What to do in Winnipeg in May 2025!
Winnipeg is delivering big on the energy. From whiteout watch parties to festivals, fishing weekends, and family-friendly outings, this month is stacked with reasons to get out, cheer loud, and make the most of every moment.
Our fave: cheering on our home team. Go Jets Go!!!
There’s something about May that feels like the city is stretching its arms, shaking off the last of winter, and stepping fully into the sunshine. And this year? Winnipeg is delivering big on the energy. From whiteout watch parties to festivals, fishing weekends, and family-friendly outings, this month is stacked with reasons to get out, cheer loud, and make the most of every moment.
Whether you’re chasing playoff glory with the Jets (fingers crossed for a Game 6 celebration!), treating Mom to something special, or planning a weekend of food trucks, fringe art, or zoo adventures — we’ve rounded up all the can’t-miss happenings around the city.
So grab your calendar and your comfiest shoes — here’s your go-to list of everything awesome happening in Winnipeg this May 2025. Let’s dive in!
✨✨Our must-visit list: ✨✨
🏒 Jets Playoff Watch Parties – May 2nd & Maybe May 4th
Let’s go, Jets!! Whether you’re grabbing a $10 ticket to cheer with the crowd at the arena or joining a White-Out Street Party, the energy in this city is electric. (And hey — we might not even need that Game 7… Jets in 6, baby!)
🎣 Free Fishing Weekend at FortWhyte – May 10th & 11th
Did you know we’ve got some serious anglers on The Queen Team? If you're itching to get outdoors, FortWhyte’s free fishing weekend is calling your name. It’s a great way to unwind and enjoy spring in true Manitoba style.
🌸 Mother’s Day – May 11th
Whether you plan something cozy at home or book a brunch out, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the amazing moms and mother figures in your life. And read on — we’ve got a giveaway this month to help make that day extra special. Keep scrolling for details!
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✨ Winnipeg Jets Home Game Schedule (at Canada Life Centre)
- May 2nd vs. St Louis Blues – WATCH PARTY
- May 4th vs. St Louis Blues – Game 7?
- White Out Parties: check for details and dates: https://www.nhl.com/jets/info/whiteout/
✨ Winnipeg Goldeyes Home Game Schedule (at Blue Cross Stadium)
- May 20th vs. Milwaukee
- May 21st vs. Milwaukee
- May 22nd vs. Milwaukee
- May 23rd vs. Gary SouthShore
- May 24th vs. Gary SouthShore
- May 25th vs. Gary SouthShore
✨ Winnipeg Sea Bears Home Game Schedule (at Canada Life Centre)
- May 16th vs. Edmonton Stingers
- May 23rd vs. Calgary Surge
- May 28th vs. Vancouver Bandits
- May 31st vs. Ottawa Blackjacks
✨ Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Princess Auto Stadium)
- May 24th vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders (Pre-Season)
✨ Valour FC (Princess Auto Stadium)
- May 3rd vs. Vancouver FC
- May 7th vs. TSS Rovers (Canadian Championship Match)
- May 16th vs. York United FC
✨ Live Horse Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Free Admission and Parking)
- May 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st 27th and 28th
✨ Rumor’s Restaurants and Comedy Club
- May 1st - Tom Henry - WCF
- May 2nd - 3rd - Chad Daniels - CONCERT SERIES
- May 6th - 10th - Mike Paramore
- May 13th - 17th - Brian Kiley
- May 20th - 21st - Andy Noble
- May 22nd - 24th - Josh Wolf - CONCERT SERIES
- May 27th - 28th - Tyler Kotowski
- May 29th - 31st - Gareth Reynolds
✨ The Basement Speakeasy and Comedy Lounge
- May 2nd - 3rd - Winnipeg Comedy Festival – All Stars
- May 9th - 10th - Alex Carr
- May 16th - 17th - Ernie Vicente
- May 23rd - 24th - Emily Rose Woods
- May 30th - Chelsey Grewar
- May 31st - Saturday Comedy Showcase
✨ Yuk Yuk’s
- May 2nd - 3rd - Jean Paul
- May 9th - 10th - Tracey MacDonald
- May 16th - 17th - Kyle Lucey
- May 23rd - 24th - Lady Bunny Don't Bring the Kids Winnipeg
- May 30th - 31st - Kevin Stobo
✨ Deer Meadow Farms opens for the season this month. Visit website for opening day. https://www.deermeadowfarms.com/
✨ May 1st - Indigenous Medium Shawn Leonard Live in Winnipeg at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 1st - The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents ᐊᐊᐧᓱᐃᐧᐣ AWASOWIN at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
✨ May 1st - 3rd - Winnipeg Comedy Festival at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 1st -4th - The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Bolero, Angels in the Architecture and Hikarizatto at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 1st – July 13th - Grease Lightning Musical at Destination Dinner Stage
✨ May 2nd - The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute at Club Regent Event Centre
✨ May 2nd - First Fridays in the Exchange
