Winnipeg 
Make this day extra special for Dad by treating him to a weekend filled with cherished moments and indulging in the exciting events happening in Winnipeg. Show your appreciation and love by planning a memorable experience that he will treasure.
Ideas to Celebrate Father’s Day in Winnipeg
From thrilling activities to delightful attractions, there is something for every type of Dad. Get ready to create unforgettable memories and celebrate fatherhood in style in the vibrant city of Winnipeg.
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Things to Do in Winnipeg This June
Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner/BBQ
Experience Father’s Day in Winnipeg with an array of dining choices. Explore the curated list of restaurants offering specially crafted Father’s Day menus, featuring a diverse selection of options from succulent steaks to unique BBQ creations, ensuring a memorable celebration for Dad.
Restaurants For Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner in Winnipeg
Food, Craft Beer, Wine & More
- This Father’s Day weekend, shake things up with a Craft Cocktail Class at Capital K Distillery in Winnipeg on Saturday, June 20 from 6–8 PM. Treat Dad to a hands-on experience where you’ll learn to mix four signature cocktails in a fun, relaxed setting—complete with light snacks and take-home recipes. It’s the perfect way to celebrate with a toast and some fatherly flair!
- Head out to your favourite park and grab your favourite treats and your Dad’s for a day of enjoyment. For more details see, 15 Parks to Enjoy a Picnic in Winnipeg.
- What better way to bond and spend time together than to plan a meal and shop for ingredients? Your local farmer’s market will feature produce and wares needed to make a perfect meal!
- Treat Dad to a refined afternoon out with MAMMA TEA-A! Afternoon Tea at Velvet Glove Restaurant inside Fairmont Winnipeg. Inspired by the warmth and charm of a Mediterranean escape, this limited-time experience features savoury bites, delicate pastries, freshly baked scones, and a sunny, elegant atmosphere perfect for a special family outing.
- Toast Father’s Day weekend with Brunchfest, an 18+ outdoor celebration of brunch bites, drinks, live music, lawn games, and summer energy at Upper Fort Garry Park in downtown Winnipeg on Saturday, June 20. Featuring local vendors like Aroma Bistro, Milksmith, and The Patty Shack Winnipeg, plus music by DJ DLO, this lively afternoon includes food tastings, drink features, entertainment, and on-site activities.
Horses, Races & Vintage Cars
- Enjoy the thrill of a race at Victory Lane Speedway on Thursday, June 18th. Located less than 10 minutes south of Winnipeg on Highway 75, admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students (ages 11-15), and free for children 10 and under.
- The 5th Annual Wings & Wheels event takes place on June 21st at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. Enjoy a car show featuring 40-50 classic British cars, hot dog, giveaways, and children’s activities from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Farm Fun, Midways, and more! For the Family
- Celebrate Father’s Day with FortWhyte’s newest parents. Join the Father’s Day Baby Bison Walk on Sunday, June 21st, at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Baby Bison Walk also takes place on Saturday, June 20th at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm.
- If you want to offer Dad something unique and special to do this Father’s Day, then look no further. Today is a day when we celebrate Dad and offer thanks for everything he does. Join us on board as Steam Locomotive No. 3 leads the way, travelling through the awakening prairies to the beautiful community of Grosse Isle: Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Climb aboard with Dad for the Bonnie and Clyde Themed Train Ride at Prairie Dog Central on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This all-ages family adventure invites brave sheriffs to help foil the legendary outlaws on a 3.5-hour journey to Grosse Isle.
- Catch your best bugs during our Father’s Day Waterbug Derby. The Waterbug Derby will run from 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, June 21, at Oak Hammock Marsh.
- Come with your family and check out go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, and batting cages! Thunder Rapids is open daily from Noon to 8 pm.
