BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//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:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260712T020543 CREATED:20190426T025525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T010321Z UID:48779-1777680000-1777766399@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Free Comic Book Day In Winnipeg 2026 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\n \nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nWhat is Free Comic Book Day?\nCelebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026 on Saturday\, May 2—a must-attend event for comic book fans\, families\, and anyone curious about the world of superheroes and storytelling. \nHeld annually on the first Saturday in May\, Free Comic Book Day is a global celebration where participating comic shops give away free comic books while supplies last. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n  \nWhat to Expect\nThis exciting day is the perfect opportunity to explore new titles\, discover iconic characters\, and support local comic book stores. Whether you're a longtime collector or just getting started\, visitors can pick up a variety of free comics from major publishers like Marvel Comics and DC Comics\, as well as independent creators. \nMany locations also host special activities such as artist meet-and-greets\, cosplay events\, giveaways\, and exclusive discounts on merchandise. Each store may offer a different selection of free comics and promotions\, so it’s worth visiting multiple shops or checking ahead for details. \n Participating Stores \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nEvent Details\nFree Comic Book Day is a fun\, family-friendly event that brings communities together through a shared love of comics and creativity. Be sure to arrive early\, as popular titles go quickly! \nDate: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nCost: Free (comics available while supplies last)\nLocation: Participating comic book stores (varies by location) \nDon’t miss your chance to grab free comics and experience one of the biggest annual celebrations in pop culture! \n Participating Stores \n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Triple S Fair & Rodeo Returns to SelkirkSOUL in the SQUARE returns to True North Square on Saturday\, July 11\, with free live R&B\, Soul\, Reggae\, Soca and Dancehall music\, featuring Ray Robinson\, local DJs\, food vendors and an all-ages outdoor celebration in downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Selkirk Park\,\n\n486 Eveline St.\n \n \n Selkirk\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in Winnipeg July 10-12A 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 12\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 19\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 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 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/free-comic-book-day-in-winnipeg/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations CATEGORIES:Art,geekdom,Kid Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Free-Comic-Book-Day-2026.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR