BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260726T235900 DTSTAMP:20260716T225658Z CREATED:20250715T200120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T225658Z UID:10001003-1784116800-1785110340@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:2026 Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market Square DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n}\n\n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n}\n\n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n\nShare This Story\nExperience the Heart of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival\nOld Market Square is the vibrant outdoor hub of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival\, offering a lively atmosphere filled with free entertainment\, delicious food\, beverage patios\, and a colourful vendor market. Admission to the outdoor site is free\, making it a popular destination whether you're attending theatre performances or simply enjoying the festival atmosphere. \nThroughout the festival\, talented street performers entertain crowds with comedy\, acrobatics\, and amazing stunts\, while local musicians perform on the Bell MTS Outdoor Stage. Visitors are encouraged to support these performers with donations\, as they rely on the generosity of festival audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nFree Live Music\, Food Trucks & Festival Fun\nThe Bell MTS Outdoor Stage features free live music every day of the festival\, including weekday noon-hour concerts and evening performances that keep the Square lively from 8:00 PM until midnight. It's one of Winnipeg's best free summer music destinations. \nWhen it's time for a break\, visitors can relax at the Liquor Mart Patio or Torque Brewing Beer Tent and choose from a wide selection of food trucks serving everything from wood-fired pizza and Indian cuisine to mini donuts\, churros\, oysters\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\nShop\, Recharge & Plan Your Visit\nBrowse the Vendor Market located in the Red River College courtyard\, where local artisans showcase unique handmade products. Festival amenities include a Culligan water-filling station\, public washrooms\, a changing station\, and an ATM conveniently located at the Patio. \nTo help keep everyone safe and comfortable\, visitors are asked to leave pets at home. Trained service dogs are welcome. Whether you're enjoying free music\, watching incredible street performers\, exploring the vendor market\, or sampling great local food\, Old Market Square is the place to experience the energy of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/winnipeg-fringe-festival-at-old-market-square/ LOCATION:Old Market Square\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Entertainment,Live Music,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Winnipeg-Fringe-Festival-at-Old-Market-Square.webp GEO:49.8983902;-97.1402538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250928T235500 DTSTAMP:20250925T225222Z CREATED:20250925T224602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T225222Z UID:10001237-1759082400-1759103700@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Nuit Blanche: FLUX – Digital & New Media Installation DESCRIPTION:Share This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \nFLUX – Digital & New Media Installation\nDate & Time: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:55 PM\nLocation: Old Market Square\, Winnipeg\, MB\nAdmission: Free | English | Wheelchair Accessible \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nAbout the Event\nFLUX takes modern technology and pushes it to the edge of what’s possible in digital communication and immersive art. \nThe installation explores how online interactions happen almost instantly\, even though signals travel across vast distances. To mirror that\, FLUX uses programmable LEDs\, high-speed cameras\, and an eight-speaker sound system\, all perfectly synchronized with a spatial sound score. The result is a towering tubular structure that reveals the hidden algorithms shaping the way people connect online — at the speed of light. \n[spacer height=”20px”] \n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\n\n[spacer height=”20px”] \nOrganizer\nKsawery Komputery\nA creative technology studio founded by acclaimed new media artist Ksawery Kirklewski\, based in Poland and working worldwide. The studio specializes in interactive installations\, generative animations\, audiovisual performances\, and phygital artworks that blend code\, design\, and emerging tech into unforgettable visual experiences. \nContact\nNuit Blanche Winnipeg\n📧 projects@nuitblanchewinnipeg.ca \n\n\n\n\n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 26\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert SeriesEnjoy free live music every Friday & Saturday night this summer at the 2024 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series! Local bands take the stage from 7pm to 10pm along Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg. Discover diverse genres\, community vibes\, and talented performers. Bring your lawn chair and experience a harmonious summer tradition. (June 21 - August 31\, 2024) \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in August 28-30A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Downtown Family Movie 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https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/772194141_1491923266311517_8298167986644483239_n.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 Downtown Family Movie Night 🎬 Movie Night is getting a museum makeover! 🦖🏛️ Join \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Bonniecastle Park\,\n\nAssiniboine at\, Garry St\,\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n MB\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 29\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Open House – Winnipeg Mint’s 50th AnniversaryCelebrate the Winnipeg Mint’s 50th anniversary on August 29\, 2026\, with a special open house featuring self-guided tours and the chance to strike your own commemorative token. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Royal Canadian Mint\,\n\n520 Lagimodiere Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Morden Corn & Apple FestivalThe Morden Corn & Apple Festival returns August 28–30\, 2026\, with free admission\, free corn and apple juice\, live entertainment\, The Tea Party\, a parade\, family activities and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Morden Corn & Apple Festival\,\n\n200-379 Stephen Street\n \n \n Morden\,\n\n\n R6M 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/nuit-blanche-flux/ LOCATION:Old Market Square\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nuit-Blanche-FLUX-Digital-New-Media-Installation-1.webp GEO:49.8983902;-97.1402538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240928T235900 DTSTAMP:20240915T051127Z CREATED:20240901T030200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T051127Z UID:10000841-1726858800-1727567940@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:moonGARDEN with Spectra at Nuit Blanche DESCRIPTION:moonGARDEN with Spectra at Nuit BlancheShare This Story[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \nmoonGARDEN with Spectra at Old Market Square \nEvent by Winnipeg Arts Council \nAbout \nLocation: Old Market Square\, Exchange District\, Winnipeg\, MB R3B\, Canada \nDate: September 20-28\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00 PM – Midnight \nThe cosmos is coming to Old Market Square. Come dance in the Spectra of the moonGARDEN! \nStep into the enchanting world of moonGARDEN at Old Market Square and experience “Spectra\,” an illuminating artwork that brings the cosmos to life. This mesmerizing piece weaves together silhouettes of humans\, animals\, celestial bodies\, and natural elements through a dazzling kaleidoscope of light and colour. Inspired by myths and folk tales\, “Spectra” celebrates themes of unity and transformation with a magical dance of light and shadow. \nArtist Anna Binta Diallo invites people to discover the stories that have shaped humanity’s connection to the universe\, reflecting on how different cultures interpret cosmic events like eclipses and moon phases. \nThe article continues below \nmoonGARDEN with Spectra at Old Market Square \nEvent by Winnipeg Arts Council \nAbout \nThe cosmos is coming to Old Market Square. Come dance in the Spectra of the moonGARDEN! \nStep into the enchanting world of moonGARDEN at Old Market Square and experience “Spectra\,” an illuminating artwork that brings the cosmos to life. This mesmerizing piece weaves together silhouettes of humans\, animals\, celestial bodies\, and natural elements through a dazzling kaleidoscope of light and colour. Inspired by myths and folk tales\, “Spectra” celebrates themes of unity and transformation with a magical dance of light and shadow. \nArtist Anna Binta Diallo invites people to discover the stories that have shaped humanity’s connection to the universe\, reflecting on how different cultures interpret cosmic events like eclipses and moon phases. \n\n\n\nWander through moonGARDEN’s giant spheres\, where the evocative shadow projections and poetic soundscape of “Spectra” create a unique and immersive experience. Bring family and friends for a night of wonder and exploration\, and rediscover one's place in the vast\, beautiful universe. \nmoonGARDEN by Lucion Media\, Distributed by Wireframe | Public Art Agency \nwith Spectra by Anna Binta Diallo\, Soundscape by Anna Binta Diallo and Tyler Fitzmaurice \nPresented by Winnipeg Arts Council in partnership with Culture Days Manitoba \nCity of Winnipeg Public Art Program \nOld Market Square \nSep 20-28\, 2024 \n7:00pm – midnight \n[spacer height=”20px”] \n\n\n[spacer height=”20px”] \nPlease note: This event description is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with Winnipeg Arts Council in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with them.  \n\n\n\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] \nUpcoming Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 26\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert SeriesEnjoy free live music every Friday & Saturday night this summer at the 2024 Corydon Avenue BIZ Concert Series! Local bands take the stage from 7pm to 10pm along Corydon Avenue in Winnipeg. Discover diverse genres\, community vibes\, and talented performers. Bring your lawn chair and experience a harmonious summer tradition. (June 21 - August 31\, 2024) \nFind out more\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in August 28-30A list of free things to do in Winnipeg during the weekend including activities for the family\, live music\, arts\, movies\, and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg\, Manitoba\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 28\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Downtown Family Movie 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https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/772194141_1491923266311517_8298167986644483239_n.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 Downtown Family Movie Night 🎬 Movie Night is getting a museum makeover! 🦖🏛️ Join \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Bonniecastle Park\,\n\nAssiniboine at\, Garry St\,\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n MB\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 29\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Open House – Winnipeg Mint’s 50th AnniversaryCelebrate the Winnipeg Mint’s 50th anniversary on August 29\, 2026\, with a special open house featuring self-guided tours and the chance to strike your own commemorative token. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Royal Canadian Mint\,\n\n520 Lagimodiere Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 04\n September\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Morden Corn & Apple FestivalThe Morden Corn & Apple Festival returns August 28–30\, 2026\, with free admission\, free corn and apple juice\, live entertainment\, The Tea Party\, a parade\, family activities and more. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Morden Corn & Apple Festival\,\n\n200-379 Stephen Street\n \n \n Morden\,\n\n\n R6M 1V1\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/moongarden-with-spectra-at-nuit-blanche/ LOCATION:Old Market Square\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/moonGARDEN-with-Spectra-at-Old-Market-Square-1.jpg GEO:49.8983902;-97.1402538 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR