Winnipeg 
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Looking for free things to do during the Canada Day (June 28 to July 1, 2019) long weekend in Winnipeg? Look no further. Given below are few events that are free.
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Canada Day at The Forks
Celebrate Canada Day at the Forks! Enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities, performances and celebration, ending with a spectacular fireworks show! Details
Monday, July 1, 2019
Fireworks | 11:00 PM
Forks, 1 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Free
Northern Touch Music Festival
Free concerts all weekend at the Cube Stage. Details
June 29 – July 1, 2019
Outdoor Stage @ The Cube Old Market Square
Free entry to outdoor stage and beer gardens
Canada Day at Assiniboine Park
Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun that includes entertainment at the Lyric Theatre, a citizenship ceremony, bouncy castles, food trucks, face painting and more! Details
Monday, July 1, 2019
There will be NO fireworks at the Park
Lyric Thetare- Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Free
European Union Short Film Festival
The European Union Delegation to Canada, the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States, in collaboration with the Canadian Film Institute and the Winnipeg Cinematheque are pleased to present the first edition in Winnipeg of the European Union Short Film Festival featuring short films – animated, experimental, and dramatic. These shorts deal, in one fashion or another, with life’s constant changes, whether you’re young, old, or in between. Details
June 28 – 30, 2019
Winnipeg Cinematheque – Main Floor, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg
Free
Saint-Boniface célèbre
Featuring live music, shows, activities and games, free and open to all. Saint-Boniface célèbre is an opportunity to gather round, and have a good time in the first days of summer. Details
June 21 – 29, 2019
Saint Boniface, Winnipeg
Free
Founding Nations Pow Wow
Join us for traditional drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling, artisans and more. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Forks, Winnipeg
Free
St Norbert Farmers’ Market Canada Day
A fun-filled family day with a farmer’s market, children’s activities, entertainment, and fireworks at dusk. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fireworks | Dusk
St Norbert Farmers’ Market, Winnipeg
Free
Canada Day at Human Rights Museum
Enjoy $5 gallery admission to the Human Rights Museum. In addition, visitors can enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring the Prairie Voices choir. Join us for an energetic and uplifting performance for the whole family. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Gallery admission: $5; Free outdoor concert
Osborne Village Canada Day Street Festival
Winnipeg’s largest street festival, the Osborne Village Canada Day Street Festival is back again this year! This two day street festival transforms Osborne Village into one big celebration from River and Osborne all the way to Osborne at McMillan. Family-fun, young at heart, foodie, folkie, foot-stomper, whatever you are seeking, the festival is action packed and there’s something for EVERYONE! Details
Sunday, June 30 – Monday, July 01, 2019
Confusion Corner to Osborne Bridge, Winnipeg
Free
The Great Canadian Patriotic Pet Parade
Dress your pets in red and white! Have you registered your pet yet? Details
Monday, July 01, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Parade Route: River Osborne Community Centre (McMillan) down Osborne to Stradbrook
No entry fee for this inaugural year but donations will be accepted on behalf of a variety of rescues and shelters.
Summer Concert Series at Transcona
Enjoy a two-hour concert on the Archambault Pavilion Stage. Tables and chairs are set up in the Square so feel free to bring dinner and enjoy the outdoors and some great music. Details
The Deeds | Friday, June 28, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Avenue West
Free
Elm Creek Canada Day
Full day of Free Family Fun! Activities include: Free pancake breakfast, bike decorating, parade, bbq lunch, children’s entertainer, bouncy castles, petting zoo, kids train, pony rides, facepainting, photobooth, slow-pitch tournament, antique threshing demonstration, STARS ambulance fundraiser, tractor pull & fireworks!! Details
Monday, July 1, 2019
Fireworks @ Dusk
Elm Creek Community Hall, Elm Creek
Free
Canada Day Celebrations in Henderson Legion
Come take part in the Canada day festivities at Henderson Legion. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Henderson Highway Legion Branch #215, 215 Maxwell King Drive, Winnipeg
Free admission
Symphony in the Park
A highlight of the summer season, this free performance is perfect for a night out with friends and family at Assiniboine Park. Featuring the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Daniel Raiskin, conductor. Details
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Free
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Performance Larry Roy. Details
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 3:00 PM
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Winnipeg
Free
Symphony in the City
Join the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for surprise weekend performances. Details
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Osborne Village Biz Canada Day Street Festival, SE Corner of Osborne & Stradbrook
The Forks Common – outdoors, under the skating rink canopy
Assiniboine Park Duck Pond, 55 Pavillion Crescen
Assiniboine Park Pavilion, 55 Pavillion Crescent
Free
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Corydon Avenue B.I.Z. Concert Series
Enjoy the free lineup of concerts during the Corydon Avenue Concert Series 2019. Details
Dance in Ur Pantz | Friday, June 28 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Vintage Groove | Saturday, June 29 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Sage Creek Canada Day Celebration
Celebrate Canada Day in Sage Creek! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, dancing and a ton of fun! There will be food trucks, live entertainment, an outdoor market, child-friendly activities and a 50/50 draw. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | Starts 4:00 PM
10:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Fireworks Display
Ron Duhamel Park, 265 Sage Creek Blvd, Winnipeg
Free
Canada Day at Assiniboia Downs
Celebrate Canada Day at Assiniboia Downs and enjoy an evening of live thoroughbred action. Live racing will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019
First race post time: 7:15 PM
Fireworks follows | Display by CanFire Pyrotechnics
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Free admission & parking
Art City Parade: What the world needs now!
Art City participants have identified the biggest issues facing our world, and are offering solutions! They are using this parade to express What The World Needs Now: Love, Environmental Rescue, Human Rights Protection and Laughs. Details
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Art City, 616 Broadway, Winnipeg
Free
Canada Day Celebration @ Sinclair Park
This is our 4th Annual Canada Day celebration. There will be something for everyone, Bouncy Castles, Face painting, balloon twisting, an Arm Wrestling Tournament with prizes, games in the fields, music all day, live music with the Holly Davidson band, the BBQ will be fired up with hot dogs and smokies, there will be snow cones and cotton candy and lots of icy cold drinks. Dart-N-Round nerf wars will be in the gym, Tam’s Tae Kwon Do and Rose Pointe Dance will be having demonstrations over the day, and as the evening sun sets the music will continue as well the food until just before the huge fireworks display. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fireworks | 10:45 PM
Sinclair Park Community Centre, 490 Sinclair St, Winnipeg
Located at the corner of Arlington and Church Street
Wrist bands are $5.00 each and include all of the bouncers, face painting, Dart-N-Round, and all other games.
Canada Day Celebration @ Transcona Biz
Come enjoy a family friendly celebration of our nation’s birthday featuring face painting, bouncy houses, live music, a performance by the Bissett School of Dance, and more. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Transcona Centennial Square, 135 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg
Free
Manitoba Youth Association of Multiculturalism Canada Day Celebrations
Join us for the Canada Day event and celebrate diversity with us. Details
Monday, July 01, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Kirkbridge Park, 119 Kirkbridge Dr, Winnipeg
Free
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Canada Day in St Boniface
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum celebrates Canada Day with family fun activities. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, 494 Ave Tache
Winnipeg
Entrance by donation
Canada Day BBQ at Ross House Museum
Join Ross House Museum and our partners at the Church of the Rock as we celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday! Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ross House Museum, 140 Meade St. North, Winnipeg
Free
Free admission to Fort Gibraltar
Enjoy free admission to Fort Gibraltar on Canada Day. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fort Gibraltar, 866 St. Joseph Street, St. Boniface
Free admission
Canada Day @ The Forks National Historic Site
Celebrate Canada’s birthday at The Forks—Winnipeg’s most popular meeting place! Join us for family-friendly activities during the day and catch the fireworks show at dusk. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
The Forks National Historic Site
Free
Canada Day at St. Andrew’s Rectory
Come explore Canada’s early history with stories and tours about the Red River Settlement. There are numerous family activities including a BBQ, face painting, large games including; Jenga, Dominoes & Tik Tac Toss and a scavenger hunt! Details
Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Andrew’s Rectory National Historic Site, 374 River Road, St. Andrews
Free Admission
Winnipeg Chinatown Street Festival
Chinatown Street Festival beckons with merchant markets, multicultural performances, chinese Kung Fu, chinese dance, chinese food, mahjong, game area and more. Details
June 28 – 29, 2019
Chinese Garden, 180 King Street & James Avenue (Chinatown)
Free Admission
Canada Day Walkway on Waterfront
Canada Day pop up all along Waterfront Drive with music, activities, tours, and more. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
From Stephen Juba Park to the boardwalk by The Forks
Free
Philippine Heritage Week – Picnic In The Park
The Philippine Heritage Council invites you to celebrate 60 years of immigration in Winnipeg and the 121st Anniversary of Philippine Independence. Mass starts at 11:00 a.m. followed by games and entertainment for the whole family until 4:00 p.m. Details
Saturday, June 29, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
All activities take place at the Event Tent located near the Pavilion
Free
Founding Nations Pow Wow
Join us for traditional drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling, artisans and more. Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Forks – Oodena Celebration Circle, Winnipeg
Free
2019 Canada Day Drumming Celebration
Riding on the success of the 2018 Canada Day Drumming Celebration, The Legacy 150 Celebrations Society is excited to announce the celebration will again take place on Monday, July 1st, 2019! Details
Monday, July 1, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Winnipeg Chinese Cultural & Community Center, 180 King St., Winnipeg
Free
For next weekend, see Weekend in Winnipeg.
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