BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.18.0//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:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20200902T183141Z CREATED:20200902T183141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T183141Z UID:10000969-1788480000-1788825599@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Free Entry Into Manitoba Parks September 4-7 DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nFree Entry to Manitoba Provincial Parks – Labour Day Weekend 2026\nEnjoy one of the last long weekends of summer outdoors with free entry to Manitoba provincial parks from September 4–7\, 2026. \nDuring the Labour Day long weekend\, provincial park vehicle permits are not required\, giving Manitobans an affordable opportunity to explore the province’s parks\, beaches\, hiking trails and natural areas. \nFrom Friday\, September 4 through Monday\, September 7\, 2026\, visitors can enter Manitoba provincial parks without purchasing or displaying a provincial park vehicle permit. \nSpend the day hiking\, paddling\, relaxing at the beach\, having a picnic or exploring Manitoba’s natural landscapes with family and friends. \nThings to Do in Manitoba Provincial Parks\n\nFree vehicle entry to Manitoba provincial parks\nHiking and nature trails\nBeaches and swimming\nCanoeing and paddling\nPicnicking and day-use areas\nWildlife and nature viewing\nFree guided hikes and interpretive programs\nFamily-friendly outdoor activities\n\nInterpretive programming varies by park and may include guided hikes\, campfire talks and other activities highlighting Manitoba’s natural landscapes\, history and cultural heritage. \nCamping Fees Still Apply\nWhile park vehicle entry is free September 4–7\, regular overnight camping fees still apply. Visitors planning to camp should reserve a campsite through the Manitoba Parks Reservation Service. \nThe free-entry weekend applies to Manitoba provincial parks only. Regular entrance fees at national parks remain in effect. \nDates: September 4–7\, 2026\n Location: Manitoba Provincial Parks\n Admission: Free park vehicle entry – no provincial park vehicle permit required\n Camping: Regular camping fees apply \nWhether you’re planning a day trip\, family picnic\, hike\, beach day or a full Labour Day weekend getaway\, Free Entry to Manitoba Provincial Parks is a great opportunity to enjoy Manitoba’s outdoors before summer comes to an end. URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/free-entry-into-manitoba-parks/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations CATEGORIES:Health,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Free-Entry-Into-Manitoba-Parks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20260721T052204Z CREATED:20260721T052204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T052204Z UID:10001057-1788480000-1788739199@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Crave Nite Festival DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nCrave Nite Festival 2026 at The Forks\nSAVE THE DATE: CRAVE NITE FESTIVAL \nFind what you crave. Presented by Alark Co. | Summer 2026 \nExperience a reimagined late-night festival designed to satisfy your hunger for culture\, craft and connection. Crave Nite is a curated summer destination where food\, local artistry and great Manitoba vibes meet. \nEvent Dates and Hours:\n Friday\, September 4\, 2026: 4 PM–11 PM\n Saturday\, September 5\, 2026: 3 PM–11 PM\n Sunday\, September 6\, 2026: 2 PM–10 PM \nLocation: The Forks CN Stage & Field\n Admission: Free \nThe Experience \nWe are transforming The Forks into a full-sensory experience. From Manitoba’s diverse flavours and immersive\, hands-on activations to the energy of a vibrant night market and live DJs\, you will feel every element. \nIt’s a place to slow down\, enjoy the summer and discover the very best of our local scene. \nFestival features include: \n\nNight Market\nLive DJs and entertainment\nFood trucks\nFood booths\nGiveaways\nMore activities to be announced\n\nGet Involved \nWe are now accepting applications for those who want to contribute to this unique festival atmosphere. \nInterested vendors\, exhibitors\, participants and those interested in partnership opportunities can visit cravenite.ca or reach out to cravenitecanada@gmail.com for more information. \nCrave Nite Giveaways \nIt pays to support local! We’re giving away random prizes from now until the festival\, including Crave Nite Bucks to spend at any of our amazing vendors. \nWant to win? It’s easy: \n\nClick Here and Share the post in Facebook.\nHit “Interested” or “Going” on our event page.\nFollow @cravenite.ca on Facebook and Instagram.\n\nRandom winners will be selected right up until the event date. Good luck\, and thank you for supporting local! \nStay hungry for more updates\,\n The Crave Nite Team\n Powered by @alarkco URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/crave-nite-festival/ LOCATION:The Forks\, FORKS MARKET RD\, Winnipeg\, R3C 4L9\, CA CATEGORIES:Food,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/625000010_122111271201182223_1149660199528352947_n.jpg GEO:49.8881447;-97.13147 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Forks FORKS MARKET RD Winnipeg R3C 4L9 CA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=FORKS MARKET RD:geo:-97.13147,49.8881447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260906T210000 DTSTAMP:20250815T204410Z CREATED:20250815T204410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T204410Z UID:10001052-1788609600-1788728400@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Winnipeg Lantern Festival DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\n🏮 Winnipeg Lantern Festival 2026 – Free Festival in the Exchange District\nLight up the Labour Day long weekend