- Dads deserve special treatment on Father’s Day! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Children’s Museum is offering dads half-price admission all day. Visitors can stop by the craft area from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, where you can make-and-take one-of-a-kind Father’s Day Trophy – an award he’ll value forever. You can also explore Motion Mania, an interactive science exhibit on display from May 30 to September 7, 2026. Families can play, build, and experiment together through roller coaster design challenges and activities exploring force, energy, friction, inertia, and motion in a fun STEM-filled setting for all ages. As part of National Indigenous Peoples Day, on June 21st, guests can experience live singing and drumming with Summer Bear Drumming, storytelling and songs with Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, teepee-building activities, Indigenous-themed colouring, Winnipeg Public Library resources, and treats from Kookum’s Pantry
- Red River Ex features the world’s largest travelling carnival, agricultural displays, thrill rides, magical performances, and juried art competitions. Enjoy over 50 midway rides, tasty treats, and 200 hours of live performances.
- Trade the usual Father’s Day plans for fresh country air at Family Day at Morning Sound Farm in Sanford, where families can meet baby animals, enjoy pony rides, take hayrides, and try hands-on farm activities together. This all-ages farm experience makes a fun outing for dads, kids, and animal lovers alike.
Enjoy a concert!
Take Dad to see some of his favourite artists!
- Enjoy Father’s Day weekend at the Summer in the City festival in Steinbach, held June 19 to 21, 2026. The event transforms Main Street into a vibrant fair with a Midway, children’s activities, sporting demos, and more. Experience live performances by local and cultural entertainers, including Owen Riegling. The festival also features artist displays, Sidewalk Sales Days, and a variety of food and beverage options.
- Treat Dad to the sounds of summer at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, running June 16 to 21, 2026, at venues across Winnipeg. This all-ages festival features free and ticketed performances by artists and ensembles including Molly Johnson, Jason Marsalis Quartet, Miles Electric Band, The Cat Empire’s Riebl Tedesco McGill, Jean Michel Pilc Trio, Curtis Nowosad’s Noisy World, and more. With outdoor concerts at Old Market Square and shows throughout the city, it is a lively Father’s Day weekend outing filled with jazz, blues, global rhythms, and community energy.
- Take Dad on an unforgettable journey to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – In Concert at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg on June 19 and 20, 2026. Howard Shore’s Academy Award-winning score will be performed live by the FILMharmonique Orchestra, Prairie Voices family of choirs, Winnipeg Youth Chorus, and Winnipeg Boys Choir as the epic film plays in HD.
- Set the mood for Father’s Day weekend with Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Friday, June 19, 2026. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight, this live multi-sensory concert features Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons and La Follia.
- For a candlelit night out with Dad, experience Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on Friday, June 19, 2026. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, this multi-sensory concert reimagines hits like “Fix You,” “Viva la Vida,” “Radioactive,” “Believer,” and “A Sky Full of Stars”.
Movies, Theatre, and Cultural Festivals!
- Explore the cosmos at the Manitoba Museum’s Planetarium, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. This immersive full-dome theatre provides stunning 360-degree projections that transport you into the vastness of space. Explore a diverse lineup of shows, including “Ultimate Universe,” and “Wilfred Buck’s STAR STORIES” available throughout the weekend. It’s an ideal destination for families and astronomy lovers eager to delve into the mysteries of the cosmos.
- For dads who appreciate powerful storytelling, An Iliad offers a gripping outdoor theatre experience in the ruins of Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park. Running June 18 to July 5, 2026, this moving adaptation of Homer’s epic brings the Trojan War into the present through one poet’s voice, exploring conflict, grief, humanity, and the possibility of choosing a different path.
- Step into Shakespeare’s Forest of Arden with Dad at As You Like It, a promenade performance set among the atmospheric ruins of Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park in Winnipeg. Running June 4 to July 5, 2026, this beloved comedy of love, disguise, wit, and reconciliation offers a memorable outdoor theatre outing.
