Canada Day Events
July 1, 11 am - 5 pm
Assiniboine Park Lyric Field
Join us at the 'Canada Day at the Park' festivities! RASC Winnipeg is one of the featured activities at Lyric Field (near the Cargo Bar), providing telescopes for safe solar and daytime observing for the public.
Join us for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in celebration of Canada Day.
Entertainment on the Lyric Stage.
Hosted by Barney Morin
11 - Host acknowledgement & O'Canada by Tommyphyll
Opening song - Aleatra Sammurtok & Caramello Swan
11:10 - 12 - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
1:15 - 2 - The Winnipeg Steel Orchestra
2:30 - 3:15 - Tommyphyll
4 - 5 - Andrina Turenne and Begonia, part of the National evening show
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Entertainment on the Celebrate Stage, located to the right of the Lyric Theatre.
12 – 12:45 - Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
12:45 -1:15 - Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids
2 – 2:30 - Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids
3:15 - 3:45- Meet and Greet with Mascots
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Activities at the Lyric Field
11 - 5 - Food Trucks
11 – 4 - Face Painting and Bouncers
12 - 5 - Mascots
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11 - 5 - Assiniboine Park Retail Cart / Pop-up Patio at The Pavilion
Hosted by Park Hospitality, the Pop-up patio at The Pavilion will feature food and beverages, beer selections, and a relaxed setting for gathering. Guests can watch live performances from the Lyric Stage on a large LED screen with audio.
Seating is first-come, first-served
All ages welcome; valid ID required for alcohol purchase
Patio experience is weather-dependent
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Activities at the Gardens at The Leaf
11 - 12 - Performance Garden - Citizenship Ceremony
O'Canada by Tommyphyll
11 - 5 - Food Truck
Indigenous Peoples Garden
Fire Teachings
12:30 - 4 - Performance Garden - Bachata Time with Dance World
Join us for a free salsa and bachata dance session. No experience needed, just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm!
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1 - 4 - Indigenous Peoples Garden
Teepee Teachings - Guests are welcome to join teepee facilitator Tyrone at 1:00 pm to raise a Dakota teepee. No experience required. Stop by to ask questions about teepee traditions, stories, and meanings.
Bike Valet
A Bike Valet will be available from 11 – 5:30 at the Pavilion Event Tent.
Free, donations accepted.
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July 1, 10 am - 4:30 pm
Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site, 5945 Main St, St. Andrews, MB
Through the Canada Strong Pass initiative, admission to Lower Fort Garry is free from June 19 to Sept. 7.
Celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday at Lower Fort Garry!
Cap off the day with cake and O Canada at the Big House.
Historic Demonstrations including Historic Weapons
Croquet / Bannock Making / Ice Cream / Letter Writing / Candle Making
Bracelet Making / Tripsman Relay / Face Painting and Colouring / Jigging
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July 1, 10 am - 6 pm
Transcona Centennial Square, Downtown Transcona
Join us as we close down Regent Ave for the Transcona BIZ Canada Day Street Festival!
Enjoy our community market, food trucks, activity tents and a splash pad party with Bulldog Music!
We are excited to debut the 'Transcona BIZ Summer Classic,' a ball hockey tournament with four age groups from U13 - Adult, and our adult doubles Cornhole Tournament hosted by Otterburne Cornhole Club! Winner takes a cash payout equal to 60% of the registration pot! For more information call Eric at 204-712-5210
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July 1, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Baitur Rauf Mosque Soccer Field, 525 Kylemore Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 1B5
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT / Everyone is welcome!
Join us for a fun-filled Canada Day celebration with family, friends, and neighbours!
Canada Day Cake Cutting / Bouncy Castles
Police Vehicle Display / Fire Truck Display
Free Community BBQ & Refreshments
Information Booth – “Love for All, Hatred for None”
This annual community gathering brings together families, neighbours, and community members to celebrate the values that make Canada strong: unity, diversity, respect, and service to humanity.
204-209-0903 / mail to:tabligh.winnipeg@ahmadiyya.ca
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July 1 and every Wednesday until October 14th, 4 pm - 8 pm
Lord Roberts Community Centre, 725 Kylemore Avenue, Wpg, MB. R3L 1B8
The South Osborne Farmers' Market is kicking off again this year!
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July 1, 4 pm - 8:30 pm
Highbury School, 99 Highbury Rd, Wpg, MB R2N 2N5
Free entry for all!
River Park South Community Association is excited to host another amazing Canada Day!
Join us for amazing entertainment, including two bands, food trucks, a craft market, and more!
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Live Music & Games
July 1 & every Wednesday (weather permitting), 6 pm - 9 pm
St Vital Park Duck Pond
Join Hepcat Studio for Swing Dancing in the Park!
-Free Beginner Friendly Dance Lesson at 6:30 pm
-Free Social Dancing at 7 pm to 9 pm.
We are dancing on a smooth concrete floor so bring appropriate slippery footwear.
Last minute cancellation may occur due to poor weather conditions. Please check our Facebook group.
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July 1, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
35 King St, Winnipeg, MB. R3B 1H4
Registration is mandatory. blablalanguageexchange@gmail.com
Join Our Board & Card Game Night! This is the perfect event to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition. Grab a seat, roll the dice, and let the games begin!
BlaBla Language Exchange - Canada blablalanguageexchange.com
Lively, friendly language exchanges to learn, meet, and have fun together.
Discover new languages, cultures, and friends through our welcoming events!
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July 2, 8 pm
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St, Winnipeg, MB
A glorious night of rock ‘n’ roll at Blue Note Park!
The great Nicholas Campbell from Ontario and local fave Romi Mayes Band!
July 4, 2 pm - 6 pm
A.N.A.F. Club 60, 3-433 River Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 2V1
It’s Member Appreciation Day! All 2026 members receive a free drink of their choice and a BBQ’d smokie. All members are entered for hourly cash prizes, but you must be in attendance. Anyone is welcome to purchase a membership at any time for $40/year to fund Provincial and Dominion Command, as well as various Veterans’ programs across Canada.
16 VLTs and two pool tables. Karaoke on Saturday nights at 9:30. Chase the Ace and Meat Draws every Friday from 5-7. Happy hour 4-7 everyday.
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July 8, 5 PM – 9 PM
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/taco-crawl-winnipeg-tickets-1988713490585
$59 per person / $69 per person after June 28 Plus Eventbrite fee and GST/RST
Ticket price includes tasting plates of tacos at each of the participating restaurants on this self-guided tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. All sales are final. Participating restaurants subject to change. This is an all ages event and everyone is welcome.
Taco Crawl Winnipeg. One night. Multiple cultures. Endless flavour.
Join us for an adventure that may feature everything from authentic Mexican al pastor, birria, chicken mole, pescado fish to bold, globally inspired creations. Think Indian spice fusions, Asian flavours, and beyond. This isn’t a typical dinner. It’s a limited, one-night culinary adventure where you explore at your own pace by car or transit, discovering new restaurants and flavours along the way.
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July 9
Birds Hill Park
Tickets https://winnipegfolkfestival.frontgatetickets.com/
Get ready for the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Fest! Treat yourself or your favourite folkie to the ultimate holiday gift… tickets to the Winnipeg Folk Festival!
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July 15, 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Venue 25 - The Gargoyle Theatre, 585 Ellice Ave. Wpg, MB R3B 1Z7
Tickets $14 / $10 for people under 25, students, seniors, and matinées
Tickets https://www.winnipegfringe.com/performer-detail.aspx?kw=Club+Soda+Improv&fbclid=IwY2xjawSpIthleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3Y2FOcXVFbEFrR2QyenROc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHurZJDzsd-xHi3dffEbu4Anhqnyg9eOOmfUjMqKhKaOnqMIzRGVUpNSSCg9h_aem_ZMzhQPBqNwr32Crd-zTnEA
Winnipeg Fringe 2026
Love is Blank - An Improvised Love is Blind by Club Soda Improv
Watch the drama unfold live as our cast of characters enter the pods to find love! Inspired by the hit reality dating show, you’ll watch the worst people you’ve ever seen search for a love connection before ever meeting face to face. With all the explosive reveals, dramatic proposals, and absolutely real true love you’d expect from people who risk it all to find their ‘instant’ soulmates.
The show is improvised, but the characters feel like they’ve known each other forever.
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July 24, 4 PM - 11 PM
July 25, 3 PM - 11 PM
July 26, 2 PM - 10 PM
The Forks CN Stage & Field, Winnipeg, MB
Admission: Free
Presented by Alark Co. Experience a reimagined late-night festival designed to satisfy your hunger for culture, craft, and connection. Crave Nite is a curated summer destination where food, local artistry, and great Manitoba vibes meet.
From Manitoba’s diverse flavours and immersive, hands-on activations to the energy of a vibrant night market and live DJs - you will feel every element. It’s a place to slow down, enjoy the summer, and discover the very best of our local scene.
Interested vendors, exhibitors, participants or for info, visit cravenite.ca or cravenitecanada@gmail.com
