Terry Fox Long Weekend Events & Activities in and Around Winnipeg
Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7, 2023
Things to do during Terry Fox long weekend in and around Winnipeg.
- Summer Fun: 100+ Fun Things to Do This Summer in Winnipeg
- Free Summer Fun: 50+ Free Things to Do This Summer Around Winnipeg
- For travel ideas: Things to Do in Manitoba
Road Closures this weekend – Here
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Folklorama
From August 6th-19th you’ll be able to experience 40 different cultures from around the globe. Explore new cultural dishes, watch expertly trained performers, and learn something new along the way! Get ready to celebrate diversity, increase cultural understanding, and have plenty of fun while you do it. Details
August 6 to 19, 2023
Various locations, Winnipeg
$7.50 + Service Fees
Hazy Lazy Day of Summer
Cool off at the marsh this weekend! Details
August 5 – 7, 2023
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Way, Stonewall
Regular admission
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park
Daily | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Weather Dependent)
Thunder Rapids Amusement Park, 5058 Portage Ave , Winnipeg
Various packages
Peppa Pig’s Adventure
Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Details
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St., Winnipeg
$50 and up
Get tickets to: Burt Block Party on August 11 – 12, 18 – 20, 2023
Emancipation Celebration
Join us as we acknowledge Emancipation Day here in Manitoba and celebrate our freedom. This event will include guest speakers, special performances by Anansi School of Performing Arts, Mr. Bancroft Williams, Jay Stoller from Drum Café and more. Following the formal presentation join us on the patio with live music, food and beverages available for purchase. Details
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg
Free
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day aboard the Prairie Dog Central is a firm passenger favourite. With something for everyone make sure you book early as this event sells out fast! Ian the Musician will entertain with live music and Patrick the magician will make balloon animals for all of the children as we make our way to Grosse Isle. During the stopover enjoy more live music and grab a front row seat in preparation for Patrick’s fully interactive 45-minute magic show. Details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
The Mystical Magic Train
Join us onboard as we head to the rural community of Grosse Isle. Awaiting our arrival is Patrick magician. Pick up a freshly prepared hotdog or smokie along with baked goods or ice cream and grab your front row seat as we await the show. Patrick’s 45 minute fun and fully interactive display 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, August 6, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 02:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
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Civic Holiday Celebration
Steam Locomotive No. 3 leads the way this holiday Monday! Enjoy a leisurely trip to the rural community of Grosse Isle aboard our beautifully restored vintage coaches. Sit back and relax as our onboard musicians make their way through the train singing their hearts out. During the stopover you can walk through the steam locomotive as the engineer and fireman prepare for the return trip. Details
Monday, August 7, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 02:45 PM
Prairie Dog Central, 64099 Prairie Dog Trail, Winnipeg
$27.95 – $34.95
Family Outdoor Movie Night & Night Market
Bronx Park Farmers’ Market is hosting a family fun outdoor movie night and night market. Featuring 17 Vendors, Food Trucks, Kids activities (face painting and balloon twisting), and games. Details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Bronx Park Community Centre, 720 Henderson Hwy
Free
Free Family Fun Nights
Assiniboia Downs will be offering FREE Family Fun Nights on select days. Details
Mondays, July & August & 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
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
Big Sun Festival
Featuring Amops the Kid, Booter, Fold Paper, and more. Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | 8:00 PM
220 Main Street, Winnipeg
$27.96
Brit Floyd
50 Years of Dark Side. Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | 4:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St., Winnipeg
$20 and up
Men In Cheap Suits
Come dance to your favourite tunes performed by rock ‘n’ soul sensations, Men In Cheap Suits!! Details
Friday August 4, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Blue Note Park, 220 Main Street, Winnipeg
$11.79
Chastity Chains: The 80’s Redux
DJ TWEED & Chastity Chains!! Details
Friday August 4, 2023 | 8:30 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg
$25.16
Ziggy Alberts
