December 1-3, 2023
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Christkindlmarkt 2023
Date: December 1-3
Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10pm-4pm
Venue: Fort Gary Place Mall, 30 Fort Street
Free admission. This year’s market will feature a variety of vendors selling handcrafted gifts, food, and drinks. There will also be live music, entertainment, and children’s activities.
Free Photos with Santa @ Cabela’s
Date: November 13 – December 24
Venue: 580 Sterling Lyon Pky.
Create lasting memories with your loved ones by capturing the joy of the holiday season with a free photo with Santa at Cabela’s. Immerse yourselves in the enchanting atmosphere of Santa’s Wonderland, where festive decorations and heartwarming moments await. This holiday season, Cabela’s is offering free 4×6 photos with Santa, plus a shareable video.
First Fridays @ The Manitoba Museum
Date: December 1, 4 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue
General admission is free to all three of the Museum’s core attractions – the Museum Galleries, the Planetarium, and the Science Gallery. A unique opportunity to explore the museum after hours and enjoy a variety of special events, including live music, art exhibits, and family-friendly activities.
First Fridays In the Exchange
Date: December 1, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Multiple Locations in The Exchange District
It’s full-on creativity where Galleries, artists, unique shops and restaurants welcome your visit on the 1st Friday of each month.
Legislative Building Annual Christmas Open House
Date: December 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Venue: 450 Broadway
Celebrate the holidays at the Legislative Building Annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 2, 2023. Meet your elected officials, enjoy festive music and support the Christmas Cheer Board. Free and open to all. Attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items in support of the Christmas Cheer Board.
CP Holiday Train
Date: December 2 @ 9:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Venue: Panet Rd & Molson St
The CP Holiday Train is a magical event that spreads holiday cheer and puts on live events at each stop. The event will feature free, half-hour live concerts by Anyway Gang, as well as a train lit up with holiday lights and decorations. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and/or cash donations
DOWNTOWN
Free Admission to Winnipeg Police Museum
Date: Open Tuesday to Friday
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Winnipeg Police Headquarters, 245 Smith Street
Free Admission
The Winnipeg Police Museum displays many artifacts related to the history of the Winnipeg Police Force, dating from its beginning in 1874.
Free Admission to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 85 Israel Asper Way
Free Admission
Sundays at the Museum is a great chance to get together and explore the exhibits, browse through the Boutique and more.
Ladies Free Until 10 PM @ The Palomino Club
Date: Every Friday
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Palomino Club, 436 Main St
TGIF! It’s Ladies’ Night at the #PalominoClub! They also got Buns of Steel going down tonight. Don’t miss out!
AROUND WINNIPEG
Folklorama Holiday Series at Polo Park
Date: December 1 and December 2
Venue: CF Polo Park 1485 Portage Ave
December 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Folklorama at Polo Park: Pablo Fuentes Music
December 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Folklorama at Polo Park: Café Latino
Celebrate the diversity of cultures and music at Polo Park Shopping Centre this November! Folklorama, Canada’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival, presents a series of live performances featuring local artists from different backgrounds and genres. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some amazing tunes and support Winnipeg’s vibrant arts community.
Board Game Night @ Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal
Date: Every Friday (Except December 1st) @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal, 180 Poplar Avenue
Join us every Friday for some FREE board game fun! We have a variety of board games from Victory Pints for you to try!
Don’t know a board game? That’s no problem! We’ll have some there to help you learn the game.
Youth Group @ Robert A. Steen CC
Date: Fridays @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: 980 Palmerston Avenue
Our Youth Group is meeting on Fridays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM! We have some board games, a TV, a ping pong table and more!
Winnipeg Run Club
Date: Saturdays, 8 AM
Venue: The Forks 1, Forks Market Road
We are a lululemon led community driven run crew. We meet weekly 8am on Saturday mornings at The Forks. Each week we set up 5km & 10km routes with over 20 community run leaders to support you along the way. The intention is everyone feels welcome and safe. It’s a great way to start your weekend, moving with others!
