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.
Things to do for 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.
The Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer
Sunday June 18, 2023
Wherever You Are
$35
Father’s Day Wings & Wheels
Join us for our 2nd Annual Wings & Wheels event this Father’s Day, June 18. This year’s car show will feature classic cars from THREE Manitoba car clubs. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Avenue
Regular admission; Book your Father’s Day tickets online before June 10 and save 20%! Use promo code RAMDAD23.
Father’s Day Waterbug Derby
Equipped with a net and bucket, try to catch some invertebrates in the waters of the Marsh and win prizes for the highest score and most unique bugs caught. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Way, Stonewall
Regular admission
Father’s Day Brunch and Climbing Party
Join us for brunch and free climbing in the Climbing Club, and celebrate Father’s Day with us! Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
12 PM – 2 PM | Free pancakes for brunch
2 PM – 4 PM | Free climb for dads
Altea Active Winnipeg, 100 South Town Road, Winnipeg
Free for Altea Active Members
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.
Picnic with Dad
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.
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Enjoy Boating with Dad
There are a number of places you can enjoy boating including the La Salle River, Red River, Seine River, Assiniboine River. Beginner boaters can try the calm waterways of Sturgeon Creek. Details
Manitoba Waters
Go Golfing with Dad
Golf courses across Winnipeg are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf with Dad. Details
Various locations in Winnipeg
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Come check out our go-karts (with go-karts for ALL ages starting as young as three to drive by themselves, and two years and up can go along with an adult as a passenger), miniature golf and batting cages! Details
Daily | Noon – 8:00 PM
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park, 5058 Portage Ave , Winnipeg
Various packages
Festival on a Day Trip: Summer in the City
Take the family down to Steinbach for 3 days of play, music, concerts, dance, cultural performances, midway rides, and more. Details
June 16-18, 2023
Main Street, Steinbach
Free and ticketed events
Red River Ex
Summer Starts Here at the Red River Ex with the world’s largest traveling carnival. Experience an adrenaline rush with Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. Meet the furry celebrities of Canine Circus from Canada’s Got Talent. There’s magic and thrill for the little ones too. Mouth-watering treats, more than 50 Midway Rides, and over 200 hours of LIVE music. Engage all your senses this summer. Details
June 16 – 25, 2023
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Advance Gate Admission $14.28 + GST
Dad’s Special Day
Dads deserve some special treatment on Father’s Day! On Sunday, June 18, 2023, the Children’s Museum is offering dads half-price admission all day long. Stop by our Creation Station from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM to make a trophy to award your dad that lets him know that he’s #1! Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Regular admission; Half-price admission for all Dads
Tiny Tot Walk
Bring the toddlers and the strollers and explore the marsh with a guide. Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Way, Stonewall
$10 – $15
APTN Indigenous Day Live 2023
APTN Indigenous Day Live brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in celebration. It will be an event to honour and express gratitude to our lands and the important relationship Indigenous Peoples have with it. Details
June 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM
The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
Walk to End ALS
Come out and Walk for those who can’t. Help those living with ALS and celebrate HOPE for a brighter future without ALS! Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 8:30 AM
Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Cres, Winnipeg
Fundraiser
Family Paint Party
Grab the kids and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll all go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Rec Room, 696 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg
$42
Father’s Day at Prairie Dog Central
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 onboard as Steam Locomotive No. 3 leads the way travelling through the awakening prairies to the beautiful community of Grosse Isle. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 11:00 AM to 02:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
11 days of live music from local, national and international artists. Featuring headliners Angélique Kidjo, Keyon Harrold: Jazz + the Birth of Hip Hop, Rêve with Preston Pablo, the Emmet Cohen Trio, the Sun Ra Arkestra + Postmodern Jukebox and more. Details
June 14 – 24, 2023
Various locations in Winnipeg
Free and ticketed events
Manitoba Marathon
Celebrate Fitness, Family, and Fundraising at the Manitoba Marathon. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 7:00 AM
University of Manitoba, 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg
Fundraiser
Father’s Day Lunch Buffet
Treat the dads in your life with a fantastic meal, prepared by the incredible Livery Barn Restaurant. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 11:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Livery Barn Restaurant, 231 PTH 12 N, Steinbach
$12.95 – $24.95
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
There are plenty of opportunities across Winnipeg to enjoy nature.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
Shop at the Farmer’s Market
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 produces and wares needed to make a perfect meal! Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, 3514 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg
Free
Family Day at Morning Sound Farm
Let the kids see a real farm-and all the baby animals- in a relaxed country space. Experience a day in the country with milking, shearing, pony rides, hayrides and loads of face-to-face time with animals and farmers. Details
Fridays and Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Morning Sound Farm, 43151 Rd 2 E, Sanford, MB
$11 – $13
Alive in the Woods
Take part in various nature-inspired activities, crafts, games, and exploration, and let your adventurous side come to life. Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Free with regular admission
Summer of Sound
Central Canada’s largest electronic music festival. Details
June 17 – 18, 2023
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Weekend Pass $189.70 – $260.53
Indian Cuisine: Butter Chicken and Lentil Soup
Satisfy your taste buds with a full, delicious Indian meal made from scratch with natural ingredients. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2023 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
$55 – $60
Postmodern Jukebox
The Postmodern Jukekbox Universe will be brought to life with a cast full of today’s most exciting vocalists, instrumentalists, and tap dancers, to bring you the top-shelf entertainment experience for which Postmodern Jukebox is known. Whether you’re a vinyl aficionado or a TikTok fashionista, catch a ride for an unforgettable trip through 100 years of timeless music. Details
Sunday June 18, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St., Winnipeg
$66-$165
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
With a dynamic catalog of world-renowned hit songs (“My Shit,” “Drowning (feat. Kodak Black),” “Swervin,” “Look Back At It” and more) and 3 critically-acclaimed albums under his belt (HOODIE SZN, THE BIGGER ARTIST and ARTIST 2.0), A Boogie has proven he is one of the music industry’s brightest generational stars. Details
Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
$51 – $217+
Foodtrip Market BounceFest and Pawshionista
Get ready for this year’s Foodtrip Market with Bouncefest and Pawshionista! on June 17-18 at Billy Mosienko parking – 709 Keewatin St., Wpg. Winnipeg will again host a rare gastronomic fete of popular Filipino dishes, grilled entrees, special delicacies, baked goodies, juices, drinks and more! Details
June 17 – 18, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Billy Mosienko Arena, 709 Keewatin St., Winnipeg
Free
Sin City Illusions – Magic and Mystery
Looking to celebrate dad’s special day? Come join us at the Pony Corral Pembina for an incredible evening of magic and big stage illusions. You’ll be treated to performances from 3 of Canada’s finest magicians. Details
Sunday June 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Pony Corral Restaurant & Bar (Pier7), 1700 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg
$35
Go Fishing
This weekend fish with Dad in Manitoba waters! Details
Manitoba Waters
For more things to do this Father’s Day weekend, see Weekend Activities in Winnipeg