2025 Grey Cup Festival: Canada Life Family Zone
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Cineplex Community Day returns on November 15, 2025, with free movies, free gaming, and $3 snacks at participating Cineplex, Rec Room, and Playdium locations. Families can enjoy a fun morning while supporting BGC Canada youth programs. Don’t miss this nationwide celebration of film, games, and community giving.
The Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade returns to downtown Winnipeg on November 15, 2025, with block parties from 4 PM to 5 PM and the parade from 5 PM to 7 PM. Families can enjoy live entertainment, dazzling floats, and festive fun along Portage Avenue. It’s a free holiday event that kicks off the Christmas season in the heart of Winnipeg.
The Tree of Life Winter Celebration offers a free family-friendly evening with Santa photos, fireworks, and a drive-in movie on December 5, 2025. This annual community event brings warm holiday traditions to Sturgeon Creek Park. Visitors can enjoy treats, festive activities, and a meaningful celebration hosted by the Grace Hospital Foundation.
Enjoy a festive day at the Skate with Santa event on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Ave, Winnipeg. Families can enjoy face painting, public skating, holiday crafts, and a special visit from Santa at 12:30 PM. Break-Away Grill Specials and Winnipeg’s 150th Celebration Tent add to the fun. Don’t miss the chance to "Be a Santa for a Senior" by donating and earning a free hot chocolate voucher!
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Town of Stonewall’s Winter Family Fun Event at Quarry Park! Families can enjoy ice skating, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, along with free hot chocolate and a warming fire from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Hot dogs will be available to roast for $2.50, and the evening wraps up with a fireworks display at 6:00 PM. A festive outdoor celebration for all ages.
Ring in 2026 at The Forks with a free Y2K-themed New Year’s Day celebration featuring live music, drag performances, skating, fitness classes, family activities, and more.
Experience the **We Are Winter Celebration** from January 10–12 at the Riley Family Duck Pond in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg. Enjoy free winter activities, including skating, skiing, and ice biking, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on January 10 and 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on January 11 and 12. This festive 3-day event offers live music, cozy saunas, and family-friendly entertainment, making it the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Game Day presented by Qualico takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Sport Manitoba (145 Pacific Avenue), inviting families to drop in and try over 20 different sports at this free, inclusive event.
Learn to Winter at The Forks runs every weekend from January to February with free activities celebrating Winnipeg’s winter spirit. Enjoy DJs on Ice, skating lessons, storytelling, wellness classes, and more at locations throughout The Forks, weather permitting.
The Whyte Ridge Community Centre Winter Carnival takes place on Sunday, January 11 from 1:30–4:30 PM at 170 Fleetwood Rd., featuring cross country skiing with Winnipeg Trails, sleigh rides, skating, indoor kids’ activities with MyGym, pizza, hot chocolate, and more at this free family event.