10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend April 12-14, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Update on Winnipeg Jets Game Days at Casinos of Winnipeg**

I wish to clarify that this event may not occur every game day and might be only for select games. Therefore, because of this uncertainty this event was removed from the free weekend list of April 12-14. I apologize for any confusion and inconvenience

Spring Market @ St. Boniface Museum
Date: April 13, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: 494 Tache Ave

Celebrate spring with local artisans, cultural exploration, and fun activities for kids at the Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum Spring Market! Free admission, artisan market, tours, and more. April 13, 2024, 11 AM – 4 PM, 494 Taché Ave, Winnipeg.

Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum
Date: April 13, 12 PM – 4 PM
Venue: 61 Carlton St.

Explore Winnipeg’s history with fun, free activities for families at Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum! Every second Saturday (starting April 13th, 12-4 pm), enjoy Victorian games, self-guided tours, and crafts. Dalnavert Museum, 101 McIntyre Street, Winnipeg.

Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG
Date: April 14, 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 300 Memorial Blvd

Discover the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) for free on the second Sunday of every month! Enjoy free admission to the WAG-Qaumajuq cultural campus, including the Visible Vault, current exhibitions, and Indigenous programming for families.

Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum

Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith Street
Free Admission

The Winnipeg Police Museum displays many artifacts related to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force, dating from its beginning in 1874.

Manitoba Sports Hall Of Fame

Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 145 Pacific Ave., #100
Free Admission

Celebrate the history and achievements of sports in the province. It was established in 1980 and has inducted over 500 individuals and teams from various sports, such as hockey, curling, speed skating, basketball, and more. The museum features exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and stories that showcase Manitoba’s sport heritage and culture.

Ladies Free Until 10 PM @ The Palomino Club

Date: Every Friday
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Palomino Club, 436 Main St

TGIF! It’s Ladies’ Night at the #PalominoClub! They also got Buns of Steel going down tonight. Don’t miss out!

Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Date: Every Sunday
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way
Free Admission

Sundays at the Museum is a great chance to get together and explore the exhibits, browse through the Boutique and more.

Board Game Night
Date: Every Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal, 180 Poplar Avenue

The end date is unspecified. This activity may end without prior notice. Check Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal’s Facebook page if you would like to confirm.

Rising Sun Pow Wow Club
Date: Every Friday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Turtle Island Community Centre, 510 King Street

Rising Sun Pow Wow Club is on! Come share gifts, learn Pow Wow Dance, drumming, teachings, cultural crafts, and much more!

Fridays – at 363 McGregor Street from 5:30pm-7:30pm

A light snack will be provided. Everyone is welcome. to participate in our free Pow Wow Club. To register, please contact [email protected] or call 204-925-0317 for more information.

Movie Night at Deer Lodge Community Club
Date: April 12, 6 PM – 8 PM
Venue: 323 Bruce Ave.

Movie and Games Night!! Friday, April 12, 2024. Doors open at 6pm.

Movie will be Weird: The Al Yankovic Story! (rated PG)

Games will be Rubik’s Cube night!

Canteen will be open.

Come down for a fun evening!!

Vintage Groove at Winnipeg South Osborne Branch #252, Royal Canadian Legion
Date: April 12, 9 PM
Venue: 426 Osborne St

No Cover! Great live music and dancing! Food plus drinks $

Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

April 12, 2024 @ Loft180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Playin Jane Duo

April 12, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM DMG Band

April 13 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM TC Hooligans

Venue: 484 McPhillips St

Live Music at Silver Spike Saloon
Date: Every Friday and Saturday, 9 PM – 1 AM
Venue: 202 Bond St

No cover charge. Food + Drinks $$$

Winnipeg Run Club
Date: Saturdays, 8 AM
Venue: The Forks 1, Forks Market Road

We are a lululemon led community driven run crew. We meet weekly 8am on Saturday mornings at The Forks. Each week we set up 5km & 10km routes with over 20 community run leaders to support you along the way. The intention is everyone feels welcome and safe. It’s a great way to start your weekend, moving with others!

During our warmer months we meet under The Canopy at The Forks

RBC Training Ground Winnipeg 2024
Date: April 13, time to be sent to people who have registered
Venue: 1188 Dakota St.

Calling all future Olympians in Winnipeg! The RBC Training Ground is back on April 14th, offering a FREE opportunity to showcase your athletic talents in front of National Sport Organizations. Compete in speed, strength, power, and endurance tests, and unlock your path to athletic excellence. Register now and don’t miss this chance to chase your Olympic dreams!

5th Annual at Whatever Sale
Date: April 13, 10 AM – 3 PM
Venue: West Kildonan collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Ave.

Garage sale items, vendors, crafters, bakers, and more. Silent auction & 50/50. Petting zoo. Free Admission

Women’s Spring Fishing Seminar
Date: April 13, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Venue: 830 Century St

Come and learn from the best as Todd and Jomars share their expert tips, tricks, and techniques to reel in the big ones! Plus, enjoy complimentary refreshments and get in on the action with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

UFC 300 Screening at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: April 13, 9 PM – 12 PM
Venue: 484 McPhillips St

Main Card Highlights:

Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Witness the clash between #1 Alex Pereira (Brazil) and Jamahal Hill (United States) with odds favoring Pereira at -155 and Hill at +130.

Women’s Strawweight Title Bout: Zhang Weili (China) faces off against Yan Xiaonan (China) in a battle for supremacy.

Lightweight Bout: Justin Gaethje (United States) squares up against Max Holloway (United States) in a high-stakes showdown.

Middleweight Bout: Bo Nickal (United States) takes on Cody Brundage (United States) in a clash of titans

Vintage/Thrift Market & Bake Sale
Date: April 14, 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Transcona East End CC – 2nd Floor Rizzuto Hall, 517 Pandora Ave. E.

⭐️BIG THRIFT ENERGY
A thrift t,vintage and upcycled Market & Bake Sale
⭐️Sunday April 14, 2024 | 11am – 4pm
⭐️Transcona East End CC – 2nd Floor Rizzuto Hall
✅FREE ENTRY

Flea Market at SkullSpace
Date: April 14, 12 PM – 4 PM
Venue: 200-374 Donald St

Host VA4MAJ
Free admission. Free vendor tables, one per vendor, first come, first served, no reservations. Donations welcomed.
Vendor setup starts at 10am,
attendees admitted at noon,
event ends at 4pm.

Valour Community Centre Open Gym

Date:
April 13, 4:30 PM – 6 PM
April 14, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Venue: Isaac Brock, 715 Telfer Street North

Kids Eat Free at Hooters 
Date: Sunday and Saturday, all day
Venue: 1501 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg

Kids eat free on the weekends at Hooters! *10 & under off the kids menu with the purchase of a adult entrée of $12 or more

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

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

KIDS EAT FREE + $7 Caesars all day every Sunday.

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

Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

Effective March 24 – April 6, 2024 

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice*

Taka a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.

• Free Swim: designated time for safe activities for everyone; no admission fees apply;
• Loonie / Toonie Swim: designated time for safe activities for all people that meet admission requirements, admission fee for under 18 years is $ 1.00; admission fee for 18 years and over is $2.00;
• Youth Swim: designated time for safe activities for swimmers 9 – 19 years of age.
• Family Swim: designated time for safe activities for families, adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults;

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue

FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM

Eldon Ross 25 1887 Pacific Avenue West

Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9-19 years Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Free Public Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5 PM

Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street

Free Swim Fri 2 PM – 5 PM
Free Swim Sat 3 PM – 5 PM
Family-only Loonie/Toonie Sat 5 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 2 PM – 4 PM

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PM

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

Free Swim Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Free Swim Sun 4 PM – 5 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM
Loonie/Toonie Fri 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Sat 4 PM – 6:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

Free Swim Fri 1:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 6 PM – 8 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

Free Swim Sun 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Free Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Manitoba Electrical Museum

Date: Tuesday-Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.

Friday Family Night at Champlain Community Centre

Date: Fridays during Spring

Time:
Family Time 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Team Time 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: 282 Niverville Ave, 282 Niverville Ave.
Price: $3 per child or $5 per family

TGIF. Fridays is still drop in Open Gym this spring.

*Board games and crafts are also available – just ask at the canteen staff upon arrival.

Badminton Drop in Sundays
Date: Sundays 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue

Drop-in Badminton starts again on the 14th @ 7pm! 🏸 Don’t forget about the $5.00 drop-in fee!
(Please note that on the 21st Badminton will begin at 7PM due to an event)