Free Winnipeg Events This Weekend: March 6-8
Posted Every Tuesday before 7 PM.
FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Date: Friday, March 6 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave
Enjoy free general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery, along with special programming throughout the evening.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Millennium Library, 251 Donald St
Drop in for workshops, film screenings, a seed swap, and a vendor market celebrating gardening and growing on the Prairies.
Date: Sunday, March 8
Location: WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd
Free admission to WAG-Qaumajuq with exhibitions, the Visible Vault, and afternoon exhibition tours in English (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) and French (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
DOWNTOWN
Date: Friday, March 6 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Multiple locations, Exchange District
Explore galleries, artist-run centres, studios, shops, museums, and live performances throughout the Exchange District during this free monthly celebration of arts and culture.
Date: February 25 – March 21, 2026
Location: Exchange District
Discover large-scale light installations and digital projections throughout the historic Exchange District in this free outdoor art experience.
Date: Sunday, March 8 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: CN Field and Stage, The Forks
Join the Winnipeg Sea Bears for ice basketball on the Nestaweya River Trail as part of Learn to Winter programming.
Date: Sunday, March 8 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Join Elder Barbara Nepinak around the fire in the teepee for storytelling and drumming as part of Learn to Winter.
Date: Sunday, March 8 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Canopy, The Forks
Skate under the canopy while local DJs spin tunes throughout the afternoon.
AROUND WINNIPEG
Date: Saturday, March 7 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Ave
Visit the prairie and warm up inside with free drop-in activities for all ages. This week’s theme, Animals in Winter, explores tracks, hibernation, migration, and how animals survive during the frozen months.
Date: Saturday, March 7 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 90 Sinclair St
Enjoy free food, try different drop-in sports activities, and browse resource tables from local sports organizations at this community sports party. All are welcome.
Date: Saturday, March 7 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Westwood Library
Drop in for an afternoon of board and card games. Choose from a variety of games provided or bring your own. Suitable for adults and all skill levels.
Date: Sunday, March 8 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
Opening film of the Freeze Frame International Film Festival. A beautifully animated biopic about Frida Kahlo’s childhood, with co-director André Kadi in attendance for a Q&A. Free admission; reserve a spot.
Date: Sunday, March 8 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: 110-424 Logan Ave
Free short style haircuts offered as part of the Mino-Ayâwin Pimêtisiwin initiative. No appointment required. Bus tickets may be available for those needing assistance to attend.
FREE INDOOR SKATING
Free Swim and Loonie/Toonie Swims
Sat: 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sat: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Sat: 3 – 5 p.m.
Fri: 7:30 – 9 p.m. (Youth swim)
Sun: 4 – 5 p.m.
ADULTS 18+ ONLY
Enjoy live music by Playin' Jane at Loft 180 at McPhillips Station Casino. This event is open to guests 18 and older.
Catch all the action from UFC 326 live on the big screens at Loft 180. The card is expected to feature high-stakes matchups and headline bouts from some of the biggest names in the UFC, making it a must-watch night for MMA fans. Free to watch and open to guests 18 and older.
Catch Cross Roads live on the Mainstage at McPhillips Station Casino for two nights of late-night live music. This is an 18+ event.
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Devil May Care Brewing Company, 155-A Fort St
Learn the basics of writing stand-up comedy in this interactive workshop led by local comedian Cliff Robles. Participants will explore joke structure, punchlines, and tips for performing at an open mic. Registration is required; event is 18+ (minors must attend with a parent or guardian).
KIDS EAT FOR FREE
Kids eat free on weekends at Hooters! Children 10 and under can enjoy a free meal from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entrée priced at $12 or more.
Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.
Enjoy a family-friendly Sunday at Fionn’s where kids eat free all day, and adults can sip on $7 Caesars. A great way to wrap up the weekend with good food and savings.
Note: This offer may stop at any time without prior notice. Call the restaurant first to confirm availability.
NEAR WINNIPEG
Date: Saturday, March 7 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: La Barriere Park, 4403 Waverley St, La Salle, MB
Explore the 2.9 km La Barriere Park Loop along the La Salle River during this relaxed group hike. Suitable for all skill levels, this social hike is a great way to meet new people and enjoy nature just outside Winnipeg. Registration is required and dogs must be leashed.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Participating Cineplex Theatres (check local listings)
See Karate Kid: Legends as part of Cineplex’s Family Favourites program. Tickets are $3.99 plus applicable taxes (in-theatre price). If purchased online, additional booking fees apply depending on membership.
