BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.18.0//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:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261012T210000 DTSTAMP:20261006T005729Z CREATED:20240917T050149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T005729Z UID:10000092-1791540000-1791838800@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events on October 9-12 DESCRIPTION:10+ Free Winnipeg Weekend Events October 9-12\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\nSpooky Second Saturday at Dalnavert Museum\nDate: October 10\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre\, 61 Carlton Street\nAdmission: Free\nCelebrate spooky season at Dalnavert Museum with a free Halloween-themed Second Saturday. Stop by for a Halloween Market\, spooky crafts\, and a chance to explore the historic house. Costumes are encouraged\, and no registration is required. \n More Info \n\nDiwali Mela 2026\nDate: October 10\, 2026\nTime: Doors open at 4:30 PM\nVenue: RBC Convention Centre\, 375 York Avenue\nPrice: Free\nCelebrate the Festival of Lights with the Hindu Society of Manitoba at Diwali Mela 2026. Enjoy cultural performances\, shopping and exhibitors\, Indian food\, kids and family activities\, raffle draws and community connections. Everyone is welcome. \n More Info \n\nCanada Life Free Sundays at WAG-Qaumajuq\nDate: October 11\, 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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nDOWNTOWN\nFree Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum\nDate: October 9\, 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: October 9\, 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\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n \nMORE FREE EVENTS\nMessy Church\nDate: October 9\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nVenue: Fort Garry United Church\, 800 Point Road\nAdmission: Free (free-will donations welcome)\nMessy Church is an all-ages gathering featuring faith\, fun\, food\, creative activities\, and meaningful stories in a welcoming community setting. \n More Info \n\nHotel Transylvania Movie Night\nDate: October 9\, 2026\nTime: Doors 6:00 PM | Movie 6:30 PM\nVenue: Riverview Community Centre\, 90 Ashland Avenue\nAdmission: Free\nEnjoy a free community movie night featuring Hotel Transylvania. Doors open at 6:00 PM\, with the movie beginning at 6:30 PM. Popcorn and candy will be available for purchase at the canteen. \n More Info \n\nRASC Winnipeg Centre Monthly Astronomy Meeting\nDate: October 9\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM\nVenue: Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre\, St. John’s College\, University of Manitoba\, 92 Dysart Road\nAdmission: Free\nJoin the RASC Winnipeg Centre for its monthly astronomy meeting. The meeting is open to the public\, and no registration is required. The evening’s agenda is to be announced. \n More Info \n\n2nd Annual Spook and Spice Market\nDate: October 10\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nVenue: Greendell Park Community Centre\, 75 Woodlawn Avenue\nAdmission: Free\nShop from more than 30 vendors at the 2nd Annual Spook and Spice Market. The event also features a visit from Ursula from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM\, free face painting by Unplain Jayne from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\, and a photo-op station. \n More Info \n\nWild Dogs of Manitoba\nDate: October 10\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Living Prairie Museum\, 2795 Ness Avenue\nAdmission: Free\nLearn about Manitoba’s wild dogs\, including foxes\, coyotes\, and wolves\, through artifacts and educational displays. Discover how to safely share the city with these fascinating animals and make a take-home button. This all-ages program is drop-in\, so visitors can stop by anytime during the event. \n More Info \n\nSustainability Tour at The Leaf\nDate: October 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – approximately 1:30 PM\nVenue: The Leaf\, 55 Pavilion Crescent\nAdmission: Free\nTake a free guided tour highlighting the sustainability features that support The Leaf’s LEED certification. The approximately 30-minute tour meets in front of the Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom. Space is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Admission to the biomes is not required to participate. \n More Info \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nFREE SWIM\nCindy Klassen Recreation Complex – 999 Sargent Ave.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 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: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\nSat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nKinsmen Sherbrook – 381 Sherbrook St.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 2 – 5 p.m.\nSat: 3 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nMargaret Grant – 685 Dalhousie Dr.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 8:30 – 9:25 a.m.\nFri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nPiscine Dan Vandal Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald St.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 8 – 9:30 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nSergeant Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nSat: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\nSun: 4 – 5 p.m.\n\n\nSeven Oaks Pool – 444 Adsum Dr.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 4 – 6 p.m. (Indoor splash pad and Kiddie pool only)\n\n\nSt. James Assiniboia Centennial – 644 Parkdale St.\nFree Swim: August 31 – December 12\, 2026\nSat: 6 – 8 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\n\nTranscona Kinsmen Centennial Pool – 1101 Wabasha St.\nFree Swim: August 31 – September 28\, 2026\nFri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\nFree Swim: September 29 – December 12\, 2026\nFri: 7 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)\n\nADULTS 18+ ONLY\nTC Hooligan’s – Live at McPhillips Station Casino\nDate: October 9 & 10\, 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 TC Hooligan’s on the Mainstage. This free 18+ performance is part of McPhillips Station Casino’s weekend entertainment lineup. \n More Info \n\nP.T.L. Duo – Live at McPhillips Station Casino\nDate: October 9 & 10\, 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 P.T.L. Duo in the relaxed atmosphere of Loft 180. This free 18+ event offers a great way to spend an autumn 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 \nVERY CHEAP ($10/Person Or Less)\nWinnipeg Rock N’ Gem Show\nDate: October 9–11\, 2026\nTime: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nVenue: Red River Exhibition Place\nPrice: $3 single | $7 family | Children 5 & under free\nExplore crystals\, minerals\, fossils\, gemstones\, handcrafted jewelry\, beads\, carvings\, lapidary supplies and natural treasures from vendors travelling from across Canada. On Friday night\, a special UV event showcases minerals that glow under ultraviolet light. \n More Info \n\nManitoba Electrical Museum\nDate: October 9 & 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nVenue: Manitoba Electrical Museum\, 680 Harrow Street\nPrice: $5.00 per person (Children 5 & under free)\nDiscover Manitoba’s electrical history through interactive exhibits\, vintage appliances\, historic equipment\, and hands-on displays. Visitors of all ages can explore how electricity has shaped everyday life while learning about the province’s hydroelectric heritage. \n More Info URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/weekend-events/ LOCATION:Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Free-Weekend-Events-Winnipeg.png GEO:49.895136;-97.1383744 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20261008T000029Z CREATED:20261001T011851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000029Z UID:10001268-1791633600-1791648000@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum – Free Admission in Winnipeg\nExplore one of Winnipeg’s historic homes for free during Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum\, a recurring monthly event offering free admission and family-friendly activities. \nHeld on the second Saturday of each month\, Second Saturdays are a great opportunity to visit Dalnavert Museum and discover what life was like in Winnipeg during the late 19th century. \nExplore Dalnavert Museum for Free\nVisitors can explore the beautifully restored Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre\, the former home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald\, son of Canada’s first prime minister\, Sir John A. Macdonald. \nThe Victorian-era home features period furnishings\, historic artifacts and restored rooms that offer a glimpse into everyday life in Winnipeg more than a century ago. \nHighlights May Include:\n\nFree admission to Dalnavert Museum\nSelf-guided exploration of the historic house\nVictorian-era rooms and furnishings\nWinnipeg history and heritage\nFamily-friendly activities and programming\nSpecial exhibits and seasonal activities\n\nProgramming may change from month to month\, giving visitors something different to discover throughout the year. \n\n\n\n \n\nA Free Family-Friendly Activity in Winnipeg\nSecond Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum offer an affordable way for families\, history enthusiasts and curious visitors to explore one of Winnipeg’s important heritage sites. \nWhether you’re visiting Dalnavert for the first time or returning to see what’s new\, the monthly free admission day is an excellent opportunity to experience local history without the regular admission cost. \nSecond Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum take place on the second Saturday of each month. Hours and special programming may vary\, so visitors should check with Dalnavert Museum for the latest details before attending. URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/second-saturdays-at-dalnavert-museum/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:Dalnavert Museum\, 61 Carlton Street\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Manitoba\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Second-Saturdays-at-Dalnavert-Museum.webp GEO:49.886054;-97.141902 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dalnavert Museum 61 Carlton Street Winnipeg MB Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=61 Carlton Street:geo:-97.141902,49.886054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261010T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261010T223000 DTSTAMP:20261008T000350Z CREATED:20241015T000740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000350Z UID:10000667-1791649800-1791671400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Diwali Mela 2026 DESCRIPTION:DIWALI MELA 2026 — SAVE THE DATE!\nThe countdown to one of Manitoba’s most vibrant celebrations has begun! \nThe Hindu Society of Manitoba is excited to welcome everyone to Diwali Mela 2026 — an unforgettable evening celebrating the lights\, colours\, flavours\, traditions\, and talents of India. \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\nLocation: RBC Convention Centre\, Winnipeg\nDoors Open: 4:30 PM\nAdmission: FREE\n \nThere’s Something for Everyone!\n\nShopping\, table stalls\, and exhibitors\nDelicious Indian food\nCultural performances\nKids and family activities\nBig raffle draws and exciting prizes\nCommunity connections\n\nCalling Manitoba Businesses & Community Partners\nDiwali Mela brings together thousands of attendees and offers businesses\, organizations\, and entrepreneurs an excellent opportunity to connect with Manitoba’s diverse communities. \nOpportunities include: \n\nCorporate and event sponsorships\nTable stalls and exhibitor spaces\nOn-screen advertising and Hindu Darshan publication\nPersonal greetings and priority seating\nRaffle sponsorships\nCultural participation and community activities\n\n\n\n\n \n\nInterested in Participating?\nMessage the Hindu Society of Manitoba on Facebook or contact: \n\nEmail: info@hsmtemple.com\nEmail: admin@hsmtemple.com\n \nStalls\, Exhibitors & Advertising\n\nAjay Gupta — Advertising\n431-292-2992\n \n\nAmit Jindal — Stalls/Exhibitors\n204-807-9664\n \nInterested in Performing?\nCultural program audition details are coming soon! \nMark October 10 on Your Calendar!\nBring your family. Bring your friends. Come celebrate Diwali with the community. \nEveryone is welcome. Admission is FREE! URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/diwali-mela/ LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre\, RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 3J3\, Winnipeg\, R3C 3J3\, CA CATEGORIES:Culture,Food,Live Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/diwali-mela.png GEO:49.8890235;-97.1445429 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=RBC Convention Centre RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue Winnipeg MB R3C 3J3 Winnipeg R3C 3J3 CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 3J3:geo:-97.1445429,49.8890235 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR