Riverview Community Centre,
90 Ashland Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Riverview’s favorite winter celebration is back! Get ready for a week of fun, adventure, and community spirit as we embrace the magic of winter together.
There’s something for everyone—bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s make WinterFEST 2026 unforgettable!
Upcoming Events
Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1, 2025 Free Entry ito
Experience the **We Are Winter Celebration** from January 10–12 at the Riley Family Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg. Enjoy free winter activities, including skating, skiing, and ice biking, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on January 10 and 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on January 11 and 12. This festive 3-day event offers live music, cozy saunas, and family-friendly entertainment, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season.
A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family, live music, arts, movies, and more.
Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! returns this winter with free Sunday screenings at the David Barber Cinematheque. Families can enjoy beloved classics and animated favourites from January 4 to February 22.
Learn to Winter at The Forks runs every weekend from January to February with free activities celebrating Winnipeg’s winter spirit. Enjoy DJs on Ice, skating lessons, storytelling, wellness classes, and more at locations throughout The Forks, weather permitting.
The Whyte Ridge Community Centre Winter Carnival takes place on Sunday, January 11 from 1:30–4:30 PM at 170 Fleetwood Rd., featuring cross country skiing with Winnipeg Trails, sleigh rides, skating, indoor kids’ activities with MyGym, pizza, hot chocolate, and more at this free family event.
The Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s, vintage vehicles and motorcycles, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
WAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq, starting January 2026, with live music, interactive activities, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Riverview’s favorite winter celebration is back! Get ready for a week of fun, adventure, and community spirit as we embrace the magic of winter together.
Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! returns this winter with free Sunday screenings at the David Barber Cinematheque. Families can enjoy beloved classics and animated favourites from January 4 to February 22.