Everything is awesome!
August 22

That’s right, folks – Downtown Family Movie Night is bringing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part to town!

Witness the epic journey of Emmet and his friends, with exciting activities and workshops happening before showtime. It’s the perfect excuse for a fun family night out.

See you at the cinema under the open sky.

Activities start at 5:30 p.m. Movie begins at 8:15 p.m.
Bonnycastle Park – 260 Assiniboine Avenue

Lights out, movie night

Bike Jam Brunch at the Velvet Glove
August 27

For August, we’re steering our hungry Bike Jam Brunch adventurers straight to the elegant and delectable delights of Velvet Glove Restaurant at The Fairmont Hotel!

Picture this: locally sourced produce and ingredients spun into visually stunning and mouthwateringly delicious brunch dishes. Who could resist such an experience? We’ll be pumping tunes while biking through downtown and ending it with an unforgettable brunch.

Get your tickets and make sure your bike tires are pumped! This month’s Bike Jam Brunch tour is going to be a velvety, two-wheeled symphony of flavour and fun.

Family Brunch

The Irish in Canada tour
August 18

Ever wonder about the captivating tale of the Irish in Canada?

Dalnavert Museum, a small Victorian mansion downtown, is offering a special tour showing how generations of Irish immigrants, fleeing hardship and adversity, played a pivotal role in reshaping the world order.

Note: The content involves factual accounts, description depictions, and visuals of challenging times, along with historic imagery that may be unsettling. Due to the nature of the content, this experience is recommended for ages 16 and above.

THE IRISH IN CANADA

Rappelling down for charity!
August 22

Be part of the excitement as brave rappellers descend from the top of Manitoba Hydro Place for Easter Seals Drop Zone in support of Manitoba Possible!

Enjoy The Churro Stop food truck (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.), climb the Vertical Adventures mobile climbing wall (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), join in exciting lawn games, and win some incredible prizes.

Every dollar raised supports Manitoba Possible programs, helping create a more inclusive and accessible society. Your donation gives athletes the opportunity to chase their sledge hockey dreams, allows kids to attend summer camp alongside their friends, and helps families learn American Sign Language.

Show your support and come cheer on our rappellers or donate today!

A quick list of events happening downtown.

AUG 11 – 22: Awasisuk – Canadian Museum for Human Rights

AUG 13 – 19: First Nations Pavilion: Folklorama – RBC Convention Centre

AUG 13 – 19: Polish Pavilion: Folklorama – RBC Convention Centre

AUG 13 – 19: Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion: Folklorama – RBC Convention Centre

AUG 13 – 19: Chinese Pavilion: Folklorama – Dynasty Building (180 King Street)

AUG 13 – 19: South Sudanese Pavilion: Folklorama – Sudanese Community Cultural & Resource Centre (129 Dagmar Street)

AUG 14: WWE Monday Night Raw – Canada Life Centre

AUG 15: Andrina Turenne – Downtown Sounds Concert Series - Cityplace Terrace

AUG 15: Blue Rodeo – Burton Cummings Theatre

AUG 15: Play at The Forks: Table Tennis Lessons – CN Stage

AUG 16: Dance Sessions at The Forks – Under the Winnipeg Sign

AUG 17: Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market – Manitoba Hydro Place, True North Square

AUG 17: Curatorial Talk with Marie-Anne Redhead – WAG-Qaumajuq

AUG 18 – 22: Student & Youth Travel Association Annual Conference – RBC Convention Centre

AUG 18: Burt Block Party: Brett Kissel – Burton Cummings Theatre

AUG 19: Burt Block Party: Glass Tiger – Burton Cummings Theatre

AUG 20: Burt Block Party: Cheap Trick – Burton Cummings Theatre

AUG 21 – 27: Winnipeg Goldeyes – Shaw Park

AUG 22: Papa Mambo – Downtown Sounds Concert Series - Cityplace Terrace

AUG 24: Downtown Winnipeg Farmers’ Market – Manitoba Hydro Place, True North Square

Hosting an event downtown? Add it to our events calendar! You can visit the calendar to see all sorts of conventions, conferences, talks and events happening in downtown Winnipeg.

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