10+ Free Things To Do In Winnipeg This Weekend August 1-4

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FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – Islendingadagurinn
Date: August 1–4, 2025
Venue: Gimli, Manitoba

Celebrate Icelandic culture at the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – Islendingadagurinn, happening August 1–4, 2025, in Gimli. Experience Viking battles, live music on the beach, cultural exhibits, and delicious Icelandic food. Enjoy races, midway rides, a Sunday parade, and fireworks over Lake Winnipeg — all free and family-friendly.

2025 Downtown Movie Night: The Wild Robot

Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 | Programming 5 PM – 8:30 PM; Movie 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Venue: Bonnycastle Park, 260 Assiniboine Avenue
Admission: Free

Experience a magical cinematic evening at the 2025 Downtown Family Movie Night presented by The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba. Enjoy free family fun starting at 5 PM with a live DJ, a robot dance-off, animal ambassadors, caricatures, crafts, games, giveaways, food trucks, and more. At 8:30 PM, the outdoor screening of The Wild Robot begins, bringing to life the story of Roz, a robot learning to survive and make friends on a remote island.