Labour Day Long Weekend in Winnipeg
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Things to do during Labour Day Long Weekend in and around Winnipeg.
Road Closures this weekend – Here
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
SUNFEST
Catch the Last rays of Summer Sun at SUNFEST. Details
August 16, 2023 to September 1, 2023
Deer Meadow Farms, 21 155 Springfield Road, Winnipeg
$15
The Sunflower Expo
Explore many different varieties of sunflowers over 8 acres with beautiful photo opportunities! Enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer and a few friends. Details
August 14 – September 6, 2023 (depending on blooms)
A Maze In Corn, Manitoba 200, Saint Adolphe
$13.50- $15.50
Corn Maze @ A Maze In Corn
Enjoy getting lost and finding your way out of the corn maze! Details
August 14 – October 29, 2023
Daily, unitl September 6 | 11 AM – 9 PM
A Maze In Corn, Manitoba 200, Saint Adolphe
$13.50 – $15.50
Free Admission to Manitoba Provincial Parks
The Manitoba government will allow free entry to provincial parks so visitors can take advantage of the parks and all they have to offer. Details
September 1-4, 2023
Manitoba Provincial Parks
Free
The Fall Fair
The Fall Fair returns to the Red River Exhibition Park this September. Come take in the fall vibes with live music, local food and vendors, midway rides and so much more!
Monday, September 4 is Kids’ Day at The Fall Fair! Enjoy free gate admission and a delicious pancake breakfast from 12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m. Purchase a Kids’ Magic Pass (children 10 and under) for $15 that day, which includes gate admission AND unlimited rides. Details
September 1 – 4, 2023
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Free & Ticketed days
A-MAZE-D: The Puzzling World of Dave Phillips
From June 17 through September 23, 2023, the Children’s Museum is showcasing an A-MAZE-D Cardboard Maze. Twist and wind your way through this original maze created entirely out of cardboard boxes (375 cardboard boxes, to be exact!). Details
August 12 – Septembe 23, 2023
Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
Included with general museum admission
The Big Bounce Park
THE BIG BOUNCE PARK is Canada’s biggest outdoor Inflatable theme park. This is NOT your typical bounce house! Covering an area of just over 13,000 square foot and standing with maximum height of 32ft. Details
Open now, unitl August 31, 2023
Inflatable theme park, 1770 King Edward Street, Winnipeg
$20.99 – $26.24
Family Fun Day
Hop onboard for a day that is going to be a complete sensory overload, there’s something for everyone on the PDCR today! Ian the Musician will entertain with onboard live music as we make our way to Grosse Isle. There are balloon animals for all of the kids onboard. Visit the volunteers in the Heritage House, East Rosser School and take a moment in the Church. A magic show will wrap up this fun filled day before we head back to the city. Bring along your own home packed basket or delight in the baked pies, pastries, hot dogs and smokies freshly prepared by the locals. Book early so you don’t miss this entertaining and amusing packed day. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
The Mystical Magic Train
Hop onboard as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Awaiting our arrival is Patrick the magician. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie along with some baked goods or ice cream and grab your front row seat as we await the show. Patrick’s 45-minute fun and fully interactive performance will have you marvelling in the trickery and sleight of hand. Before we depart and head back to the city make sure you take a walk through the beautifully restored buildings making up the Heritage Village. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
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Free Family Fun Nights
Assiniboia Downs will be offering FREE Family Fun Nights on select days. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | Starts 6:30 PM
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Free
Wildlife Haven at the Zoo on weekends, until September 4, 2023
Visit Manitoba Children’s Museum
Spark kids’ creative learning with a visit to the Children’s Museum. Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Labour Day | Monday, September 4, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Manitoba Children’s Museum, 45 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
General Admission: $12.25 (plus GST) per person
Attractions at Deer Meadow Farms
Pet farm animals, climb the bale pyramid and the tired mountain, and more at the Farm. Details
Open Through October 31, 2023
Mon-Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sat/Sun | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Labour Day Monday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Deer Meadow Farms, 67 111 Deacon Rd, Winnipeg
$16 – $18
Labour Day Adventures at The Marsh
Visit the marsh as we prepare for the arrival of the geese!! Details
September 2 – 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay on Hwy. 220, Stonewall
Regular admission
Fall on the Farm
Fall on the Farm is an annual festival at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Celebrate the labours of the harvest by partaking in traditional demonstrations, children’s activities, corn on the cob, hog butchering, and cultural activities! Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mennonite Heritage Village Museum, 231 Highway 12 North, Steinbach
Regular Admission Fees Apply: $6 – $12
Fun Things to Do With Kids
Looking for fun ways to spend the summer holidays with kids in Winnipeg? Check out our list of fun things to do in and around Winnipeg during summer. Details
Go on a Self-guided Tour
Get reacquainted with your city – its history, landmarks, art, and its waters. Check out the self-guided tours that will help you explore Winnipeg. Details
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches in Manitoba
Pick a pumpkin, get the best fall produce for your table, go on hayrides, and get lost amongst giant stalks of corn. Whether with kids or as a date, a day at the farm is always fun! Details
Plan a trip to Southwestern Manitoba
Southwestern Manitoba is a place rich in history with a beautiful and unique landscape. Whether you want to enjoy the beauty of the land or walk with the pioneers, there are a number of things that you can do here. Details
Outdoor Adventures at Southeast Manitoba
Manitoba‘s Southeast region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With a multitude of options to choose from, from the mildest to some of the most challenging activities, your time in this region is bound to be memorable. Details
Explore Saint Boniface
Home of the largest francophone community in Western Canada, Saint Boniface is a place with deep roots in history with more than 35 designated historical sites. Although a part of Winnipeg, this region with its unique architectural heritage, has an identity of its own. Details
Other Activities
- Leisure Centres
Enjoy the many free activities offered at City of Winnipeg’s Leisure centres. - At the library
Winnipeg Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages including toddler story times. Plan ahead to attend some of the free activities in the following weekends: Program & Event posters. Click here to know the daily schedule for the library. - Planetarium Shows @ Manitoba Museum
- Cineplex Family Favourites: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99.
