The fall months can be some of the most beautiful months of the year, and the best time to explore Manitoba. Summertime tends to take the spotlight. However, it is the four months of fall that should be the favourite.
Between festivals, community events, and destinations to visit before the snow falls, there is nothing short of adventure and excitement. Add one of the following to your fall bucket list from our top 50 things to do in Manitoba in the fall.
Teulon Pumpkinfest
Every September, pumpkin patches and gardens across the Interlake and beyond are picked of their finest and most unique bounty and showcased at Teulon’s signature fall celebration, the Pumpkinfest. Teulon Pumpkinfest
Where: Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre, Teulon
Christmas Market
Check out the Christmas Market hosted by the village on November 11, 2023. The Christmas Market will feature local vendors, Children’s crafts, and hot lunch!
Where: Mennonite Heritage Village, 231 PTH 12N, Steinbach
Manitoba Showcase
Manitoba Showcase is an annual visual & performing arts conference that features some of the best Canadian artists, from a wide range of genres, for Manitoban presenters and galleries, connecting them with future opportunities and collaboration. October 26-29, 2023. Manitoba Showcase
Where: Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment, 11 – 2 Street Northeast, Portage la Prairie
WSO Community Celebration Concert
The Community Celebration is an evening dedicated to showcasing local talent, including singers, instrumentalists, and composers. Music Director Daniel Raiskin conducts the WSO in this special event. Celebration Concert takes place on October 7, 2023.
Where: Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Main St., Winnipeg
Dan Mangan
Two-time JUNO award-winning and two-time Polaris Music Prize-listed musician and songwriter, Dan Mangan will be performing at Burton Cummings Theatre as part of his Going Somewhere Tour on October 5, 2023. Dan Mangan
Where: Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St. Winnipeg
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The Frog Prince Puppet Show
Join us Thursday, October 12th, at the Downtown Brandon Public Library for a puppet show of the classic German fairy tale “The Frog Prince.” Can the charismatic & witty frog convince the princess to kiss him to break the magic spell? Join your Library friends for this fun & family-friendly performance.
Where: Brandon Public Library, 710 Rosser Ave Unit 1, Brandon
Metis Kitchen Table Party
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Winnipeg
Fall Walking Tours
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather at the St-Boniface Museum, visit the cultural heritage site, and explore the historic Taché avenue with ttheir guided walking tours. Details
Where: Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, 494, avenue Taché, Winnipeg
High Tea
Enjoy an exquisite high tea complete with dainties and fingthiner sandwiches at a rustic Farmhouse Cafe. High Tea
Where: ‘Ole Farmhouse Cafe, 31 Rose Lane, Rosenort
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
Pick a pumpkin, get the best fall produce for your Thanksgiving table, go on hay rides and get lost amongst giant stalks of corn. Whether with kids or as a date, a day at the farm always fun! Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
Bakers Narrows Lodge
Plan a very Canadian fall vacation at Bakers Narrows Lodge. The lodge prides itself for the trophy fishing on Lake Athapaskow. Fall is an excellent time to fish, so pack up the bags and make this a weekend-long trip. Bakers Narrows Lodge
Where: Located ½ mile from the Flin Flon airport on Lake Athapapuskow
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Sunset Goose Flights
Fall is the time when the magic of migration happens. Head to the FortWhyte Alive to experience the annual migration of geese. Enjoy this magnificent experience and watch the sky come to life as thousands of geese land after sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual. September 20 – October 22, 2023. Sunset Goose Flights
Where: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
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Harvest Moon Festival
Harvest Moon Festival can be enjoyed by Winnipegers as well as others in Manitoba. This 3-day festival will feature music, workshops, fun and more. September 15 – 17, 2023. Harvest Moon Festival
2nd Annual WestmAnimation Festival
WestmAnimation Festival showcase animations 1 to 15 minutes long that have been created within the last five years. From October 14th to the 20th, the animations will be available on AGSM’s digital platforms and in the Gallery for people to watch and vote for.
Where: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, 1035 1st St N, Brandon
World Rivers Day Celebration
Come one come all to Carman for the World Rivers Day Celebration at Ryall Park, the Boyne River and Downtown Carmen. There will be a Poker Derby, market, sidewalk sale, entertainment and kids activities. September 23, 2023. World Rivers Day Celebration
Where: Ryall Park, the Boyne River and Downtown Carmen
Old Time Country Christmas
Join Scott Woods and his talented band for this uplifting 2-hour live family-friendly show, featuring lots of your favourite Christmas carols, fun fiddle tunes, as well as Traditional Country and Gospel songs. The show is on November 13, 2023. Old Time Country Christmas
Where: McKenzie United Church, 85 – 11th St. NW., Portage La Prairie
Manitoba Culture Days
Across the entire province starting from the last weekend of September for a month is the Manitoba Culture Days. Celebrate the arts and culture of Canada through various free activities from September 22 – October 15, 2023. Manitoba Culture Days
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art that takes place on the opening Saturday of Culture Days. September 23, 2023. Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge
Head north to the Pinawa Heritage district to explore the area and travel across the suspension bridge. The 1 metre wide and 54 metres long bridge gives visitors a breathtaking view of Pinawa. Visit in the fall for a beautiful, picturesque scene before the snow falls. Pinawa Heritage Suspension Bridge
Assiniboine Forest
Enjoy a lazy afternoon walk at the beautiful Assiniboine Forest. Assiniboine Forest
Migration Festival
Experience the magic of migration! Head to the Oak Hammock Marsh on September 23rd to 24th to enjoy this fun family event.
Manitoba Ag Ex
Manitoba’s largest all-breeds cattle show, Manitoba Ag Ex returns to the Keystone Centre on October 25-28, 2023. In addition to breed-specific shows, the Manitoba Livestock Expo hosts a Jackpot Heifer Show, Bull Show, Junior Show, commercial show, all culminating in the Supreme Breed Extravaganza, which sends winners on to Canadian Western Agribition in Regina.
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
Icelandic Bridge
Travel across the fairly new Icelandic Bridge in Riverton, where you can take in the beauty of the Icelandic River. There is also the riverside path at ground level that you can take a stroll down as well.
Explore Flin Flon
Start the fall season off with an extended weekend exploration of Flin Flon, a northern town in Manitoba that is less explored compared to others. There are tons to do in the area, including a 4.2-kilometre boardwalk hike, a drive-in theatre, and even a petting zoo. Explore Flin Flon
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Reflect on our relationships with our Indigenous friends and neighbours. The museum will provide free admission to the grounds and a self-guided Reconciling History walking tour on September 30th.
Where: Mennonite Heritage Village, 231 PTH 12N, Steinbach
Boonstra Farm
There are many reasons to visit Boonstra Farms. Petting zoo, hay rides, corn maze and Boony’s chip truck are just a few of them. Boonstra Farms
Where: Located in Stonewall MB. Just 15 km north of the perimeter on # 7.
Elf Jr.
Elf Jr! is a heartwarming holiday musical where Buddy, a human raised by elves, goes on a quest to find his father and restore Christmas spirit in New York City. Don’t miss this festive show at WMCA from Nov 23-25! Elf Jr.
Where: Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, 205 20th St, Brandon
Niverville Heritage Centre Gala
Join us on November 4, 2023, for an evening of fine dining and special guest speaker, Olympic Gold Medalist and host of The Amazing Race Canada, Jon Montgomery. Gala
Where: Niverville Heritage Centre, 100C heritage Trail, Niverville
Third+Bird Christmas Market
Get your Christmas shopping list ready for the Third+Bird Christmas Market. November 17 to 19. Christmas in November
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park
Nature is especially beautiful during the fall and our Provincial Parks are places where beauty is abundant. Check out the autumn beauty of the Hecla Provincial Park.
