BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.0//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/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;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T050829Z CREATED:20220704T013822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T050829Z UID:88746-1784995200-1785009600@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:2026 Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off 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\nCasinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-off\nJuly 25 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nJoin us for this FREE family-friendly event and experience the excitement of the Folklorama Festival before it begins. \nEnjoy four hours of live entertainment featuring vibrant ethno-cultural performances along with the colourful Ambassador Parade\, all hosted by some of Winnipeg’s favourite TV and radio personalities. NEW this year\, we will have an ASL interpreter on-site for all four hours of programming. \nThere’s something for everyone to enjoy! Explore the Pavilion Expo\, where more than 18 Pavilions will be on-site to share their cultures through interactive displays and activities. Visit our partner activations for fun games and surprises\, grab a bite from one of the many food trucks\, and bring the kids to the Kid’s Corner for face painting\, balloon animals\, and an interactive drum circle. \nPlus\, help us celebrate the Folklorama Llama’s 40th birthday! Stop by to wish our beloved mascot a happy birthday\, enjoy a sweet treat (while supplies last)\, and snap a photo with the guest of honour. \nBe sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and a refillable water bottle! \nDetails \nCost:\nFree \nEvent Category:\nFestival \nVenue\nAssiniboine Park – Lyric Theatre & Field\n55 Pavilion Crescent \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\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 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 Find What You Crave Presented by Alark Co. | Summer 2026 Experience a reimagined \nFind 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 25\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-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 Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-off July 25 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n\n CA\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 Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/casinos-of-winnipeg-folklorama-kick-off/ LOCATION:Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\, Winnipeg\, CA CATEGORIES:Culture,Featured Post,Food,Health,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/July-25-kick-off-768x512-1.jpg GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR