Frozen the Musical Comes to Winnipeg

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Jas Singh
August 04, 2025

Happy Monday, Winnipeggers, hope you’re enjoying the long weekend!

Whether you spent it soaking up the sun at the lake, going to Folklorama’s opening night, or just catching up on sleep, we hope it gave you a little reset. Long weekends don’t come around often, and there’s something special about having that extra day to slow things down.

Today’s edition is packed with local updates, fun events, and things you might’ve missed around the city this weekend. From new openings to important community news, we’ve got you covered.

So pour another cup of coffee, kick back for a few minutes, and let’s ease into the week together.

In today’s edition:

  • Here’s What’s Open (and Closed) in Winnipeg Today for Terry Fox Day

  • How to Plan Ahead for Fall Sports (Before Spots Fill Up)

  • Restaurant of the Week: Winnipeg’s Hidden Italian Gem Since 1976

  • Frozen the Musical Starts This Week in Winnipeg

  • Multiple events this week & more

— Jas Singh

News

Here’s What’s Open (and Closed) in Winnipeg Today for Terry Fox Day

If you’ve lived in Manitoba long enough, you know Terry Fox Day is a special one. It’s a chance to slow down, remember his legacy, and spend time with the people you love.

But it’s also one of those days where it’s easy to forget what’s open and end up staring at a locked door.

So, here’s your quick local rundown for Today, August 4:

City Services

  • City Hall and admin offices: Closed

  • Transit: Sunday schedule

  • Libraries: Closed

  • Garbage & recycling: Regular pickup if your day is Monday

  • Brady Landfill & 4R Depot: Open (Landfill: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., 4R Depot: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

  • Pacific & Panet 4R depots: Closed

Pools & Recreation

  • Indoor pools, fitness centres, leisure centres: Closed

  • Outdoor pools, wading pools, spray pads: Open, weather permitting

Liquor & Malls

  • Most Liquor Marts: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    (Except True North Square, which is closed)

  • CF Polo Park: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

  • Outlet Collection, Garden City, St. Vital, Kildonan Place: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

  • Grant Park Shopping Centre: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Attractions

  • Manitoba Museum: Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • WAG-Qaumajuq: Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed

Grocery & Big Box Stores

  • Costco: 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

  • Walmart: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

  • Superstore: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  • Safeway/Sobeys: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

  • Home Depot / Rona / Lowe’s: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

  • IKEA: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Whatever you’ve got planned: a day out, a quick grocery run, or just doing nothing at all, take a moment to pause and be present.

Terry Fox Day reminds us how one person’s courage can bring a country together. So hold your people close and make the most of the time you’ve got today.

A message from Canlan Sports!

How to Plan Ahead for Fall Sports (Before Spots Fill Up)

If your summer isn’t complete without the sound of skates on ice, you’re in luck. Canlan Sports Winnipeg still has plenty going on this August—and if you’ve been thinking about getting back on the ice (or getting your kid into something new), now’s the time.

Here’s what’s happening at Canlan Sports in the complex:

  • YHL Summer League (Youth Hockey League) – Registration is still open! 3-on-3 action for young players through August

  • ASHL (Adult Safe Hockey League) – Weekly games are heating up with playoffs around the corner

  • Summer Hockey Camps – Full-day and half-day options with 3 hours of daily ice time and fun off-ice activities

  • Clinics, Learn to Skate, Skills & Drills – Year-round programs with a dedicated summer session to help skaters of all levels build confidence

And if you’re already thinking ahead…

• ASHL Fall/Winter Season – Registration now open
• YHL Fall Programs – Get a head start before spots fill
• Soccer Programs – Yep, there’s a field too! With Learn to Play, Play to Develop, and AISL (Adult Indoor Soccer League) now open for registration

As we head into August, it’s the perfect time to lock in your fall season plans before the programs sell out.

Click the link below to explore all the programs still open!

Advertise with us by emailing: [email protected]

Restaurant of the Week: Nucci’s Gelati

Winnipeg’s Hidden Italian Gem Since 1976

If you’ve ever walked past Nucci’s Gelati around lunchtime, you’ve probably noticed, it’s always packed. And for good reason!

Even though most folks know them for their gelato (and yes, it’s incredible), it’s their homestyle Italian lunches that keep locals coming back week after week.

Here’s why you’ll love it:

  • Everything’s made from scratch with no frozen shortcuts

  • Authentic Italian comfort food, just like Nonna makes

  • Huge portions and warm, cozy vibes

  • Flexible with allergies, as every dish is made to order

  • And the best part? They’ve been feeding Winnipeg for nearly 50 years

You’ll find pastas, panini, and gelato in all the best flavours like pistachio, tiramisu, and lemon sorbetto. And with so many Italians packed into one little space, it honestly feels like you’re at a big family dinner.

Just one tip: make a reservation if you’re going at lunch. It fills up fast.

📍 643 Corydon Avenue
A little slice of Italy, right in the heart of Winnipeg.

City Updates

New Cricket Fields Open at La Barrière Park

Winnipeg’s strength has always come from the people who call it home—from every background, every culture, and every corner of the world. And now, one of the world’s most loved sports has a real home here too.

This week, the City of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Cricket Association officially opened a brand new high-performance cricket facility at La Barrière Park.

Here’s what’s now part of the park:

  • 3 high-performance cricket pitches, plus 4 practice nets and a full batting cage

  • 3 shade structures and over 100 trees added to make the space welcoming

  • More than $1.1 million invested, including $950,000 from Waverley West Councillor Janice Lukes

  • And it’s already producing talent for Team Canada’s World Cup squad and national youth teams

As cricket keeps growing in schools and neighbourhoods, this gives young players and newcomers a place to build something special.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, head to La Barrière Park and check out a match this summer. It’s a reminder of how sports can bring us all a little closer.

Community Digest

Frozen the Musical Starts This Week in Winnipeg

Source: Rainbow Stage

If your kids know every word to Let It Go, this might be the perfect summer outing for your friends and family.

Starting Thursday, August 7, Frozen the Broadway Musical is coming to town, and it’s bringing all the magic of the Disney movie to life right here in Winnipeg.

This is more than just a kids show. It’s a full-scale production packed with heart, laughs, and all the songs you know by heart.

Here’s what to know:

  • Runs from August 7 to 24 at Rainbow Stage

  • Featuring every favourite song from Do You Want to Build a Snowman to Love Is an Open Door

  • Great for all ages, whether it’s your first show or your fiftieth

  • Lots of showtimes are already selling out, so don’t wait too long

It’s the kind of thing kids remember forever, and honestly, adults too. So, grab your seats while you can, as they aren’t going to last long.

New Campaign Gives Winnipeg Youth a Way Out

There are kids in our city right now who feel stuck. Stuck in violence, in fear, in choices they never really had. That’s what makes this new campaign so important.

The Link, along with Winnipeg Police and people who’ve been there themselves, just launched Ghost Gang Life. A campaign made to help youth aged 13 to 16 find a way out of gang life.

Here’s how it works:

  • Bold videos on Snapchat and TikTok are made to speak directly to teens in their own words

  • Each video ends with one clear message: text 204-900-6010 for help

  • Offering 24/7 support from trained staff at The Link

  • Covering everything from drug trafficking to extortion, violence, and human trafficking

Leaving a gang isn’t easy. But having someone to talk to, any time of day, can make all the difference.

So, if you’ve got teens in your life, let them know this exists. Sometimes, just knowing there’s another option is enough to take the first step.

Coming up this week:

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

  • Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Niagara River Lions | 7PM, August 6 ($)

    • Location: Canada Life Centre

  • Savour the Exchange Food Tour | 6PM-8:30PM, Aug 6 (Tickets)

    • Location: The Exchange District

    • Description: Home to over 50 unique local restaurants, the Exchange District is an inspired community of culinary creativity. Savour a few of these one-of-a-kind dining experiences on a food tour hosted by the Exchange District BIZ.

  • Architect John D. Atchison: Hidden Tresures Walking Tour | 6:30PM, August 6 (FREE/More Info)

    • Location: 222 Broadway, in front of Fort Garry Hotel

    • Description: Join researcher and writer Gail Perry for a new walking tour of buildings designed by the prolific and accomplished architect John D. Atchison. John D. Atchison shaped the backdrop of Winnipeg, designing over 160 buildings (some 60 of them still in use) and advocated for its green and monumental spaces.

  • Exchange Summer Fitness – Bootcamp | 12-12:45PM, Aug 6 (FREE)

    • Location: 201 Portage Plaza

  • Winnipeg Professional Wrestling | 6-9PM, Aug 7 (Tickets)

    • Location: WAG-Qaumajuq Rooftop

    • Description: Winnipeg Professional Wrestling takes over the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq for the first time with MASTERPIECE.

  • Cinema Under the Stars 2025 - KATAK, LE BRAVE BÉLUGA | 9PM, Aug 7 (FREE)

    • Location: Ruins of St. Boniface Cathedral

    • Description: Movies Under the Stars offers screenings of French-language films, accessible to all thanks to the presence of English subtitles. This is a completely free event that takes place every Thursday during the summer in the ruins of St. Boniface Cathedral.

  • Downtown Farmers' Market | 10AM-2PM, Aug 7 (FREE)

    • Location: Manitoba Hydro Place along Graham Avenue

    • Description: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s popular Outdoor Farmers’ Market has been bringing local food and goods downtown for more than 12 years.

  • Transcona BIZ Night Markets | 4-8PM, Aug 7 (FREE)

    • Location: Transcona Centennial Square

    • Description: The markets showcase a rotating variety of locally grown fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, specialty teas, and much more.

  • Frozen The Broadway Musical | August 7-24 (Tickets)

    • Location: Rainbow Stage

    • Description: Adapted from the first Frozen film which was the highest grossing film of the year (2013) and the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

  • The Summer of Locals Market | 11AM-8PM, Aug 9-10 (FREE/More Info)

    • Location: Outlet Collection Mall

    • Description: Winnipeg’s biggest summer markets! Discover local vendors selling everything from food, drink, self-care, home décor, jewelry, and everything in between. Shop, taste, and explore local!

  • Cirque Italia Water Circus | August 8-11 & 13 (Tickets)

    • Location: St. Vital Centre

    • Description: Join the largest traveling spectacle in the United States and Canada, a universe of extraordinary events that captivate over 1 million happy spectators every year.

  • Tate McRae Concert | 7PM, August 9 (Tickets)

    • Location: Canada Life Centre

    • Description: Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer! Tate McRae has garnered over 11.3 billion career streams and multiple #1 Top 40 hits.

Exciting Events: August 4th & 5th

Sports🏀

  • Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, Aug 4-6 (Free/Learn More)

    • Location: Assiniboia Downs

  • Exchange Summer Fitness – Bootcamp | 12-12:45PM, August 5 (FREE)

    • Location: 201 Portage Plaza

Music 🎵

  • Shandra Levreault| 11:45AM-2:45PM, Aug 4 (FREE)

    • Location: Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall

  • Downtown Sounds Concert Series: Zoot Suit | 12PM-1PM, Aug 5 (FREE)

    • Location: 333 Broadway

    • Description: Hungry for good music with your lunch? Enjoy FREE live performances every Tuesday from June 17 to August 26, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the 2025 Downtown Sounds Concert Series!

  • TLC Concert | 8PM, August 5 (Tickets)

    • Location: Club Regent Event Centre

    • Description: TLC has sold 85 million Records Worldwide, had 4 Number One singles in the US!

  • Paul Luck/Grant Simpson/Curtis Newton/Mitchell Klyne Duo
    | 11:45AM-2:45PM, Aug 5 (FREE)

    • Location: Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall

Community Fun🎆

  • Summer Line-Up: Stacked Cardboard & Paint Sculptures | 11AM-3PM, Aug 4-10 (FREE)

    • Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

    • Description: From 11AM-3PM daily, enjoy special activities that include crafts, games, and so much more.

  • Paddle Nights | 6PM-8:30PM, Aug 5 & 7 (Tickets)

    • Location: FortWhyte Alive

    • Description: Spend an evening paddling before sunset for the perfect summer night. Paddle Nights are a 45-minute session with a canoe or kayak, with help available to get you started. No experience is required.

  • The Market at FortWhyte Farms | Aug 5-8 (FREE)

    • Location: FortWhyte Farms

    • Description: Our summer market is the place to buy fresh, naturally grown, in-season produce, and delicious baked goods.

  • Play at The Forks | Daily (FREE)

    • Location: CN Field and Stage

      • Basketball with Basketball Manitoba: 6PM-8PM, Aug 4 & 6

      • Drop-in Dance with Dance with Genie: 6PM-8PM, Aug 5

  • Naawi-Oodena Seasonal Market | Aug 5 (FREE)

    • Location: Oodena Gas & Convenience Store Parking Lot

    • Description: This inaugural market series will feature up to 35 vendors and 3 food trucks per event, offering everything from handcrafted goods and apparel to fresh produce, artwork, and ready-to-eat foods.

Special Events 🎨

  • Folklorama 2025 | August 4-16 (Tickets)

    • Location: Various venues throughout Winnipeg

    • Description: Travel the world without a passport! Experience world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and view beautiful cultural displays during Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world.

  • Sound Bath Healing Experience | 7PM, Aug 5 (Tickets)

    • Location: Seasonal Garden at The Leaf

    • Description: Experience ultimate relaxation with a guided meditation and sound healing session in the beautiful setting of the Sensory Garden at The Leaf.

Thanks for reading The Winnipeg Digest! Let’s chat again on Wednesday!