Food Truck Warz
Taste food from over 26 food trucks from all over Manitoba, enjoy the thrill of midway by Wonder Shows Carnival, and more at this Food Truck Festival held in Brandon. Food Truck Warz on September 15 – 17, 2023
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
Christmas On The Bandstand
Welcome Christmas with a choir, Santa, and some hot chocolate by the fire! Christmas On The Bandstand
Where: Winnipeg Beach
Scarecrow Fest
Come enjoy this gorgeous fall season at the Scarecrow Fest! This family friendly event includes a scarecrow building contest, kids activities and much more! Scarecrow Fest
Where: Beausejour Daylily Gardens
Enjoy Camping
A few Manitoba Provincial Parks are open for camping until Thanksgiving. Enjoy the burst of the fall colours with crisp, clean air. Camp at Provincial Parks
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Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary
Take in the fall migration at the Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary in Whiteshell Provincial Park! Drop by the Visitor Centre on weekends to learn more about migrating birds and explore life around the Goose Pond. Alfred Hole Goose Sanctuary
The “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale
The annual “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale in Brandon at the Keystone Centre is a place to see amazing and talented artists and craftspeople. For two weekends in October, explore their work and even buy a few items for yourself. The “Big One” Arts & Crafts Sale
Where: Keystone Centre, 1175 18th Street, Brandon
Lords of the Arctic
In October and November at the Churchill Northern Studies Center, experience the annual migration of Churchill’s polar bears. You’ll spend two days touring the Churchill Wildlife Management Area on a tundra vehicle, and assist researchers observing the bears. Lords of the Arctic
Where: Churchill Northern Studies Center, Churchill
St. Joseph Museum
Located in the town of St. Joseph is a reconstructed pioneer village set in 19 acres. Step into the late 19th-century to learn more about this piece of history in Manitoba. Tour the many buildings, see collections of stationary engines, and before heading back check out the Laurent Fillion camera collection which showcases camera dating as back as the 1850s. Call or email to arrange your visit to the Musee St. Joseph Museum
Where: The Saint-Joseph Museum, 25 Brais Boulevard, St. Joseph
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Wekusko Falls Provincial Park
Wekusko Falls are a series of rapids and cascades on the Grass River before it empties into the Wekusko Lake. Hike over suspension bridges to get an amazing overhead view of the falls. Wekusko Falls Provincial Park
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Fall in Love with Fall
Summer, Winter, or fall, there is one place in Manitoba that beckons visitors year-round. With the vivid calls of the fall around you, there is no denying fall is a great time to be outdoors. Whether you want to wander down the many hiking trails, see wildlife, or camp out in a cozy oTENTik, a trip here will be one for the memory. Riding Mountain National Park
Zipline over Golden Trees in Pembina Valley
Enjoy fall in Pembina Valley through an adventure! The Hywire Zipline Adventures is the place to where you can cruise the Pembina Valley from above. Hywire Zipline
Winterfest at the Niverville Heritage Centre
Join us on November 18th for the 2023 Winterfest, a craft show & market with over 80 vendors.
Where: Niverville Heritage Centre, 100C heritage Trail, Niverville
WNDX Festival of Moving Image
A unique festival across the city of Winnipeg, the WNDX Festival of Moving Images showcases innovative work by Canadian filmmakers and video artists, focusing primarily on Manitobans. See what is overlooked by the mainstream in film! WNDX Festival of Moving Image
Enjoy a Sauna
Who doesn’t enjoy soaking in a hot tub? Couple it with an overnight stay at a cozy waterfront cabin and you have a winning combination. Falcon Trails Resort
Enjoy the taste of fall
Enjoy farm-fresh bites, sip coffee, and browse the many Made in Manitoba products at the gift shop. While here, shop pumpkins for your fall decor! Farmhouse 50
Where: Farmhouse 50, 50 Main Street, Minnedosa
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Winterfest
Join us on Saturday, November 18th from 10am-3pm and shop over 80 booths in one of the largest craft shows in Southern Manitoba. Winterfest
Where: Niverville Heritage Centre, Entrance 100C Heritage Trail, Niverville
Capture the colours of fall
Check out our list of Manitoba’s vantage points for a beautiful hike and a fill of nature. Scenic Lookouts
View the Northern Lights
Fall is also the best time to view the northern lights in the Churchill area. The crisp fall air leaves for clear and beautiful night skies. View the Northern Lights
Dog Sledding
Fall is the perfect time to go dog sledding in northern Manitoba. Churchill is the place to be for this exciting adventure. Explore the area behind a group of dogs as they guide you throughout the region. Dog Sledding
Haunted Forest
In October, the Corn Maze turns into a Haunted Forest. A fun and spooky adventure for the whole family, make your way through the maze and see what will happen. Corn Maze
Where: A Maze In Corn, 1351 PR 200, Saint Adolphe
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Sam Waller Museum
Long acknowledged by its visitors as a place to experience the rich and diverse history of The Pas, the Sam Waller Museum is also a place showcasing the Métis and First Nations history as well as the fur trade. Sam Waller Museum
Where: Sam Waller Museum, 306 Fischer Avenue, The Pas
Whitewater Lake
Whitewater Lake is an important staging area for waterfowl and shorebirds. Visit during late fall to see thousands of tundra swans, snow geese, Canada geese, and other birds. Whitewater Lake
First Fridays
First Fridays at the Exchange are back on. Talk to artists, explore shops, enjoy supper at the Exchange! First Fridays
Six Pines
Six Pines Haunted is north of Winnipeg and is suitable for older children and adults. See how you stand up against the creepy area and the scary clowns this Halloween. Six Pines
Where: Six Pines, Sturgeon Road, Winnipeg
A Romantic Fall Getaway
Stay at one of the three authentic log cabins nestled in the forest on a rock ridge overlooking the boreal forest of White Shell Provincial Park. Falcon Beach Ranch.
Where: Lot 83 Barren Lake Road, Falcon Lake
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