BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.4.1//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: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;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260914T233532Z CREATED:20240917T050149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233532Z UID:10000812-1789725600-1789938000@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in September 18-20 DESCRIPTION:Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in September 18-20\nbody {\n font-family: Arial\, sans-serif;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n line-height: 1.6;\n background: #FFFFFF;\n color: #333;\n}\n\n .event {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 45px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n }\n\n .event-title {\n font-size: 1.25em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n }\n\n .event-detail {\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n }\n\n .event p {\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 12px;\n }\n\n.arena {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 45px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n }\n\n .arena-title {\n font-size: 1.25em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 10px;\n }\n\n .arena-detail {\n margin-bottom: 6px;\n }\n\n .arena p {\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 12px;\n }\n\n a {\n color: #2980b9;\n text-decoration: none;\n font-weight: bold;\n }\n\n a:hover {\n text-decoration: underline;\n }\n\n .fusion-button {\n margin-top: 12px;\n display: inline-block;\n }\nPosted Every Tuesday before 7 PM. \nFEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES\nThe Weekender\nDate: Friday\, September 11 – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: Friday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nVenue: Graham Avenue Pedestrian Corridor\nAdmission: Free\nExperience three days of food\, music and entertainment as The Weekender transforms the Graham Avenue pedestrian corridor into a major downtown street festival. Highlights include Food Truck Wars with 40 food trucks and mobile vendors\, an artisan market\, Adventure Zone\, Family Zone\, live music and entertainment\, and a 3×3 basketball tournament. The festival is free to attend and open to the public. \n More Info \n\n2026 Chinatown Night Market – Meet Me @ The Lucky Duck Festival\nDate: Saturday\, September 12 – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nVenue: Chinatown\, James Avenue & King Street\nExperience the sights\, sounds and flavours of Chinatown at the 2026 Chinatown Night Market. The two-day festival features cultural and musical performances\, Lion and Dragon Dance\, drumming groups\, breakdance competitions\, a Bubble Tea Battle\, an eating competition and more. \n More Info \n\nFree Giveaway Weekend\nDate: Saturday\, September 12 – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nLocation: Citywide\nAdmission: Free\nGive reusable\, unwanted household items a new home during Winnipeg's Free Giveaway Weekend. Residents can place usable items at the curb marked with a “FREE” sign\, while others can browse neighbourhoods for items they can reuse. Items may include books\, furniture\, electronics\, toys\, sports equipment\, clothing\, household goods\, tools and more. Any unclaimed items should be removed from the curb by dusk on Sunday. \n More Info \n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nDOWNTOWN\nFree Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum\nDate: Friday\, September 11\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nVenue: Winnipeg Police Headquarters\, 245 Smith Street\nExplore more than 150 years of Winnipeg policing history through exhibits featuring historic uniforms\, equipment\, photographs\, forensic displays\, and unique artifacts. Admission is free. \n More Info \n\nFree Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\nDate: Friday\, September 11\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nVenue: #100 – 145 Pacific Avenue\nCelebrate Manitoba's sporting heritage through exhibits\, memorabilia\, photographs\, and stories featuring hundreds of outstanding athletes\, builders\, and championship teams. Admission is free. \n More Info \n\nNew Moon Gathering: Young Leaders and Community Healing\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nVenue: Canadian Museum for Human Rights\, 85 Israel Asper Way\nAdmission: Free – Registration required\nJoin Cree Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra and traditional helper Peyton for a New Moon gathering focused on thankfulness\, healing\, community and Wahkowtowin\, or kinship. Participants will explore Cree teachings\, traditional tea and medicines\, and connections between relationships\, balance and human rights. A potluck will follow the gathering. Smudging smoke will be present during the event. \n Register – Registration Required \n\nSecond Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre\, 61 Carlton Street\nAdmission: Free\nExplore the past during Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum\, a free monthly program for families. Learn to play a Victorian-era game in the Visitors’ Centre\, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour\, and finish your visit with a craft in the attic. \n More Info \n\nCanada Life Free Sundays at WAG-Qaumajuq\nDate: Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nVenue: WAG-Qaumajuq\, 300 Memorial Boulevard\nAdmission: Free\nEnjoy 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. \n More Info \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n \nMORE FREE EVENTS\nDivine Clarity Fall Open House\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Live Talks & Q&A: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Divine Clarity Spiritual Centre & Metaphysical Shoppe\, 2071 Portage Avenue\nAdmission: Free – RSVP required\nSpend the day at Divine Clarity’s free Fall Open House with shopping\, special offers\, live presentations and more than $3\,000 in prize giveaways. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM\, drop in for live talks and Q&A sessions covering spiritual development\, Reiki\, crystal therapy\, shamanism\, hypnotherapy\, mediumship and other topics. Visitors can attend in person or join the talks online via Zoom. Optional 10-minute Mini Aura & Chakra Readings are available for $20. \n RSVP \n\nTravelling Seeds | Graines voyageuses\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Living Prairie Museum\, 2795 Ness Avenue\nAdmission: Free\nDiscover how seeds travel and how plants find new places to grow during this free drop-in activity at the Living Prairie Museum. Learn how seeds can be carried by the wind or animals\, then help a few seeds travel home with you to take root. The activity is open to all ages\, and visitors can drop in anytime during museum hours. \n More Info \n\nE-Waste Collection Event\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nVenue: Grant Park Shopping Centre\, 1120 Grant Avenue\nAdmission: Free\nDrop off unwanted electronics and accessories for safe and environmentally responsible disposal at Grant Park Shopping Centre. Presented in partnership with the Electronic Recycling Association\, the collection event offers secure data destruction\, with eligible devices repurposed and others recycled. The drop-off depot will be located at the front of the mall along Grant Avenue near Applebee's. \n More Info \n\nNeighbour by Neighbour Community Music Festival\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM\nVenue: Lord Roberts Community Centre\, 725 Kylemore Avenue\nCelebrate the fifth annual Neighbour by Neighbour Community Music Festival with a full day of free live music\, family activities\, and community fun. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy performances by El Leon & The Strangers\, Mise en Scene\, Tyler Del Pino & The Brasstronautz\, the NXN Mic Drop Showcase Winner\, and more. The festival also features a kids' area\, farmers market\, clothing swap\, photo booth\, food vendors\, beer gardens\, and a whiskey bar\, making it a great way to wrap up the summer. \n More Info \n\nChildren's Design Competition (Ages 7–12) at IKEA\nDate: Saturday\, September 12 & Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: IKEA Winnipeg\, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway\nAdmission: Free – IKEA Family members only | No registration required\nYoung designers ages 7–12 can use their imagination to create their dream bedroom\, living room or play space for a chance to win a special prize. The free drop-in activity takes place in the Living Room – Room Setting 1 and is exclusive to IKEA Family members. \n More Info \n\nManitoba Harness Racing at The LOOP\nDate: Saturdays through October 3\, 2026\nVenue: The LOOP at Red River Exhibition Park\, 3977 Portage Avenue\nAdmission: Free*\nWatch live Standardbred harness racing at The LOOP at Red River Exhibition Park. Cheer on Manitoba's horses\, enjoy the open-air track and watch or wager on the races. Admission and parking are normally free\, with snacks and refreshments available for purchase. \n*Admission may be required when a separately ticketed event is taking place at Exhibition Park at the same time. \n More Info \n\nFabulous 50s Annual Flashback Car Show\nDate: Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nVenue: Red River Exhibition Park\, 3977 Portage Avenue\nAdmission: Free | Public parking $5\nCheck out Manitoba’s largest car show as the Fabulous 50s Annual Flashback Car Show celebrates its 30th annual event. The family-friendly show features dozens of classic and eye-catching vehicles\, live entertainment\, vendors\, food trucks and the Fab 50s Vendor Mall. Admission is free for spectators\, with public parking available for $5. \n More Info \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nFREE SWIM\nBonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald St.\nFree Swim: June 10 – July 4\, 2026\nFri: 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nCindy Klassen Recreation Complex – 999 Sargent Ave.\nFree Swim: June 10 – September 7\, 2026\nSat: 2:30 – 6 p.m.\nSat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nElmwood Kildonans – 909 Concordia Ave.