Midweek check-in, Winnipeg 💙
Looks like winter is reminding us who’s in charge. With a snowstorm moving through, we hope you’re doing alright out there.
Whether you’re heading into work, doing school drop-offs, or just trying to get through the day safely, take it slow and give yourself extra time.
Today’s edition is focused on what you need to know about the weather, road conditions, and how it might affect your plans. We’re also sharing a few upcoming events happening once things settle down, so you can still look ahead to something fun.
Stay safe, drive carefully, and let’s get into it.
Now, in today’s edition:
Snowfall Warning in Effect for Winnipeg / Southern Manitoba
Free City Recreation Programs for Kids and Families
New Dog Park Opening in Winnipeg
Unique Events Coming to the City
Multiple events this week & more
— Jas Singh
News
Snowfall Warning in Effect for Winnipeg / Southern Manitoba
Source: City of Winnipeg
If you’re reading this before heading out the door this morning, here’s your reminder.
Heavy snow began moving into southern Manitoba last night, and it’s expected to continue through today and into tomorrow.
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Winnipeg and surrounding communities, with steady snow pushing through the province starting Tuesday evening.
Here’s what to expect:
15 to 25 cm of snow in Winnipeg and surrounding areas
Up to 30 cm possible along the Manitoba escarpment and Parklands region
Blowing snow and reduced visibility, especially in southwestern Manitoba
With this amount of snow, there’s a strong chance of slippery roads, possible closures, reduced visibility, and even power outages, so it’s important to plan accordingly.
Conditions are expected to keep changing, no matter when you’re reading this. Snow clearing and road conditions can shift quickly throughout the day.
So before you head out, take a quick look at the latest weather conditions so you know what to expect in your area. Snowfall amounts, wind, and temperature shifts can all make a difference in how your commute feels.
Click Here: To check Winnipeg’s latest weather conditions.
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Community Spotlight
Free City Recreation Programs for Kids and Families
Source: City of Winnipeg
Did you know the City offers a full guide of free recreation programs for all ages?
We wanted to highlight the Priceless Fun brochure, because not many people realize how many no-cost options are available right in our neighbourhoods.
Many of the programs are drop-in and do not require pre-registration, which makes it easy to show up when it works for your schedule.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s included:
Children’s Free Play programs for ages 6 to 12, with crafts, games, and sports at community centres citywide
Youth Action Centres for ages 13 to 17, offering basketball, volleyball, and a safe place to connect
Free public skating times at arenas across Winnipeg
Free swim sessions, including youth swim opportunities at select indoor pools
With winter still here and spring around the corner, this is a practical way to keep kids active and explore different spots around the city without adding extra costs.
So if you want to try a new community centre, rink, or pool without spending more, click the link below to check out the brochure!
City Updates
New Off-Leash Dog Park is Coming to Bridgwater This Summer
Source: Janice Lukes
Dog owners in the south end of the city have something new to look forward to.
A new fenced off-leash dog park is planned for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park at 360 Appleford Gate, and it’s expected to open by mid-summer.
The park will be built at the north end of the greenspace and will be about one acre in size, giving pups plenty of room to run.
Here’s what’s planned:
Fully fenced enclosure so dogs can roam safely
Benches and trees for shade and seating
Logs and natural features for dogs to climb and play on
Multiple garbage bins to help keep the space clean
Right now, Winnipeg has 15 off leash dog parks, and many families in this area have to drive to get to one. This new park will make it easier to head out for a quick walk without leaving the neighbourhood.
Beyond giving dogs space to run, these parks often turn into casual meeting spots where neighbours connect. It’s a small addition, but one that makes everyday life a little easier for local families.
Community Digest
Après Non Ski Coming to Pineridge Hollow Next Month
Source: Pineridge Hollow
This one feels like a winter party with a twist.
Pineridge Hollow is hosting Après Non Ski on Saturday, March 21 from 11am to 8pm in the Village Market area, and you don’t need skis to take part in it.
