10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events April 10-12
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Free (PWYC – pay what you can, donation optional)
The Winnipeg Punk Rock Flea Market brings together 130+ DIY makers, artists, and indie businesses for a full day of shopping, live DJs, and community vibes. Enjoy kids activities, Project Safe Audience, Food Not Bombs, and a dedicated low sensory shopping hour from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Entry is pay-what-you-can, with 50% of proceeds supporting community partners.
Second Saturdays is a free family-friendly program inviting visitors to explore the past at Dalnavert Museum. Play a Victorian-era game, tour the historic house at your own pace, and enjoy crafts throughout the afternoon. Drop in anytime between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM—no booking required.
Jay’s Creative Studio presents the third annual Big Thrift Energy Market, featuring thrifty, vintage, and handcrafted vendors alongside tasty treats. Entry is free, with non-perishable food donations encouraged for the local food bank in Transcona.
Enjoy free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq with all-day art-making activities and drop-in exhibition tours (1:00 PM English, 3:00 PM French). Free public parking is available at the Canada Life lot behind 100 Osborne Street North, and downtown street parking is free on Sundays.
DOWNTOWN
Explore over a century of law enforcement history with fascinating exhibits and artifacts. A unique and educational stop for families.
Discover Manitoba’s sporting history through exhibits, artifacts, and stories from top athletes and teams. A great stop for sports fans of all ages.
Join Plug In ICA for the opening reception of Transcendence, featuring artists April Hickox and Sheila Spence. Celebrate the launch of this powerful exhibition exploring memory, loss, and observance in a welcoming, accessible gallery space.
Learn the art of stand-up comedy with Vōng Shō in this interactive workshop covering joke structure, punchlines, and developing your comedic voice. Participants can sign up to test their material in front of a live audience at the end of the session.
FAMILY PICKS
Join us for a cozy movie night featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring blankets, pillows, or a sleeping bag and settle in for a fun family adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom. Snacks available.
Kids can bring their favourite stuffed toy and play dentist for the day with face painting, balloon animals, games, and a first dental visit experience. A free kids book is included with registration.
Enjoy a free public skate session at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre. A great way for kids and families to stay active and have fun together.
FOR FAMILIES
Join us for a cozy movie night featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring blankets, pillows, or a sleeping bag and settle in for a fun family adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom. Snacks available.
Kids can bring their favourite stuffed toy and play dentist for the day with face painting, balloon animals, games, and a first dental visit experience. A free kids book is included with registration.
Enjoy a free public skate session at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre. A great way for kids and families to stay active and have fun together.
MORE FREE EVENTS
Community meal and music starting at 6:30 PM in the Concert Hall (2nd floor, stair access only). Food hamper pickup through Winnipeg Harvest begins at 5:30 PM.
Visit the prairie and warm up inside with free drop-in activities for all ages. April 11 theme: Wild Dogs of Manitoba — explore artifacts, learn about foxes, coyotes, and wolves, and create a take-home button.
Come for a community walk with MMF Bison Local around The Forks, then continue to hang out at The Forks Commons for coffee, drinks, or a snack. All are welcome.
Free Swim and Loonie/Toonie Swims
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
ADULTS 18+ ONLY
Enjoy live music featuring local bands across rock, country, and blues genres in a lively weekend atmosphere.
18+ Venue.
Celebrate the best of 70s and 80s music with karaoke bingo. Free to play, plenty of prizes, and you don’t even need to sing to win.
18+ Environment.
Enjoy a late-night live performance inside Loft 180 at McPhillips Station Casino.
Catch two nights of high-energy entertainment on the Mainstage at McPhillips Station Casino.
Enjoy Latin jazz led by Emmanuel Bach with special guests each week in a relaxed evening setting.
18+ Venue.
Watch UFC 327 live on the big screens and catch all the action with fellow fight fans in a lively casino atmosphere.
KIDS EAT FOR FREE
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.
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.
Central Canada Comic Con returns for two days celebrating collectibles, creators, comics, and cards. Browse vintage comics, rare cards, toys, original artwork, and hard-to-find collectibles in a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission is $10 (Kids under 14 free with paid adult).
Discover Manitoba’s largest indoor vintage and nostalgia sale featuring collectibles, retro finds, memorabilia, and unique treasures from vendors across the province. Admission is $5 at the door and parking is free.
Introduce toddlers to horses with a 30-minute drop-in session featuring grooming and a pony ride. $10 per rider includes grooming and helmet use. Children must be under 50 lbs to ride; older siblings may help groom but cannot ride.
