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CTV News
04-07-2025
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First Fridays, Portage Ex and Summer Fest: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place across Manitoba this weekend. 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.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Indigenous Peoples' Day, Jazz Festival and Red River Ex: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Colleen Bready has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for June 20, 2025. Here are the events taking place in Manitoba over the weekend between June 20 and 22. The Forks June 21 Honouring the stories, strength and resilience of Indigenous communities with performances, Inuit games, a fashion show, teachers and more. The Forks June 22-30 11 days celebrating the cultures that make up Manitoba and Canada. Each day put the focus on a different treaty region. Fort Gibraltar June 21 Celebrating Metis culture and traditions through music, food, activities and more. Registration required. East Selkirk Arena June 21-22 A fun filled celebration of Scottish culture and heritage, featuring highland sports, dancing, food, activities for the wee folk, unicorns and more. Tickets required. June 17-22 Get into the groove with live jazz music on a number of stages, including free shows in Old Market Square. Tickets required for some events. June 18-22 Celebrate St. Boniface with concerts, arts, community and friends in French. Boissevain Fairgrounds June 21-22 The annual fair features horse and cattle shows, bouncers, petting zoo, fireworks and more family friendly activities. Reston Fairgrounds June 20-22 The weekend includes a parade, family activities, and a performance by 7 time Manitoba Country Music Association award winner Quinton Blair. Solstice Days Baldur June 20, 4 p.m. Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Baldur with baseball, a corn hole tournament, care show, children's entertainment and more. Pembina Valley Rendezvous June 22-23 Highlighting trapping, fishing and hunting in Manitoba with demonstrations, displays, and lots of live music. Black River First Nation June 20 Celebrating Pride with a march in the morning and activities through the afternoon. Sundial, Pinawa June 22, 1 p.m. A walk, picnic, music and special guests in celebration of Pride. Red River Exhibition Park June 13-22 From thrilling rides and games to fair foods and live entertainment, there's something for everyone at The Ex. Tickets required. Wondershow Carnival IKEA Winnipeg June 20-22 Thrilling rides and tasty treats as the carnival returns to the IKEA parking lot. Tickets required. Tyndall Village Community Center June 21 A fun-filled day of live entertainment, games, crafts, splash pad fun and unicorns. WAG-Qaumajuq June 21, 7 p.m. The final phase of the Threads of Kin and Belonging Project celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Admission is pay what you can. Exchange District June 20, 5 p.m. The first of three Fridays exploring the Exchange District alleys with curated markets, live performances and more. Chinatown & Dim Sum Tour Chinatown June 21, 11 a.m. Discover the customs of dim sum in a walk filled with food, knowledge and appreciation. Tickets required. West St. Paul Access Centre June 22 Celebrating cycling in the community with drop-in lessons, a repair workshop, decorating contest, games and more. Oak Hammock Marsh June 20, 7 p.m. Canoe specialist Dusty Molinski guides the group through lesser explored regions of the Marsh. Bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent one. Tickets required. Wilfred Buck's STAR STORIES Premiere Manitoba Museum Planetarium June 20, 6 p.m. Take a journey through the stars and learn about stories about the night sky handed down by Cree elders over the generations. Indigenous astronomer Wilfred Buck will join others for a Q&A following the premiere. Tickets required. Austin Cemetery June 22, 1:30 p.m. In honour of the 100th anniversary of the cemetery Cenotaph, this year's tour will focus on the effects of war, along with tales of the Spanish flu, war brides and the beginning of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Upper Fort Garry Park June 21, 11 a.m. Kick off the summer with brunch, beats and beverages. Tasting tickets required. Prairie Spirit United Church June 21, 10 a.m. Take a self-quided tour of 14 gardens in Winnipeg's Deer Lodge area. Tickets required. Proceeds support 1JustCity's progams and drop-in centres. Sesame Street Live! Say Hello Burton Cummings Theatre June 21, 1 & 5 p.m. Say hello to Elmo and his Sesame Street friends in this interactive production. Tickets required. Hairball - 80's Rock Spectacle Club Regent Event Centre June 21, 8 p.m. A celebration of 80s arena rock with tributes to Van Halen, KISS, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Queen and more. Tickets required. A community telling of Pawâkan MacBeth WMCA June 22-23 Professional northern Indigenous theatre company, Akpik Theatre, delve into the Metis culture and land, drawing parallels between Macbeth and the Cree legend of the Wihtiko. Recommended for audiences 14 and older. Tickets required. Rocking & Wrestling Assiniboia Downs June 20, 6 p.m. A full evening of body slams and guitar jams as wrestling meets live music. Tickets required. Father's Day Spectacular Dead Horse Creek Speedway, Morden June 20, 5 p.m. Slingshots, Dead Horse Stocks, Midwest Mods, Super Trucks and more hit the dirt track. Tickets required. Behind Fort la Reine Museum, Portage la Prairie June 21 An action packed day of ATV mud racing. Tickets required. Jerry Sereda Gimli June 21, 1 p.m. Jerry Sereda celebrates his Indigenous heritage through personal stories and catchy tunes as part of Indigenous Peoples Day in Gimli. Mike Feeney Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club June 19-21 New York City's Mike Feeney captivates audiences with his high energy and sharp wit. Tickets required. Corydon Ave. & Cockburn St. S. June 20, 7 pm Band: The Ticket Corydon Ave. & Lilac St. S. June 21, 7 pm Band: Crush Corydon concerts kick off for the summer with a pair of rock bands. Provincial Park Events Birding Guided Walk Lakeview Trail - Campground Trailhead, Birds Hill Park June 22, 10 a.m. Discover the techniques and tips of bird watching on a 2 km guided hike on Lakeview Trail. Bring along a camera to take photos and a notebook to record your sightings. Beyond the Boardwalk Guided Walk Grand Beach June 21, 10 a.m. Learn about Grand Beach's early days of as a resort for the Canadian National Railroad, cottage culture and the impact on the surrounding community. Critter Dipping Lagoon, East Beach, Grand Beach Provincial Park June 22, 11 a.m. See how many critters you can find in the Grand Beach lagoon. Geocache the Campground Spruce Woods Visitor Centre June 21, 1 p.m. Test your navigation skills using GPS to find temporary geocaches in Kiche Manitou's day use area. History of the Turtle Mountains Campfire Talk Adam Lake Interpretive Program Area, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park June 21, 7 p.m. Sip hot chocolate around the fire while learning about the history of the Turtle Mountains. Bring a mug for hot chocolate.
