BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.0//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/Chicago 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/Chicago:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T230000 DTSTAMP:20260626T193453Z CREATED:20260417T043422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T193453Z UID:146315-1782489600-1782514800@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration 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\nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nCelebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium\nCelebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium with a free\, family-friendly celebration packed with live entertainment\, cultural performances\, interactive activities\, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Whether you're coming for the afternoon tailgate festivities or staying for the evening concert\, there's something for all ages to enjoy. \n\nDate: July 1\, 2026\nTailgate Area: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (No ticket required)\nMainstage Entertainment: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nEntertainment & Admission\nThe celebration begins in the Tailgate Area with free cultural performances\, community entertainment\, and family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. Enjoy performances by Sweetgrass Women\, Mason Hoop Dancers\, Kalipayan Performing Arts Canada\, and the Flying Lion Dance Troupe\, along with appearances by Those Guys. \nFamilies can also enjoy face painters\, a street magician\, balloon twisters\, interactive games\, a kids' zone\, and community showcases. Bring the whole family\, soak in the festive atmosphere\, and make unforgettable memories as Winnipeg comes together to celebrate Canada Day. \nThe evening continues on the mainstage with an exciting lineup of live music featuring Mise En Scene\, Don Amero\, Chad Brownlee\, and headliners Down With Webster. With high-energy performances and crowd-favourite hits\, it's a night that will have you singing along before ending with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky. \nAdmission\n\nThe event is free to attend.\nVisitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item in support of Harvest Manitoba.\nNo ticket is required to access the Tailgate Area from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.\nFree mainstage tickets and $5 floor tickets (with proceeds supporting Harvest Manitoba) are available in advance.\nA ticket guarantees entry to the mainstage area until 8:00 PM.\nAfter that\, entry is available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, subject to capacity\, with no ticket required.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nParking & Transportation\nFree parking is available around the stadium\, subject to availability. Winnipeg Transit will release its transportation schedule approximately two weeks before Canada Day. Visitors are encouraged to walk or bike to the stadium when possible\, and complimentary bike valet service will be available. \nImportant Parking & Traffic Notice\nDue to City of Winnipeg construction\, eastbound access from University Crescent onto Abinojii Mikanah is closed until approximately August 3. To help avoid delays after the event\, visitors are encouraged not to park in lots accessed from University Crescent. Instead\, enter the stadium via Chancellor Matheson Road and use the U Lot or Soccer Lot\, based on availability. After the celebration\, traffic exiting via University Crescent will be directed northbound onto Pembina Highway\, so please allow additional travel time. \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market SquareDon't miss the epic 12-day Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market Square (July 17-28\, 2024) in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Free outdoor entertainment includes live music\, street performers\, food trucks\, and artisan vendors. Catch lunchtime concerts or dance to bands from 8 pm to midnight. Public washrooms\, ATMs\, and a beer tent are available for your convenience. While entry is free\, consider tipping the performers! \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Old Market Square\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 24\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Crave Nite Festival Find What You Crave Presented by Find out more\n \n \n \n The Forks\,\n\nFORKS MARKET RD\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 4L9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 24\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Manitoba Sunflower 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 Thursday & Friday Thursday 6:00pm – Festival Kick Off BBQ for Community sponsored by \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Altona Centennial Park\,\n\n227 10th Ave. NW\n \n \n Altona\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R0G0B0\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 24\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in Winnipeg. July 24-26A 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 26\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Open Corydon – Little ItalySpend your Sunday exploring Open Corydon – Little Italy\, where Corydon Avenue becomes a pedestrian-only destination filled with restaurant patios\, local shops\, public art\, live music\, and free summer fun from July 5 to September 6. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Corydon Avenue\,\n\nCorydon Avenue between Lilac St and Daly 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 27\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Purple Room Open Mic at The Cube**Excerpt:** \nEnjoy free live entertainment every Monday this summer at the Purple Room Open Mic at The Cube in Old Market Square. Watch local musicians\, poets\, comedians\, and dancers perform—or take the stage yourself in this welcoming community event. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n The Cube Stage (Old Market Square)\,\n\n124 King Street\, Winnipeg\, MB R3B 1H9\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 1H9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Family Fun at Assiniboia Downs**Excerpt:** \nEnjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission\, bouncy castles\, face painting\, live children's entertainment\, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August\, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3\, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg. \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 \n \n \n \n \n 28\n July\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 29\n July\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 30\n July\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 Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/downtown-winnipeg-night-market-fifa-world-cup-2026-celebration/ LOCATION:True North Square\, 223 Carleton St.\, Winnipeg\, R3C 0V1 CATEGORIES:Food,Live Entertainment,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Winnipeg-night-market.webp GEO:49.8911134;-97.1440703 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=True North Square 223 Carleton St. Winnipeg R3C 0V1;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=223 Carleton St.:geo:-97.1440703,49.8911134 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR