10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend January 9-11

We Are Winter invites visitors to enjoy free, family-friendly outdoor activities at Assiniboine Park. Try skiing, skating, sledding, snowshoeing, guided snowshoe tours, ice bikes, and beginner-friendly lessons with free equipment available on a first-come basis. Enjoy music by DJ GeNie and free hot chocolate at Cargo Bar on Saturday and Sunday while supplies last.

Game Day 2026 is a free, hands-on sport showcase where kids can try more than 20 interactive sport stations hosted by Provincial Sport Organizations. Families can explore activities, learn about local programs, and help kids discover new sports in a fun and inclusive environment.

Join this free family event featuring sleigh rides, cross country skiing, pizza & hot chocolate, and skating.

Explore over a century of law enforcement history at the Winnipeg Police Museum, featuring artifacts dating back to 1874. Located inside Police Headquarters, the museum offers a fascinating look at the evolution of policing in Winnipeg.

Celebrate Manitoba’s sporting history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Discover exhibits, artifacts, and stories highlighting more than 500 inducted athletes and teams across a wide range of sports.

Second Saturdays invites families to explore the past with free drop-in activities. Learn a Victorian-era game, tour the historic house at your own pace, and finish with a craft in the attic.

Lohri Mela 2026 is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring cultural performances, kids activities, henna, vendors, and festive Lohri traditions.

Learn to Winter at The Forks celebrates Winnipeg’s winter culture with free Sunday activities for all ages. Programming includes rotating outdoor experiences, music, wellness activities, and seasonal fun, weather permitting.

DJs on Ice brings live music to the skating experience at The Forks, with local DJs spinning throughout the day under the canopy. This free program adds energy and atmosphere to winter skating sessions.

Learn to Skate offers free guided skating lessons for all ages and skill levels as part of The Forks’ Learn to Winter programming. Lessons run drop-in, first-come, with skate rentals available nearby.

Storytelling in the Teepee invites visitors to gather around the fire with Elder Barbara Nepinak for storytelling and drumming. This free cultural program offers a warm and meaningful winter experience.

Winter Wellness features free outdoor fitness sessions led by local instructor Matt Koldon. Each week features a different winter-friendly workout, weather permitting.

Enjoy free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq on the second Sunday of each month. Explore exhibitions, the Visible Vault, and family-friendly Indigenous programming. Free public parking is available at the Canada Life lot behind 100 Osborne Street North.

Cabin Fever is the Cinematheque’s cozy winter film series designed to help families escape the cold. This week’s screening features Lilo & Stitch, offering a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon at the movies.

Come visit the prairie and then warm up inside with some FREE drop-in activities. The January 10 theme is Animals in Winter — explore tracks, hibernation, migration, and how animals survive the frozen months. Complete a scavenger hunt for winter signs of animals indoors or outdoors.

Enjoy a drop-in afternoon of family fun at the library. Play games, make puzzles, read books, and spend time together. Designed for children and their families, and free for all to attend.

Drop in and create at the library using a variety of art and craft supplies. Kids and families can explore materials, get creative, and make their own masterpieces in this free, family-friendly program.

Ski for Free at Whyte Ridge Community Centre offers a fun afternoon of outdoor skiing for families and beginners. Free ski equipment is available, making it an easy and welcoming way for newcomers and little ones to try skiing. RSVPs are encouraged to help organizers prepare for the event.

Tween Night invites kids to hang out, make friends, and have fun at the community centre. This month’s meetup is a skate night, with no registration required—just drop in and skate with friends. Tween Night focuses on bringing kids together, building connections, and creating community.

Catch Jeff Adams Duo live at Loft 180 inside McPhillips Station Casino for two nights of great live music and late-night vibes. Open to guests 18 and older.

Enjoy an energetic night of live music with the Joe Maxim Band performing on the Mainstage at McPhillips Station Casino. A perfect late-night stop for live entertainment. Open to guests 18 and older.

Catch all the Winnipeg Jets game-day excitement at the Casinos of Winnipeg with food and drink specials, prize giveaways, and a lively game-day atmosphere. Open to guests 18 and older. Please note: Food specials may vary by game.

Kids eat free on weekends at Hooters! Children 10 and under can enjoy a free meal from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $12 or more.

Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.

Enjoy a family-friendly Sunday at Fionn’s where kids eat free all day, and adults can sip on $7 Caesars. A great way to wrap up the weekend with good food and savings.

Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.

Winnipeg Circus Club hosts weekly Practice and Play sessions where beginners and experienced circus artists can try circus props, learn new skills, and practice together. First-time attendees are free, while drop-ins cost $5 and memberships are available for those who want to return.