BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTSTAMP:20260504T024244Z CREATED:20230512T003057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T024244Z UID:99885-1777766400-1778975999@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Narcisse Snake Dens 2026 DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n}\n\n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n\n \nPhoto Credit: J Hazard\, CC BY-SA 3.0\, via Wikimedia Commons \nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nNarcisse Snake Dens Experience\nSTATUS: ACTIVE \nWitness one of the most unique wildlife experiences in North America at the Narcisse Snake Dens\, located about an hour north of Winnipeg. \nEvery spring\, tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from their underground limestone dens\, creating a rare and fascinating natural phenomenon that draws visitors from around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nMating Season (Best Time to Visit)\nThe snake mating season typically occurs in early to mid-May\, with peak activity expected approximately May 3–16\, 2026 (weather dependent). \nDuring this time\, visitors can witness the famous “mating balls\,” where multiple male snakes gather around a single female—an unforgettable and completely safe experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect & Visitor Tips\nWell-maintained walking trails and boardwalks make it easy to explore the area while protecting the snakes and their habitat. Educational signage throughout the site explains the science behind this phenomenon\, making it a great outing for families\, students\, and nature lovers. \n\nAdmission: Free\nBest time of day: Late morning to early afternoon (11 AM – 3 PM)\nWear: Comfortable shoes; trails can be uneven\nStay safe: Stick to designated paths and avoid disturbing wildlife\n\nWhether it’s a first visit or a yearly tradition\, the Narcisse Snake Dens offer a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure and a chance to experience Manitoba’s natural beauty up close. \nDirections Google Maps \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 21\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in August 21-23A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 23\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Sage Movement Grand 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   Sage Movement Grand Opening Celebrate the grand opening of Sage Movement and explore \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Sage Movement\,\n\n149 De Baets St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 23\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Whyte Ridge CC Summer CarnivalWhyte Ridge CC Summer Carnival 2026 offers free family fun on August 23 from 1:30–4:30 PM at 170 Fleetwood Road\, Winnipeg. It features live music\, activities\, vendors and raffles. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Whyte Ridge Community Centre\,\n\n170 Fleetwood Rd\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3Y 1R3\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 23\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 25\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bachata Nights inthe ParkLooking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs\, free dance lessons\, and a fun\, family-friendly atmosphere. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 26\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert SeriesEnjoy free live music every Friday & Saturday night this summer at the 2024 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series! Local bands take the stage from 7pm to 10pm along Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg. Discover diverse genres\, community vibes\, and talented performers. Bring your lawn chair and experience a harmonious summer tradition. (June 21 - August 31\, 2024) \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 30\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Summer Concert Series at Assiniboine Park Lyric TheatreEnjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30\, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n55 Pavilion Crescent\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/narcisse-snake-dens/ LOCATION:Narcisse Snake Dens\, Highway 17\, Narcisse\, Manitoba\, R0C 2H0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Giveaway,Health,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/narcisse-snake-dens.webp GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Narcisse Snake Dens Highway 17 Narcisse Manitoba R0C 2H0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 17:geo:-97.1385145,49.8954221 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR