BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.3.1//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/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:10001272-1782489600-1782514800@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 11\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in September 11-13A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. Find out more\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 11\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n The Weekender – Downtown's Biggest Street FestivalExperience The Weekender on Graham Avenue from September 11–13\, 2026\, with three days of live entertainment\, food\, activities and downtown fun from 4–9 PM. Find out more\n \n \n Graham Avenue\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend September 12-13Reclutter your home and find free furniture\, appliances\, books\, and more at the Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend! September 12-13\, 2026 at curbsides across Winnipeg. Reduce waste and discover hidden gems! Find out more\n \n \n Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 12\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Chinatown Night MarketEnjoy free admission to the 2026 Winnipeg Chinatown Night Market – Lucky Duck Festival\, September 12–13\, featuring food vendors\, cultural performances\, live entertainment\, competitions and family-friendly activities. Find out more\n \n \n Chinatown Winnipeg\,\n\nChinatown\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 13\n September\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 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 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