10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events and Activities Nov. 30 – Dec. 1

2024 Christkindlmarkt

Date:

Friday, November 29, 2024: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 1, 2024: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Fort Garry Place Mall, 85 Garry St

This popular German Christmas market offers visitors authentic German cuisine, handcrafted gifts, and live cultural entertainment. With over 60 vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect event to celebrate the holiday season.

Tyndall Community Market Presents A Special Holiday Market

Date: November 30 – December 1, 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 2221 King Edward Street

Free Admission.
🎁 Shop unique gifts from local vendors
🍫 Sip on FREE hot chocolate or coffee
🎮 Play games & win prizes
❤️ Nominate a family for a holiday hamper

Winnipeg 150 Hockey Game
Date: November 30, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Gateway Recreation Centre, 1717 Gateway Road.

Celebrate Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary with a friendly hockey match featuring city and provincial leaders. Admission is free, and the first 250 attendees receive complimentary hotdogs and drinks. Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items to support Harvest Manitoba!

Winter Gathering at Thomson in the Park

Date: December 1, 12 PM – 5 PM
Venue: 1291 McGillivray

Join the Winter Gathering on December 1, 2024, at Thomson in the Park, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard, Winnipeg. This holiday event features sleigh rides, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, Christmas movies, and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Activities run from 12 PM to 3 PM, followed by a Holiday Memorial Service from 4 PM to 5 PM.

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.

Open Studio with Maker-in-Residence Tracy
Date: November 29, 1 PM – 4 PM
Venue: 3rd Floor Open Area, Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.

Be inspired to create with Maker-in-Residence Tracy Charette Fehr. Drop in to share in her creative process as she works with clay, mixed-media textiles, paints, and mindfulness art with a focus on…

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.

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s 2024
Date: November 13 – December 24
Venue: Cabela’s, 580 Sterling Lion Pkwy.

Experience the holiday magic with Santa at Cabela’s from November 13 to December 24, 2024, at Cabela’s Winnipeg, Manitoba. Capture unforgettable moments with free photos with Santa, enjoy festive activities, and explore exclusive holiday shopping deals. This event promises fun for the whole family, with professional photo sessions and special promotions. Reserve a spot or visit for a walk-in experience. I am testing this computer.

Live Music at CF Polo Park
Date: November 29 and 30
Venue: 233-1485 Portage Ave

We’re making the season bright at CF Polo Park with live holiday music from local musicians. Until December 24, enjoy your favourite holiday songs live while you shop!

Friday November 29 – Rockcalypso 3-5PM

Saturday November 30 – Ensemble Folkorique de le Riviere Rouge 1-3PM

Free YMCA Youth Access Program Ages 13-17

Date: Every FridayVenue:

Downtown (301 Vaughn St.) 5 PM to close
Elmwood Kildonan (454 Kimberly Ave.) 7 PM to close
South (5 Fermer Ave.) 7 PM to close
West Portage (3550 Portage Ave.) 7 PM to close

Discover the Free YMCA Youth Access program in Winnipeg, designed for youth ages 13-17 to enjoy safe, inclusive recreational spaces every Friday. Engage in fun activities, connect with peers, and stay active—all with no fees or memberships required. Join this unique community event supported by the City of Winnipeg and United Way.

Movie Night At Robert A Steen Community Centre
Date: November 29, 6:00 PM
Venue: 980 Palmerston Ave

Featuring Inside Out 2

FREE ADMISSION
The canteen will be open.

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

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!

Pokémon Night At Riverview Community Centre
Date: November 29, 6:30 PM
Venue: Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave.

Calling all Pokémon Trainers-in-Training! Get ready for a Pokémon Night that’s going to be epic!

Join us for an electrifying evening of Pokémon knowledge, laughter, and friendly competition! Whether you’re a Pikachu pro or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for Pokémon enthusiasts of all levels!

We will have Pokémon battles, trading and trivia!

Admission is free to participate in all fun filled activities planned.

Grab your Pokéballs, gather your fellow trainers, and embark on a quest to become the Pokémon Champion!

Winnipeg Jets Game Days At Casinos of Winnipeg
Date: November 29 (7:00 PM) & December 1 (3:30 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!

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+)

Kid Boss Market
Date: November 30, 10 AM – 2 PM
Venue: Dakota Community Centre, 1188 Dakota St.

Join the Kid Boss Market on Saturday, Nov 30, from 10am to 2pm at Dakota Community Centre (1188 Dakota Street, Winnipeg). Shop one-of-a-kind products, meet Santa, snap family photos, and enjoy fun activities for all ages. Free Admission.