- Mark Father’s Day weekend with a community celebration honouring 100 years of CN 2747 at Rotary Heritage Park in Winnipeg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This free event features train tours, photo opportunities, face painting, outdoor games, food, drinks, cake while supplies last, railway-themed storytime, and the unveiling of new restoration project updates.
- Begin Father’s Day weekend with Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work, a free celebration of storytelling, playwriting, and local Indigenous voices at the Tom Hendry Warehouse in Winnipeg. Running June 14 to 19, 2026, this all-ages festival showcases new works developed through the Pimootayowin Creators Circle and invites the community to experience fresh, meaningful stories shaped by a year-long creative journey.
- Take Dad back to the swinging ’60s with Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles Forever at Destination Dinner Stage in Winnipeg. This Manitoban-made dinner theatre spoof follows four mop-top dreamers through high school comedy, crushes, rival acts, and Beatlemania-inspired harmonies.
For the Active / Sports Loving Dad!
- Participate in the Manitoba Marathon with your dad and help make a significant impact in the community while creating lasting memories together. The Marathon takes place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 7:00 AM at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
- Take Dad out to the ballpark for a Manitoba Goldeyes Father’s Day weekend series against Lincoln, running June 19 to 21, 2026. Fans can enjoy Friday night baseball, Scott Oake Night with fireworks on Saturday, and a special Sunday game featuring National Indigenous Peoples Day recognition, a Father’s Day bucket hat giveaway, and Sunday Family Fun Day.
- On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, enjoy a sports outing with your Dad to the Canada Life Centre. Watch the Winnipeg Sea Bears take on Edmonton Stingers in what promises to be an exciting game.
- Golf courses across Winnipeg are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf with Dad.
- Taking place annually on Father’s Day, the Annual walk/run for Prostate Cancer is the Prostate Cancer Foundation BC (PCFBC)’s largest fundraiser event. Sign up with Dad and raise funds for this great cause.
More Fun: Go on an adventure or Enjoy a workshop
- There are plenty of opportunities across Winnipeg to enjoy nature. Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
- There are several places you can enjoy boating including the La Salle River, Red River, Seine River, and Assiniboine River. Beginner boaters can try the calm waterways of Sturgeon Creek.
- Trade screen time for trail time this Father’s Day with a Family Nature Hike at FortWhyte Alive on Sunday, June 21. This guided outdoor walk invites families to enjoy fresh air, hands-on learning, and nature-themed discoveries, from bugs and birds to bison, while connecting with Manitoba’s cultural history in a fun setting recommended for children ages 5 and up.
- Spend Father’s Day weekend at Assiniboine Park for Indigenous Peoples Day at the Park, a free celebration of music, dance, teachings, food, and community on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Families can gather at the Gardens at The Leaf for live entertainment hosted by Ray Coco Stevenson, fire and tobacco teachings in the Indigenous Peoples Garden, food trucks, and performances by artists including Mitchell Makoons, The Kaptain, and Chuck Copenace.
- Spend Father’s Day weekend immersed in living Indigenous culture, storytelling, film, and hands-on learning at FortWhyte Alive’s National Indigenous Peoples Day: Culture, Film & Living Traditions on Saturday, June 20. Visitors can witness the raising of a new tipi along the Storied Peoples Trail, explore self-guided activities focused on the Seven Sacred Teachings and Indigenous languages of Manitoba, and attend screenings of The Lake Winnipeg Project, a powerful documentary series sharing stories of resilience and community from the region.
- Wander through Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District with Dad at Alleyways in the Exchange, a free evening event on Friday, June 19, 2026, featuring curated markets, live performances, art, music, and hidden urban spaces. Visitors can explore handcrafted goods and local food at Alleyways Market, experimental audio art at Alleyways Sounds, pop-up bars and installations at Alleyways Lounge, and lively Argentinian tango with Alleyways Tango.
For more things to do this Father’s Day weekend, see Weekend Activities in Winnipeg