\nFree Swim: June 10 – September 7\, 2026\nFri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\nSat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nKinsmen Sherbrook – 381 Sherbrook St.\nFree Swim: June 10 – July 4\, 2026\nFri: 2 – 5 p.m.\nSat: 3 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nMargaret Grant – 685 Dalhousie Dr.\nFree Swim: June 10 – July 4\, 2026\nFri: 8:30 – 9:25 a.m.\nFri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nSergeant Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St.\nFree Swim: June 10 – September 7\, 2026\nSat: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\nSun: 4 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nSeven Oaks Pool – 444 Adsum Dr.\nFree Swim: June 14 – September 7\, 2026\nFri: 4 – 6 p.m. (Indoor splash pad and Kiddie pool only)\n\n\nSt. James Assiniboia Centennial – 644 Parkdale St.\nFree Swim: June 28 – September 7\, 2026\nSat: 2:45 – 5 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nTranscona Kinsmen Centennial Pool – 1101 Wabasha St.\nFree Swim: April 5 – June 13\, 2026\nFri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\nADULTS 18+ ONLY\nSean Taylor Band – Live at McPhillips Station Casino\nDate: September 11 & 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM\nVenue: Mainstage\, McPhillips Station Casino\, 484 McPhillips Street\, Winnipeg\nPrice: Free entry (venue purchases optional\, 18+)\nEnjoy an evening of live music by the Sean Taylor Band on the Mainstage. This free 18+ performance is part of McPhillips Station Casino’s weekend entertainment lineup. \n More Info \n\nYonipz – Live at McPhillips Station Casino\nDate: September 11 & 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM\nVenue: Loft 180\, McPhillips Station Casino\, 484 McPhillips Street\, Winnipeg\nPrice: Free entry (venue purchases optional\, 18+)\nEnjoy a live performance by Yonipz in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend a summer evening with live entertainment. \n More Info \n\nLive Music Weekends – Silver Spike Saloon\nDate: Fridays & Saturdays\nTime: 9:00 PM\nVenue: Silver Spike Saloon\, 202 Bond Street\, Winnipeg\nPrice: Free entry (venue purchases optional\, 18+)\nEnjoy 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. \n More Info \nKIDS EAT FOR FREE\nKids Eat Free at Hooters\nDate: Saturday and Sunday\, all day\nVenue: Hooters\, 1501 St. Matthews Ave\, Winnipeg\nKids eat free on weekends at Hooters! Children 10 and under can enjoy a free meal from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $12 or more. \nNote: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability. \n\n\nKids Eat Free at Fionn’s\nDate: Every Sunday\nVenue: Fionn’s\, 1180 Grant Ave\nEnjoy a family-friendly Sunday at Fionn’s where kids eat free all day\, and adults can sip on $7 Caesars. A great way to wrap up the weekend with good food and savings. \nNote: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability. \n\nNEAR WINNIPEG\nDouble B Agricultural Festival\nDate: Friday\, September 11 – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nFree Admission: Friday\, September 11\nVenue: Co-Op Community Complex / CPTC Grounds\, 71032 MB-302\, Beausejour\, Manitoba\nAdmission: Friday FREE | Saturday $20 | Sunday $15 | Children 12 and under FREE with an adult\nCelebrate agriculture and community at the Double B Agricultural Festival with rodeo action\, agricultural displays\, children's activities\, a community parade\, midway rides and games\, entertainment and Saturday night fireworks. Admission is free on Friday\, making September 11 the best day to experience the festival at no admission cost. \n More Info \nVERY CHEAP ($10/Person Or Less)\nManitoba Electrical Museum\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre\, 680 Harrow Street\, Winnipeg\nExplore Manitoba's electrical history through interactive exhibits\, historic artifacts\, and hands-on displays that showcase how electricity has shaped everyday life. Visitors of all ages can discover vintage appliances\, power equipment\, and the evolution of electrical technology. \n More Info \n\nSoirée sans nom\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 PM – 10:45 PM\nVenue: Le Patio 340\, 340 Provencher Boulevard\nAdmission: $5\nEnjoy a final summer evening with 100 NONS featuring live performances by Rubber\, Nova Pole\, HARM and Raver Rouge. The lineup brings together alternative rock\, metal\, punk and electronic sounds for an evening celebrating Manitoba’s Francophone music scene. \n More Info \n\nManitoba Fibre Festival\nDate: Friday\, September 11 – Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park\, 3977 Portage Avenue\nAdmission: Flexible pricing $5–$20 | Free parking\nCelebrate fibre arts from farm to fashion at the Manitoba Fibre Festival. The two-day event features workshops\, demonstrations and a vendor market showcasing fibre growers\, designers\, artisans and fibre specialists. Flexible admission pricing is available at the door. \n More Info URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/weekend-events/ LOCATION:Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Free-Winnipeg-weekend-events-September-18.jpg GEO:49.895136;-97.1383744 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR