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⛸️ Free Public Skating in Winnipeg – Fall 2025 to Winter 2026

Looking to glide into the colder months without spending a dime? Winnipeg’s public skating schedule for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 is here! From late September through March, several community arenas across the city are offering free public skating times for families, friends, and solo skaters. Whether it’s a relaxing weekday session or a fun weekend outing, there’s something for everyone.

🏒 Winnipeg Public Skating Schedule by Arena

Ab McDonald Arena

Address: 2055 Ness Ave.

September 29, 2025 – March 23, 2026

Public Skating:

Monday: 11 a.m. – noon (No public skate February 16)

Saturday: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. (No public skate December 27)

Bertrand Arena

Address: 294 Bertrand St.

October 7, 2025 – March 17, 2026

Public Skating:

Tuesday: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. (No public skate November 11, December 23 & 30)

Saturday: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. (No public skate December 20 & 27, January 3)

Billy Mosienko Arena

Address: 709 Keewatin St.

October 5, 2025 – March 8, 2026

Public Skating:

Sunday: 4 – 5 p.m. (No public skate December 21 & 28)

Thursday: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (No public skate December 25, January 1)

Century Arena

Address: 1377 Clarence Ave.

October 20, 2025 – March 16, 2026

Monday: 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. (No public skate February 16)

Charlie Gardiner Arena

Address: 799 Logan Ave.

October 4, 2025 – March 14, 2026

Saturday: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (No public skate December 20 & 27, January 3)

Eric Coy Arena

Address: 535 Oakdale Dr.

October 1, 2025 – March 22, 2026

Sunday: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. (No public skate December 24 & 31)

Maginot Arena

Address: 910 Maginot St.

October 9, 2025 – March 12, 2026

Thursday: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (No public skate December 25, January 1)

River East Arena

Address: 1410 Rothesay St.

October 3, 2025 – March 13, 2026

Friday: 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. (No public skate October 31, December 19 & 26, January 2)

Sam Southern Arena

Address: 625 Osborne St.

September 21, 2025 – March 8, 2026

Sunday: 3 – 4 p.m. (No public skate December 21 & 28)

Sargent Park Arena

Address: 1111 Wall St.

October 5, 2025 – March 8, 2026

Sunday: Noon – 1 p.m. (No public skate December 21 & 28)

St. Vital Centennial Arena

Address: 580 St. Anne’s Rd.

October 5, 2025 – March 15, 2026

Sunday: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (No public skate December 21 & 28, January 4)

Terry Sawchuk Arena

Address: 901 Kimberly Ave.

October 4, 2025 – March 14, 2026

Saturday: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (No public skate December 20 & 27, January 3)

Transcona East End Community Centre Arena

Address: 517 Pandora Ave. E.

October 4, 2025 – March 15, 2026

Saturday: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (No public skate December 20 & 27, January 3 & 17)

Sunday: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (No public skate December 21 & 28, January 4 & 18)

⛸️ Enjoy Free Skating All Season

Public skating is one of Winnipeg’s favorite winter traditions — a great way to stay active, meet friends, and enjoy the season. Be sure to bring your skates and helmet, arrive early, and check for any last-minute schedule changes. Lace up and hit the ice this winter!

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