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
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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A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family, live music, arts, movies, and more.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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.