10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend August 15-17
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Free Admission for Kids at Folklorama – A Cultural Adventure for the Whole Family!
Date: August 3–16, 2025
Venue: Multiple Folklorama Pavilions, Various Locations
Folklorama, Winnipeg’s world-famous multicultural festival, is making it easier than ever for families to experience the magic of global culture this year! Kids 12 and under get in FREE to all participating pavilions, opening the door to an unforgettable journey of food, music, dance, and traditions from around the world.
StrEAT Feast Festival at The Forks – August 15–17, 2025
Date: August 15, 2025 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; August 16, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM; August 17, 2025 – 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: The Forks CN Stage and Field
The StrEAT Feast Festival is back with a bold and flavour-packed celebration of food, culture, and community. Over three days, enjoy street foods and cultural specialties from around the world, live entertainment by local artists, a pop-up market, food competitions, family games, and exciting giveaways. The festival celebrates local food, art, and culture while supporting Winnipeg and Manitoba businesses, non-profits, and community organizations.
Experience Stonewall Quarry Days 2025 – A Celebration of Heritage and Community
Date: August 15–17, 2025
Venue: Main Street & Quarry Park, Stonewall
Celebrate heritage, music, and community spirit at Stonewall Quarry Days, a three-day festival just 25 km north of Winnipeg. Enjoy live concerts, a street dance, fireworks, a midway, a family fun zone, a parade, a Show N’ Shine, and a vendor market showcasing local food, art, and businesses. This annual event transforms Stonewall into a lively summer destination for all ages.
Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2025
Date: Every Friday, August 1-22
Venue: Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park
August 8 Featuring Despicable Me 4 (6:30 PM) and Thunderbolts (8:45 PM)
Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park kicks off August 1, 2025, with free double-feature screenings under the stars from 6:30 PM to 11 PM. Watch at the Lyric Theatre while enjoying popcorn and snacks. Bring blankets, chairs, and loved ones for one of Winnipeg’s favorite summer traditions.
Manitoba Filipino Street Festival 2025
Date: August 16–17, 2025
Venue: Maples Multiplex Grounds, 434 Adsum Drive
Celebrate culture, music, and community at the Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, a two-day celebration bringing the vibrant spirit of the Philippines to Winnipeg. Enjoy nonstop entertainment on indoor and outdoor stages, pageants, a festival parade, fireworks, authentic Filipino street food, decorated canopies, giveaways, cultural displays, sports tournaments, and family-friendly attractions — all with free admission.
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Date: Sundays, July July 6 to August 31 | 12 PM – 1 PM
Venue: Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Assiniboine Park Dr
August 10 featuring Amber Epp Duo curated by Folklorama
Experience Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden on August 3, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM at Assiniboine Park. Part of the Summer Concert Series, this free outdoor performance features Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band in one of Winnipeg’s most scenic settings. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live jazz surrounded by art and nature.
DOWNTOWN
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.
Parka Party at The Forks
Date: July 2 – September 1, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue: The Forks National Historic Site, Adventure Place, 1 Forks Market Road
Join the fun at The Forks National Historic Site this summer for a Parka Party with Parks Canada! From July 2 to September 1, kids can enjoy free daily programming including Parka Aerobics, Parkaeology, and crafts with Beaver Club Animators. Special weekend activities include face painting, artifact bingo, musical spoons, and leg wrestling. The Fort Parka splash pad is also open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. All events take place at Adventure Place and are perfect for families looking for free summer fun.
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.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Air Force Heritage Park
Date: 24/7/365
Venue: Air Force Heritage Park, Air Force Way (beside 17 Wing base)
Air Force Heritage Park is one of Winnipeg’s hidden gems — an outdoor aviation museum open 24/7 with no admission fees. Located beside the 17 Wing base, it showcases Canada’s military aviation history through iconic aircraft like the CF‑101 Voodoo and CF‑104 Starfighter. Visitors can explore landscaped grounds, picnic areas, and historical memorials year-round. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just out for a peaceful walk, this park offers a unique and educational experience.
Free Family Fun at Living Prairie Museum
Date: Ongoing, Tuesday to Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue
Enjoy free summer fun for the whole family at the Living Prairie Museum, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM starting July 2. Located at 2795 Ness Avenue in Winnipeg, this unique urban nature preserve features trails through blooming prairie landscapes and engaging exhibits inside the museum. Explore Manitoba’s native plants and pollinators while learning about the endangered tall grass prairie ecosystem. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is always free.
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.
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
Friday, August 15
- Performer: Vinyl Revival
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Cockburn Street S
Saturday, August 16
- Performer: Super Cool Brass
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Lilac Street S
Free Summer Guided Walk – Living Prairie Museum
Date: Fridays, | 11:00 AM
Venue: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue
Join a free summer guided walk at Living Prairie Museum on Saturday, July 19 at 11 AM. Led by a museum naturalist, this 1-hour tour explores Manitoba’s native tall grass prairie with a focus on its plants, wildlife, and conservation efforts. The walk is suitable for all ages and takes place on a flat, wood-chipped trail. No registration is required—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a family-friendly nature experience in Winnipeg.
FREE Outdoor Movie Night! – Moana 2
Date: August 15, 2025 – 8:30 PM
Venue: North Kildonan Community Centre, 1144 Kingsford Pl
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do with the family this August? A community movie night is happening under the stars — and everyone is invited! 🌟🍿
Zumba in the Park
Date: Saturdays, June 7 to August 30, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue: Riley Family Duck Pond
Join licensed Zumba instructor Daisy Villegas for fun, fabulous, and free Zumba sessions in the park. These informal outdoor classes blend salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and cumbia rhythms, making fitness a joyful experience for all. Free to attend and open to everyone, with sessions running weekly—weather permitting.
Westridge Community Centre Summer Carnival
Date: August 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Westridge Community Centre, 3 Marshall Crescent
Enjoy one more exciting day of summer fun at the Westridge Community Centre Summer Carnival. Bring the whole family for free activities including cotton candy, a dunk tank, face painting, and bouncy castles. Admission is free—come enjoy a day filled with games, laughter, and community spirit. Note: Street parking will be limited due to construction.
Speed Nanny Match
Date: August 16, 2025 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Robert A Steen Community Club, 980 Palmerston Avenue
Families and nannies can connect face-to-face at this fun, fast-paced event designed to find the perfect match in one afternoon. Skip the back-and-forth scheduling and meet multiple pre-screened, experienced nannies through quick conversations, interactive activities, and open mingling. Free for families with registration, this family-friendly event also includes kid activities and light refreshments.
Live Harness Racing at The LOOP
Date: Saturdays, 1:00 PM (Recurs weekly through October 4)
Venue: The LOOP at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Experience the thrill of live harness racing every Saturday at The LOOP at Red River Exhibition Park, starting July 12. Located at 3977 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, this free family-friendly event features fast-paced standardbred races, open-air seating, and great on-site concessions. Place your bets and enjoy the action weekly through October 4!
Admission & Parking: Free
Directions: Enter Exhibition Park from Festival Drive, follow past the roundabout to The LOOP.
NorWest Co-op Summer Pop-up Market
Date: July 26, August 9 & 16, 2025 – 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Weston Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 1625 Logan Avenue
This small but lively community market will feature handmade goods, local art, snacks, music, and fun activities for youths. It’s a great chance to meet neighbours, discover local vendors, and support the community while enjoying a relaxed afternoon. Free to attend and open to all ages.
2025 Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park
Date: Every Sunday Until August 31 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent
August 10 Featuring Duo Cochi curated by Folklorama
Soak up the sounds of summer at the free Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park’s Lyric Theatre on Sunday, July 20 from 7 PM to 9 PM. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy live music under the open sky with performances by talented local and regional artists. This family-friendly event is part of Winnipeg’s most loved outdoor concert tradition. Don’t miss the chance to experience great music in a beautiful park setting.
KIDS BOWL FREE
Kids must be registered before they can bowl. Register at kidsbowlfree.com. A standard bowling shoe rental is required.
Bowl Below
Address: 595 Mountain Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 4X3
Offer: 2 free games per child, per day
Program Dates: April 1 – December 31
Days & Times:
• Friday: Not available
• Saturday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dakota Lanes
Address: 1085 St. Mary’s Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2M 3T2
Offer: 60 minutes per lane per visit (≈2 games per child)
Program Dates: May 1 – August 31
Days & Times:
• Friday: Open until 9:00 pm
• Saturday: Open until 9:00 pm
• Sunday: Open until 9:00 pm
St. James Lanes
Address: 1805 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 0G2
Offer: 60 minutes per lane per visit (≈2 games per child)
Program Dates: May 15 – September 15
Days & Times:
• Friday: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
• Saturday: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
• Sunday: 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Rossmere Lanes
Address: 1042 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M5
Offer: 2 free games per child, per day
Program Dates: June 1 – September 1
Days & Times:
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chateau Lanes
Address: 1145 Nairn Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2L 0Y6
Offer: 2 free games per child, per day
Program Dates: May 1 – August 30
Days & Times:
• Friday: Open until 7:00 pm
• Saturday: Open until 7:00 pm
• Sunday: Closed
Polo Park Bowling Centre
Address: 157C‑1485 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
Offer: 30 minutes per child per visit (≈1 game)
Program Dates: June 2 – August 29
Days & Times:
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed
Park Alleys
Address: 730 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2C2
Offer: 60 minutes per lane per visit (up to 2 games per child)
Program Dates: July 1 – August 31
Days & Times:
• Friday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed
FREE & CHEAP INDOOR SWIMMING
Loonie/Toonie Pricing
Age Group Admission Fee
Youth (0–17 yrs) $1.00
Adult (18+ yrs) $2.00
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex (999 Sargent Ave)
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Saturday
• Free Swim: 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
• Free Youth Swim (9–19 yrs): 6:30 – 9:45 p.m.
Elmwood Kildonans Pool (909 Concordia Ave)
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Friday
• Free Youth Swim: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. -
Saturday
• Free Swim: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool (381 Sherbrook St)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. -
Saturday
• Free Swim: noon – 3:00 p.m.
• Loonie/Toonie (Family‑Only): 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. -
Sunday
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: noon – 2:45 p.m.
Margaret Grant Pool (685 Dalhousie Dr)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place (90 Sinclair St)
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Friday
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. -
Saturday
• Free Youth Swim: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• Loonie/Toonie (Youth‑Only): 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. -
Sunday
• Free Swim: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Seven Oaks Pool (444 Adsum Dr)
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Saturday
• Free Youth Swim: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool (644 Parkdale St)
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Saturday
• Free Youth Swim: 2:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Pan Am Pool (25 Poseidon Bay)
(no Friday, Saturday, Sunday swims listed)
🌞 Outdoor Heated Pools
Kildonan Park Pool (2015 Main St)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Westdale Pool (550 Dale Blvd)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Vital Pool (5 Rue Des Meurons)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Transcona Aquatic Park (1101 Wabasha St)
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Friday
• Free Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (sometimes until 8:00 p.m.)
• Loonie/Toonie Swim: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
FREE & CHEAP OUTDOOR SWIMMING
Loonie/Toonie Pricing
Age Group Admission Fee
Youth (0–17 yrs) $1.00
Adult (18+ yrs) $2.00
Freight House Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
📍 200 Isabel St
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
Provencher Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
📍 590 Rue Langevin
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
Windsor Park Outdoor Pool (Unheated)
📍 333 Speers Rd
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
Fort Garry Lions Pool
📍 969 Dowker Ave
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Friday: Free Swim 5 – 7 p.m. (Heated Pool)
Westdale Pool
📍 550 Dale Blvd
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Friday: Free Swim 5 – 7 p.m.
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Friday: Loonie/Toonie Swim 5 – 7 p.m. (same time slot, $1 youth / $2 adults) (Heated Pool)
Kildonan Park Pool
📍 2015 Main St
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Friday: Loonie/Toonie Swim 5 – 7 p.m. (Heated Pool)
St. Vital Pool
📍 5 Rue Des Meurons
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Friday: Loonie/Toonie Swim 5 – 7 p.m. (Heated Pool)
Transcona Aquatic Park
📍 1101 Wabasha St
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Friday: Loonie/Toonie Swim 5 – 7 p.m. (sometimes extended until 8 p.m.) (Heated Pool)
Unheated Outdoor Pools — Always Free Swim
Freight House Outdoor Pool
📍 200 Isabel St
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
Provencher Outdoor Pool
📍 590 Rue Langevin
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
Windsor Park Outdoor Pool
📍 333 Speers Rd
🗓️ June 27 – September 1, 2025
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Daily: Free Swim 1 – 7 p.m. (Unheated – always free)
ADULTS 18+ ONLY
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
August 15-16 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, King’s Ransom
August 15 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Pop Vegas
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: August 16 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM
Venue: 484 McPhillips St
Fans can catch all the hard-hitting action of **UFC 319** live on the big screen at McPhillips Station Casino. Experience every punch, kick, and submission surrounded by fellow fight enthusiasts in an electric atmosphere. Perfect for a night out, this screening brings the intensity of the Octagon straight to Winnipeg.
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 FOR FREE
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.
Lac du Bonnet Fireworks Spectacular 2025
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Festivities 7:00 PM, Fireworks ~10:00 PM
Location: Waterfront by the Lac du Bonnet Town Dock
Free Event
Lac du Bonnet’s Fireworks Spectacular returns August 2, 2025, lighting up the Winnipeg River at dusk. Festivities start at 7 PM with food, music, and family fun before one of Manitoba’s biggest fireworks shows.
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.
Pickleball at Riverview Community Centre
Date: August 2025 – multiple weekly times
Venue: Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave
Play Pickleball at Riverview Community Centre all August long with daily outdoor slots! Daytime games run weekdays 10 AM–12 PM and weekends 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, plus evening sessions Wednesdays and Thursdays 6–8 PM. Drop in for $5 or grab a 10-pass card for $40.