During our warmer months we meet under The Canopy at The Forks
Breakfast With Santa @ Tyndall Park CC
Date: December 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Venue: Tyndall Park Community Centre, 2255 King Edward St
There will be breakfast, crafts and a visit from our special guests and more!
First Visits Are Free @ Winnipeg Circus Club
Date: Sundays @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: Broadway Neighbourhood Centre, 185 Young Street
Where everyone is a circus performer! Join us for demonstrations, performances, workshops, cotton candy, popcorn, and fun for all.
Winter Gathering & Craft Sale @ Thompson In the Park Funeral Home
Date: December 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: 1291 McGillivray Blvd.
Join us for a fun-filled day of holiday festivities at the Winter Gathering & Craft Sale, in support of the Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. Enjoy photos with Santa, face painting, live entertainment, sleigh rides, and more!
ANSANM Foundation Christmas Pop-Up Market
Date: December 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: St. James Civic Centre, 2055 Ness Ave
Free admission. Think Big, Shop Small! In support of teens and adults living Autism.
– 50/50 Draw – Win Prizes (Free) – Free Crafts for Kids
– 50+ local vendors – Free temporary tattoos for kids and adults
Skate with Santa @ Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre
Date: December 3 @1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: 165 Sansome Ave
Free Admission. KWCC’s Annual Skate with Santa will be on December 3rd from 1pm – 3pm.
Canteen, Games, and Face Painting located upstairs in the Main Hall.
Free Public Skating at St Norbert Community Centre
Date: every Sunday @ 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Venue: St Norbert CC, 3450 Pembina Hwy
FREE SWIM INDOOR POOLS
Stay healthy and have fun by taking a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
Schedules
Interim Effective September 2-29
*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice*
Taka a free swim at City of Winnipeg operated indoor pools.
- Free Swim: designated time for safe activities for everyone; no admission fees apply;
- Loonie / Toonie Swim: designated time for safe activities for all people that meet admission requirements, admission fee for under 18 years is $ 1.00; admission fee for 18 years and over is $2.00;
- Youth Swim: designated time for safe activities for swimmers 9 – 19 years of age.
- Family Swim: designated time for safe activities for families, adults must be accompanied by children and children must be accompanied by adults;
Bonivital Pool – 1215 Archibald Street
October 1 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex 999 Sargent Avenue
September 30, 2023 – December 9, 2023
FREE SWIM Sat 2:30 PM – 6 PM
FREE TEEN SWIM Sat 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Elmwood Kildonans Pool 909 Concordia Avenue
Free Youth Swim & Waterslide 9-19 years Fri 7 PM – 9 PM
Free Public Swim Sat 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool 381 Sherbrook Street
September 8, 2023 – June 15, 2024
Free Swim Fri 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Free Swim Sat 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Margaret Grant Pool 685 Dalhousie Drive
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Fri 8:30 AM – 9:25 AM
Free Teen Swim Fri 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St.
October 1 – December 16
Free Swim Sun 4 PM – 5 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Fri 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Loonie/Toonie Swim Sat 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Free Teen Swim Sat 7 PM – 9 PM
Seven Oaks Pool 444 Adsum Drive
October 1 – December 16
Free Teen Swim Sat 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool 644 Parkdale
October 2 – December 16
FREE TEEN SWIM 9-19YRS Sat 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
St. James Civic Center 2055 Ness Ave
October 1 – December 16
FREE SWIM Sun 1:30PM – 4:30PM
FREE SWIM Fri 7:30PM-9:30PM
Transcona Kinsmen Centennial 1101 Wabasha Street
October 1 – December 16
Loonie/Toonie Fri 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Youth Swim Fri 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FREE PUBLIC INDOOR SKATING
City of Winnipeg public skating opportunities are available at 12 arenas in Winnipeg. All public skating activities are provided free of charge.
Times and dates are subject to change without prior notice at all locations.
Public Skating
Schedule – Winter 2023
Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.
Tuesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Sept 26–Dec 12 cancelled Oct 31
Saturday, 2–3 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.
