First Fridays, Portage Ex and Summer Fest: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Here are some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and Manitoba between July 4 and 6, 2025.
Portage la Prairie Fair Grounds
July 4-6
The Ex returns to the Island in Portage la Prairie with a midway, live entertainment, horse shows and more. Tickets required.
Carberry Fairgrounds
July 4-6
Manitoba's largest small-town fair features a parade, inflatables, baby animals, a lemonade train, chuckwagon and chariot races, fireworks and more. Tickets required.
Creamery Museum Grounds & McEwen Park, Eriksdale
July 5-6
A variety of fun for young and old with a parade, BBQ lunch, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Tickets required.
Schoenwiese
July 5, 4 p.m.
A hamlet near the Canada-U.S. border, Schoenwiese kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration with a weiner roast and some country classics. Visitors are asked to bring a lawn chair.
Libau Community Club
July 5
The Libau Community Club presents its 3rd Annual Summer Fest, a full day of family-friendly entertainment, a farmers' market, and live music. Proceeds go toward renovating the club's bathrooms. Tickets required.
Winnipegosis
July 4-6
A weekend of tractor pulls, kids races, live entertainment and more. Tickets required.
Boggy Creek
July 4-6
Live entertainment, a pancake breakfast and children's activities highlight this event presented by the Shell River Metis Association and The Northwest Metis Council. Tickets required.
Westlake Community Centre, Eddystone
July 5, 3 p.m.
The inaugural event features music from Neil Thornham, Beryl Brandson, Derrick Mccandless, Paige Drobot and Confuscia. Bring your own lawn chair. Tickets required.
St. Norbert Community Centre
July 6
Pet-related vendors, animal rescue groups and more. Well-behaved pets are welcome. Money raised supports the Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba. Tickets required.
FortWhyte Alive
July 5, 9 a.m.
Take a self-guided tour of 14 gardens in South Winnipeg and beyond with a plant sale at FortWhyte Alive. Car-pooling or biking encouraged. Tickets required.
Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre, La Riviere
July 5-6, 11-13
Experience Manitoba's Passion Play in the great outdoors. The production is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Tickets required.
Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon
July 5
Connecting more than 23 Prairie-based cartoonists, comic makers, graphic novelists and more. Take part in panels, comic-making workshops or enjoy the artist market. Tickets required.
Dalnavert Museum
July 4, 8 p.m.
Join the Winnipeg Paranormal Group as they try and make contact with the otherworldly residents of Dalnavert Museum. Equipment provided. Must be 16 years or older to attend. Tickets required.
Dalnavert Museum
July 6, 1 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of Winnie the Pooh themed games and snacks. Tickets required.
CN Stage and Field, The Forks
July 5
Culture, food and crafts from Africa.
Cranberry Portage
July 5
The largest artisan market in Northern Manitoba with over 50 vendors.
Lyric Field, Assiniboine Park
July 5, 10 a.m.
Try out a new sport, including gymnastics, baton twirling, cricket, judo and more. Individuals of all abilities are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Pembina Threshermen's Museum, Stanley
July 5, 10 a.m.
A fun-filled day of events and demonstrations, including corn grinding, rope making and barrel trains.
Killarney
July 5, 4 p.m.
Kick off the summer with a concert featuring Jade Eagleson and Steven Lee Olsen. Tickets required. Please bring your own lawn chair.
Maples Community Centre
July 5, 10 a.m.
Celebrate culture and unity with a chariot parade, vegetarian feast, cultural performances and more.
St. Vital Centre parking lot
July 4-14
Acrobats, illusionists, mysterious creatures and more, all in a spooktacular setting. Tickets required. No one under 13 admitted.
3rd annual Hawaiian Lua
Elkhorn Resort, Onanole
July 5
Travel to Hawaii with a pig roast, dancers, live music and games. Tickets required.
Exchange District
July 4
Explore the Exchange District with free fun on the first Friday of the month.
CN Little Obie
Rivers
July 6, 1 p.m.
A miniature scale model of a CN locomotive rolls into Rivers for some free rides and to promote rail safety.
Family Fair
IKEA Winnipeg parking lot
July 4-6
Enjoy midway rides, tasty treats and some family fun. Tickets required.
South Winnipeg Community Centre - Richmond
July 6
Check out collectibles, cards and Pokémon.
National Bank Tennis MB Hub @ West St. Paul
July 6-13
Over 60 players vie for tennis greatness. WNBC is the first stop on the Challenger outdoor series. Tickets required.
Rainbow Stage
June 25-July 12
The story of a small-town girl and city boy set to an '80s rock soundtrack that will make you want to sing along. Tickets required.
Shakespeare in the Ruins: Macbeth
Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park
June 5-July 5
SIR's new season takes a break from comedies and romances to feature one of the Bard's finest tragedies. Tickets required.
Shakespeare in the Ruins: Waiting for Godot
Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park
June 13-July 6
SIR brings us Samuel Beckett's masterpiece about two men waiting for someone or something. Tickets required.
Assiniboine Park Summer Event Series
Concert Series
Lyric Theatre
July 6, 7 p.m.
Band: Dominique Adams
Garden Concerts
The Leaf
July 5, 11 a.m.
Band: Rachel Colman
Jazz
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
July 6, 12 p.m.
Band: Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble
Exchange Event Centre
July 6, 7 p.m.
The Canadian comedy duo brings their never-ending battle to a Winnipeg stage. Tickets required. Adult-only event.
Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S.
July 4, 7 pm
Band: Cold Hard Cash
Corydon Ave. & Hugo St. N.
July 5, 7 pm
Band: Streetside Blues
Enjoy live music and the other sights and sounds of Corydon Avenue.
Winnipeg Beach
July 5, 7 p.m.
Band: The Coveralls
Enjoy an evening of music steps away from the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk.
Gimli Harbour
July 5, 7:30 p.m.
Band: Tracey Martin Band
Gimli Harbour acts as a backdrop for this summertime concert series.
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