Free Winnipeg Events This Weekend: February 6-8

Join Black History Manitoba and the Manitoba Museum for a free, family-friendly First Friday celebrating Black-owned businesses, creators, and culture.
Enjoy live entertainment, a vibrant vendor market, and free access to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.

This two-day winter carnival kicks off with family skate night and trivia on Friday, followed by a full day of free daytime activities on Saturday.
Highlights include horse-drawn wagon rides, games, entertainment, and a Glow Night family dance to close out the celebration.

Celebrate Heritage Days at St. Norbert Community Centre with two days of winter fun, entertainment, history, and food.
The festival wraps up Saturday night with fireworks, making it a highlight event for the weekend.

Celebrate Black History Month with a free, family-friendly First Friday featuring Black-owned businesses, creators, and community organizations.
Enjoy live entertainment, a vendor marketplace, and free access to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.

Explore Winnipeg’s creative core as galleries, studios, shops, and museums stay open late across the Exchange District.
Discover pop-up exhibits, live performances, shopping, and dining throughout the historic downtown neighbourhood.

Lights On the Exchange is a winter public art festival featuring large-scale projections and installations by Canadian and Manitoban artists.
The artworks are spread throughout the Exchange District and can be explored at your own pace.

Join a free guided tour exploring new and fan-favourite warming huts along the Nestaweya River Trail.
Learn about the art and architecture behind this iconic winter design competition on ice.

Watch the film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s novel set in post–World War II Venice.
This free screening is part of Winnipeg Public Library’s Book-to-Movie series.

Enjoy free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq with family-friendly activities, exhibitions, and drop-in tours.
Programming includes art-making, English and French exhibition tours, and access to all galleries.

Don’t miss this fashion showcase featuring local designers and live performances during Canada Life Free Sunday.
Threads highlights Black fashion creativity through a collaboration between Black Artists Winnipeg and WAG-Qaumajuq.

Manitoba’s largest RV show and sale kicks off with indoor displays of top-selling trailers, fifth wheels, and accessories.
Free admission and parking are available throughout the multi-day event.

Heritage Days begins with community celebrations featuring entertainment, recreation, history, and food.
The two-day festival continues Saturday and wraps up with fireworks.

Kick off Winter Carnival weekend with an outdoor family skate night featuring music by DJ Cypha.
Fire pits and marshmallow roasting add to the festive winter atmosphere.

Winakwa Community Centre hosts its annual Winter Carnival with activities planned throughout the day.
More details will be shared closer to the event date.

Try cross-country skiing with free equipment and guidance during St. Norbert Community Centre’s Heritage Days.
This beginner-friendly activity is part of the community’s annual winter celebration.

Snoball returns with free outdoor winter fun including games, activities, and community programming.
Free meals and hot beverages are available from noon to 2 PM.

Support local vendors at this community market in support of the Evening of Black Excellence.
The event features giveaways, kids’ activities, and hourly door prizes.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with food vendors, cultural booths, games, and entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening.
The event concludes with live performances and a community dance program.

DJ Skate Night returns after being postponed, bringing music and skating to Wildwood Community Centre.
This evening event offers a fun way to wrap up the day with friends and neighbours.

Try cross-country skiing with free equipment and guidance at Bourkevale Community Centre.
This beginner-friendly Mobile Ski Library event is first come, first served.

Celebrate winter with skating, hockey, ski trails, sleigh rides, and a community bonfire.
Hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting are part of this family-friendly afternoon festival.

Shop pet-themed gifts, accessories, and treats at this Valentine’s Edition community market.
Local vendors will be on site with handmade items for pets and their humans.

Learn how animals survive winter through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, and indoor exhibits.
These free drop-in activities are suitable for all ages.

Catch Crush live on the Mainstage at McPhillips Station Casino for two nights of late-night live music. This is an 18+ event.

Enjoy live performances by Blair Hordeski at Loft 180 for two nights at McPhillips Station Casino. Open to guests 18 and older.

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.

Kick off the Robert A. Steen Winter Carnival with a fun-filled trivia night for adults and teams.
This ticketed fundraiser takes place indoors during Family Skate Night activities outside.

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Experience Lights On the Exchange on a guided walking tour featuring all 24 art installations.
February 6 tours include a live poetry reading as part of Poet Box v.4.

Enjoy an affordable big-screen movie outing with Cineplex Family Favourites.
This family-friendly screening of Smurfs offers discounted tickets for all ages.

End carnival day with a Glow Night–themed family dance featuring music and a licensed bar.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.

Browse and trade collectibles of all kinds at this weekend-long swap meet.
Admission includes access to door prizes, a grand prize draw, and a 50/50 fundraiser.