It’s a full-day event that leans into that cozy, après ski feel, even though there’s no hill in sight. A great excuse to gather your crew and try something a little different before winter wraps up.
Here’s what’s planned:
Live skijoring demonstrations for a true winter thrill
Cocktail lounge and beer bar to keep things festive
Oysters and smokehouse eats
Live DJ, prizes, and more surprises throughout the day
Tickets are required for all ages and are officially on sale now.
So if you or someone you know might be interested, click the link below and share this with them!
Karan Aujla Set to Perform at Canada Life Centre This May
Karan Aujla is coming to Winnipeg this spring!
The Punjabi hitmaker will bring his P Pop Culture World Tour to Canada Life Centre on May 13 at 8pm, giving local fans a chance to see one of the biggest names in Punjabi music live right here at home.
Known for his high-energy performances and chart-topping tracks, Aujla has built a global following, and this tour stop is expected to draw a big crowd downtown.
Here’s what to know:
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Canada Life Centre
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20 at 10am
It also comes just days after Diljit Dosanjh performs on May 7, making it a huge week for Punjabi music in Winnipeg.
With two major Punjabi artists taking the stage back to back, it’s shaping up to be a special moment for the community and a lively stretch for downtown.
Events 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!
BPM x WAG-Qaumajuq | Feb 20 (FREE)
Location: WAG-Qaumajuq
Description: Presented in partnership with Black History Manitoba, the special event will feature performances from three acclaimed Winnipeg-based artists: Afrobeats/R&B/trap soul/hip hop artist and producer Azanti, Afro jazz groove collective Dr. Henry Band, and DJ DeLulu spinning house, world pop, Afrobeats, and throwbacks tracks.
Candlelight Concerts (Tickets)
6:30PM, Feb 20: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
8:45PM, Feb 20: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Description: Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Winnipeg.
The Manitoba Tattoo Expo | Feb 20-22 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Description: The annual Manitoba Tattoo Expo is hosted by MK Entertainment – a collaboration between the founders along with Odin’s Eye Tattoo – one of Winnipeg’s foremost tattoo studios.
Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert
| 7:30PM, Feb 20-21 (Tickets)Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Originally released in 1981 as a collaboration between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Raiders redefined the possibilities of adventure cinema and launched actor Harrison Ford to legendary status.
Capital K Distillery Tours + Tastings | 6PM, Feb 21 (Tickets)
Location: Capital K Distillery
Description: Guests experience an intimate and interactive tour of the distillery, taking in details of the distilling process and observing our custom-engineered equipment first hand.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity | Feb 21 (Tickets)
Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery—Qaumajuq
Description: Catch the screenings of the best films from the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity!
The Trews Concert | 8PM, Feb 21 (Tickets)
Location: Burton Cummings Theatre
Description: The Trews are a Canadian rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Theo Mckibbon.
Wonderful Wedding Show | 10AM-5PM, Feb 21-22 (Tickets)
Location: RBC Convention Centre
Description: The Wonderful Wedding Show is the largest single source of information available about local wedding services, featuring all of the city’s leading wedding professionals.
Learn to Winter Activities | Feb 21-22 (FREE/More Info)
Location: The Forks
Description: Skate and Snowshoe Lessons, DJs by The Canopy, Yoga, Ice Basketball, Warming Hut Tours and more!
Current Events: February 18th - 19th
Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!
Community Fun🎆
WAG Wednesday Nights | 5PM-9PM, Feb 18 (More Info)
Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery—Qaumajuq
Description: Enjoy weekly free admission to the galleries and more from 5-9pm. WAG-Qaumajuq transforms Wednesday nights into an after-hours experience designed for people who want more from their week — more creativity, more connection, more inspiration.
Twilight Snowshoe Walk | 7PM-8:30PM, Feb 18 (Tickets)
Location: Oak Hammock Marsh
Description: Explore the Marsh on snowshoes with our guide and experience the wetland by moonlight followed by a bonfire. Expect to be snowshoeing for approximately 60 minutes.