✨ May 2nd - Amanda Rheaume Album Release at Westend Cultural Centre
✨ May 2nd - First Fridays at the Manitoba Museum
✨ May 2nd - Dispelling Misconceptions: A Fresh Perspective on AI at Video Pool Media Arts Centre
✨ May 2nd - Exchange District Annual Spring Spruce Up
✨ May 2nd - LiM - Special Match: Lost in What? | Lost in Translation at the Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain
✨ May 2nd - Pairings with Pulford 2025 at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 2nd - 4th - Winnipeg Tattoo Show at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 2nd - 4th - Centre Stage Dance Challenge at Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 2nd - 11th - Billie and the Moon at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People
✨ May 2nd - 4th & 9th -11th - Canuck Amusements Carnival at Kildonan Place
✨ May 2nd - 4th & 9th - 11th - Select Shows Carnival at Grant Park Shopping Centre Parking Lot
✨ May 2nd - 11th - The Band's Visit at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
✨ May 2nd - 27th - Exploring the ELA, paintings by Audrey Lute at the 210 Gallery
✨ May 3rd, 17th & 31st - Sustainability Tour at The Leaf
✨ May 3rd - Kentucky Derby Day at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 3rd - Cinco de Mayo Carnival at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 3rd - Ecco Singers at West End Cultural Centre
✨ May 3rd - International Line-Dance FlashMob at The Canopy (The Forks)
✨ May 3rd Rotary Club Presents: Shredfest - Rebellion Against Clutter at St Vital Centre Parking Lot
✨ May 3rd, 11th, 17th & 25th - Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - Tiger Enrichment Experience at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th - Shaping Light: Projection Mapping with MadMapper at Video Pool Media Arts Centre
✨ May 3rd - 6th - Terpsichore Dance Celebration at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 4th - Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon at the Assiniboine Park
✨ May 4th - Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles at Winnipeg Art Gallery
✨ May 4th - Candlelight Concerts: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Winnipeg Art Gallery
✨ May 4th - Science fiction day at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
✨ May 4th - Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel - John Greene + The Winnipeg Swing Project
✨ May 4th, 10th, 16th & 24th - Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - Polar Bear Honorary Trainer at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 4th & 25th - Create and Connect Crafts at The Leaf
✨ May 5th - Machine Head – North American Tour at Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 5th - 5th Annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice at Oodena Celebration Circle (The Forks)
✨ May 5th - 6th - Evolution Dance Annual Recital at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 5th - 9th - Youth Theatre Festival 2025 at Théâtre Cercle Molière
✨ May 5th - 25th - Oh! Jazz: Global Stage at Winnipeg’s Rec Room Seasons of Tuxedo
✨ May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th - Toddler Tuesdays at The Leaf
✨ May 6th - 11th - The Manitoba Provincial Dance Festival at Desautels Concert Hall (U of M)
✨ May 7th - 10th - Lawyers Play: The Man Who Came To Dinner at the Tom Hendry Warehouse (RMTC)
✨ May 7th - 11th - Chicago, the musical at The Théâtre Cercle Molière
✨ May 7th & 21st - The Leaf Unplugged at the Leaf: Adults Only Nights
✨ May 7th - June 25th - Slow Flow Yoga with Jackie Enberg on Wednesdays at The Pavilion
✨ May 8th - Jog in the Park, Fundraising run at the Assiniboine Park
✨ May 8th - Perennial Garden Design at Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (The Leaf)
✨ May 8th & 24th - Party for the Planet at Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf and Assiniboine Park
✨ May 9th - Bear Witness Day Parade at Oodena Celebration Circle (The Forks)
✨ May 9th - BPM X Wag-Qaumajuq - Afrobeats Jazz Rap at Wag-Qaumajuq
✨ May 9th - Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival 2025: The Malaga Ship at EG Hall (U of W)
✨ May 9th - 10th - Scattered Seeds Craft Market - “Mother’s Day Special” at Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 9th - 10th - Manitoba Metalfest 2025 at the Park Theatre
✨ May 9th - 11th - The Volleyball Canada Youth National Championship 2025 at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 10th - What A Wonderful Summer Jazz Night at Garrick Hotel
✨ May 10th - The Frog Moon and the Love Song - Cree teachings at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
✨ May 10th - Science Rendezvous Festival at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus
✨ May 10th - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day at The Forks Market
