10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events and Activities May 30 – June 1

Ellice Street Festival
Date: May 29-31
Venue: Ellice & Furby / King Cobb / WECC

✨ Enjoy free entry to live music, family games, 25¢ hot dogs, community booths, and the Indigenous Artisans Market!
🎨 Don’t miss Artbeat’s “Art From The Heart” Market – Friday 5–9 PM & Saturday 10–5 inside the WECC.
🍻 Evening shows inside King Cob Market Pub & the West End Cultural Centre.
🎤 Saturday’s mainstage kicks off at 11:30 AM outside at Ellice & Furby!
Let’s celebrate community, creativity, and culture in the heart of the West End! 🌈💃

Springfield Chicken Daze
Date: May 30 – June 1
Venue: Oakbank, Manitoba

Most events and activities are free. Some activities may require tickets or wristbands. It’s advisable to check the official schedule and site map for detailed information.

Springfield Chicken Daze 2025, held from May 30 to June 1 in Oakbank, Manitoba, is a fun, family-friendly festival. Highlights include a parade on May 31, the Royal Chickee Derby for kids, a midway with rides, and live music. The event also features a vendor village, a baseball tournament, and a community church service. Admission is free, with some activities requiring tickets or wristbands. Live music is free before 7:30 PM. After 7:30 it is ticketed.

Winnipeg Pride Festival 2025
Date: May 31 – June 1, 12 PM – 8 PM
Venue: The Forks, 1 Forks Market Rd.

The festival’s centerpiece is the Pride Festival at The Forks on May 31 and June 1, featuring live performances across three stages, including the Main Stage, Mamawi Stage, and Kids’ Stage, along with local artisans, food vendors, and a Queer Beer Tent for adults.

Winnipeg Pride Parade & Rally
Date: June 1, 10 AM – 12 PM
Venue: Starts at Manitoba Legislative Building

The Winnipeg Pride Parade and Rally on June 1, 2025, is the grand finale of the 10-day Pride Festival. The day starts with a rally at 10:00 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislative Building, followed by the vibrant parade at 11:00 a.m., which winds through downtown to The Forks. Expect colorful floats, live music, and a festive celebration, all in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The event is free, welcoming everyone to join in the celebration of love, pride, and unity.

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.

Halcyon/Kawasemi Opening Reception
Date: May 30, 8:00 PM
Venue: Plug In ICA, 1-460 Portage Ave

Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is elated to announce Halcyon / Kawasemi an exhibition of artist Takashi Iwasaki and installation with artist/designer Joseph Kalturnyk. Please join us on Friday, May 30, at 8pm for our opening reception. The work of Takashi Iwasaki is vibrant, playful and alluring, but there is also a foreboding lying underneath the surface.

Get Ready for Pride with The Winnipeg Public Library
Date: May 31, 2 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Millennium Library, Mona Gray Program Room, 251 Donald St.

Come to the library to celebrate Pride month! Make buttons, wands, flags and other fun crafts to take with you to the Pride parade on June 1. All materials provided. For children and their families….

Silver Screen Matinee: The Three Faces of Eve
Date: May 31, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, 251 Donald St.

Eve White is a quiet, mousy, unassuming wife and mother who keeps suffering from headaches and occasional black outs. Eventually she is sent to see psychiatrist Dr. Luther, and, while under hypnosis,…

The Spirit of My Quilts: Strength, Comfort and Healing in Artistic Expression

Date: June 1, 1:30 PM – 3 PM
Venue: CMHR, Level 6 Gallery, 85 Israel Asper Way

Join Anishinaabe artist and quiltmaker Minaajimo‐Kwe (Alice Olsen Williams) for a special exhibition celebrating National Indigenous History Month. Experience her unique quilts, blending Anishinaabe traditions with reflections on social issues and human rights. The one-day event offers a chance to engage with Alice and explore her work in a gallery setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a powerful voice in Indigenous art and heritage.

Chalmers Pride
Date: May 30, 4 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 243 Henderson Hwy.

We’re bringing the vibes, the love, and the celebration all evening long! ✨🎉
Show up, show out, and let’s make some memories together! ❤️‍🔥

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: CulturalYouthHelper@mamawi.com

Call: (204) 925-0300

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.

Movie Night at West Kildonan Community Centre
Date: May 30, 6:30 PM
Venue: 346 at Perth Avenue

Featuring Minecraft

Movie Night at New Hope Community Church of the Nazarene

Date: May 30, 6:30 PM
Venue: 214 Henderson Hwy.

Featuring Cloud Meatballs

Manitoba Trucking & Career Expo
Date: May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue

The Manitoba Trucking Association is bringing together the best of Manitoba’s trucking industry for an unforgettable day of opportunity, excitement, and community! Whether you’re looking to launch a new career, recruit top talent, or simply explore what makes this industry move — this event is for you.

Free admission to Living Prairie Museum
Date: Every Saturday in May and June, 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 240 Prichard Ave.

UGM is hosting a North End Community Barbecue on Saturday, May 31st from 12 pm to 2 pm at our Family Life Centre, 240 Pritchard Avenue.
There will be free food, fun games, and a Bible message.
We are very excited to offer free sign-ups for a week of Bible camp at this barbecue as well!!
Bring your family and friends and connect with your community! Contact 204-943-9904, ext. 222 for more details!

North End Community Barbecue at Family Life Centre

Date: May 31, 12 PM – 2 PM
Venue: 240 Prichard Ave.

UGM is hosting a North End Community Barbecue on Saturday, May 31st from 12 pm to 2 pm at our Family Life Centre, 240 Pritchard Avenue.
There will be free food, fun games, and a Bible message.
We are very excited to offer free sign-ups for a week of Bible camp at this barbecue as well!!
Bring your family and friends and connect with your community! Contact 204-943-9904, ext. 222 for more details!

The River City Dragon Boat Festival

Date: May 31, 12 PM – 2 PM
Venue: Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre, 80 Churchill Drive

Free for spectators.

Never Alone Cancer Foundation is proud to partner with the Manitoba Paddling Association to host one of the summer’s biggest events: The River City Dragon Boat Festival! Dragon boating is one of Winnipeg’s most popular summer events and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it!

Graphics Going for Kids
Date: May 31, 3 PM
Venue: Art City, 616 Broadway

All kid composers are invited to explore the possibilities of graphic notation! Participants will discover this notation method by creating your own unique symbols for existing sounds. Then, they will have opportunity craft an original motif or sound using graphic notation and watch as musicians bring your musical creations to life. Join us for this FREE workshop and discover the composer within you!

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

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

May 30-31, 2025 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Playin’ Jane
May 30-31, 2025 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, vinyl Revival
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

Note: This event may end without prior notice.

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 March 20 – June 14, 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

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

Kinsmen Sherbrook St.

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

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

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

Margaret Grant Pool 381 Sherbrook St

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.

Free Swim Sun 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

Youth Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

Teen Swim Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 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

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

Free Teen Swim (9 – 19 years) Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 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 1, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Trolls Band Together

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 June 1, 2025 for the date and select the theatre.