at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival\, happening September 5–6\, 2026\, in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. \nOrganized by Foodtrip Market\, the second Winnipeg Lantern Festival brings together illuminated lantern displays\, cultural performances\, live entertainment\, food vendors\, local artisans\, lantern activities and family-friendly fun for a colourful celebration of culture\, creativity and community. \nFestival Highlights: \n\n🏮 Illuminated lantern displays and installations\n🎭 Cultural performances\n🎵 Live entertainment and music\n🎨 Lantern activities and workshops\n🍜 Food vendors\n🛍️ Local artisan vendors\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities\n✨ Evening lantern displays\n\nThe celebration begins early with a special Design & Hang Your Lantern activity at Old Market Square during First Fridays on September 4 from 5 PM–9 PM. Visitors can decorate a paper lantern with artwork\, messages or their own creative designs and add it to the community installation. \nThe Winnipeg Lantern Festival is free to attend. Food\, merchandise and other purchases from participating vendors are available at an additional cost. \n\n Date: September 5–6\, 2026\n Time: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM\n Location: Exchange District / Old Market Square area\n Admission: Free\n Organizer: Foodtrip Market URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/winnipeg-lantern-festival/ LOCATION:Old Market Square\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Culture,Food,Live Entertainment,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Winnipeg-lantern-Festival.webp GEO:49.8983902;-97.1402538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260901T002331Z CREATED:20260901T002331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002331Z UID:10001063-1789142400-1789333200@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:The Weekender – Downtown's Biggest Street Festival DESCRIPTION:"""" \n\nThe Weekender Winnipeg 2026 – Graham Avenue Street Festival September 11–13\nExperience three days of music\, food\, entertainment and downtown energy at The Weekender\, happening September 11–13\, 2026\, on Graham Avenue in downtown Winnipeg. \nThe Weekender transforms Graham Avenue into a lively gathering place where Winnipeggers can spend the weekend enjoying live entertainment\, local food and drinks\, activities and special programming in the heart of the city. \nThe Weekender on Graham Avenue\nTaking place over three days\, The Weekender offers something different to discover throughout the weekend. Visitors can head downtown\, explore Graham Avenue and enjoy a street-festival atmosphere with entertainment and activities for a variety of ages and interests. \nFestival highlights may include: \n\nLive music and entertainment\nFood and local vendors\nOutdoor activities and programming\nArts\, culture and community activities\nFamily-friendly entertainment\nA pedestrian-friendly festival atmosphere on Graham Avenue\nEvening entertainment\nThree days of downtown activities\n\nProgramming\, performers and activities may vary throughout the weekend\, so visitors can check the daily schedule to see what’s happening each day. \nA September Weekend in Downtown Winnipeg\nThe Weekender is an opportunity to experience downtown Winnipeg in a different way\, with Graham Avenue becoming a destination for entertainment\, food and community activities from Friday through Sunday. \nWhether you’re stopping by for live music\, looking for something to do with the family or simply want to spend some time downtown\, The Weekender offers plenty to explore over the three-day event. \nThe Weekender Winnipeg 2026 Details\n\n Dates: September 11–13\, 2026\n Time: 4–9 PM\n Location: Graham Avenue\, Downtown Winnipeg\n Admission: Check individual activities and programming for details\n \nLooking for things to do in Winnipeg September 11–13\, 2026? The Weekender brings three days of entertainment and activities to Graham Avenue\, making it one of the downtown events to check out that weekend. URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/weekender/ LOCATION:Graham Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-weekender.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20230412T200005Z CREATED:20230412T200005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T200005Z UID:10000972-1789171200-1789343999@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Winnipeg Free Giveaway Weekend September 12-13 DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\n\nGiveaway Weekends\nSeptember 12=13\, 2026. \nGiveaway Weekends are a great way to reduce waste\, and keep items out of the landfill\, by giving reusable\, unwanted items a new home. \nWhat to do\n\nPlace unwanted\, reusable household items at the curb on your front street\nLabel each item with a ‘free’ sticker or sign.\nKeep any items safely stored away that you don’t want to give away\nRemove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday\n\nWhat to give\n\nBooks\, CDs\, DVDs\nFurniture\, electronics\, artwork\, mirrors\nSports equipment\, toys\nYard and gardening tools and equipment (e.g.\, lawn mowers\, snow throwers\, rakes\, shovels)\nSmall appliances\, kitchen gadgets\, dishes\, cutlery\, pots and pans\nConstruction material (e.g.\, nails\, paint\, wood)\nClothing\n\n\n\nWhat not to give\n\nItems harbouring bed bugs (e.g.\, mattresses\, furniture\, bedding)\nToilets (with a flush volume of 13 litres or more)\nVisit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out about items that aren’t safe to give away (e.g.