10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events September 25-27

Celebrate University of Manitoba Homecoming at the free, all-ages Bisons Block Party. Enjoy live entertainment, Billy the Bison’s birthday party, a kids’ zone, giveaways, campus activities and more, plus free admission to the Bisons women’s soccer game against the MacEwan Griffins and the Homecoming football game against the UBC Thunderbirds. Free tickets are required for entry to Princess Auto Stadium.

Experience Winnipeg after dark during Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, a free citywide celebration of contemporary art. Explore installations, projections, illuminated displays, live performances, exhibitions and interactive art across four main zones. Free Winnipeg Transit shuttle service connects the Nuit Blanche areas throughout the evening.

Bring your favourite stuffed animal and join Dr. Goodbear for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, hosted by the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. Families can enjoy kid-friendly activities designed to help children learn about what they may see in a hospital or child health research environment while spending a fun day together at Assiniboine Park.

Explore the history of policing in the city with a visit to the Winnipeg Police Museum. The museum features historical artifacts, photographs, uniforms, equipment and exhibits highlighting the development of the Winnipeg Police Service.

Admission is free, making it an easy downtown activity for anyone interested in local history and policing.

Discover Manitoba's rich sporting history at the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame. Explore exhibits celebrating athletes, teams and builders who have made significant contributions to sport throughout the province.

Visitors can see memorabilia, photographs and displays covering generations of Manitoba sports history. Admission to the Hall of Fame is free.

Enjoy a free afternoon screening of Ball of Fire at Millennium Library. The classic comedy follows a sheltered group of professors whose scholarly world is turned upside down when a slang-savvy nightclub singer seeks refuge among them.

Experience food as art during Canvas and Cuisine, a special Nuit Blanche celebration featuring creative dishes, local vendors, live performances, interactive art and a vibrant night market atmosphere. Wander through the downtown streets while discovering the intersection of food, art and creativity.

Visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights during Nuit Blanche Winnipeg for a special evening of free programming. Explore the museum after dark and experience art, performances and activities as part of Winnipeg's annual celebration of contemporary art.

Experience Dalnavert Museum after dark during Nuit Blanche with an immersive journey through Victorian-era soundscapes. Wander through the historic house while sounds including a phonograph, ticking clock and filling bathtub evoke everyday life from the past. Admission is free and no registration is required.

Experience a free Culture Days screening of Watching Night of The Living Dead, an experimental film by Toronto artist Dave Dyment. The project reconstructs George Romero's horror classic using scenes from other movies and television shows in which characters are shown watching Night of the Living Dead.

Celebrate arts, culture and creativity during Culture Days Manitoba 2026, with more than two weeks of activities taking place in Winnipeg and communities across the province. The festival brings together artists, cultural organizations, museums, galleries and community groups for accessible and participatory arts and cultural experiences.

Programming varies by date and location and may include visual arts and exhibitions, live performances and music, hands-on workshops, Indigenous arts and traditional practices, heritage activities, storytelling, interactive installations, community celebrations, open houses and family-friendly activities. Culture Days Manitoba also includes Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, its annual free celebration of contemporary art.

Explore nature through art and observation during this free bilingual drop-in activity at the Living Prairie Museum. Visitors of all ages can create their own nature journal while discovering the plants, wildlife and prairie environment around them.

Check out Pinsanity's 1st Annual Pin Event, a gathering for pin collectors and enthusiasts. Browse pins, meet fellow collectors and discover unique designs during this free community event.

Learn the basics of photography during this introductory session at Henry's Camera. The workshop is designed for beginners looking to better understand their camera and build their photography skills.

Celebrate hockey season at Game On: Hockey Fan Fest at CF Polo Park. Stop by Centre Court for a day of hockey-themed activities and fan fun for the whole family.

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

Enjoy a live performance by Double Bourbon in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend a fall evening with live entertainment.

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.