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Enjoy colourful and joyous classical, folk and contemporary doctors from various parts of India. Free entry, open to all, common joy tastes and talents of India.

Latin American Heritage Month Celebration
Date: October 20 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Ave

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.

Makers Night Market
Date: October 18, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 980 Palmerston Ave

Trinity Events is Hosting a Makers Night Market at Robert A.Steen Community Centre
October 18,2024
5pm – 9pm
Free Entry

Full Moon Ceremony
Date: October 18, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Migizii Agamik Aboriginal Student House, 43 Curry Pl

Welcome to a new cycle of Full Moon Ceremonies led by community member Vanessa Lillie. Full Moon Ceremonies are a time for women and gender diverse people to honour themselves and their relationship with Grandmother Moon. They are a time to come together and celebrate life.

WHO IS IT FOR? Girls, women, folks who identify as women and girls, gender diverse people and people who are on their moon time.

WHERE? Held in the Circle Room at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, 114 Sidney Smith St. at 5:30 p.m.

Movie Night at Riverview Community Centre
Date: October 18, 6:30 PM
Venue: 50 Ashland Ave.

Featuring If

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 Admission for Kids (12 and under) The Manitoba Reptile Breeders Expo

Date: October 19-20
Venue: Access Centre West St. Paul, 48 Holland Rd.

This event will feature many breeders local to Manitoba and all across Canada, showcasing their animals and products.
You will be educated on everything you need to know for your new happy herp. So much to see from snakes, geckos, bearded dragons, spiders, plants and more, and all of the supplies you would need for these pets to keep them happy and thriving!

Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Public Skating at South Winnipeg Community Centre
Date: Every Saturday, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Venue: 666 Silverstone Ave.

Come for a free skate!

Grand Opening Of Teekca’s Atâwêkamik
Date: October 19, 11 AM – 6 PM
Venue: St. Vital Centre Unit 9, 1225 St. Mary’s Road

We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of Teekca’s Atâwêkamik, your new destination for authentic Indigenous art, gifts, moccasins, home decor, and so much more!

Enjoy a beautiful hand drum song and witness the ceremonial ribbon cutting as we officially open our doors. There will be light refreshments and live music by Brandi Vezina to enhance your shopping experience. Exclusive, one-time gifts will be gifted to our first 50 customers.

Permaculture Gardening Workshops
Date: Every Saturday until it snows, 12 PM to 2 PM

Venue: West Broadway Community Organization, 748 Broadway

Permaculture Workshops will continue at Spirit Park until the snow flies. Join Traditional Ecological Permaculture Gardener Audrey Logan to learn about topics such as transplanting, mulching, pruning and winter seeding.

Workshops are free and everyone is welcome!

Opera Primer: The Elixir of Love
Date: October 19, 1 PM
Venue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way

Presenter: Dr. Scott Miller, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator
A 60-minute presentation on the composer and
synopsis that includes video and audio excerpts.

Don’s Photo With Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
Date: October 19, 2:30 PM
Venue: Meet at James Avenue Pumphouse, 109 James Ave.

A FREE experience capturing the beauty and skill of WCD along Waterfront Drive. This is a free event, no tickets necessary

Winnipeg Circus Club
Date: Every Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young St

If you haven’t tried it before, the first drop-in is always free.

We have all the props for you to try, demonstrations and performances and two mini workshops in store for you on October 6th.
This is only the beginning, year thirteen of the circus club will see the more workshops, another circus garage sale, more fun throughout the year and of course, the 10TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE!!

Casual drop-ins are $5, Membership are $20 for Kids & $30 for Adults (Ages 16+)

Public Skating at Notre Dame Recreation Centre
Date: October 20, 2:15 PM
Venue: 271 Ave De La Cathedrale

Vegan Trunk or Treat
Date: October 20 @ 3 PM
Venue: Holy Cross School, 300 Dubuc St

Wear your best costume 👻🧛🦸‍♀️🧟

Arrive early if you need to set up and decorate! 🎃🕷️☠️ We will be in the parking lot behind the school. Don’t have kids? Come anyways to hand out candy and meet your local vegan families. Can’t make the event but want to contribute? We would love to take your vegan candy donations!

Trunk-or-Treat at Peace Lutheran Church
Date: October 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: Peace Lutheran Church, 350 Gilmore Ave

Movie Night! – I Saw the TV Glow
Date: October 20 @ 7 PM
Venue: First Mennonite Church, 922 Notre Dame Ave.

This is the first in our Movie Nights at FMC!
Invite some friends, we’ll have some snacks but feel free to sneak your own in! 🙂

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

October 18-19, 2024 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Nelson Little Band

October 18-19, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, DMG 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 $$$

Friday Karaoke at the Airport Motor Inn
Date: Every Friday, 10 PM – 2 AM
Venue: Airport Motor Inn, 1800 Ellice Ave.

No cover charge! Drinks+Food $$$

Karaoke Every Friday at the Airport Motor Inn 10pm. Huge stage, Amazing sound and a massive song selection at www.karaokeanonymous.ca
Kitchen closes at 10 so get there early if you wanna order food. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook

Comedy Open Mic Night at Club Happenings
Date: October 20, 7:30 PM
Venue: 114b Osborne St

No cover charge! Drinks+Food $$$

Get ready to laugh your Sunday blues away at Club Happenings with our brand-new Comedy Open Mic night! Whether you’re an aspiring comedian, a seasoned pro, or just looking for some fun, this is your chance to take the stage and show off your best material.

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.

Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free (or cheap) swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools this summer.

Schedule Effective September 28 – December 16, 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;

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue

September 2 – December 2, 2024

FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

September 28 –December 16, 2024

Free Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (9–19 Years Old)

Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Fri 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Swim Sat 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Loonie/Toonie Swim Sun 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (9–19 Years Old)

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Sun 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Sat 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (9 – 19 years)

Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Loonie/Toonie Youth Swim Sat 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Youth Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Teen Swim Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

September 3 – December 14, 2024

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

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Free Teen Swim (9 – 19 years) Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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 – 3:15 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | October 12 – December 14

Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4 – 5 p.m. | September 29 – December 15

Charlie Gardiner
799 Logan Ave.
Saturday, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | October 6 – December 15

River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm | October 4 – December 13

Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3 – 4 p.m. | September 22 – December 15

Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon – 1 p.m. | October 6 – December 15

St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm | October 6 – December 15

Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm | October 5 – December 14

Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | October 6 – December 15
Saturday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Fort La Reine Museum Corn Maze
Date: Until October 31, 8 AM – 8 PM
Venue: 2652 Saskatchewan Ave E, Portage la Prairie, MB

Price: Free Admission

This free, family-friendly activity invites visitors to navigate a taller and denser maze than previous years, offering a fun challenge for all ages. Donations are welcome to help maintain the maze. Remember to wear appropriate footwear, especially after rain, and bring water and a flashlight if visiting in the evening1. Enjoy a day of adventure and exploration at the Fort la Reine Museum Corn Maze!

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.

Movie Night at Dakota Community Centre
Date: October 18, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: 1188 Dakota St.
Price: $2

Join us this Friday, October 18th and watch Despicable Me 4 on the big screen! The canteen will be open with popcorn, slushies, licorice, candy bars, and all of your movie night favourites! #dakotaccwpg

When: 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Where: Jonathan Toews Sportsplex Gymnasium
Cost: $2 / Individual

Get your tickets at the door or online:

Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: October 19, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Harold and the Purple Crayon

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 October 4, 2024 for the date and select the theatre.

Friday Night Folk Dance
Date: Fridays, 8 PM – 10:45 PM
Venue: 525 Beresford upper floor, Churchill Park United Church
Price: $5

Dance with the world!
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Dancing starts at 8:15 pm

Wear comfortable clothing and clean non-marking shoes for mild athletic activity.
Bring a 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. Some mixers, contras or other partner dances may be included.