With Kim Churchill! Ziggy Alberts is an Australian singer-songwriter and author who has established himself as one of Australia’s leading independent artists. His genuine grassroots story has lifted his artistry into universal acclaim, captivating audiences across the globe – a testament to his song writing ability and powerful live performance. Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | Doors 7:00 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg
$34.50 + fees
WAG-Qaumajuq x Real Love
Real Love and WAG-Qaumajuq are excited to present: Freak Heat Waves, Cindy Lee, and Kandekt this summer on the WAG Rooftop! Details
Monday, August 7, 2023 | Doors 7:00 pM
WAG Rooftop, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg
$24.34
III. Live Theatre
The Bremen Town Musicians
Eddie, a rooster with operatic aspirations, is chased away from his farm for waking the barnyard with his singing. On the very same day, Barcarolle, a dog, and Dorabella, a cat, are cast out by their owner for being too old. The three animals run into the woods where they meet General Boom, a retired army donkey. They initially argue and refuse to collaborate, but begin to come together when they are frightened by rumors of robbers nearby. They ultimately accept the General’s invitation to overlook their differences, join his band, and march to Bremen. The newly formed Bremen Town Musicians celebrate the idea that friendship, cooperation, and respect for others is far better than facing problems alone. Details
July 31 – August 6, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Various Branches of Winnipeg Public Library
Free
Sheights & Giggles Comedy Night
A comedy show featuring Winnipeg’s best and brightest comedians. Every Saturday night show will feature 4/5 comedians and a professional headliner. As amazing as that already sounds, there will also be food and drink specials available as well. Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Silver Heights Restaurant & The Heights Lounge, 2169 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
$11.98
Movies under the Stars
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31, 2023 | 9:30 PM
Saint Boniface Cathedral, Avenue de la Cathedrale, Winnipeg
Free
IV. Sports
- 15 Sports Bars and Restaurants to Watch a Game in Winnipeg
- Paddle Night on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 8 – August 31, 2023 | 6:00 PM @ FortWhyte Alive
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. BC Lions. Details
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 7:30 PM
315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg
$14 – $90+
The Monster
The Monster is the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course boasting 40 unique challenges that will test every challenger. Details
August 4 – 7, 2023
IG Field, Winnipeg
$21 – $30 + fees & taxes
Kilter Taproom Yoga
Come enjoy a relaxing yoga class with our pal Kelly in our tropical taproom, then kick back, relax, and enjoy a flight of four unique & tasty beers of your choice! Ages 18+. Details
Sunday, August 6, 2023 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
450 Rue Deschambault, Winnipeg
$23.76
Family Nature Hike at FortWhyte Alive
Explore themes such as bugs, birds or bison on these guided, family-friendly walks through FortWhyte Alive. Details
August 7-8, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Regular admission
World Police & Fire Games
The 2023 World Police and Fire Games is an exciting and rewarding community-wide sports event taking place this summer. Details
July 28 – August 6, 2023
RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave Winnipeg
Free
Canada Junior Men’s Baseball Championship
This National Tournament will run from August 3rd – 6th and feature 8 provincial 22U all-star teams from across the country. Some of the best young players in Canada will provide a showcase for excellence in the sport of baseball. The tournament will feature 22 Games over 4 days, played at Fines Field, Quarry Park in Stonewall. Team Manitoba and the Host Interlake Blue Jays will have rosters consisting of players from the Manitoba Junior Baseball League and will be a spectator’s chance to watch some of the best baseball Canada has to offer. Details
August 3 – 6, 2023
Fines Field, Stonewall Quarry Park, 166 Main St
$10 Single Day Pass, $20 Tournament Pass. Tickets sold at the gate.
V. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
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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
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, August 4, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Murals of Transcona – Walking Tour
A guided tour that showcases a collection of outdoor murals in Downtown Transcona. Includes 20 historic and contemporary murals painted over the past 30 years. Details
Thursdays, July and August 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Transcona Museum, 141 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg
Adults & Seniors – $5 / Youth (ages 4-12) – $3 / Children (ages 0-3) – Free / Members get a 10% discount.
Transcona Historic Walking Tours
Discover the history and culture of Transcona with guided and self-guided tours, developed by the Transcona Museum. Details
Various dates in July and August
Downtown Transcona
Adults & Seniors – $5 / Youth (ages 4-12) – $3 / Children (ages 0-3) – Free; Members get a 10% discount.
West End Mural Tours
You’re probably familiar with the murals that dot the West End’s urban landscape, but have you ever wondered what they mean? Every West End mural is painted with purpose and through our tours, we share the meaning behind many of our most prominent works of art. Details
Tuesday-Friday, June-August 2023 | 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM
Sargent Avenue & Maryland Street, Winnipeg
$5 per person; $2 for children 12 & under
Parks Canada at the Zoo
Parks Canada staff will be visiting the Zoo throughout July and August to share stories of the incredible animals, places, and history in Manitoba’s national parks! Stop by the Parks Canada booth inside the Zoo to learn about beluga whales, seals, polar bears, and much more. Details
Fridays, July 21 – August 25, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent
Regular admission
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: Fire & Water Music Festival
The Fire & Water Music Festival offers three stages featuring independent music, artist workshops and children’s programming that is fun for all ages. Details
August 4 – 6, 2023
Laker’s Ski Club, Lac du Bonnet
Weekend Pass $100
Festival on a Weekend Trip: Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – Islendingdagurinn
Join us August long weekend in Gimli, Manitoba, for an annual festival celebrating Icelandic culture and heritage. Join us in Gimli, Manitoba and online for in-person, online and hybrid events. Icelanders are famous for sagas and storytelling – a key component to our cultural history and sharing the past with the present. Details
August 4 – 7, 2023
Online and In-person at Gimli, MB
Free
Festival on a Weekend Trip: Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
Three nights of Rock & Roll in the beautiful Lake Minnedosa at the August long weekend. Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. Details
August 4 – 6, 2023
Lake Minnedosa, Minnedosa
General Admission Weekend Pass $279
Festival on a Weekend Trip: Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival
Held during august long weekend, the Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of everything Ukrainian. Details
August 4 – 6, 2023
Selo Ukraina Festival Site, Dauphin
Weekend Pass $150/person
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
The Ross Family River Lot – Historic Exchange District Tour
A free walking tour back into the earliest days of Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Details
Sundays in July & August, 2023 | 10:00 AM
Meet at ‘The Cube’ in Old Market Square
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
- Transcona BIZ Summer Community Markets on Thursdays, June 29 – August 24 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wolseley Farmers Market on Tuesday and Thursday, June – end of October | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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
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.
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- Places to Enjoy A Winter Walk in Winnipeg
Workshops/Talks/Exhibitions/Other Events
- Ian Kuali’i- ʻAʻohe hope e hoʻi aku ai on July 7 – August 19, 2023 @ Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
- 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
- Within and Beyond Tradition: Works by East Asian Artists from The University of Winnipeg Collection on May 8 – August 4, 2023 @ Gallery 1C03, The University of Winnipeg
- 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
IV. Food Events, Dinner Theatre & Night Life Events
Bollywood: Desi Urban Beats
Get ready to groove to the desi urban beats of Bollywood as we bring the ultimate party experience to Winnipeg on August 05, 2023! Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | 10:00 PM
The Rec Room, 696 Sterling Lyon Parkway #Lot 5, Winnipeg
$7.70 – $91.83
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
Landry
Landry is best recognized for his likeable hair, sprouting from charismatic follicles. He is a Canadian born interracial love child whose hybrid existence, when mixed with a little dysfunction, makes for a fantastic recipe of comedy goulash. He is the winner of both the Boston Comedy Festival and the World Series of Comedy but none of that matters so long as his mom thinks he’s funny. With a smile that lights up a room and a personality to match, there is no telling what great things this young performer will achieve. Details
August 1 – 5, 2023
Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club, 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$14 – $20 + tax
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