The 12th Annual Indigenous Arts & Crafts Sale
Date: November 30, 9 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Neeginan Centre, 181 Higgins Avenue

Join us for the 12th Annual Indigenous Arts & Crafts Sale! This free event is a wonderful opportunity to purchase handmade Indigenous arts and crafts directly from talented artists. Offerings include paintings, carvings, jewelry, traditional clothing, pottery, photography, and much more.

Fashion Show: Saturday at 2 PM, featuring both traditional and contemporary designs by established and emerging designers.

Vendor Stalls: Artists will be selling their work and accepting orders or commissions.

The event runs on Saturday and Sunday, with plenty of free parking available. Your support helps this event grow every year. Feel free to spread the word by sharing the event poster.

Santa Claus Photo Event at Cobra Collectibles
Date: November 30, 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: 555 Sargent Ave

Join us at Cobra Collectibles for a festive photo opportunity with Santa Claus!

Capture the magic of the season with a special photo from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

Bring your family and friends to create lasting memories in a cozy holiday atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this wonderful chance for holiday cheer!

Annual Holiday Craft Sale at Corydon Community Centre
Date: December 1, 10 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 1170 Corydon Ave

The Annual Craft Sale is just around the corner! Come join us on Sunday December 1st at the Crescentwood site from 10am-3pm to shop from our amazing local vendors!

10th Annual Divine Clarity Holiday Open House
Date: December 1, 10 AM – 5 PMVenue: 1370 Grosvenor Ave.

Anyone on the ice needs to be on skates and be wearing a CSA-approved helmet. No stollers, wagons, baby carriers, etc. are permitted

Free Family Skating at River Heights Community Centre

Date: Every Sunday, no family skating on Dec 22, Dec 29, or Jan 26

Venue: 1370 Grosvenor Ave.

Anyone on the ice needs to be on skates and be wearing a CSA-approved helmet. No stollers, wagons, baby carriers, etc. are permitted

6 to 12 years old

Crafts, games, sports, outdoor activities and more! Dates, times and locations subject to change. Visit Winnipeg.ca or call 311 for the most up-to-date information

Magnus Eliasson Recreation Centre
430 Langside St
Sat/Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre
510 King St.
Sat/Sun, 1 PM – 5 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Lord Selkirk school
170 Poplar Ave.
Sat, 11 AM – 3 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Mayfair Recreation Centre
170 Poplar Ave.
Sat/Sun, 11 AM – 6 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Westdale Pool Building
550 Dale Blvd.
Sat/Sun, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Until June 15, 2025

13 to 17 Years Old
Take part in activities, get fit & make new friends!

Basketball, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, outdoor activities, crafts, board games, video games, and special events. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Visit Winnipeg.ca or call 311 for the most up-to-date information.

Magnus Eliasson Recreation Centre
430 Langside St
Sat/Sun, 4 PM – 9 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
999 Sargent Ave.
Sat, 6 PM – 9 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Seven Oaks Middle School
800 Salter St.
Sun, 4 PM – 8 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Isaac Newton School
730 Aberdeen Ave.
Sat/Sun, 4 PM – 8 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Keewatin Prairie Community School
730 Aberdeen Ave.
Sun, 3 PM – 7 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
90 Sinclair St.
Sat, 12 PM – 8 PM | Until June 28, 2025
Sun, 1 PM – 5 PM | until June 29, 2025

Tyndall Park School
90 Sinclair St.
Sat/Sun, 1 PM – 7 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Bernie Wolfe school
90 Sinclair St.
Sat, 2 PM – 8 PM | Until June 6, 2025

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!

Note: This promotion may end at any time without prior notice.

Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

November 29, 2024 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Tom Buxtone Duo

November 29 & 30, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Vinyl Revival

November 30, 2024 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Jesse Bandura Duo

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: Sundays, 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

Christmas on Park Street Party
Date: November 22, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Park Avenue, Beausejour, Manitoba

A night full of shopping, horse drawn sleigh, Mr and Mrs clause, hot chocolate, games, elves, and so much more!!!!

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.

39th Annual Christkindlmarkt 2024

Date:

Friday, November 29th, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm,
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 1st, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Fort Garry Place, 81 Garry St.

Price: There is no cover charge, however we do ask for a small donation of $2 / visitor

Come and join Canada’s longest running Christkindlmarkt. Enjoy hourly entertainment, Wintrak model train display, local crafters, German imports and pastries as well as some Glühwein and food