10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events October 9-12

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FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Spooky Second Saturday at Dalnavert Museum
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre, 61 Carlton Street
Admission: Free

Celebrate spooky season at Dalnavert Museum with a free Halloween-themed Second Saturday. Stop by for a Halloween Market, spooky crafts, and a chance to explore the historic house. Costumes are encouraged, and no registration is required.

Diwali Mela 2026
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM
Venue: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue
Price: Free

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Hindu Society of Manitoba at Diwali Mela 2026. Enjoy cultural performances, shopping and exhibitors, Indian food, kids and family activities, raffle draws and community connections. Everyone is welcome.

Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-Qaumajuq
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Boulevard
Admission: Free

Enjoy free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq during Canada Life Free Sundays. Explore current exhibitions, the Gallery’s collection of Inuit art and the Visible Vault, with family-friendly activities and special programming that may include art-making, tours, films and performances.

DOWNTOWN

Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith Street

Explore more than 150 years of Winnipeg policing history through exhibits featuring historic uniforms, equipment, photographs, forensic displays, and unique artifacts. Admission is free.

Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: #100 – 145 Pacific Avenue

Celebrate Manitoba’s sporting heritage through exhibits, memorabilia, photographs, and stories featuring hundreds of outstanding athletes, builders, and championship teams. Admission is free.

MORE FREE EVENTS

Messy Church
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Road
Admission: Free (free-will donations welcome)

Messy Church is an all-ages gathering featuring faith, fun, food, creative activities, and meaningful stories in a welcoming community setting.

Hotel Transylvania Movie Night
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: Doors 6:00 PM | Movie 6:30 PM
Venue: Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Avenue
Admission: Free

Enjoy a free community movie night featuring Hotel Transylvania. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the movie beginning at 6:30 PM. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase at the canteen.

RASC Winnipeg Centre Monthly Astronomy Meeting
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre, St. John’s College, University of Manitoba, 92 Dysart Road
Admission: Free

Join the RASC Winnipeg Centre for its monthly astronomy meeting. The meeting is open to the public, and no registration is required. The evening’s agenda is to be announced.

2nd Annual Spook and Spice Market
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Greendell Park Community Centre, 75 Woodlawn Avenue
Admission: Free

Shop from more than 30 vendors at the 2nd Annual Spook and Spice Market. The event also features a visit from Ursula from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, free face painting by Unplain Jayne from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and a photo-op station.

Wild Dogs of Manitoba
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue
Admission: Free

Learn about Manitoba’s wild dogs, including foxes, coyotes, and wolves, through artifacts and educational displays. Discover how to safely share the city with these fascinating animals and make a take-home button. This all-ages program is drop-in, so visitors can stop by anytime during the event.

Sustainability Tour at The Leaf
Date: October 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – approximately 1:30 PM
Venue: The Leaf, 55 Pavilion Crescent
Admission: Free

Take a free guided tour highlighting the sustainability features that support The Leaf’s LEED certification. The approximately 30-minute tour meets in front of the Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the biomes is not required to participate.

FREE SWIM

Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex – 999 Sargent Ave.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Sat: 2:30 – 6 p.m.
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Elmwood Kildonans – 909 Concordia Ave.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Kinsmen Sherbrook – 381 Sherbrook St.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 2 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Margaret Grant – 685 Dalhousie Dr.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 8:30 – 9:25 a.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Piscine Dan Vandal Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald St.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Sat: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
Seven Oaks Pool – 444 Adsum Dr.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 4 – 6 p.m. (Indoor splash pad and Kiddie pool only)
St. James Assiniboia Centennial – 644 Parkdale St.
Free Swim: August 31 – December 12, 2026
Sat: 6 – 8 p.m. (Youth swim)
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool – 1101 Wabasha St.
Free Swim: August 31 – September 28, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Free Swim: September 29 – December 12, 2026
Fri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)

ADULTS 18+ ONLY

TC Hooligan’s – Live at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: October 9 & 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Venue: Mainstage, McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Price: Free entry (venue purchases optional, 18+)

Enjoy an evening of live music by TC Hooligan’s on the Mainstage. This free 18+ performance is part of McPhillips Station Casino’s weekend entertainment lineup.

P.T.L. Duo – Live at McPhillips Station Casino
Date: October 9 & 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Venue: Loft 180, McPhillips Station Casino, 484 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg
Price: Free entry (venue purchases optional, 18+)

Enjoy a live performance by P.T.L. Duo in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend an autumn evening with live entertainment.

Live Music Weekends – Silver Spike Saloon
Date: Fridays & Saturdays
Time: 9:00 PM
Venue: Silver Spike Saloon, 202 Bond Street, Winnipeg
Price: Free entry (venue purchases optional, 18+)

Enjoy live music featuring local bands across rock, country, and blues genres in a lively weekend atmosphere. This recurring event is a popular nightlife option in the city.

Winnipeg Rock N’ Gem Show
Date: October 9–11, 2026
Time: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Red River Exhibition Place
Price: $3 single | $7 family | Children 5 & under free

Explore crystals, minerals, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, beads, carvings, lapidary supplies and natural treasures from vendors travelling from across Canada. On Friday night, a special UV event showcases minerals that glow under ultraviolet light.

Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: October 9 & 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Manitoba Electrical Museum, 680 Harrow Street
Price: $5.00 per person (Children 5 & under free)

Discover Manitoba’s electrical history through interactive exhibits, vintage appliances, historic equipment, and hands-on displays. Visitors of all ages can explore how electricity has shaped everyday life while learning about the province’s hydroelectric heritage.