10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend June 20-22

National Indigenous Peoples Day at The Forks
Date: June 22, 9 AM – 6 PM
Venue: The Forks, 1 The Forks Market Rd.

The day will be celebrated with Indigenous performers, including dancers, musicians, and DJs. Programming will also include Inuit games, Pitikwé demonstrations at The Plaza skate park, a Kookum fashion show, a handmade market, and more. Start Indigenous Peoples Day with a pipe ceremony and teachings shared by Elders, honouring the stories, strength, and resilience of Indigenous communities, especially in this moment of significant displacement due to Manitoba’s wildfires.

Indigenous Peoples Day at the Park
Date: June 22, 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Assiniboine Park

Join us at Assiniboine Park on Saturday, June 22 for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Corydon Avenue B.I.Z. Concert Series
Date: Fridays and Saturdays, June 20 – August 30, 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Multiple Locations on Corydon Avenue

June 20 featuring The Ticket on Cockburn St., South

June 21 Featuring Crush on Lilac St., South

TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival at Old Market Square

Date: June 17 – June 22

Venue: Old Market Square, 275 Bannatyne Ave

June 20, 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
June 21, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Free Admission at the Red River Ex June 22 (12 PM – 1 PM) – Filipino Day and Kids Day

Date: June 22, 12 PM – 1 PM

Venue: Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue

Kids Day: Kids All-You-Can-Ride Wristbands are just $25!
Music Stage Theme: 80’s & 90’s

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.

Alleyways in the Exchange
Date: June 20, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: 100 Arthur St., Elgin Avenue, and John Hirsch Place

Free Admission

Explore curated markets, live performances, and hidden gems in the alleys of the Exchange District. Alleyways in The Exchange takes place on the third Friday of each month, featuring a market, audio performances, an art lounge, and dance performances all against the backdrop of a National Historic Site in Winnipeg’s most walkable urban neighbourhood.

National Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration

Date: June 20, 10 AM – 4 PM

Venue: Mount Carmel Clinic 886 Main St.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a vibrant community event at 886 Main Street, Winnipeg on Friday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This National Indigenous Peoples Day Community Celebration includes a makers market, crafts, teachings, and a feast. It’s a family-friendly day filled with culture, creativity, and connection.

Earl Grey Community Centre Annual Family Fun Night

Date: June 20, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: 360 Cockburn St. N.

Join us for a BBQ, bouncers , kids games , petting zoo, bouncers , silent auction , bake sale , hazardous waste drop off , shred it truck , mini soccer pictures and medals !!!! Everyone welcome !!!!

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

ArtWalk: Public Art in Context
Date: June 20, 6:30 PM
Venue: 379 Broadway Winnipeg

Join *ArtWalk: Public Art in Context* on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 379 Broadway, Winnipeg. This guided walking tour explores how public art interacts with its surroundings, featuring works like *heaven between* and *Emptyful*. A unique outdoor experience for art lovers in downtown Winnipeg.

Moving Night at Robert A. Steen Community Centre
Date: June 20, 6:30 PM
Venue: 980 Palmerston Ave.

Featuring MineCraft

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.

AWRA Summer Extravaganza 2025
Date: June 21, 10 AM – 2 PM
Venue: 240 Prichard Ave.

This free event promises to be a fun-filled day for all ages, with ice skating, sponge hockey, pick-up games, 50/50, meat draw, beer gardens, marshmallow roast, live music, and more! Don’t miss out on the excitement – mark your calendars now!” AWRA Winter Extravaganza.

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

JCAM’s 2025 Bon Odori Festival
Date June 21, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Japanese Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips Street

Join us for games, fun, food, and dance

Fort Garry Community Centre (Hobson Site) Summer Jamboree

Date: June 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 880 Oakenwald Ave

Celebrate the Fort Garry Community Centre Summer Jamboree and 80th Anniversary on Saturday, June 22 from 1–3 PM at the Hobson Site, 880 Oakenwald Ave, Winnipeg. Enjoy bounce castles, water slides, face painting, treats, and anniversary cake. A fun-filled afternoon for families to kick off summer in style.

Art City Pet Parade
Date: June 22, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Art City, 616 Broadway

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The Art City Pet Parade takes place Sunday, June 22, 2025, starting at 1 PM behind Art City, 616 Broadway, Winnipeg. Enjoy a creative, pet-friendly celebration with floats, costumes, art, music, and refreshments. A whimsical afternoon for families, artists, and animal lovers alike.

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

June 20-21, 2025 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Curtis Newton

June 20-21, 2025 @ 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

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

Rockin Gimli Harbor Concert Series
Date: June 21 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 1 Fourth Ave, Gimli, MB

• Jerry Sereda  –  June 21 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Gimli Park Pavilion 

Free live music at the Gimli Pavilion Stage from June to September. Concert times vary, with select performances starting at 1:00 PM or noon, and most evening shows beginning around 7:30 PM at 1 Centre Street, Gimli, Manitoba. Enjoy a full summer of lakeside entertainment featuring talented local bands.

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 20, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring The Bad Guys

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 March 15, 2025 for the date and select the theatre.