Thanksgiving weekend events and activities in Winnipeg, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023
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I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Boo at the Zoo
October 6 – 29, 2023
Assiniboine Park Zoo, 2595 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg
$16.50 + GST (all ages 3+)
Corn Maze @ A Maze In Corn
Enjoy getting lost and finding your way out of the corn maze! Details
August 14 – October 29, 2023
A Maze In Corn, Manitoba 200, Saint Adolphe
$13.50 – $15.50
Corn Maze @ Deer Meadow Farms
The 2023 Corn Maze features a few Trivia Signs and a Start and Finish. This is one of our best mazes ever! Lots of ways to test your directional and navigational skills. Details
September 1 – October 31, 2023
Deer Meadow Farms, 21 155 Springfield Rd, Winnipeg
$16 – $18 + GST
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Sunset Goose Flights
Take in the sounds of the season and watch the sky come to life as thousands of geese land after sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual. Details
Wednesday – Sunday, September 20 – October 22, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
$5; Pre-register
Corn Maze at the Museum
Come enjoy the corn maze at the Museum. Details
Daily, August 18 – October 15, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fort La Reine Museum, East Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie
Free; Donations will be accepted at the museum reception
Your Story Starts Here!
The School offers a range of classes in a variety of disciplines such as: creative movement, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, modern, musical theatre, conditioning and hip hop, as well as specialized programs for boys and adults, combining the best in training, facilities and value in a positive and encouraging environment. Details
September 12 – October 15, 2023
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, 380 Graham Ave., Winnipeg
Prices vary
Fall Fun:
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.
II. Live Music
WSO KIDS CONCERT: Something’s Fishy with Al Simmons
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Pre-concert activities start at 2:00 PM
Centennial Concert Hall, 555 Mains St., Winnipeg
$15-$23
Dan Mangan
Going Somewhere Tour, Presented by Wpg Folk Festival. Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. Details
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg
Starting at $52.25
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
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 Queen and More at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Details
Friday October 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg
$33 – $56
Woman In Blues
Woman In Blues featuring: Chris Ghidoni, Tannis Bumbry, Romi Mayes, Marcie Campbell, Angel Calnek, Lady Lee and Blue Noise, with Special Guests Michelle Gerrardi, Leila Kristjanson. 18+. Details
Friday October 6, 2023 | 8:00 PM – 11:55 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg
$25.16 – $41.11
The Perpetrators
World-class power trio blues and rock’n’roll done Winnipeg-style! The Perps on their home stage, guaranteed to get you out on the floor!! Details
Friday October 6, 2023 | 9:30 PM – 11:59 PM
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. Winnipeg
$15.00
Daniel Caesar
Grammy-Award winner and Canadian R&B singer, Daniel Caesar is coming to Canada Life Centre for the Superpowers World Tour – Leg 2: U.S. & Canada on October 7th, 2023, with special guest Moses Sumney. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Avenue
$50 and up
Crime of the Century Performed Live
Album Sides Presents Crime of the Century by Supertramp Performed Live in its entirety . Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg
$29.78 – $34.93
NOLA NIGHT
Featuring the Dirty Catfish Brass Band plus Courtney Fox. Ages 18+. Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St. Winnipeg
$17.45
Community Celebration
The Community Celebration is an evening dedicated to showcasing local talent, including singers, instrumentalists, and composers. Music Director Daniel Raiskin conducts the WSO in this special event. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave West
Tickets are free but require advance reservations.
Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash – Miracle in Memphis
A rockin’ trip back to a time when Memphis was the centre of a musical storm & a new genre of music – not quite rockabilly – not quite swing – they called it ROCK AND ROLL.
In Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash where, you’ll hear them all – plucked from the past and brought to stand before you, just as they did in 1956. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Details
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave West
Tickets Starting at $46.00
Black Veil Brides
This fall, the classic season for dark and romantic music, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV (VILLE VALO) will co-headline at the Burton Cummings Theatre on October 9, 2023. Details
Monday, October 9, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg
Starting at $42
Sean Irvine: Kind Neighbours | Jazz at the Fort Garry
Winnipeg-based musician Sean Irvine has rapidly gained recognition as a top-tier performer, composer, and woodwind expert. Although his primary focus is on the saxophone, Irvine is also recognized as a flautist, clarinetist, and oboist. Irvine’s versatility and skill in capturing the essence and tone of various woodwind instruments has led to collaborations with artists such as Royal Canoe, David Braid, Derrick Gardner, and the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway AvenueWinnipeg
$20.02
III. Sports
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling – Rumble in the Burt
Winnipeg Professional Wrestling (WPW) is excited to bring their energetic events to the Burton Cummings Theatre for the first time with RUMBLE IN THE BURT! on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a massive event featuring some of the top independent stars of pro wrestling. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg
Starting at $36
Valour FC
vs. Halifax Wanderers
Friday, October 6, 2023
IG Field, Winnipeg
Starting at $15.68
Family Nature Hike at FortWhyte Alive
Explore themes such as bugs, birds or bison on these guided, family-friendly walks through FortWhyte Alive. Details
Sunday, October 8, 14, November 5, 19, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Regular admission
V. Festivals, Exhibitions and Other Events
Canada Life Free Sundays
On Free Sunday, discover the 185,000-square-foot cultural campus that is WAG-Qaumajuq, including the stunning Visible Vault showcasing thousands of carvings, free access to the exhibitions on display, and Indigenous programming for families. Details
Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg
Free
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
Join us on the First Friday of every month from 5 pm to 9 pm for free general admission. Celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ History Month with a visit to Manitoba Museum. Details
Fridays, October 6, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg
Free
Heebie Jeebies
Come into our haunted corridors where you’ll walkthrough the most frightening 70,000 square feet you’ve ever encountered. Or linger outside with your fellow scaredy-pants, where there’ll be food trucks, and photo ops. Details
October 5 – 31, 2023
Heebie Jeebies, 53071 La Salle Road, Oak Bluff
$30 – $50
Six Pines Haunted Attractions – FEAR BY NIGHT
Experience the Fear, Scream for your life as Six Pines Haunted Attractions Celebrates 25 years of scaring souls. Details
Select days, October 5 – 31, 2023
Six Pines Haunted Attractions, Winnipeg
$48 – $65
Ghost Walking Tours
Join us this October for spooky ghost tours around the buildings of Lower Fort Garry! You’ll hear chilling tales of the site’s past and you may even encounter a ghost or two. Details
October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 2023
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, 5925 Hwy 9 St Andrews
$35.97
Halloween Bud, Spud and Steak
Come to a Halloween Bud, Spud and Steak at Boogie’s Dinner. There will be a 50/50 draw, silent auction prizes, and costume contest. This is a fundraiser in support of It Shouldn’t Be Risky, and organization working to provide free self defense classes for women in Winnipeg. Details
Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Boogies Dinner & Sports Lounge, 1155 Main Street, Winnipeg
$35
The Haunted Forest
Join us for an interactive, outdoor experience that you won’t soon forget. Enter at your own risk as our resident creatures of the forest come alive and lure you in with their haunting humour. Details
September 30 – October 29, 2023
A Maze In Corn, 1351 PR 200, Saint Adolphe
$31.50 – $33.50 + GST
Thanksgiving Bird Seed Sale
Thanksgiving is the best weekend of the year to watch the migration of thousands of waterfowl at the marsh.
