BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Winnipeg 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;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTSTAMP:20260427T123555 CREATED:20260215T011033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T011135Z UID:145569-1772841600-1773014399@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:2026 Gimli Ice Festival DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\n2026 Gimli Ice Festival: March 7–8\nCost: $5 admission \nCelebrate the magic of winter on the frozen shores of Lake Winnipeg at the 15th Annual Gimli Ice Festival. \nRunning Saturday\, March 7 and Sunday\, March 8\, 2026\, this weekend-long celebration combines high-octane racing\, Viking heritage\, and family-friendly competition in one of Manitoba’s most iconic lakeside towns. \nWhether you're looking for an adrenaline rush or a cozy cultural getaway\, the Gimli Ice Festival is the premier Interlake winter event you won't want to miss. \nSaturday Night Highlight: Fireworks at the Pier\nFIREWORKS AT THE GIMLI HARBOUR \nWhen: Saturday\, March 7th at 7:00 pm. \nJoin the community at the pier for a breathtaking display over the frozen lake—the perfect way to cap off your first day of festival fun. \nFestival Admission & Participation\nTo join the fun and compete in the weekend’s various challenges\, grab your Festival Pass! \n\nCost: Only $5.00\nValue: Required to be an official participant in games and activities\nInfo: Passes are available at the Festival Headquarters (Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrenaline & Competition\n\nFIRE on ICE Car Racing: Watch the Winnipeg Sports Car Club battle it out on the frozen lake in a high-speed spectacle of skill and ice-drifting.\nPolar Games Teams Competition: Gather your squad and compete for winter glory in our signature team challenges.\nA Viking’s Challenge (7th Edition): Test your strength and endurance in this legendary Gimli tradition.\nHailey’s Way Fishing Derby: Cast a line and see if you can land the big one on the ice.\nJus Chillin ATV/UTV Show ‘N Shine: Admire the best winter rigs and off-road builds.\nFrozen Fish Toss: A quirky local favorite that’s exactly what it sounds like—pure winter fun.\n\nFamily Fun & Interactive Arts\n\nJourney To Arendelle: A magical experience for the little ones to meet their favorite snowy characters.\nFrozen T-Shirt Competition: How fast can you put on a frozen shirt? It’s harder (and colder) than it looks!\nHorse-drawn Wagon Rides: Take a scenic tour through the heart of Gimli in classic winter style.\nCreative Corner: Create your own Cool-io-Canvas Painting\, join the Festival Mural Creation\, or get festive with Face Painting.\nHarness Dog Winter Sports Demo: See the incredible teamwork of working dogs in their element.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeritage & Culture\n\nThe Hands Of Lugh: Step into history with Viking Life Reenactors and live combat demonstrations.\nGimli Red River Metis: Celebrate local indigenous culture and history through community displays.\nGIFF Film Screening: Catch a special Gimli International Film Festival reflection video and cinematic showcase.\n\nWinter Eats & Treats\n\nKiwanis Pancake Breakfast: Start your festival mornings right with a hearty community breakfast.\nBannock & Tea On An Open Fire: Warm your soul with traditional treats and sweet Maple Syrup Taffy on the snow.\n\nPlan Your Weekend in Gimli\nLocated just an hour north of Winnipeg\, the Gimli Ice Festival is the perfect destination for families\, photographers\, and winter enthusiasts. \nDress warmly\, bring your $5 participation pass\, and prepare for a weekend of “cool” memories! \nLocation: Gimli Harbour & Various Downtown Venues\nDates: March 7 – March 8\, 2026 \n\n\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n January\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Jane's Walk Winnipeg 2026Explore Winnipeg during Jane’s Walk 2026 (May 1–3) with free\, community-led walking tours across the city featuring local history\, culture\, and hidden gems. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Comic Book Day In Winnipeg 2026Free Comic Book Day is the 1st Saturday in May. It's an International Event that celebrates comic books & the local comic shops that provide them. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. This rare natural phenomenon offers a free\, unforgettable wildlife experience just outside Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Narcisse Snake Dens\,\n\nHighway 17\n \n \n Narcisse\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R0C 2H0\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n City of Winnipeg Compost GiveawayFree compost is available for Winnipeg residents for a limited time\, while quantities last. Bring your own containers and take advantage of this giveaway to boost your garden and soil naturally. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Grace Hospital Family Fun Day 2026Free family fun at Grace Hospital Day featuring live entertainment\, a petting zoo\, pony rides\, free BBQ\, and ice cream. Enjoy activities for all ages while supporting vital hospital programs and equipment. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Grace Hospital Foundation\,\n\nGrace Hospital Foundation\n \n \n 300 Booth Dr.\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 09\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend May 9-10Reclutter your home and find free furniture\, appliances\, books\, and more at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend! May 11th & 12th\, 2024 at curbsides across Winnipeg. Reduce waste and discover hidden gems! \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n UNIQLO CF Polo Park Grand OpeningUNIQLO is opening at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg with a full grand opening weekend from May 15–17\, 2026. Shoppers can enjoy free giveaways\, exclusive tote bags\, and special in-store events. Visit the new store for LifeWear essentials designed for everyday comfort and style. