10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events January 30 – February 1
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FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
AWRA Winter Extravaganza
Date: Friday, January 30 – Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location: Assiniboine West Recreation Association (AWRA), 861 Buchanan Blvd
The AWRA Winter Extravaganza returns with a full weekend of winter fun bringing the community together through family-friendly activities, food, and entertainment. Events across the weekend include a movie night, family sock hop, pancake breakfast, skating, sleigh rides, hockey, and fireworks.
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Fort Garry Community Centre Winter Carnival
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location: Fort Garry Community Centre (Hobson Site), 880 Oakenwald Avenue
Fort Garry Community Centre’s Winter Carnival features a full day of family-friendly winter fun with outdoor activities, games, food, and evening entertainment for all ages.
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Tuxedo Community Centre Winter Carnival
Date: Saturday, January 31 – Sunday, February 1, 2026
Location: Tuxedo Community Centre
Tuxedo Community Centre is hosting a two-day Winter Carnival packed with family-friendly activities celebrating the season. Highlights include winter games, face painting, sleigh rides, skiing, and fireworks.
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DOWNTOWN
Lights On the Exchange • Allumez le quartier
Date: Wednesday, January 21 – Saturday, March 21, 2026
Venue: Exchange District, Winnipeg
Lights On the Exchange is a winter public art festival featuring large-scale projections, installations, and artworks by more than 30 Canadian and Manitoban artists throughout the Exchange District.
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Warming Huts Tours
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Nestaweya River Trail, The Forks
Join a free guided tour exploring new and fan-favourite warming huts along the Nestaweya River Trail, highlighting the art and architecture competition on ice.
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Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids!
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Dave Barber Cinematheque, Winnipeg
Cabin Fever returns with a free family-friendly screening featuring Sleeping Beauty as part of the January and February series.
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AROUND WINNIPEG
DJ Skate Night (DJ LuxTux)
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Location: Assiniboine West Recreation Association (AWRA), 861 Buchanan Blvd
Lace up for a fun-filled skate night featuring music by DJ LuxTux. Enjoy skating, music, and a lively community atmosphere at AWRA.
Free Movie Screening – TILL
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park, 1120 Grant Avenue
ACMP Carleton presents a free movie screening of TILL in recognition of Mental Health Month. Reserving a spot is required.
HPT Family Fusion: Winter Wonderland
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Heritage Park Temple, 825 School Road
Enjoy a free family-friendly winter evening featuring a hot meal and seasonal activities for all ages. Registration is required.
Community Movie Night – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Location: Robert A. Steen Community Centre
Bring the family for a free community movie night featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Admission is free, with canteen snacks available for purchase.
Family Skate Night (Kids Eat Free)
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 | Starting at 5:00 PM
Location: Woodlands Rec Club
Head to Woodlands Rec Club for a family skate night where kids eat free. Enjoy skating, food, and a relaxed community atmosphere.
Free Movie Sunday – Inside Out 2
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: Movie starts at 3:00 PM (doors open at 2:30 PM)
Location: Transcona East End Community Club – Upper Hall
Enjoy a free family-friendly screening of Inside Out 2. Doors open early, with snacks available for purchase (cash only).
Skate the Oval – Speed Skating Manitoba
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Oval at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Skate Winnipeg’s largest ice surface while supporting Manitoba’s children’s hospital. Try speed skates, enjoy music and hot chocolate, and take part in a fun community fundraiser.
Jack Frost Challenge for Kids
Date: February 1–14, 2026
Location: Anywhere in Manitoba
The Jack Frost Challenge for Kids encourages families to get active outdoors through winter activities like skating, walking, and building snow forts, with chances to win prizes.
FREE INDOOR SKATING
Ab McDonald Arena
Address: 2055 Ness Ave.
Until: March 23, 2026
Saturday: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Bertrand Arena
Address: 294 Bertrand St.
Until: March 17, 2026
Saturday: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. (No public skate January 3)
Billy Mosienko Arena
Address: 709 Keewatin St.
Until: March 8, 2026
Sunday: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Charlie Gardiner Arena
Address: 799 Logan Ave.
Until: March 14, 2026
Saturday: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (No public skate January 3)
Eric Coy Arena
Address: 535 Oakdale Dr.
Until: March 22, 2026
Sunday: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
River East Arena
Address: 1410 Rothesay St.
Until: March 13, 2026
Friday: 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. (No public skate January 2)
Sam Southern Arena
Address: 625 Osborne St.
Until: March 8, 2026
Sunday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sargent Park Arena
Address: 1111 Wall St.
Until: March 8, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
St. Vital Centennial Arena
Address: 580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Until: March 15, 2026
Sunday: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (No public skate January 4)
Transcona East End Community Centre Arena
Address: 517 Pandora Ave. E.
Until: March 15, 2026
Saturday: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (No public skate January 3 & 17)
Sunday: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (No public skate January 4 & 18)
Free Swim and Loonie/Toonie Swims
Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald St.
Free Swim: Until March 21, 2026
Fri: 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Youth swim)
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex – 999 Sargent Ave.
Free Swim: Until March 21, 2026
Sat: 2:30 – 6 p.m.
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Elmwood Kildonans – 909 Concordia Ave.
Free Swim: Until March 21, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Kinsmen Sherbrook – 381 Sherbrook St.
Free Swim: Until March 16, 2026
Fri: 2 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Margaret Grant Pool – 685 Dalhousie Dr.
Free Swim: Until March 21, 2026
Fri: 8:30 – 9:25 a.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St.
Free Swim: Until January 3, 2026
Sat: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
St. James Assiniboia Centennial – 644 Parkdale St.
Free Swim: Until March 21, 2026
Sat: 6 – 8 p.m. (Youth swim)
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool – 1101 Wabasha St.
Free Swim: Until January 3, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
ADULTS 18+ ONLY
Crow Dogs at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: Loft 180, McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St
Catch Crow Dogs live at Loft 180 inside McPhillips Station Casino for a late-night performance. This 18+ show runs from 9:00 PM to midnight.
Sean Taylor Band at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: Mainstage, McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St
The Sean Taylor Band takes the Mainstage at McPhillips Station Casino for an energetic night of live music. This event is open to guests 18 and older.
Sean Taylor Band at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Venue: Mainstage, McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St
Back by popular demand, the Sean Taylor Band returns to the Mainstage for another night of live music and dancing. This is an 18+ event.
Winnipeg Jets Game Day – Casinos of Winnipeg
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 3:00 PM
Venue: Casinos of Winnipeg – Club Regent Casino & McPhillips Station Casino
Join fellow fans for Winnipeg Jets Game Day at the Casinos of Winnipeg, featuring a lively game-day atmosphere during the 3:00 PM matchup. Open to guests 18 and older.
UFC 325 Screening
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Main Card Time: 9:00 PM (local time)
Cost: Free entry (venue purchases optional)
Age Restriction: 18+ (valid government-issued photo ID required)
Venues:
McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips St.
Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Ave. W
Watch UFC 325 live and free at the Casinos of Winnipeg as the Octagon returns with a massive Featherweight Championship rematch.
KIDS EAT FOR FREE
Kids Eat Free at Hooters
Date: Saturday and Sunday, all day
Venue: Hooters, 1501 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg
Kids eat free on weekends at Hooters! Children 10 and under can enjoy a free meal from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $12 or more.
Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.
Kids Eat Free at Fionn’s
Date: Every Sunday
Venue: Fionn’s, 1180 Grant Ave
Enjoy a family-friendly Sunday at Fionn’s where kids eat free all day, and adults can sip on $7 Caesars. A great way to wrap up the weekend with good food and savings.
Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.
NEAR WINNIPEG
Quinzhee Building Workshop
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
Location: Interpretive Workshop (end of Nimowin Road), Birds Hill Provincial Park
Ages: Recommended for adults and youth (8+)
Cost: Free (park vehicle permit may be required)
Registration: RSVP required
Join a Manitoba Parks interpreter to learn how to build a traditional snow quinzhee and discover why Indigenous peoples favoured quinzhees over igloos on the prairies. While the quinzhee rests, participants will make bannock and cook it over a fire.
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Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Select Cineplex Theatres, Winnipeg
Cost: $5.49 per person (plus tax & booking fees)
Cineplex Family Favourites returns with an affordable family movie outing featuring The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. This budget-friendly screening offers families a chance to enjoy a big-screen movie experience at a reduced price.
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