Sunday, 4–5 p.m., Nov 5–Dec 17
Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Nov 9–Dec 14
Century
1377 Clarence Ave.
Monday, 7:15–8:15 p.m., Oct 16–Dec 18
Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.
Sunday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Sept 24–Dec 17
Wednesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m., Sept 27–Dec 13
Maginot
910 Maginot St.
Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Sept 28–Dec 14
River East
1410 Rothesay St.
Friday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., Sept 29–Dec 15
Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.
Sunday, 3–4 p.m., Sept 17–Dec 17
Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.
Sunday, Noon–1 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17
St. James Civic Centre / Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.
Monday, 11 a.m.–Noon, Sept 25–Dec 18 cancelled Oct 9
Saturday, 2:15–3:15 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne’s Rd.
Sunday, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17 cancelled Oct 8
Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.
Saturday, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16
Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E
Sunday, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Oct 1–Dec 17
Saturday, 6:30–7:30 p.m., Oct 7–Dec 16 cancelled Nov 11
Santa Parade Of Lights 2023
Date: December 1
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Eveline Street between Berrisford Avenue and Superior Avenue, Selkirk, MB.
The parade route goes down Eveline starting at Berrisford and ending at Superior. Kids are reminded to bring their letters to Santa as Canada Post will be collecting them along the route. The bridge at Eaton and Eveline will be closed from 6:30pm until the parade ends at approximately 8:30pm, and a parking ban will be in effect on Eveline during the parade.
Breakfast with Santa
Date: December 2 @9 AM – 11 he
Venue: 3450 Pembina Hwy.
Please bring a tin for the bin.
We will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 AM, pictures with Santa and a small gift for children up to 10 years of age. From 10 AM to 12 PM you will find Hobby Headquarters in the BSI boardroom. Hobby Headquarters is a place for children ages 5 to 12 years to partake in many areas – which may include: crafting, writing, gaming or music.
Saint-Boniface Museum Holiday Market
Date: December 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: 494 Taché Ave
Admission by donation. The holiday market you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Come tour the museum for free on December 2nd from 10am-5pm! Family activities, Santa pictures, craft market, boutique sales and more!
The Polar Express
Date: December 2 & 9
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Scotiabank Theatre & Silver City St. Vital Cinemas
Enjoy classic family movies every Saturday morning for only $2.99 at Cineplex Family Favourites!
Every Saturday morning, Cineplex brings back your favourite family-friendly movies for only $2.99 per person. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend with the whole family.
The Manitoba Electrical Museum
Date: Tuesday-Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 680 Harrow St
Price: $5.00 per person, children 5 years & under free.
Shocktober all through the month of October! The real fun is on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00pm -4:00pm, with a spooky hair-raising experience with our Van de Graaff demonstrations, fall activities, and treats! With weather permitting a photo opportunity with our 1950s truck! Remember to wear your costumes to create memories that will haunt you forever!
MIFDA Friday Night Dance
Date: Fridays until December 8
Time: 8 PM – 11 PM
Venue: Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave
Price: $5.00 per person
Dance with the world! Beginners welcome. No partners required. Wear comfortable clothing and clean non-marking shoes for mild athletic activity. Bring your water bottle for rehydration. We dance numbers from Europe, the Middle East, North America and elsewhere. Most dances will be done in an open circle or line formation, or with dancers in a scatter pattern.
Drop in fee is $5.
Sunday Visits at Winnipeg Firefighters Museum
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: 56 Maple Street
They offer a glimpse of what fire fighting was like from the 1874 volunteer-era to the present day.
Children’s Shopping Spree
Date: December 3 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Greendell Community Centre, 75 Woodlawn Ave
Experience the magic of Christmas at the Greendell Park Community Center’s annual Children’s Shopping Spree! Kids can shop for gently used gifts for their loved ones, all priced from just $0.25 to $2.00.
CSC Winter Craft Show 2023
Date: December 3 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave
Admission: $2.00 or donation of cat food
This year’s show is shaping up to be the biggest, best yet! Join us for a great display from over 60 of Winnipeg’s finest crafters, artists, artisans and vendors. As always, our bake sale will be the best in the city!