10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events and Activities November 1-3

1st Fridays in Exchange
Date: November 1, 4 PM – 9 PM or later
Venue: Multiple Locations In the Exchange

Winnipeg’s vibrant Exchange District comes alive with extended hours, special events, and open doors at galleries, artist-run centres, studios, shops, and museums. Explore a diverse range of artistic expressions, from captivating exhibitions to live performances and interactive workshops. Mingle with local artists, discover hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the creative energy of the city.

First Fridays @ The Manitoba Museum
Date: November 2, 4 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 190 Rupert Ave

Wpg Punk Rock Flea Market: Fall 2024
Date: November 2, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave

The WPRFM is back and bigger than ever!

We’re taking over Hall D in the south building of the RBC Convention Centre! This means we’ll have over 25000 sq feet of space to bring together over 100 incredible vendors for a day of shopping, music, and support for local businesses!! This market will be DOUBLE the size of the April 2024 market!

Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.

Date: November 2, 4 PM – 10 PM
Venue: 2nd floor, The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Road

Join Mex y Can Association Of Manitoba Inc. for a captivating celebration into the heart of Mexican culture as they commemorate the enchanting Day of the Dead, a time-honored and deeply meaningful tradition.

Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Latin Roots Winnipeg

Date: November 2, 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: 224 Osborne St

Enjoy traditional food, sugar skulls, and a beautifully crafted altar display. This free event offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the rich traditions of Dia de los Muertos. Celebrate life and memory in Winnipeg’s cultural heart.

Winnipeg Jets Game Days At Casinos of Winnipeg
Date: November 1, 6 PM & November 2, 2 PM

Venue: McPhillips Station Casino (484 McPhillips St) & Club Regent Casino (1425 Regent Ave W)

Experience the thrill of Winnipeg Jets Game Days at Casinos of Winnipeg this 2024-25 season! Fans can enjoy live broadcasts, exclusive promotions, and interactive activities for every home and away game. Join the excitement and cheer on the Jets with fellow fans in a vibrant atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the ultimate game day experience at Casinos of Winnipeg!

Canada Life Free Sundays @ WAG
Date: November 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: 300 Memorial Boulevard

Discover the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) for free! 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.

Celebrate Black Professionals in Music at WAG-Qaumajuq!
Date: November 1
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Venue: 300 Memorial Blvd
Free Admission

BPM X WAG-Qaumajuq is returning on November 1 to celebrate Black music makers in Manitoba! Meet us in the Gallery for live music featuring the 90s indie-folk-inspired acoustic sounds of tofusmell, the soul/R&B/hip hop sounds and Afrobeat/Amapiano melodies of Qway C, and DJ Gamabear spinning tunes throughout the night.

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.

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

Gateway Recreation Center Fall & Christmas Craft Sale
Date: November 2, 9 AM – 3 PM
Venue: 1717 Gateway Rd

Fall and Christmas Craft Sale

Over 60 Tables: Artisans, Bakers, Direct Sales, Quilters, Woodworkers, Knitters and more!

Free Admission – Bring a Tin for the Bin to Support Harvest Manitoba

2nd Annual Jingle Bells Market
Date: November 2, 9 AM – 3 PM
Venue: South Winnipeg Community Centre, 666 Silverstone Ave.

Join us this holiday season and shop local from bakers to makers, and small business owners! FREE ENTRY!

Ice Fishing 101
Date: November 2, 10 AM – 2 PM
Venue: Cabelas, 580 Sterling Lion Pkwy.

Join Pro Staff, Shawna Solarchuk, on the basics of ice fishing for beginners, how to target fish under the ice, learning the hardwater way, and must-haves for ice fishing success.

4th Annual Pumpkin Drop
Date: November 2, 10 AM – 3 PM
Venue: CF Polo Park, 1485 Portage Ave

Compost Winnipeg and CF Polo Park are hosting the 4th Annual Pumpkin Drop, inviting Winnipeggers to compost their Jack-o’-lanterns by dropping them into a collection truck from the 2nd level of the parkade. This event aims to reduce the immense amount of organic waste from pumpkins, which often end up in landfills. The event is free, but donations are welcome to support compost collection services for local non-profits. Previous events have successfully diverted over 78,826 kg of pumpkins from landfills, with thousands of attendees participating.

Public Skating at South Winnipeg Community Centre
Date: Every Saturday, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Venue: 666 Silverstone Ave.

Come for a free skate!

Permaculture Gardening Workshops
Date: Every Saturday until it snows, 12 PM to 2 PM

Venue: West Broadway Community Organization, 748 Broadway

Permaculture Workshops will continue at Spirit Park until the snow flies. Join Traditional Ecological Permaculture Gardener Audrey Logan to learn about topics such as transplanting, mulching, pruning and winter seeding.

Workshops are free and everyone is welcome!

Winnipeg Circus Club
Date: Every Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young St

If you haven’t tried it before, the first drop-in is always free.

We have all the props for you to try, demonstrations and performances and two mini workshops in store for you on October 6th.
This is only the beginning, year thirteen of the circus club will see the more workshops, another circus garage sale, more fun throughout the year and of course, the 10TH ANNUAL SHOWCASE!!

Casual drop-ins are $5, Membership are $20 for Kids & $30 for Adults (Ages 16+)

Free Family Skating at River Heights Community Centre

Date: Every Sunday, no family skating on Dec 22, Dec 29, or Jan 26

Venue: 1370 Grosvenor Ave.

Anyone on the ice needs to be on skates and be wearing a CSA-approved helmet. No stollers, wagons, baby carriers, etc. are permitted

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!

Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

November 1 & 2, 2024 @ Loft 180 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Squid Squad

November 1 & 2, 2024 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, Crush

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 $$$

Friday Karaoke at the Airport Motor Inn
Date: Every Friday, 10 PM – 2 AM
Venue: Airport Motor Inn, 1800 Ellice Ave.

No cover charge! Drinks+Food $$$

Karaoke Every Friday at the Airport Motor Inn 10pm. Huge stage, Amazing sound and a massive song selection at www.karaokeanonymous.ca
Kitchen closes at 10 so get there early if you wanna order food. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook

Comedy Open Mic Night at Club Happenings
Date: October 20, 7:30 PM
Venue: 114b Osborne St

No cover charge! Drinks+Food $$$

Get ready to laugh your Sunday blues away at Club Happenings with our brand-new Comedy Open Mic night! Whether you’re an aspiring comedian, a seasoned pro, or just looking for some fun, this is your chance to take the stage and show off your best material.

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 (or cheap) swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools this summer.

Schedule Effective September 28 – December 16, 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

September 2 – December 2, 2024

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

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

September 28 –December 16, 2024

Free Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (9–19 Years Old)

Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Fri 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Swim Sat 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Loonie/Toonie Swim Sun 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (9–19 Years Old)

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St.

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Free Swim Sun 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Sat 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (9 – 19 years)

Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Loonie/Toonie Youth Swim Sat 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Youth Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

September 29 – December 14, 2024

Teen Swim Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

September 3 – December 14, 2024

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

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

September 3 – December 14, 2024

Free Teen Swim (9 – 19 years) Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

City of Winnipeg public skating opportunities are available at 12 arenas in Winnipeg. All public skating activities are provided free of charge.

Times and dates are subject to change without notice at all locations.

Public Skating
Schedule – Winter 2024

Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.
Saturday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | October 12 – December 14

Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4 – 5 p.m. | September 29 – December 15

Charlie Gardiner
799 Logan Ave.
Saturday, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | October 6 – December 15

River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm | October 4 – December 13

Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3 – 4 p.m. | September 22 – December 15

Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon – 1 p.m. | October 6 – December 15

St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm | October 6 – December 15

Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm | October 5 – December 14

Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | October 6 – December 15
Saturday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | October 5 – December 14

Group Hike at La Barrière Park

Date:
November 2, Morning Group Hike – 11 AM
November 2, Afternoon Group Hike – 1:30 PM

Venue: 4403 Waverley StLa Salle, MB

Registration Required

The free group hikes offer a delightful way for participants to explore Manitoba’s scenic parks. Led by CPAWS staff who share their passion for nature, these hikes are designed to be casual and enjoyable, with no formal lectures. Although the staff are not formally trained park interpreters, they are happy to answer questions during water and snack breaks. For those interested in more structured learning, outdoor learning programs or interpretive events by Manitoba Parks are recommended. The hikes are moderately challenging, typically lasting around two hours

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.

Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: November 1, 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: At participating Cineplex Theatres
Price: $3.99

Featuring Caroline 3D

Weekend plans for the whole gang just got easier! Our Family Favourites program runs movies Saturdays, for only $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price).

Instructions: After pressing the button below, click get tickets, and then choose October 4, 2024 for the date and select the theatre.

Friday Night Folk Dance
Date: Fridays, 8 PM – 10:45 PM
Venue: 525 Beresford upper floor, Churchill Park United Church
Price: $5

Dance with the world!
Doors open at 8:00 pm
Dancing starts at 8:15 pm

Wear comfortable clothing and clean non-marking shoes for mild athletic activity.
Bring a water bottle for rehydration.

We dance numbers from Europe, the Middle East, North America and elsewhere. Most dances will be done in an open circle or line formation, or with dancers in a scatter pattern. Some mixers, contras or other partner dances may be included.