- Events at FortWhyte Alive – Alive in the Woods, Sod House Homesteaders, Storytelling by the Fire, Hatchet Throwing, Bison Safari, Baby Bison Walk, and more.
II. Live Music
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts
Enjoy free concerts all through the summer in Winnipeg. Take your pick from lunch-hour concerts or evening concerts. Details
Assiniboine Park’s Summer Entertainment Series 2023
Dive back into summer traditions with the Summer Music Series at the Lyric Theatre, concerts at the Performance Garden at The Leaf, Movies in the Park, Ballet in the Park and more! Details
June 24 – September 1, 2023
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg
Free
William Basinski
William Basinski (b.1958) is a classically trained musician and composer who has been working in experimental media for over 40 years in NYC and California. Employing obsolete technology and analogue tape loops, his haunting and melancholy soundscapes explore the temporal nature of life and resound with the reverberations of memory and the mystery of time. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 8:00 PM
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue
$30.00 + Service Fees
Avenue 46, 40 Dollar Mike, Also-Ran, Second Floor Patients
The Park Theatre Presents Avenue 46, 40 Dollar Mike, Also-Ran, Second Floor Patients. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
$25.16
Dancing Queen Winnipeg
Spinning ABBA and Queen and everything in between. This event is 18 and over. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
$12.81 – $18.97
Wacky Doodle – Back to school bash
Made up of nine performers who represent a cross-section of the Winnipeg music and theatre community, Those Guys have built a reputation for dynamic, feel-good performances since 2009. Their repertoire, which ranges from The Nylons to Justin Timberlake (and everything in between), features complex (often original) musical arrangements performed without a single instrument. In 2012, Those Guys released their first studio recording, “That Album”. Their follow-up EP, “LIVE!”, was released in December 2014, followed by a holiday album, “This Christmas”, in 2015. Their most recent album, “At Home”, comprised entirely of covers of songs by Manitoba artists, was released in February 2020. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
General $8.71
III. Live Theatre
WONTANARA
WONTANARA IS BACK: A High-Flying Celebration of Unity and Artistry in Winnipeg!” Immerse yourself in an extraordinary evening this September in Winnipeg! Experience the breathtaking circus art performance, “WONTANARA,” crafted by African native Amara Condé. From African dance and drumming to acrobatics, Afrobeat, hip hop, hoop dancing, and more, this show brings together talented local artists, Cirque du Soleil performers, and Cavalia by Odysseo. Witness the magical fusion of live music and awe-inspiring acts that will inspire and amaze. “WONTANARA” is an unforgettable celebration of unity and the limitless power of artistic expression. Don’t miss out on this sensational experience! Details
September 1 – 3, 2023
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain , 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg
$20 to $30
The Little Mermaid
Based on the classic Disney film, THE LITTLE MERMAID tells the story of Princess Ariel. Unhappy with her life as a mermaid, the princess dreams of living a life on land. Details
August 16 – September 3, 2023
Rainbow Stage, Kildonan Park, 2021 Main Street, Winnipeg
Starting at $34.90
Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre
Bring your own lawnchair for a FREE movie under the stars at the Lyric Theatre! Details
Friday, September 1, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 6:30 PM
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | 8:45 PM
Lyric Theatre, Winnipeg
Free
Movies under the Stars
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31, 2023 | 9:30 PM
Saint Boniface Cathedral, Avenue de la Cathedrale, Winnipeg
Free
IV. Sports
Lace Up to End Diabetes
This September challenge yourself or rally a team to #LaceUpYourWay and raise funds that help bring us one step closer to a cure. You choose the activity and you set the pace. Every distance and dollar make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes or prediabetes. Details
September 1 – 30, 2023
Virtual Event
Fundraiser
Enjoy Hiking or Discover Nature Attractions
Seeking some fresh air adventure this weekend — the good news is there are lots of natural areas for you to explore. Manitoba Provincial Parks, FortWhyte Alive trails, Oak Hammock Marsh trails, Assiniboine Park greenspace, Living Prairie Museum‘s outdoor area are open.