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n CF Polo Park\,\n\n1485 Portage Ave\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R3G0W4\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 29\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Western Canada Rib Fest Tour 2026Western Canada Rib Fest Tour returns to Winnipeg with three days of mouthwatering ribs\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly fun at Red River Exhibition Park. Enjoy free admission (Friday and Saturday) and a lively festival atmosphere packed with great food and community vibes. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3K 2E9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/2026-gimli-ice-festival/ LOCATION:Gimli Harbour & Various Downtown Venues\, Gimli\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Culture,February 14,Kid Friendly,Live Entertainment,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Gimli-Ice-Festival-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260427T123555 CREATED:20240302T235345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T045254Z UID:126578-1773482400-1773486000@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Winnipeg St. Patrick's Day Parade 2026 DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nAnnual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration\nIrish Association of Manitoba\nPublic · Anyone on or off Facebook \nJoin us for a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. \nLocation: Irish Association of Manitoba\, 654 Erin St\, Winnipeg\, MB R3G 2V9 \nSchedule \n\nGather at: 9:45 AM\nParade starts: 10:00 AM\n\nThe parade is FREE and open to everyone — bring your friends\, family\, and plenty of Irish spirit! ☘️ \n\n\n\n\n\nTraditional Irish Breakfast Fry\nAfter the parade\, warm up and continue the celebration with a Traditional Irish Breakfast Fry. \nCost \n\n$20 per adult\n$10 per child\n\nYour breakfast includes: \n\nEggs\nSausage\nBacon\nBlack & White Pudding\nSoda Bread\nPotato Bread\nBeans\nCoffee & Tea\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment & Live Music\nEntertainment will take place throughout the day\, so stay\, relax\, and enjoy the festivities with the community. \nLive music by Encore begins at 8:00 PM\, closing out a great day of celebration. \nCome celebrate Irish culture\, great food\, music\, and community spirit with us. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n January\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Jane's Walk Winnipeg 2026Explore Winnipeg during Jane’s Walk 2026 (May 1–3) with free\, community-led walking tours across the city featuring local history\, culture\, and hidden gems. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Comic Book Day In Winnipeg 2026Free Comic Book Day is the 1st Saturday in May. It's an International Event that celebrates comic books & the local comic shops that provide them. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. This rare natural phenomenon offers a free\, unforgettable wildlife experience just outside Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Narcisse Snake Dens\,\n\nHighway 17\n \n \n Narcisse\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R0C 2H0\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 03\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n City of Winnipeg Compost GiveawayFree compost is available for Winnipeg residents for a limited time\, while quantities last. Bring your own containers and take advantage of this giveaway to boost your garden and soil naturally. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Grace Hospital Family Fun Day 2026Free family fun at Grace Hospital Day featuring live entertainment\, a petting zoo\, pony rides\, free BBQ\, and ice cream. Enjoy activities for all ages while supporting vital hospital programs and equipment. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Grace Hospital Foundation\,\n\nGrace Hospital Foundation\n \n \n 300 Booth Dr.\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 09\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend May 9-10Reclutter your home and find free furniture\, appliances\, books\, and more at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend! May 11th & 12th\, 2024 at curbsides across Winnipeg. Reduce waste and discover hidden gems! \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n UNIQLO CF Polo Park Grand OpeningUNIQLO is opening at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg with a full grand opening weekend from May 15–17\, 2026. Shoppers can enjoy free giveaways\, exclusive tote bags\, and special in-store events. Visit the new store for LifeWear essentials designed for everyday comfort and style. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n CF Polo Park\,\n\n1485 Portage Ave\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R3G0W4\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 29\n May\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Western Canada Rib Fest Tour 2026Western Canada Rib Fest Tour returns to Winnipeg with three days of mouthwatering ribs\, live entertainment\, and family-friendly fun at Red River Exhibition Park. Enjoy free admission (Friday and Saturday) and a lively festival atmosphere packed with great food and community vibes. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3K 2E9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/st-patricks-day-parade/ LOCATION:Irish Association of Manitoba\, 654 Erin Street\, Winnipeg\, R3G 2V9\, CA CATEGORIES:Culture,March 9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/St.-Patricks-Day-parade-2026.webp GEO:49.8862083;-97.1852779 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Irish Association of Manitoba 654 Erin Street Winnipeg R3G 2V9 CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=654 Erin Street:geo:-97.1852779,49.8862083 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR