Summer always flies by way too fast, so to help you make the most of the fleeting sunshine, I thought I would share a special summer “to do” list for all my local readers (and everyone else who has ever considered visiting our little prairie city!). Here are 50 things to do in Winnipeg this summer!
Ps. Make sure to bookmark this list so you can have it handy next time you want to plan a date night, or for when a friend asks you that dreaded “What do you want to do tonight?” question!
– Free Activities –
Watch the horse races at Assiniboine Downs (whether you bet is up to you!)
Walk through the english gardens at Assiniboine Park
Splash in the water at Grand Beach
Watch show jumping at the Heart of the Continent Horse Show
Cuddle up with a blanket and watch Movies in the Park
Learn to dance during Salsa Sundays at the Forks
Walk through the St. Norbert farmer’s market
Enjoy a picnic at Kildonan Park
Watch the Royal Winnipeg Ballet perform at the Lyric Theatre (July 29th-31st)
Visit the walk-through aquarium at the Club Regent Casino
Enjoy a free outdoor yoga class downtown
Or a Zumba class if that’s your thing
Explore the Forks with a guided Eco-Tour
Ride your bike to a Downtown Drive-In movie screening
Listen to Jazz music at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the outdoor concert series downtown during your lunch break
– Fun experiences –
Meet the zoo animals at Assiniboine Park Zoo (tickets are 1/2 price first Tuesday of the month!)
Paint your own pottery at Brushfire Studios
Race go-carts at SpeedWorld indoor race track
Test your skills on the Adrenaline Adventures Ropes Course
Zip Line across the Pembina Valley
Watch car racing at Red River Co-op Speedway
Spend a weekend camping at Birds Hill Park
Go for a trail ride at Miracle Ranch
Enjoy perusing the Winnipeg Art Gallery
Spend a day water sliding at Fun Mountain
Pick locally grown berries at Boonstra Farms
Jump for hours at Skyzone Trampoline Park
Check out the exhibits at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Watch a live theatre show at Rainbow Stage
Play a round of mini-golf at Grand Prix Amusements
Or a round of real golf at Bridges
Rent a tandem bike and ride through the Forks
Race through mud during the Dirty Donkey Run
Enjoy summer camp as an adult at the Great Escape (August 6th)
– Ticketed Events –
Rock out to One Direction at the MTS Centre (July 24th)
Listen to 5 Seconds of Summer perform live (July 29th)
Watch a Blue Bombers Football Game
Cheer on the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Team– Local Festivals –
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival (July 15th-26th)
Gimli Film Festival (July 22nd-25th)
Folklorama (August 7th-15th)
Interstellar Rodeo (August 14th-15th)
Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival (August 21st-23rd)
Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (August 13th-16th)
Manyfest (September 11-13th)
Femfest (September 12th-19th)
Culture Days (September 25th-27th)
