10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events and Activities February 28 – March 2

Lights on the Exchange
Date:
Venue: Multiple Locations

Experience Lights on the Exchange in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District from January 21 to March 21, 2025. This winter arts festival features stunning light-based artworks, transforming buildings, alleyways, and rooftops into a vibrant display of creativity. Free and open to all, Lights on the Exchange offers a unique way to explore the city’s rich history and architecture.

Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks
Date: February 1–28
Venue: Multiple Locations

Experience Free Entry into Manitoba Parks this February 2025! Enjoy complimentary access to all provincial parks throughout the month. Perfect for winter activities and nature exploration, mark your calendars from February 1-29, 2025. Address: All provincial parks in Manitoba.

Family Fun Night at Valour Community Centre
Date: February 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: Valour CC (Isaac Brock Site) 715 Telfer St

Families can enjoy a **free beach-themed Family Fun Night** at Valour Community Centre on **Friday, February 28th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM** at **Isaac Brock Site, 715 Telfer St. N**. The event features summer activities like **Limbo and sandcastle building**, bringing warm-weather fun indoors. A **light snack will be provided**, making it a great family-friendly event in Winnipeg.

Latin Sundays at The Forks Market Event Space
Date: February 2 to March 30, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: 2nd for Event Space, 1 The Forks Market Rd.

Experience Latin culture through music, dance, food and performances on Sunday evenings in the event space, located on the second floor of The Forks Market, with Habanero Sombrero and Friends of the Cuban Arts!

All ages event, all skill levels are welcome!

Saturday Morning Mobile Ski Library at Whyte Ridge CC

Date: March 1, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: 170 Fleetwood Rd.

Skis and trails for free! RSVP Recommended

We’ve been hosting a ski library event at Whyte Ridge CC since the very beginning of this initiative during that first uncertain winter of the pandemic. It was fun then, its been fun every time and it is sure to be fun this year too.

March brings the promise of potentially balmy temperatures this time too.

You know the drill. Bring your friends and family. Little ones welcome. We have all the equipment. You’ve got the motivation. We’ve all got the vibes. 🙂

Sunday Afternoon Mobile Ski Library Visit to St.Norbert CC

Date: March 2, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

RSVP Recommended

This one has the promise of warmer weather…or does it?
Who cares? This is Winterpeg.
Time for some fun in the sun and snow.

Whether you’re new to it or a seasoned skier, this is the perfect opportunity to have some fun outdoors with friends.

Bring your family, friends, and all your ski questions to us at St.Norbert CC!

The Forks River On-Land Skating Trails and Rinks
Date: Approximately until end of February

Venue: 1 The Forks Market Rd.

🎉 Winter Fun Awaits at The Forks! ❄️

Skating trails are OPEN, and this weekend’s weather is PERFECT! 🌟 Glide under the lights, explore over 1 km of trails, and create magical memories with friends and family. 🛼✨ But wait… the Nestaweya River Trail isn’t ready yet. Curious why? Find out all the details here! ⛸️👉

Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum

Date: 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: 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.

NFB Film Club: A Mother Apart
Date: March 1, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Venue: Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library, 251 Donald Stree

An emotionally sweeping tale of healing and forgiveness, A Mother Apart accompanies powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin as she re-imagines the essential art of mother…

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.

Assiniboine Park: Ski Trails, Toboggan Hill and Skating Rink are Open; 
Date: Approximately until end of February
Venue: 55 Pavilion Crescent

🎉 Winter Fun Awaits at The Forks! ❄️

Winter is here, and so is the fun at Assiniboine Park! 🛷❄️ Ski trails, a toboggan hill, skating at the Duck Pond, and cozy pop-ups—your perfect winter day starts here! ⛸️

Tobogganing Spots In Winnipeg
Date: Approximately until end of February
Venue: Multiple Locations

Ready to slide into winter fun? 🛷 Winnipeg’s tobogganing spots are packed with excitement for all ages! Whether you’re chasing thrills or looking for family-friendly fun, these snowy hills are a must-visit. Grab your sled and make this winter unforgettable!

Free YMCA Youth Access Program Ages 13-17

Date: Every Friday

Venue:
Downtown (301 Vaughn St.) 5 PM to close
Elmwood Kildonan (454 Kimberly Ave.) 7 PM to close
South (5 Fermer Ave.) 7 PM to close
West Portage (3550 Portage Ave.) 7 PM to close

Discover the Free YMCA Youth Access program in Winnipeg, designed for youth ages 13-17 to enjoy safe, inclusive recreational spaces every Friday. Engage in fun activities, connect with peers, and stay active—all with no fees or memberships required. Join this unique community event supported by the City of Winnipeg and United Way.

Open Gym@ Valour Community Centre (Orioles Site)
Date: Fridays: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: 448 Burnell St.

Rising Sun Powwow Club
Date: Fridays: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc., 363 McGregor Street

The Rising Sun Powwow Club offers a vibrant and inclusive space for anyone interested in learning and sharing Indigenous cultural practices. It’s a place to explore dancing, drumming, singing, regalia-making, and teachings while connecting with others in the community. This program is open to everyone, regardless of experience, and provides a welcoming environment to celebrate culture.

How to Register:

Email: CulturalYouthHelper@mamawi.com

Call: (204) 925-0300

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

Free Admission 11 for 17 and under at Manitoba Outdoors Show
Date: March 1-2, 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Red River Exhibition, 3977 Portage Avenue

Two epic days packed with outdoor adventure. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, discover new gear, and embrace the spirit of adventure!

Adult ADVANCE tickets $6 ($12 at the door)

Pokémon Make & Take at Superstore Portage Avenue

Date: March 1, 11 AM – 2 PM
Venue: 3193 Portage Ave.

Kids can choose from 4 Pokémon to build & take home FREE! Ages 6+ 1 per child while supplies last. Join us for colouring sheets and cupcakes and more.

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!

Group Hike on Kings Park Trail
Date: March 1, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM
Venue: 198 Kings Dr.

Join us for a relaxing and accessible nature walk through the Kings Park Loop, located right in the heart of the city. This easy 3.5 km loop takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete, making it perfect for all fitness levels.

Remember this is not a guided interpretive nature hike, just a group hike to meet some new people, get outside, and have fun!

Family Art Afternoon at St. Vital Library
Date: March 1, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 6 Fermor Avenue

Children (Ages 6-12) Discover. Learn. Connect. Get busy with a variety of craft supplies and make your own creation. Best enjoyed by children ages 5-12 and their families. Drop-in.

DJ Skate Night at Ralph Brown Community Centre
Date: March 1 at 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: 520 McRae Avenue

Create and Connect Crafts at The Leaf
Date: March 2 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: The Leaf – Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent

Stop by the Tannis M. Richardson Classroom for some hands-on crafting using natural or recycled products! Crafts are appropriate for kids and families of all ages and are accessible without admission to the biomes. Space is limited in the classroom. An adult must accompany children.

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+)

6 to 12 years old

Crafts, games, sports, outdoor activities and more! Dates, times and locations subject to change. Visit Winnipeg.ca or call 311 for the most up-to-date information

Magnus Eliasson Recreation Centre
430 Langside St
Sat/Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre
510 King St.
Sat/Sun, 1 PM – 5 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Lord Selkirk school
170 Poplar Ave.
Sat, 11 AM – 3 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Mayfair Recreation Centre
170 Poplar Ave.
Sat/Sun, 11 AM – 6 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Westdale Pool Building
550 Dale Blvd.
Sat/Sun, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Until June 15, 2025

13 to 17 Years Old
Take part in activities, get fit & make new friends!

Basketball, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey, outdoor activities, crafts, board games, video games, and special events. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Visit Winnipeg.ca or call 311 for the most up-to-date information.

Magnus Eliasson Recreation Centre
430 Langside St
Sat/Sun, 4 PM – 9 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
999 Sargent Ave.
Sat, 6 PM – 9 PM | Until June 29, 2025

Seven Oaks Middle School
800 Salter St.
Sun, 4 PM – 8 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Isaac Newton School
730 Aberdeen Ave.
Sat/Sun, 4 PM – 8 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Keewatin Prairie Community School
730 Aberdeen Ave.
Sun, 3 PM – 7 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
90 Sinclair St.
Sat, 12 PM – 8 PM | Until June 28, 2025
Sun, 1 PM – 5 PM | until June 29, 2025

Tyndall Park School
90 Sinclair St.
Sat/Sun, 1 PM – 7 PM | Until June 15, 2025

Bernie Wolfe school
90 Sinclair St.
Sat, 2 PM – 8 PM | Until June 6, 2025

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!

Note: This promotion may end at any time without prior notice.

Live Music at McPhillips Station Casino

February 28 – March 2, 2025 @ Mainstage | 9 PM – 12 AM, The Goods

February 28 – March 2, 2025 | 9 PM – 12 AM, Piano Catz

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

Note: This event may without prior notice.

Comedy Open Mic Night at Club Happenings
Date: Sundays, 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.

Note: This event may end without prior notice.

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
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 December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

*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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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.

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

Youth Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

St. James Assiniboia Centennial 644 Parkdale St.

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

Teen Swim Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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

Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street

December 2, 2024– March 22, 2025

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. | January 11 – March 22

Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Saturday, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. | January 4 – March 15

Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4 – 5 p.m. | January 5 – March 9

Charlie Gardiner
799 Logan Ave.
Saturday, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | January 4 – March 15

Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | January 5 – March 16

River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 pm | January 3 – March 14

Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3 – 4 p.m. | January 5 – March 9

Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon – 1 p.m. | January 5 – March 9

St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 pm | January 5 – March 16

Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 am–12:45 pm | January 4 – March 15

Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E

Sunday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | January 5 – March 16 cancelled January 19 & February 16

Saturday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | January 4 – March 15 cancelled January 18 & February 15

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.

Zoogipon! – Winter Equipment Kiosque

Date: Friday to Sunday this winter.
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Inside Duck Pond Shelter, Assiniboine Park
Price: Pay What You Can

No RSVP required. Come on down! We have lots of equipment of all kinds for all abilities/ages. All rentals are pay-what-you-can! Come us the skates, skis, toboggans, snowshoes, kicksleds and more! Great for beginners or families who want to try all kinds of winter activities.