10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg December 26–31

The Forks On-Land Skating Trails and Rinks
Date: Approximately until end of February

Venue: 1 The Forks Market Rd.

🎉 Winter Fun Awaits at The Forks! ❄️

Skating trails are OPEN, and this weekend’s weather is PERFECT! 🌟 Glide under the lights, explore over 1 km of trails, and create magical memories with friends and family. 🛼✨ But wait… the Nestaweya River Trail isn’t ready yet. Curious why? Find out all the details here! ⛸️👉

Assiniboine Park: Ski Trails, Toboggan Hill are Open; Skating Rink
Date: Approximately until end of February
Venue: 55 Pavilion Crescent

🎉 Winter Fun Awaits at The Forks! ❄️

Winter is here, and so is the fun at Assiniboine Park! 🛷❄️ Ski trails, a toboggan hill, skating at the Duck Pond, and cozy pop-ups—your perfect winter day starts here! ⛸️

Tobogganing Spots In Winnipeg
Date: Approximately until end of February
Venue: Multiple Locations

Ready to slide into winter fun? 🛷 Winnipeg’s tobogganing spots are packed with excitement for all ages! Whether you’re chasing thrills or looking for family-friendly fun, these snowy hills are a must-visit. Grab your sled and make this winter unforgettable!

Self-guided Tour with the Winnipeg Christmas Map
Date: December 1-31, 5 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Lindenwoods I am testing this computer 123

Explore the magic of the Winnipeg Christmas Map, a festive guide to the city’s best holiday light displays created by Winnipegger Carol Cassell. This interactive map makes it easy to find the most decorated homes, from dazzling star displays to synchronized music shows. Perfect for families, couples, and holiday enthusiasts, the Winnipeg Christmas Map captures the spirit of the season.

Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum

Date: 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: 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.

2024 Let It Glow – Christmas Drive Thru

Date: December 1-31, 5 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Avenue

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Let It Glow Christmas drive-thru light show in Winnipeg. From December 1 to December 31, visitors can enjoy this free, family-friendly event at Grant Memorial Church (877 Wilkes Ave, Winnipeg, MB) from 5 PM to 10 PM daily. The event features stunning light displays, festive music, and a heartwarming story of Christmas. It’s a perfect way to kick off the holiday season with loved ones while driving through one of Winnipeg’s most enchanting Christmas light shows.

Free YMCA Youth Access Program Ages 13-17

Date: Every Friday

Venue:
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.

Rising Sun Powwow Club
Date: Fridays: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc., 363 McGregor Street

The Rising Sun Powwow Club offers a vibrant and inclusive space for anyone interested in learning and sharing Indigenous cultural practices. It’s a place to explore dancing, drumming, singing, regalia-making, and teachings while connecting with others in the community. This program is open to everyone, regardless of experience, and provides a welcoming environment to celebrate culture.

How to Register:

Email: [email protected]

Call: (204) 925-0300

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!

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+)

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

NYE Pajama Party Fun at IKEA!
Date: December 31, 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 500 Sterling Lyon Pkwy.

Join us at IKEA Winnipeg for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Pajama Party! We’ve got a day full of fun planned for your little ones, including exciting games, face painting, and entertainment. Kids can enjoy delicious snacks and drinks while celebrating with friends and family. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event to welcome the New Year at IKEA!

2024 New Year’s Eve Party At Champlain Community Centre
Date: December 31, 6 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 282 Niverville Avenue

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 at the Champlain Community Centre’s Family New Year’s Eve Extravaganza! Happening on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 282 Niverville Avenue, this free event offers bouncy castles, ice skating, food, and a spectacular fireworks display at 8:30 PM. Families are encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening of fun and festivities.

New Year’s Eve Family Fun at East Elmwood CC
Date: December 31, 6 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 282 Niverville Avenue

Join us for some family fun at East Elmwood Community Centre!

2024 New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Oxford Heights CC
Date: December 31, 8 PM
Venue: 359 Dowling Avenue East

Oxford Heights will be sponsoring and hosting New Years Eve Fireworks again this year ! Show starts at 8pm Canteen will be available .

New Year’s Eve at Royal George Hotel
Date: December 31, 9 PM – 1 AM
Venue: 123 Regent Ave W

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2025 New Year’s Day at The Forks
Date: December 31, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: 1 The Forks Market Rd.

Celebrate New Year’s Day at The Forks on January 1, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including drag performances, games, crafts, yoga classes, and outdoor music. Located at 1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, this family-friendly event offers something for everyone. All activities are free to attend, making it the perfect way to kick off the new year at one of Winnipeg’s most popular destinations.

2024 New Year’s Eve at Casinos of Winnipeg
Date: December 31

Venue:
McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips Street
Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Ave. W.

On December 31, 2024, Casinos of Winnipeg will host an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. This exciting event promises a night of entertainment, gaming, and fun as guests ring in 2025. It’s a perfect way to end the year with friends, family, and plenty of thrills.

Winter Break Programming at Dalnavert Museum
Date: December 27, 2024 at 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue: 61 Carlton St.

We will be having some great winter programming! From classic holiday crafts to enjoying a reading of a winter tale, sip on some hot cocoa and then enjoy learning about a Victorian Christmas on our Deck the Halls of Dalnavert guided tours!

Winter Programming is on December 27, 28, and 29, then January 2, 3, 4, and 5 between 10 am and 4 pm.

Kids under 12 are FREE

Everyone else $10 General Admission

Winter Break Activities at Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: December 27, 2024 – January 5, 2025, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way

Kids 12 and under will enjoy free admission to the Museum from Friday, December 27 through Sunday, January 5, when we will offer fun and creative activities to help young people (of all ages!) connect to human rights.

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

December 27 & 28, 2024 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Piano Catz click save

December 27 & 28, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Almost Famous 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 $$$

No Cover Boxing Day Bash
Date: December 26, 9 PM – 2 AM
Venue: The Osborne Taphouse, 112 Osborne St.

No cover charge. Food + Drinks $$$

Thursday, Dec. 26th we’re having a customer appreciation/holiday event featuring LKF Leeroy spinning our favourite tunes all night. There’s no cover and happy hour til midnight!

$4.49 Domestic Cans, $5.49 pints of Double Standards, 3 for $15 Jag Bombs, great people and live music…what more can you ask for!? Only at The Osborne Taphouse, in the heart of Osborne Village!

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
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 December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

*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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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.

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

Youth Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

Teen Swim Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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.