The Snow Maze | Feb 18 - End of Winter (Tickets)
Location: A Maze in Corn
Description: Home of the Guinness Book of World Record's Largest Snow Maze! Enjoy warming areas with bonfires, slide down the giant snow mountain, relax in the warming barn or hop on a sleigh ride!
Lights on the Exchange | Feb 18 - March 21 (More Info)
Location: Various Venues in the Exchange District
Description: From brick and terracotta building facades, to storefronts and alleyways, Lights On the Exchange – Allumez le quartier invites you to explore our iconic neighbourhood and engage with a collection of artwork by over 30 contemporary Canadian and Manitoban artists, featuring installations, large-scale digital projections, and live performances and events.
Little Sprouts Stroller Club | 9AM-10AM, Feb 19 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboine Park at The Leaf
Description: Relax, reflect, and connect with your little one and the beauty of nature. Little Sprouts is a gentle, stroller-friendly biome tour designed for new parents and pre-mobile babies.
Performances🎭
Rogers v. Rogers | February 18 - March 14 (Tickets)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: A David vs. Goliath story for a new age, Rogers v. Rogers examines the merits of fighting back, the cost of ambition, and the complicated legacy of love and defiance in the shadow of power.
Holland Play | Feb 18-21 ($)
Location: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Description: This world premiere is a hilarious madcap adventure, an unflinching look at disability rights and a love letter to everyday heroes who will do anything for their people.
Happy Daze Again | February 19 - April 12 (Tickets)
Location: Destination Dinner Stage
Description: Arnold’s is the hottest spot in town—jukebox blaring, milkshakes swirling, and everyone ready to tear up the dance floor. But this isn’t just any night, it’s the annual talent show and under the glow of a full moon, the energy’s electric, the music’s wild and something in the air has everyone acting a little… strange.
Special Events🥂
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - Dances of Dreams | 7:30PM, Feb 18 ($)
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Description: A vibrant celebration of fantasy and rhythm featuring prodigy British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson — both returning to the MCO stage since last appearing in spring 2024 — this program is a tapestry of dance and reverie; a place where memory, motion, and music intertwine.
Festival du Voyageur | Feb 18-22 (Tickets)
Location: Whittier Park
Description: This festival showcases the arts of several disciplines, including music, dance, sculpture and visual arts, while prioritizing francophone and indigenous artists. Outdoor family activities, more than five performance stages for all ages, historical interpretation, snow sculptures, artisanal souvenirs, and traditional food enrich the festival-goers' experience.
The Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival | Feb 18-22 (Tickets)
Location: North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church
Description: The purpose of the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is to connect filmmakers with audiences through visual media that encourages, challenges and inspires to pursue positive values and to a greater understanding of the human journey.
Jared Story | Feb 18-19 (Tickets)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: Jared Story is the host and producer of the Winnipeg Comedy Showcase. A staple of the city’s comedy scene, the Showcase has brought big-time laughs to the Park Theatre since 2014, making it the longest-running independent comedy show in town.
Trivia Night | 7PM-9PM, Feb 19 (Tickets)
Location: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre
Description: Put your knowledge to the test with a Trivia Night at Dalnavert Museum! Gather your team and join us in the Visitors' Centre for food, drinks, and an evening of general trivia.
Oyster Nights Under Patio Lights! | 5PM-8PM, Feb 19 (FREE)
Location: The Forks Market
Description: Patio season doesn’t have to end in summer. Join us every Thursday this winter for fresh oysters and seafood paired with a drink from The Common. Whether you are skating in or stopping by, settle in by the fire and enjoy the winter ambiance.
Jason Ellis | 7PM, Feb 19 (Tickets)
Location: The Park Theatre
Description: Comedian Jason Ellis is coming to The Park Theatre for one night!
Astronomy Night | 7PM-9PM, Feb 19 (Tickets)
Location: Oak Hammock Marsh
Description: Learn about what is in the current night sky with an informative theatre presentation followed by an observation session from the rooftop of the Wetland Discovery Centre with our large telescopes, weather permitting.
Music 🎵
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