\, baby walkers\, lawn darts)\n\nGiveaway pick up rules and tips\n\nTake only the items at the curb marked “FREE”\nCheck all items closely for bed bugs before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home\nRespect other people’s property – don’t walk or drive on people’s lawns or gardens\nGiveaway items should still be in good condition\nDon’t discard any items on another person’s lawn\nObey the traffic laws at all times (e.g.\, don’t block traffic\, park illegally or block people’s driveways with your vehicle)\nWatch out for children\n\n\n\nWhat to do with leftover items\n\nUse the Recyclepedia to learn where leftover items could go\nBring accepted items to a 4R Winnipeg Depot\nConsider donating unwanted items to:\nCanadian Diabetes Association (clothing only)\nGoodwill Industries\nOyate Tipi Cumini Yape\nAdult & Teen Challenge\nSalvation Army\nThrift Stores (during business hours)\nDonation Centres\nWarehouse located at 25 Furniture Park Road (off Gateway)\nPick up of large items (i.e. furniture) by calling 1-800-PLS-GIVE (1-800-757-4483)\nOffer them to members of local community gifting groups\nYou can find many of these groups on Facebook by searching for ‘Buy Nothing’ and choosing your local area’s group\nLarge items (e.g.\, furniture\, mattresses) left at the curb will not be picked up with regular garbage collection. These items are eligible for our large item pick up service.\nPlease take accepted items such as metal and untreated wood to any 4R Winnipeg Depot. Take not accepted items to the Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot\, which is the only depot that accepts garbage.\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n 14\n October\n 2026\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[...] Find out more\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 \n \n \n 16\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events on October 16-18A 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 16\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Halloween Family Dance at Tyndall Park Community CentreCelebrate fall at Pages & Pumpkins Fall Fest with family activities\, pumpkin decorating\, Clydesdale rides\, local markets\, food vendors and more on Main Street in Stonewall. Find out more\n \n \n Main Street\, Stonewall\,\n\nMain Street\n \n \n Stonewall\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Halloween at the HillHalloween at the Hill – Saturday\, October 17 Halloween at [...] Find out more\n \n \n Birds Hill Provincial Park\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n MB\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 18\n October\n 2026\n \n \n \n Latin American Heritage MonthLatin American Heritage Month Celebration & Latin American Food Tour [...] Find out more\n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHRFree Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights – [...] Find out more\n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumFirst Fridays at the Manitoba Museum – Free Admission in [...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n November\n 2026\n \n \n \n Second Saturdays at Dalnavert MuseumSecond Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum – Free Admission in Winnipeg [...] Find out more\n \n \n Dalnavert Museum\,\n\n61 Carlton Street\n \n \n Winnipeg\, MB\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n First Fridays at The Manitoba MuseumFirst Fridays at the Manitoba Museum – Free Admission in [...] Find out more\n \n \n Manitoba Museum\,\n\n190 Rupert Avenue\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n 06\n December\n 2026\n \n \n \n Free Admission to CMHRFree Admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights – [...] Find out more\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/free-giveaway-weekend/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations in Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Cause,Giveaway,Health,Movies,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/free-giveaway-weekend-May-10-11.png GEO:49.8954221;-97.1385145 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261002T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T231628Z CREATED:20220925T014717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T231628Z UID:10000971-1790762400-1790956800@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Days at the Manitoba Museum DESCRIPTION:Share This Story\nOrange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum\nTo honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, the Manitoba Museum will be hosting its annual Orange Shirt Days with complimentary admission to the Museum Galleries\, Planetarium\, and Science Gallery from Wednesday\, September 30 to Friday\, October 2. \nOrange Shirt Days @ the Manitoba Museum feature special\, all-day programming focused on the history of Indian Residential Schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. \nIn Alloway Hall\, we’re welcoming back: \n\nProject of Heart\, a collaborative\, hands-on activity using art to bring learning and healing to those who take part\nBeautiful Cloud Dance Company\, who will be doing daily powwow performances\n\nJoin special guests at the Beading is Medicine drop-in beading circle\, and visit the Pop-Up Art Exhibit to view the powerful artwork from survivors of the Mackay Residential School. \nEvery afternoon\, visit the Connecting with Collections table to become inspired by Indigenous ancestral belongings brought out from the Museum collections storage. \nPlease join us for a time of learning and reflection. \nThank you to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for their support of this event. URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/orange-shirt-days-the-manitoba-museum/ LOCATION:Manitoba Museum\, 190 Rupert Avenue CATEGORIES:Health,Kid Friendly,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Orange-Shirt-Days-at-the-Manitoba-Museum-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR