BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.3.1//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;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTSTAMP:20260504T024244Z CREATED:20230512T003057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T024244Z UID:10000885-1777766400-1778975999@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Narcisse Snake Dens 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 \nPhoto Credit: J Hazard\, CC BY-SA 3.0\, via Wikimedia Commons \nShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nNarcisse Snake Dens Experience\nSTATUS: ACTIVE \nWitness one of the most unique wildlife experiences in North America at the Narcisse Snake Dens\, located about an hour north of Winnipeg. \nEvery spring\, tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from their underground limestone dens\, creating a rare and fascinating natural phenomenon that draws visitors from around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nMating Season (Best Time to Visit)\nThe snake mating season typically occurs in early to mid-May\, with peak activity expected approximately May 3–16\, 2026 (weather dependent). \nDuring this time\, visitors can witness the famous “mating balls\,” where multiple male snakes gather around a single female—an unforgettable and completely safe experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect & Visitor Tips\nWell-maintained walking trails and boardwalks make it easy to explore the area while protecting the snakes and their habitat. Educational signage throughout the site explains the science behind this phenomenon\, making it a great outing for families\, students\, and nature lovers. \n\nAdmission: Free\nBest time of day: Late morning to early afternoon (11 AM – 3 PM)\nWear: Comfortable shoes; trails can be uneven\nStay safe: Stick to designated paths and avoid disturbing wildlife\n\nWhether it’s a first visit or a yearly tradition\, the Narcisse Snake Dens offer a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure and a chance to experience Manitoba’s natural beauty up close. \nDirections Google Maps \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n 19\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n St. Amant Free the Spirit FestivalEnjoy a family-friendly day of music\, food\, activities\, an artisan market and fundraising at the annual Free the Spirit Festival in support of the St.Amant Foundation. Find out more\n \n \n St. Amant\,\n\n440 River Road\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 20\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n We Are All Treaty PeopleCelebrate culture\, community and Treaty relationships at the free\, family-friendly We Are All Treaty People Celebration at The Forks\, featuring music\, dance\, Treaty education\, Indigenous arts and crafts\, food and[...] Find out more\n \n \n 1 Forks Market Road\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 11\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-QaumajuqOn the second Sunday of every month\, WAG-Qaumajuq offers free admission and exciting family activities\, thanks to Canada Life. This February 9\, visitors can enjoy a special fashion demonstration\, Threads\,[...] Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba R3C 1V1\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-QaumajuqOn the second Sunday of every month\, WAG-Qaumajuq offers free admission and exciting family activities\, thanks to Canada Life. This February 9\, visitors can enjoy a special fashion demonstration\, Threads\,[...] Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba R3C 1V1\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/narcisse-snake-dens/ LOCATION:Narcisse Snake Dens\, Highway 17\, Narcisse\, Manitoba\, R0C 2H0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Giveaway,Health,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/narcisse-snake-dens.webp GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Narcisse Snake Dens Highway 17 Narcisse Manitoba R0C 2H0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 17:geo:-97.1385145,49.8954221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T231516Z CREATED:20240424T222733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T231516Z UID:10000972-1778230800-1778432400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:City of Winnipeg Compost Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Share This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \n\nCompost Giveaway Details\nCompost Giveaway\nMay 8–10\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, while quantities last \nTo thank Winnipeg residents for giving us their yard waste\, we are giving away free compost\, from our yard waste collection service! \nOnly Winnipeg residents are eligible to receive free compost. Compost giveaway is limited to 100 L per vehicle or five 19-litre/5 gallon pails per vehicle. \nLocations\n\n1901 Brady Road (next to Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot)\nKilcona Dog Park\, west parking lot off McIvor Avenue (line up on Norris Road\, south McIvor Avenue)\nSummit Road closed landfill site\, Summit Road north of Optimist Park\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Get Your Compost Safely\nResidents must: \n\nBring your own containers\, shovel\, and gloves – prepare to get a little dirty\nPack and carry your own compost. Our employees will not be available to assist customers\nOnly one vehicle will be allowed per compost pile at a time. There can be a waiting period.\n\nUsing the Compost\nCompost is a natural fertilizer that promotes vegetation growth and is often used on lawns and in gardens. \nFor best results\, mix one-part compost with three parts soil. \nAdding compost to your soil can help: \n\nSave water\nImprove soil structure\nAdd micronutrients\nCreate better conditions for plant growth\nReduce plant diseases\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Compost\nThe yard waste we collect is taken to the Brady Road Resource Management Facility and turned into a nutrient-rich material called compost. \nThis compost meets Category A standards under the CCME Guideline for Compost Quality\, which is safe to use in all household applications\, including vegetable gardens. \n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n 19\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n St. Amant Free the Spirit FestivalEnjoy a family-friendly day of music\, food\, activities\, an artisan market and fundraising at the annual Free the Spirit Festival in support of the St.Amant Foundation. Find out more\n \n \n St. Amant\,\n\n440 River Road\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 20\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n We Are All Treaty PeopleCelebrate culture\, community and Treaty relationships at the free\, family-friendly We Are All Treaty People Celebration at The Forks\, featuring music\, dance\, Treaty education\, Indigenous arts and crafts\, food and[...] Find out more\n \n \n 1 Forks Market Road\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 02\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 11\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-QaumajuqOn the second Sunday of every month\, WAG-Qaumajuq offers free admission and exciting family activities\, thanks to Canada Life. This February 9\, visitors can enjoy a special fashion demonstration\, Threads\,[...] Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba R3C 1V1\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-QaumajuqOn the second Sunday of every month\, WAG-Qaumajuq offers free admission and exciting family activities\, thanks to Canada Life. This February 9\, visitors can enjoy a special fashion demonstration\, Threads\,[...] Find out more\n \n \n Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Boulevard\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba R3C 1V1\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumExplore history\, science & community at First Fridays at The Manitoba Museum! This free monthly event offers extended hours and free admission to all exhibits on Friday\, February 6 from[...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3B 0N2\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHREnjoy Free Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights every Sunday at 85 Israel Asper Way\, Winnipeg. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits and inspiring human rights stories without charge[...] Find out more\n \n \n Canadian Museum for Human Rights\,\n\n85 Israel Asper Way\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0L5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/city-of-winnipeg-compost-giveaway/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations CATEGORIES:Giveaway,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/City-of-Winnipeg-Compost-Giveaway.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR