10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events August 14-16

Enjoy a free outdoor movie night at Assiniboine Park's Lyric Lawn featuring Hoppers followed by How to Train Your Dragon (2025). Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment under the stars.

Enjoy free live music along Corydon Avenue during the summer concert series. Bring a chair or stroll the avenue while local musicians perform at participating patios and venues.

Stonewall Quarry Days returns for three days of family fun with a community parade, Friday-night fireworks, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and Wonder Shows midway rides. Admission to the festival is free, while midway rides, games, food, and some activities are available for purchase.

Celebrate food, culture, and community at the StrEAT Feast Festival. Enjoy international street food, live entertainment, a pop-up market, food trucks, a Kids Zone, karaoke, giveaways, and more. Admission is free.

Explore more than 150 years of Winnipeg policing history through exhibits featuring historic uniforms, equipment, photographs, forensic displays, and unique artifacts. Admission is free.

Celebrate Manitoba's sporting heritage through exhibits, memorabilia, photographs, and stories featuring hundreds of outstanding athletes, builders, and championship teams. Admission is free.

Learn to skateboard for free this summer at The Forks. Drop-in lessons are open to all ages, with skateboards, helmets, and safety equipment provided for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Celebrate community at the Austin Street Festival with an afternoon of free family-friendly fun. Enjoy entertainment, activities, games, community resources, and a free hot dog lunch. Everyone is welcome.

Browse more than 30 local vendors, enjoy live music, and sample delicious food from local food trucks at the Elmwood Night Market. Admission is free, and visitors are encouraged to bring a canned food donation to support the Emergency Food Pantry.

Celebrate Pakistan's 79th Independence Day with live entertainment, cultural performances, a food street, retail vendors, family activities, a flag-raising ceremony, prizes, and more. Everyone is welcome.

Enjoy a free family movie night featuring Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. The canteen will be open with popcorn, chips, candy, and other movie-night treats available for purchase.

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) under the stars. Arrive early for themed activities and bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Enjoy an afternoon of community and Métis culture featuring fresh corn, live Red River Métis music, cultural presentations, and family-friendly activities. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the festivities.

Celebrate India's Independence Day with an evening of culture, music, dance, and community. Everyone is welcome.

Learn to swing dance or show off your moves at this free outdoor social dance. Beginners are welcome.

Enjoy Open Corydon with live entertainment, patios, shopping, food, and family-friendly activities along Corydon Avenue.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Onna Lou, presented by Folklorama, at the Lyric Theatre.

Enjoy an evening of live music by Reckless Age on the Mainstage. This free 18+ performance is part of McPhillips Station Casino’s weekend entertainment lineup.

Enjoy a live performance by Playin Jane in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend a summer evening with live entertainment.

Catch UFC 330 live on the big screens in Loft 180 at McPhillips Station Casino. Enjoy the fight night broadcast with free entry in a great venue atmosphere.

Enjoy live music featuring local bands across rock, country, and blues genres in a lively weekend atmosphere. This recurring event is a popular nightlife option in the city.

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.