It is also a great time of the year to stock up on bird seeds for your feeders with seeds supplied by Agri-Tel. Details
October 7 – 9, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Oak Hammock Marsh, 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Winnipeg International Writers Festival
This month-long celebration of books and ideas is now a hybrid hub of creative content in English and French, with a lively array of real-time events in person and online. Listen to readings, glimpse the behind-the-scenes details of a writing life, sign up for a workshop or two to develop your own skills. Details
September 20 – October 18, 2023
Online and In-person, Winnipeg
Most events are Free
Manitoba Culture Days
Culture Days is an opportunity to celebrate cultural expression and creativity in our lives as artists, audience, patrons and participants. Details
September 22 – October 15, 2023
Across Manitoba
Free
Fright at the Fort
Follow a storyteller and explore a completely different side of Lower Fort Garry Listen to unsettling stories that unveil the dark past; discover unexplained phenomena and outdoor locations where disturbing and significant events have taken place and which may possibly still be haunted….Details
Friday, Saturday, September 23 – October 28, 2023
Lower Fort Garry, 5925 Hwy 9 St, Andrews
$35.97
Tarralik Duffy: Gasoline Rainbows
Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award recipient multimedia artist Tarralik Duffy will have a solo exhibition at WAG-Qaumajuq opening September 22, 2023.
Duffy is well-known for her work with jewellery, textiles, and pop art concepts. She is a very dexterous and agile in artist, inspired by the things she collects: baleen, beluga vertebrae, antler, and other natural materials. Over the last year or so, Duffy has delved further into her work with pop art, taking recognizable objects and transforming them through her own unique lens. We can expect a lot of bright colours and fun interpretations. Details
on until March 17, 2024
WAG-Qaumajuq, 300 Memorial Blvd
Regular admission
Metis Beading Workshop with Borealis Beading
Join us for an evening of Métis storytelling and cultural immersion as you create your own beginner beadwork craft! You’ll learn about the significance of beading to the Métis people, aka “The Flower Beadwork People,” and how their culture has shaped Manitoba’s identity. Details
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 2088 Wellington Avenue
$60 – $70
Markets
Support local! Local vendors, live music and more.
- South Osborne Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Wolseley Farmers Market on Tuesday and Thursday, June – end of October | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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
- 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
- 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
VI. Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch
Color Block Party
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with vibrant colors, music, and non-stop fun. Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever, Come with families and friends or come unite with new friends , while we all create memories to cherish forever.. *Artistes Performances * Live music and many more activities! Details
Saturday October 7, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg
$25.00 + Service Fees
Color Block Thanksgiving Eve Party
“Color Block theme” Thanksgiving Eve party!!!! Details
Sunday October 8, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street Winnipeg
$11.98 – $22.63
Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch
Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner Take-Out/Dine-in
Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Brunch/Dinner, Turkey to Go and Takeout in Winnipeg
- The Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel
- Aaltos – Canad Inns Destination Centres – October 6 – 9
- Supper Central – October 6 – 7
- Swiss Chalet
- Canad Inns Destination Centre – October 9 – 10
- Assiniboia Downs – October 8
- Open Table Listings Details
IVII. Food Events, Dinner Theatre & Night Life Events
Goose Flight Feasts at FortWhyte Alive
Experience the annual migration of thousands of geese paired with a delicious three-course meal overlooking beautiful Lake Devonian. Details
Select days, September 20-October 22, 2023
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg
$96each +grat & tax
BOLLYWOOD NIGHT FALL SPECIAL
Beautiful people creating memories with authentic Bollywood music and Celebrate Fall, vibe with DJ Driftz all the way from Edmonton to YWG! Details
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 10:00 AM
The Rec Room, 696 Sterling Lyon Parkway #Lot 5 Winnipeg
$0 – $15.98
Groove City
Join us for an evening of groovy beats and eats!! Details
Friday October 6, 2023 | 9:00 PM
48 Albert Street Winnipeg
$22.63
Jeremiah Watkins
October 5 – 7, 2023
Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club, 190-2025 Corydon Avenue
$18 – $20 + tax
Chad Anderson
Chad Anderson is a stand up comedian currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Details
October 5 – 7, 2023
Yuk Yuk’s Winnipeg, Fort Garry Hotel, The Club Room lower level, 222 Broadway
$18 – $20 + tax
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