Winnipeg 
Looking for ways to keep the whole family entertained this Victoria Day long weekend? From interactive shows and themed train rides to lively festivals, hands-on activities, and live performances, there’s no shortage of fun across Winnipeg. Whether you’re exploring outdoors, enjoying music, or discovering something new, this week’s lineup offers something for every age and interest: Friday, May 15– Monday, May 18, 2026.
Road Closures this Weekend – Here
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Blippi
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St, Winnipeg
$43 and up
Princess Themed Train Ride
Join Elsa, Moana, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Ariel, Fairy Godmother and Princess Charming for this magical experience on Sunday, May 17th aboard the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Details
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$55
SpringFest at IKEA
Join us for Foodtrip Market SpringFest, a day full of blooming joy, delicious food, and local treasures. There will be a vibrant market full of amazing vendors AND the most adorable pet fashion show of the season!! Details
May 16 – 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
IKEA, 500 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg
Free
Family Space Mission
This Victoria Day, families are invited to step into mission control. Our exclusive STEM Education Program is opening a limited number of spots to the public for a special hands-on learning experience. Join us May 18 for a family team-building mission from space! Details
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg
$30.50
Family Day at Morning Sound Farm
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
$13 – $15
Family Fun Spring Fair
Get ready for over a month of excitement and family fun! Wonder Shows presents its annual “Family Fun Spring Fair”! Join us every weekend for a spectacular event filled with thrilling rides, entertaining games, and delicious carnival treats. Details
Fridays – Sundays, May 1 – 24, 2026
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
$29.95 – $32
Otosan
Spirited Shizu and her serious father struggle to appreciate each other until the day she hides in her father’s suitcase and travels secretly to his most dangerous destination …The North. Featuring puppets, real wildlife footage projections, highly physical storytelling and an original score, Otosan is based on playwright Skizuka Kai’s real life experiences of trying to connect with her father, a dedicated wildlife documentary videographer. Details
April 24-May 17, 2026
Black Box Theatre Pros, MTYP Black Box Theatre, 2 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg
$25 – $28 + taxes and fees
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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 $3.99.
II. Live Music
Crafts & Ceilidh 2
Join us for a session of Irish music (a ceilidh, pronounced kay-lee) in the hands of some of the top trad music players in Winnipeg. The musicians will play a million tunes, calling out a new one before the last one even ends. It is awesome. We’re going to feel like we’re in a movie. In the style of the ceilidh, let’s hang out, listen, grab a beer, pull out a craft (optional), get dancing (also optional) and stay a good long while! Details
Sunday, May 17, 2026
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg
$5-$10 plus service fees
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 8:45 PM
Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg
$40.50 – $61 + fees
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Winnipeg. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. Details
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg
$40 – $66.50
Fabio Ragnelli
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, drummer Fabio Ragnelli is a JUNO Award-winning drummer and has been an in-demand sideman performing, recording, and touring with a number of artists over the last ten years. This unique show at the Fort Garry Hotel will feature Fabio Ragnelli (drums), Jon Gordon (sax), Devon Gillingham (bass), and special guest Michael Davidson (vibraphone). Details
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Club Room -The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg
$21.93
Guitar Night III: The Trilogy
Guitar Night 3: The Trilogy brings three powerhouse guitar-driven acts together for one explosive night at the West End Cultural Centre. Featuring Ash and the Arsonists, Ronnie Ladobruk, and Leddwyn. This showcase celebrates blistering solos, heavy riffs, and high octane performances from some of Winnipeg’s most electrifying players. Whether you’re die-hard guitar fans or just love loud, passionate live music, this is a night built for vol
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg
$15 – $20
Parabolus – Complete TOOL Experience
Prepare for a night of intensity, atmosphere, and sonic exploration as Parabolus – Complete TOOL Experience delivers a powerful and immersive tribute to one of the most iconic and genre-defying bands of our time.
Hailing from Montreal, this quartet channels the full spirit of TOOL, performing selections from across their legendary discography — from Opiate and Undertow to Ænima, Salival, Lateralus, 10,000 Days, and Fear Inoculum. Details
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
$44.97
Emo Night Winnipeg
On Saturday May 16th join us at Park Theatre. We will be spinning the classic emo anthems you know and love + MORE.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10;00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
$13.10 – $18.54
The Pink Pop Party
A spectacular celebration of all things pop, for all the family. Expect the BIGGEST tributes to Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo! Live performances with dancers, glitter stations, stalls & more. We will be taking over Commonwealth with a live music stage and stalls.
The perfect opportunity for children to experience their first live concert – The Pink Pop Party will be the ultimate girly day out. Minors must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4;00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
$35 – $45
III. Live Theatre/ Performing Arts
Rubaboo – A Métis Cabaret
Métis singer-songwriter Andrea Menard’s feast for the senses blends master storytelling with the beauty of Métis culture through music, dance and visual art. Details
April 29 – May 23, 2026
John Hirsch Mainstage, 174 Market Ave, Winnipeg
$26.00 to $95.25
Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles Forever
It’s the swinging ’60s! Step back into the halls of “Liverpool High”, where four lads with mop-top dreams are about to shake up the school talent show. Four students form a band to impress their crushes, two exchange students, all the way from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Details
April 30 – July 12, 2026
Destination Dinner Stage, 1824 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg
$51 and up
IV. Sports
Winnipeg Sea Bears
vs. Saskatoon Mamba. Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave., Winnipeg
$33 and up
Free Family Fishing Weekend
Start the season off right by fishing for northern pike, yellow perch and carp on our lakes. You are welcome to bring your own fishing equipment or rent some from our front desk. Details
May 16 – 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
General admission
V. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
Evening Charter
Kick off the 2026 Prairie Dog Central season with a unique Friday night charter. This opportunity to ride the train, visit Grosse Isle in a rare summer night experience. Details
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$37.50
Bonnie and Clyde Themed Train Ride
The most famous Gangster Duo of all time has its sights set on the Prairie Dog Central! Join us as we band together to foil the heist and aim to lock these notorious criminals! Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$45
May Long Monday Good Ol’ BBQ Train
On May Long Weekend around these parts, we get out the BBQ! Patrick the Magician will be on board to help spread the joy of magic and showmanship. Details
Monday, May 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$65
Get Into Wetlands
Explore the hidden world of wetlands with hands-on activities that will let participants investigate wildlife, monitor species, and uncover the science behind conservation. Details
May 16 – 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Included with general admission
Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival
See a programme of exceptional films from around the world (including premiere screenings) that encompass the joy, pain, humour, richness, and creativity of the Jewish experience. Details
May 6 – 23, 2026
Various locations, Winnipeg
$13 + GST (25% off for Rady JCC Members)
Keycon 2026
May 15 – 17, 2026
Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg
$50-$90
Self-Guided Sunrise Birding
Get out on the trails in the early morning to experience the spring migration season. Enjoy this self-guided experience at your own pace and witness the abundance of species arriving back from their travels. Details
Tuesday & Thursday, April 14 – May 28, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Alloway Reception Centre- FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
Regular Admission
Early Birders at FortWhyte Alive – Spring
Experience the spring migration at FortWhyte Alive. Details
Wednesday & Friday, April 15 – May 29, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
$17 – $20
Broadway Pop Up Market
Pop Up Market coming to Broadway! Come shop for baked goods, food truck yummies, clothing, jewelry, toys, house decor, and more! We will be inside and outdoors. Details
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
387 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Diamond Heist Escape Room
The long-lost Red River Diamond is on display at the museum and you and your group have figured out the security guard’s schedule – you have 45 minutes to get in, solve all the puzzles, and escape with the diamond!
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
St. Andrews Rectory and Heritage Centre, 374 River Road, St. Andrews
$30 per group
The Kaleidoscope of Spring
Celebrate our living display of spring as vibrant colours, light, and new life reflect and reveal a blooming prism of beauty. This display features blooming spring bulbs, such as allium, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips, signalling the start of a new season. Details
March 27 – June 7, 2026
Babs Asper Display House at The Leaf, 145 The Leaf Way, Winnipeg
$8.60 – $17.20
Marshmallow Roast
Enjoy the warmth and sweetness of a great day in nature with family and friends by getting outside and roasting some marshmallows!
May 16 – 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Free with admission
Turn Your Own Rolling Pin – Intro to Lathe Turning
Learn the basics of spindle turning in this fun, beginner-friendly course.
May 16 – 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
$150 – $160 for 2-day course and materials
The New Moon — Generously Sharing Happiness
In this session, Cree Knowledge Keeper Marilyn Dykstra invites visitors who have completed the two years of Full Moon teachings to rejoin again to continue their commitment. Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg
The group will meet in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall, Level 1 and proceed together to Level 6.
Free, registration required
Predators and Presence: Awe and Adrenaline in African Wildlife Photography
This session reveals how preparation, presence and respect for wildlife allow photographers not only to capture dramatic scenes, but to experience creation in its most humbling and unforgettable form.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
$17 – $19
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Forest Frolics
Discover the sights, sounds and stories of the forests in this guided forest walk. Perfect for families, these outings invite you to enjoy the changing season and try an eco-printing activity, where you place a leaf under a sheet of paper and rub a crayon over the paper to reveal a beautiful natural print formed by the leaf’s texture and veins. Followed by a marshmallow roast by the fire, a sweet way to wrap up your time together in nature.
Suggested for ages 5+
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Alloway Reception Centre at FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
$10 – $15
Alive in the Woods
A line-up of inspired exploration to allow you to connect, learn, and explore our intrinsic connection with the natural world. Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Free with regular admission
Crying Over Spilt Tea
Crying Over Spilt Tea is inspired by two English language idioms: “spill the tea” is a viral phrase born from Black drag culture that conveys the subversive sharing of sensitive or secret information or “T” for truths, while “don’t cry over spilt milk” signifies the futility of being upset over something that has already happened and cannot be undone. Details
August 2, 2025, to July 5, 2026
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg
General Admission ($0-18, Indigenous Peoples and youth under 18 are free)
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.
VII. Food Events, Dinner Theatre & Night Life Events
Retro Silent Disco
For one night only, this iconic venue will be transformed into a giant dancefloor – complete with a bar, nightclub-quality lighting, visual effects, and three amazing DJs spinning 80s, 90s, and 00s anthems across three channels. Details
Sundays, May 17- June 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM & 8:30 PM- 11:00 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg
$45 – $55
MAMMA TEA-A! Afternoon Tea
Immerse yourself with our Mamma Mia! inspired Afternoon Tea experience, featuring an exquisite menu with iconic melodies. Details
Sundays, May 17- June 21, 2026 | Half hourly 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Velvet Glove, 2 Lombard Pl., Winnipeg
$48.00 – $75.00 per person
Dale Ward
May 15 – 16, 2026
The Basement, 3740 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
$16.70 – $95.57
Brittany Lyseng
Brittany Lyseng is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer. Her comedy career began after 12 years as a tradesman with the desire to lift less and laugh more. In November 2024 she won the Seattle International Comedy Competition making her the first Canadian female to claim the title in its 44- year history. Her debut set on Don’t Tell Comedy has amassed over 15 million views online and she’s been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, CBC’s New Wave of Stand-Up Comedy and CTV’s The Stand-Up Show with Jon Dore.
May 12 – 16, 2026
Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club, 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$17 – $22 + tax
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