10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events October 9-12
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Celebrate spooky season at Dalnavert Museum with a free Halloween-themed Second Saturday. Stop by for a Halloween Market, spooky crafts, and a chance to explore the historic house. Costumes are encouraged, and no registration is required.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Hindu Society of Manitoba at Diwali Mela 2026. Enjoy cultural performances, shopping and exhibitors, Indian food, kids and family activities, raffle draws and community connections. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq during Canada Life Free Sundays. Explore current exhibitions, the Gallery’s collection of Inuit art and the Visible Vault, with family-friendly activities and special programming that may include art-making, tours, films and performances.
DOWNTOWN
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.
MORE FREE EVENTS
Messy Church is an all-ages gathering featuring faith, fun, food, creative activities, and meaningful stories in a welcoming community setting.
Enjoy a free community movie night featuring Hotel Transylvania. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the movie beginning at 6:30 PM. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase at the canteen.
Join the RASC Winnipeg Centre for its monthly astronomy meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and no registration is required. The evening’s agenda is to be announced.
Shop from more than 30 vendors at the 2nd Annual Spook and Spice Market. The event also features a visit from Ursula from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, free face painting by Unplain Jayne from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and a photo-op station.
Learn about Manitoba’s wild dogs, including foxes, coyotes, and wolves, through artifacts and educational displays. Discover how to safely share the city with these fascinating animals and make a take-home button. This all-ages program is drop-in, so visitors can stop by anytime during the event.
Take a free guided tour highlighting the sustainability features that support The Leaf’s LEED certification. The approximately 30-minute tour meets in front of the Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the biomes is not required to participate.
FREE SWIM
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
ADULTS 18+ ONLY
Enjoy an evening of live music by TC Hooligan’s on the Mainstage. This free 18+ performance is part of McPhillips Station Casino’s weekend entertainment lineup.
Enjoy a live performance by P.T.L. Duo in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend an autumn evening with live entertainment.
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.
Explore crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, beads, carvings, lapidary supplies and natural treasures from vendors travelling from across Canada. On Friday night, a special UV event showcases minerals that glow under ultraviolet light.
Discover Manitoba’s electrical history through interactive exhibits, vintage appliances, historic equipment, and hands-on displays. Visitors of all ages can explore how electricity has shaped everyday life while learning about the province’s hydroelectric heritage.
