Explore 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 4pm to 9pm.
Celebrate the Labour Day long weekend at the **Winnipeg Lantern Festival**, September 5–6, 2026, in the Exchange District. Enjoy illuminated lantern displays, cultural performances, live entertainment, food vendors and family-friendly activities. **Admission is free.**
Experience 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.
Reclutter 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!
Second Saturdays at Dalnavert
Enjoy 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.
On 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, celebrating Black History Month with designers like Weani Designs and YNKstitches. The event features a fashion show, talks by designers, an art-making activity, and a family-friendly dance party—all free for everyone!
A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family, live music, arts, movies, and more.
Enjoy 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.
Celebrate 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 activities for all ages.
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg 2025 lights up the city on Saturday, September 27 from 6:00 PM to 11:55 PM at 492 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. This free festival transforms Downtown, The Forks, St. Boniface, and the Exchange District into hubs of contemporary art, performance, and digital media. Visitors can enjoy art installations, live performances, and free transportation connecting all zones.
Celebrate University of Manitoba Homecoming at the free Bisons Block Party on September 26, 2026, at Princess Auto Stadium, featuring live entertainment, Bisons games, a kids’ zone, giveaways and more.