There is lots of fun to be had in and around the city this weekend.

Day at the Beach

We're got five beaches just a short drive from Winnipeg for you. Check them out and let us know which one is your favorite!

Butterfly Festival

The 11th annual Butterfly Festival has activities for everyone, plus live monarchs. Learn why butterflies are so integral to nature.

Details: Sunday, July 16 @ 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Living Prairie Museum | FREE

Parking Lot Party

Fresh Start would like to welcome everyone to join us for a free outdoor concert and barbeque.
2 time Grammy nominated Hip Hop artist Fresh IE, The Winnipeg Gospel Voices, as well as others will be performing live.
There will be bouncy castles and face painting for the kids and everything is absolutely free. Come have a burger or a hot dog on us and enjoy the afternoon with the kids.

Details: Saturday, July 15 @ 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Fresh Start Empowerment Centre | FREE

Selkirk Triple "S" Fair & Rodeo

Free admission to family fun for everyone! Bouncers, clowns, magicians, midway shows, vendors and more all a few minutes outside the perimeter.

Details: Friday, July 14 until Sunday, July 16 | Selkirk Park | FREE admission

Manitoba Festivals

Other Manitoba festivals happening this weekend include the Carman Country Fair, Frog Follies in St. Pierre, the Gretna Hot Spot Festival, and Pinawa's Birthday Celebration.

Big Rigs Big Hearts 2017

We will have live bands playing throughout the day, games, kids activities, food, and the highly anticipated annual convoy! Last year there were 118 trucks.

Details: Saturday, July 15 @ 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 561 Main Street, Winkler | FREE

Canada's Parks Day

Canada's Parks Day gets your free entry into provincial parts from Friday thru Sunday. Park interpreters will be leading fun weekend activities, while Birds Hill Park will celebrate 50 years on Saturday, July 15.

Details: Friday, July 14 until Sunday, July 16 | Provincial parks around Manitoba | FREE

Goose on the Loose

Help Oak Hammock Marsh find the missing goose during a family-oriented scavenger hunt. Solve the mystery and have fun.

Details: Saturday, July 15 @ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Oak Hammock Marsh | regular admission

Family Fun Day wth Prairie Dog Trail

Hop onboard for a day that is going to be a complete sensory overload, there's something for everyone on the PDCR today! Tap your toes as the Audayo Brothers entertain with live music as we make our way to Grosse Isle. There are balloon animals for the kids and a magic show will wrap up this fun filled day before we head back to the city.

Details: Saturday, July 15 @ 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. | Prairie Dog Central Railway | $28.95/adult, $20.95/child