Go on a self-guided tour
- Top Hiking Trails in Manitoba
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Winnipeg
- Scenic Lookouts in Manitoba
Go Golfing
Golf courses across Winnipeg are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf. Details
Various locations in Winnipeg
Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure
There are plenty of places in Winnipeg to enjoy a fun time outdoors.
V. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
You might like: Summer in the Plaza takes place weekly until August 31, 2023
Best Manitoba Provincial Parks for a Day Trip or Weekend Getaway From Winnipeg
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
Join us on the First Friday of every month from 5 pm to 9 pm for free general admission. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival
Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival started as a collective dream and mission to bring accessible art into peoples’ everyday lives. The community-focused festival highlights equal parts mural, music, and mentorship and culminates with a finale celebration, bringing together communities around art, music, dance, and more. Details
September 1 to 30, 2023
Various venues, Winnipeg
Free
ArtWalk: First Friday Exchange District
Join us for a walking tour of public art for First Fridays in the Exchange. Details
Friday September 1, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
379 Broadway Winnipeg
Free
Baby Bison Walk
Come see the 9th largest land animal at its smallest and cutest! Details
Saturdays | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, McCreary Road, Winnipeg
$12 – $15
Bison Safari
Venture inside FortWhyte Alive’s bison prairie for an up-close encounter you’ve got to see to believe. Details
Thursdays & Saturdays, until August 31, 2023
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
$0 – $18
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Daily | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Weather Dependent)
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park, 5058 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Varies
Guided Experiences at Provincial Parks
Park interpreters lead guided hikes and historical tours, stage special events, conduct campfire talks, provide family activities and give presentations at amphitheatres.
Take a guided tour of a marsh or attend a campfire talk to learn about white-tailed deer or water conservation. Listen for the call of a wolf or enjoy music once sung by voyageurs and bison hunters. In the winter, trek through the forest on snowshoes or build a quinzhee. Interpretive events are always free of charge and everyone’s welcome! Details
Dates vary
Various Manitoba Provincial Parks
Free; Provincial Park fees apply
Thursday Kids Days
Join us on Thursdays for our free kids day! Every week we introduce new themes that are sure to entertain your little ones! Remember to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen! Details
Thursdays, until August 31, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
St. Andrews Heritage Centre, 374 River Rd, St. Andrews
free
How to Interpret a Sunset
In How to Interpret a Sunset, artist Jean Borbridge extends an auto-theoretical multimedia critique of monopoly capitalism and its aesthetic facades. The exhibition is a personal essay in material form on the structures of late-stage capitalism that produce individuals’ relationships with themselves, others, and the collective perception of the future. Details
on until September 29, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed-Saturday, September 2
aceartinc., 206 Princess Street Winnipeg
Free
The Irish in Canada
By the time Queen Victoria ascended to the British throne in 1837, almost 60% of all immigrants entering Canada were Irish and by the time of her death in 1901 the Irish Canadian population stood at almost 1 million. Join us on this special tour of Dalnavert to learn about the fascinating story of the Irish in Canada. Using the spaces of this beautiful middle-class Victorian house, we’ll examine how generations of Irish immigrants fleeing persecution and poverty at home helped to forge the tools that would come to dismantle the British Empire in the twentieth century. Details
Fridays and Saturdays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre, 61 Carlton Street
$6 – $10
Dalnavert on Drugs
Unearth the history of drug use (and misuse) during the Victorian era in this special tour of Dalnavert. Our compelling journey will explore how scientific knowledge, technological advances, societal beliefs, and growing colonial trade routes shaped drug and medical culture in the 19th century in ways that are both familiar and strange. Details
Saturdays and Sundays | 1:30 PM
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre, 61 Carlton Street
$6 – $10
Festival on a Weekend Trip: Ashern Rodeo
Annual Ashern Rodeo is a fun-filled weekend with rodeo and also includes a parade, fireworks, dance, and cowboy church service on the Sunday morning. Details
Ashern Rodeo Grounds
September 2 – 3, 2023
Free Kids Entertainment
Festivals Happening this Weekend in Manitoba
Festivals in Manitoba in September
- Dawson Trail Days on September 1 – 2, 2023
- Asham Stomperfest on September 1 – 3, 2023
- 4P Chainsaw Carving Challenges on September 1 – 3, 2023
PUBLIC ART FREE GUIDED TOURS
Get outside and explore our city through public art… Free walking, cycling and bus tours are back! Join us on a tour this summer and learn about the artwork you pass by every day… What is it made of? Why is it there? What does it mean? Some works are fun, colourful, and interactive, and some encourage quiet contemplation. Details
Various dates, June 19 – September 16, 2023
Various venues, Winnipeg
Free
Thrive
Spread your butterfly wings, and embrace the splendor of the season at Thrive in the Babs Asper Display House! This exhibit will celebrate the important role pollinators play in thriving ecosystems, and features a playful collection of mosaicultures and topiaries.
