Free Winnipeg Events For Kids: May 15-17


FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Free Admission to Canuck Amusements Spring Carnival – Pine Falls
Date: May 14 – May 16, 2026
Time: Thu & Fri: 5:00 PM | Sat: 12:00 PM
Venue: Pine Falls (Chicken Chef grounds)

Ride the Ferris wheel, spin through midway attractions, play classic carnival games, and grab treats like mini donuts, popcorn, and cotton candy throughout the grounds. Rides, food, games cost extra $$$

Free Admission to Select Shows Spring Carnival – Garden City
Date: May 15 – May 17, 2026
Time: Friday 5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday 12:00 PM
Venue: Garden City Community Centre, 745 Kingsbury Avenue

Jump on kiddie rides, try midway games, explore bright attractions, and walk through a full carnival setup with music, lights, and food stands. Rides, food, games cost extra $$$

2026 Winnipeg Spring Artisan & Craft Market
Date: May 15 – May 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Central Park

Browse colorful vendor booths, sample snacks and sweets, watch live activity around the park, and explore a busy outdoor market filled with handmade items.

AWRA Movie Night – Featuring “Goat”
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: Doors open 6:30 PM | Movie starts 7:00 PM
Venue: Assiniboia West Recreation Association, 861 Buchanan Boulevard

Settle in for a big-screen movie night with seating, snacks available on-site, and a relaxed indoor community setup.

Movie & Games Night – Wicked Part Two
Date: May 15, 2026
Time: Games at 6:00 PM | Movie at 7:00 PM
Venue: Deer Lodge Community Club

Start with board games and group activities, then transition into a movie screening in a casual indoor setting.

Spring Fest with Pawshionista at IKEA
Date: May 16 – May 17, 2026
Time: May 16: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | May 17: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: IKEA, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway

Watch a pet fashion show, walk through themed displays, and explore interactive setups while moving between shopping and food areas.

Tyndall Community Market – Season Kick-Off
Date: May 16 – May 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward Street

Jump into bouncers, play outdoor games, check out activity stations, and move between food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment.

Winnipeg Mela
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: St. Norbert Community Centre, 3450 Pembina Highway

Explore bouncy castles, cultural performances, music, and food stalls in a lively outdoor festival setting.

MagMoto Rides Show & Shine
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Tyndall Community Centre, 2255 King Edward Street

Walk through rows of motorcycles, watch engines up close, and check out custom builds during this outdoor show.

Sunday Night Car Show – Pony Corral Nairn
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Pony Corral, Nairn Avenue

Walk through rows of classic and modern cars, hear engines rev, and hang out in a casual outdoor show setting with food nearby.

Narcisse Snake Dens Experience
Date: May 3 – May 16, 2026
Time: Best viewing 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Narcisse Snake Dens, Highway 17

Walk the boardwalk trails, look down into the dens, and watch thousands of snakes gather and move in one of Manitoba’s most unique outdoor experiences.

FREE SWIM

 

Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald St.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Fri: 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Youth swim)
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex – 999 Sargent Ave.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Sat: 2:30 – 6 p.m.
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Elmwood Kildonans – 909 Concordia Ave.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Kinsmen Sherbrook – 381 Sherbrook St.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Fri: 2 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Margaret Grant – 685 Dalhousie Dr.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Fri: 8:30 – 9:25 a.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Sat: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
St. James Assiniboia Centennial – 644 Parkdale St.
Free Swim: March 29 – June 13, 2026
Sat: 6 – 8 p.m. (Youth swim)
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool – 1101 Wabasha St.
Free Swim: April 5 – June 13, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)

KIDS EAT FOR FREE

Kids Eat Free at Fionn’s
Date: Every Sunday
Venue: Fionn’s, 1180 Grant Ave

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.

Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Manitoba Electrical Museum, 680 Harrow Street
Price: $5 per person (children 5 & under free)

Explore the history of electricity in Manitoba through interactive exhibits and vintage artifacts. This low-cost museum offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.