Manitoba Museum,
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

📍 Location: Manitoba Museum, Alloway Hall, 190 Rupert Street, Winnipeg
📅 Schedule:
Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
2025 Headliner Guests: Jeff Lemire & Jenn Woodall
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Prairie Comics Festival is Winnipeg's premier indie comics event! Come celebrate independent comics, zines, and the folks who create them on Sept 6–7 at the Manitoba Museum in Alloway Hall. Discover new amazing comics and art, meet creators from all over Canada, talk to publishers, and check out some in-depth panels and workshops in an intimate setting. And it’s all free to attend!
Throughout the year, Prairie Comics Festival keeps the indie comic celebration going with monthly workshops, panels, and talks at their studio at 611-70 Arthur Street, and with partners the Winnipeg Public Library. All programs are facilitated by local professional comic creators and publishers.
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[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] Upcoming Events
**Step into the Heart of New Iceland**
Every August long weekend, Gimli hosts *Íslendingadagurinn*—a free festival packed with Viking battle re-enactments, live music, traditional Icelandic food, a massive parade, and harbour fireworks. Head to the Lake Winnipeg coast for Manitoba’s favorite summer tradition!
A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family, live music, arts, movies, and more.
Experience the magic of Folklorama 2024 in Winnipeg! Immerse yourself in a world of cultures with over 40 pavilions showcasing music, dance, food, and traditions. Enjoy free admission for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paying adult. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of diversity from August 4-17, 2024, at various locations across Winnipeg.
Enjoy 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 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ideal for families, students, and educators, the museum offers a rich educational experience. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with powerful narratives in a unique and accessible environment.
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on select Thursdays and Sundays from July 5 to August 30, 2026. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live local music from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Enjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission, bouncy castles, face painting, live children's entertainment, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg.
Enjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission, bouncy castles, face painting, live children's entertainment, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg.
Looking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs, free dance lessons, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
WAG 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 downtown Winnipeg.
Enjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event.