This show will explore the intricacies of our relationships with nature and how we are all interconnected. We invite you to take in the wonders of nature, appreciate its beauty, and examine the critical role we play in protecting our planet. Details
June 1 – September 10, 2023
The Leaf, Winnipeg
Regular admission: $8.50 – $15.50
Summer Markets
Support local! Local vendors, live music and more.
- St. Boniface Summer Market on Thursdays, June 1 to August 31, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- South Osborne Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market on Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wolseley Farmers Market on Tuesday and Thursday, June – end of October | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Red River Ex Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, August 19 – September 30, 2023
Enjoy Hiking or Discover Nature Attractions
Seeking some fresh air adventure this weekend — the good news is there are lots of natural areas for you to explore.
- Top Hiking Trails in Manitoba
- 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Winnipeg
- Places to Enjoy A Winter Walk in Winnipeg
Workshops/Talks/Exhibitions/Other Events
- Inuit Sanaugangit: Art Across Time on April 1, 2023 to January 7, 2024 @ WAG-Qaumajuq
- The Art of Faye HeavyShield on April 29 to August 27, 2023 @ WAG-Qaumajuq
- Anaanatta Unikkaangit (Our Mother’s Stories) on May 19, 2023 to November 12, 2023 @ WAG-Qaumajuq
- Grace Nickel: Inter Artes Et Naturem (Between Art and Nature) on May 27 – December 3, 2023 @ WAG-Qaumajuq
- Awasisuk on until August 22, 2023 @ Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- If These Walls Could Talk on May 26 – December 3, 2023 @ The Manitoba Museum
- Inter Artes Et Naturem (Between Art and Nature) on May 27 – December 3, 2023 @ Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Sharon Hall – Gagii izhii wabadamaan: Bimadiziiwin / Retrospective: Life on September 1 – October 14, 2023 @ Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
- How to Interpret a Sunset on until September 29, 2023 @ aceartinc.
IV. Food Events, Dinner Theatre & Night Life Events
Get your tickets:
- Brew at the Zoo on Friday, September 15, 2023
- L’Escapade: a culinary carousel on Saturday, September 16, 2023
Anti-Social First Fridays
In support of the arts, having fun, and making new connections at SkullSpace, we’ll have the best in House, Techno, and DnB throughout the evening from 10PM until 3AM. Make sure to join us for our free open house from 7-10PM! Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
SkullSpace, 2-374 Donald Street Winnipeg
$17.31 – $22.63
Foodtrip Market
Winnipeg will again host a rare gastronomic fete of popular dishes, grilled entrees, special delicacies, baked goodies, juices, drinks and more! A truly a gastronomic trip that will leave your taste bud wanting for more. Details
September 2 – 3, 2023
Plaza at Polo Park, 875 St. James, Winnipeg
Free
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
VendreYAY
Join us every Friday on the outdoor Patio340 in Saint-Boniface. Karaoke evenings, game nights and surprise parties, everything you need to have a great Friday during the summer!! Details
Fridays, July 23 – September 22, 2023
Patio 340, 340 Boul. Provencher
Free
Mamma Mio
July 7, 2023 – September 10, 2023
Celebrations Dinner Theatre, 1824 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg
$35.50 – $67.95
Mike Rita
Comedian Mike Rita is exactly what you think a comic should be… funny, smart & relate-able. He was the winner of the Second City’s ‘Cream of Comedy’ and the runner up for Now Magazine’s 2014 & 2015 ‘Best Male Stand-up’. Mike Rita has cemented himself in a class of his own, touring constantly across North America with his unique brand of 420 Ethnic comedy! With appearances on some of the biggest stages in comedy, including the world famous Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, starring alongside Russell Peters on Roast Battles Canada or opening for the likes on Joe Rogan, Tommy Chong and Gilbert Gottfried. Mike Rita’s award winning act is not to be missed. Details
August 29 – September 2, 2023
Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club, 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$14 – $20 + tax
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