BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.1//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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250907T170000 DTSTAMP:20250811T232751Z CREATED:20250811T232751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T232751Z UID:140935-1757152800-1757264400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:2025 Prairie Comics Festival DESCRIPTION:Share This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \nPrairie Comics Festival – September 6–7\, 2025\n📍 Location: Manitoba Museum\, Alloway Hall\, 190 Rupert Street\, Winnipeg \n📅 Schedule:\nSaturday: 10 AM – 5 PM\nSunday: 12 PM – 5 PM \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n2025 Headliner Guests: Jeff Lemire & Jenn Woodall \n\nOver 95 exhibitors and publishers in the artist market\n2 days of panels and seminars\nHands-on comic and zine workshops\nBook launches and off-site events at McNally Robinson\nAND MORE!\n\n[spacer height=”20px”] \n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n\n[spacer height=”20px”] \nPrairie Comics Festival is Winnipeg's premier indie comics event! Come celebrate independent comics\, zines\, and the folks who create them on Sept 6–7 at the Manitoba Museum in Alloway Hall. Discover new amazing comics and art\, meet creators from all over Canada\, talk to publishers\, and check out some in-depth panels and workshops in an intimate setting. And it’s all free to attend! \nThroughout the year\, Prairie Comics Festival keeps the indie comic celebration going with monthly workshops\, panels\, and talks at their studio at 611-70 Arthur Street\, and with partners the Winnipeg Public Library. All programs are facilitated by local professional comic creators and publishers. \nSubscribe to our newsletter so you can keep this community thriving!\nLearn more at prairiecomics.com\nDonate or volunteer with us! Send an email to info@prairiecomics.com to learn more. \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission for Kids at FolkloramaExperience the magic of Folklorama 2024 in Winnipeg! Immerse yourself in a world of cultures with over 40 pavilions showcasing music\, dance\, food\, and traditions. Enjoy free admission for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of diversity from August 4-17\, 2024\, at various locations across Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Folklorama Locations\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Winkler Harvest FestivalEnjoy free admission\, live entertainment\, family activities\, the Harvest Festival Parade and midway excitement at the Winkler Harvest Festival from August 7–9\, 2026. Wonder Shows rides\, games\, food and select attractions cost extra. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winkler Harvest Festival & Exhibition\,\n\n600 Park Street\n \n \n Winkler\,\n\n\n R6W 1B4\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in August 7-9A 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 08\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Annual Monarch Butterfly FestivalCelebrate the Living Prairie Museum’s 50th anniversary with free butterfly displays\, prairie activities\, guided walks\, crafts and family fun during the Monarch Festival. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Living Prairie Museum\,\n\n2795 Ness Ave\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 09\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 11\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 12\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 13\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Bee Amazing Free Kids ActivitiesEnjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Garden City Shopping Centre\,\n\n2305 McPhillips Street\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 16\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 18\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 Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/prairie-comics-festival/ LOCATION:Manitoba Museum\, 190 Rupert Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Prairie-Comics-Festival.webp GEO:49.9001118;-97.1362824 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manitoba Museum 190 Rupert Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Rupert Avenue:geo:-97.1362824,49.9001118 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR