The Headies take over the Silver Spike Saloon for a high-energy New Year’s Eve celebration featuring live music, party favours, and a champagne toast at midnight. Expect a big party, great vibes, and zero excuses to miss it. Please plan a safe ride home and don’t drink and drive.
The Sage Creek Residents Association (SCRA) is bringing back its popular New Year’s Eve Fireworks to Sage Creek! This annual community celebration lights up the sky at 9:00 PM and takes place at the same location as previous years. A festive and familiar way for residents and visitors to ring in the New Year together.
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.
Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! returns this winter with free Sunday screenings at the David Barber Cinematheque. Families can enjoy beloved classics and animated favourites from January 4 to February 22.
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.
Riverview’s favorite winter celebration is back! Get ready for a week of fun, adventure, and community spirit as we embrace the magic of winter together.
The Roblin Park Winter Carnival is expected to return January 19–25, 2026 with a week of family-friendly winter activities, based on programming from past years, with full details still to be officially confirmed.
Winterruption Festival at The Forks brings a free weekend of live music to Forks Market on January 24 and 25, with local artists performing daily from noon to 4 PM in a lively winter setting.
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 **Quinzhee Building Workshop** at Birds Hill Provincial Park on January 31 (1–4 PM) offers a hands-on way to learn how to build a traditional snow shelter, explore its prairie roots, and enjoy bannock cooked over a fire — a fun winter outing for ages 8+.