✨ May 10th - Veggie Container Garden for Children at Tannis M. Richardson Classroom (The Leaf)
✨ May 10th - Physio Fit Run – Fundraising run at the Assiniboine Park
✨ May 10th - FOLK IT! - A Home Routes Fundraiser at the West End Cultural Centre
✨ May 10th - Niko Moon – These Are the Nights at Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 10th - WSO Saturday Classics: Celebrating Gwen Hoebig at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 10th - Second Saturdays at the Dalnavert Museum
✨ May 10th - Bike Safety Education in Centre Court at St Vital Centre
✨ May 10th - 11th - Mother's Day Brunch at Pineridge Hollow
✨ May 10th - 11th - The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra present More Respect! at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
✨ May 10th - 11th - Free Family Fishing Weekend at FortWhyte Alive
✨ May 11th - PTEinCONCERT: Dear Mom... at Prairie Theatre Exchange
✨ May 11th - Mother's Day Brunch at the Leaf
✨ May 11th - Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel - Sheena Rattai
✨ May 11th - This Mother’s Day: Honouring the Women Who Gave Us Wings at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
✨ May 11th - Celebrate Mother’s Day with Grease Lightning! at Destination Dinner stage
✨ May 11th - Mother’s Day Celebration - A Morning of Art & Elegance at WAG-Qaumajuq
✨ May 11th - The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club presents Red River Valley Swap Meet at Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 11th - Mother’s Day Baby Bison Walk at FortWhyte Alive
✨ May 11th - Free Sunday at WAG-Qaumajuq
✨ May 11th - Track Meet with Osani "The OB" Balkran - For beatmakers, producers and lovers of hip-hop at WAG-Qaumajuq
✨ May 11th - Shirley Loewen Sunday Classics Celebrating Gwen Hoebig at Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 11th - Queen - It's a Kinda Magic at Club Regent Event Centre
✨ May 11th - Full Moon Ceremony at Oodena Celebration Circle (the Forks)
✨ May 11th - Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to Adele at Winnipeg Art Gallery
✨ May 11th - Candlelight Concerts: A Tribute to ABBA at Winnipeg Art Gallery
✨ May 12th - Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour at Burton Cummings Theatre
✨May 12th - Cookie Decorating Workshop in The Forks Food Hall
✨ May 12th - Manitoba Chamber Orchestra's Spring Soirée Fundraiser at 240 Taché Ave.
✨ May 13th - Petit Ruisseau et le don des animaux at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 13th - Dragons and Mythical Beasts at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 14th & 28th - Leaf After Dark at the Leaf
✨ May 14th - Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Thanks for Coming Tour at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 14th - Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents DAWN AND DUSK at Crescent Arts Centre
✨ May 15th - Chris D’Elia – Straight Outta the Multiverse Tour at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 15th - The Story of Waylon Jennings at Club Regent Event Centre
✨ May 15th - Winnipeg Public Library Pop-up at Mediterranean Biome at The Leaf
✨ May 15th - Residence at the Desautels Concert Hall - Mozart and More! at the Desautels Concert Hall (UofM)
✨ May 15th - 18th - View Dance Challenge at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 16th - 18th - Manito Ahbee Festival at the Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 16th - Babbu Maan – The One Maan Show at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 17th - Monster Bingo at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 17th - Dinosaurs UnCovered – life exhibit opens at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 17th - Survival of the Slowest – Interactive exhibit opens at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 17th - Josh Johnson - The Flowers Tour – at the West End Cultural Centre
✨ May 18th - Holi Summer Fest with Bollywood music at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 18th - Andres Cepeda at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 18th - An Evening with Andrea Macasaet at the Westend Cultural Centre
✨ May 18th & 31st - Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - Aunt Sally's Farm at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 19th - Alessia Cara – Love & Hyperbole Tour at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 19th - This Victoria Day at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
✨ May 19th & 30th Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - Harbour Seal Honorary Trainer at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 19th & 30th - Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - The Birds of Toucan Ridge at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 20th - The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power in Concert at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 20th - The Music of Hans Zimmer and Others at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 21st - Ministry at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 21st - Winnipeg Career Fair and Training Expo Canada at RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 22nd - PTE Pairings Local Foods. Premium Pours. Perfect Synergy at the Prairie Theatre Exchange
✨ May 22nd – WJO presents St. James Infirmary Blues at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre
✨ May 22nd - Upstander Showcase at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
✨ May 22nd – A lot of Night Music: I Hope I Get It at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
✨ May 22nd - Caramelized Brews & Bannock at FortWhyte Alive
✨ May 22nd - Taste of the Blue Bombers at the Princess Auto Stadium
✨ May 22nd - 24th - RWB presents Spotlight at Manitoba Theatre for Young People
✨ May 23rd - Andrew Santino - Freeze Peach Tour at the Club Regent Event Centre
✨ May 23rd - Opening Celebration - Abraham Anghik Ruben at WAG-Qaumajuq
✨ May 23rd - UnCommon Pours 2025 - Patio Brews at The Forks Market
✨ May 23rd - 25th - Fascinasian Film Festival at Inuit Art Centre at the WAG
✨ May 23rd - 25th - Riverdance at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 23rd - Behind the Scenes Zoo Experiences - Snow Leopard Enrichment Experience at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
✨ May 23rd - Classic Albums Live Performs the Eagles: Hotel California at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 23rd - 25th - Walking Winnipeg Rivers details: https://caminomanitoba.wixsite.com/mysite/events-1
✨ May 23rd - June 1st - 2025 Pride Winnipeg Festival and Parade
✨ May 24th - Storefront’s Table for 1200. Details: https://www.storefrontmb.ca/table-for-1200
✨ May 24th - Taylor Swift Cover Night at the Park Theatre
✨ May 24th - Bio Blitz - a collective effort to record as many plant and animal species at the Assiniboine Park
✨ May 24th - 25th - MB Food Truck Battles at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 24th - 25th - Doors Open Winnipeg 2025. Details: https://doorsopenwinnipeg.ca/map/
✨ May 24th - 25th - L.A. Dance Academy Show at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 24th - 25th - Taste of Asia at Memorial Park and Boulevard
✨ May 25th - The InClines- Sweet Dreams of Patsy Cline at Club Regent Event Centre
✨ May 25th - Candlelight Spring: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
✨ May 25th - Beyond the Rainbow Storytime 2025 and Beyond the Rainbow Brunch at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
✨ May 25th - Strange and Unusual-Rock Show at the Westend Cultural Centre
✨ May 26th - Freshcut Downtown - Terrarium workshop at The Forks Market, Unit 147
✨ May 27th - 30th - Rendez-vous Canada 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre
✨ May 28th - Manitoba Opera presents A Gala Reception in Honour of Michael Nesbitt at the Manitoba Club
✨ May 28th - 29th - Future Now Expo at Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 29th - Screening of the best films from the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity at WAG-Qaumajuq
✨ May 29th - June 12th - The Island Lake Paintings (Treaty 5): Solo Exhibition by Tim Schouten at Soul Gallery
✨ May 30th - 31st – RWB presents Dance Spectrum at the Centennial Concert Hall
✨ May 30th - June 1st - Ribfest at Assiniboia Downs
✨ May 31st - Manitoba Trucking & Career Expo at Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park
✨ May 31st - Spring Family Photos with photographer Sara Miller at FortWhyte Alive
✨ May 31st - Junior Chefs Academy - Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops at Tannis M. Richardson Indoor Classroom (The Leaf)
✨ May 31st - C Weeds Cabaret Talent Search Winners at the Burton Cummings Theatre
✨ May 31st - Winnipeg Pride Run 2025 at The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada
✨ May 31st - Canada Women’s National Soccer Team vs Haiti at Princess Auto Stadium
✨ Ongoing
· Until May 17th - ELEVATE: Manaaji'idiwin at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Main Stage)
· Until May 28th - Spring Exhibition at Soul Gallery
· Until June 1st - Green Thumbs, Green Future: The Sustainable Garden at the Leaf
· Until June 14th - I’ll share my medicines | Jennifer Smith at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery
· Until June 27th - Legends of the Northern Sky – Planetarium Show
· Until June 27th - Edge of Darkness – Planetarium Show
· Until June 29th - Voyage of the Stars – Planetarium Show
· Until June 29th - Manitoba Skies – Planetarium Show
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