Midweek check-in, Winnipeg!

There’s so much happening around our city this week, with five or six different markets and festivals popping up across Winnipeg just this weekend.

And we’re here to help you sort through it all, so you can plan your upcoming weekend with family and friends while also staying on top of the key things happening around town.

Thanks for reading and for being part of this community. Now, let’s dive in.

In today’s edition:

• Le Burger Week Runs Until September 7

• A Night to Support Local Healthcare

• Multiple Festivals and Markets in Winnipeg this Weekend

• Winnipeg Police’s First Indigenous Relations Advisor

• Multiple events this week & more

— Jas Singh

News

Le Burger Week Runs Until September 7

Some weeks are made for stepping out of your food routine, and this is one of them. Le Burger Week is on now, and it’s one of those local events that just keeps getting better every year.

Restaurants across Winnipeg are rolling out one-off burgers you won’t find on the regular menu: some massive, some wild, and some surprisingly crazy. It’s a chance to taste something bold, support local kitchens, and chip in for a good cause, all at once.

• Over 170 Winnipeg restaurants are participating this year

• Every burger sold donates $1 to Food Banks Canada

• Limited-time menus are available until Saturday, September 7

• Many spots offer dine-in and takeout, so you’ve got options

• You can vote online for your favourite burger of the week

Whether you try just one or make a list with your friends, it’s a fun excuse to explore the city in a new way, and maybe even find a new favourite neighbourhood spot.

Click Here: To browse the full list and start planning your burger stops!

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Winnipeg summers are made for family BBQs, backyard soccer games, and evenings on the deck. But if your yard’s looking a little tired after the season, now’s the best time to give it a boost so it’s ready for next spring.

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Community Spotlight

Just One Week Away: A Night to Support Local Healthcare

If you’ve ever held someone’s hand in a hospital room, you know how much it means to feel supported and not alone. That’s exactly why this night matters.

Next Wednesday, September 11, join us for the 10th Anniversary Miracle Garden Party, a magical evening under the lights at Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market. 

This is more than a celebration; it’s your chance to help families across Winnipeg get the care they deserve.

Picture this: twinkling lights over the Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market, the best food and drinks from Winnipeg’s most insatiable places, live entertainment filling the atmosphere, and hundreds of people coming together to celebrate community, care, and connection.

You’ll enjoy:

• Signature sips and bites from Winnipeg’s top food and drink spots

• Live entertainment under the stars

• Heartfelt stories, exciting auctions, and prizes that remind you why we give

• A chance to directly support mental health and patient care

Every ticket sold fuels vital health services at Victoria Hospital.

Don’t wait because seats are filling fast. Be part of something truly special and help shape the future of care in our city. Get Your Tickets Now!

Click Here: To get your tickets today and support local healthcare!

Community Digest

Multiple Festivals and Markets Light Up Winnipeg This Weekend

This weekend’s packed with festivals and markets that each bring their own kind of fun: chances to see friends, catch some live music, and soak up a little more warmth before fall fully takes over.

Here are just a few highlights:

• Neighbour x Neighbour Festival | Sept 6, 2PM–11PM | Lord Roberts Community Centre (Click for more info)

  • Live music, food, and a whole lot of community spirit, perfect for an afternoon that rolls right into the evening.

• Tyndall Community Market | Sept 6–7, 3PM–9PM | Tyndall Park Community Centre (Click for more info)

  • Food trucks, vendors, games, and even a movie at the park. A neighbourhood market that really feels like home.

• Winnipeg Lantern Festival | Sept 6–7, 12PM–9PM | 180 King St.

  • Lanterns glowing at dusk, music filling the air, and downtown lit up in a whole new way. (Click for more info)

• Teddy Bears’ Picnic | Sept 7, 9AM–4PM | Assiniboine Park (Click for more info)

  • A Winnipeg tradition. Kids bring their teddy for a “checkup” at the Dr. Goodbear Clinic, plus 20 activity tents full of games and learning.

What makes these weekends special isn’t just the events, it’s the way they bring us together. Sharing food, music, and laughter before the season turns is what makes Winnipeg feel like home.

City Updates

Last Week to Enjoy the City’s Spray Pads Before They Close

It feels like summer just flew by, doesn’t it? The nights are cooling down, the air feels a little crisper, and fall is already peeking around the corner. But there’s still one more week to squeeze in some water fun with the kids, or grandkids, before it’s gone for good.

• All city spray pads will stay open until September 7

• Free for everyone, with locations spread across Winnipeg

• A great after-school stop or weekend outing for the whole family

These last days always feel a bit special. The kids get to squeal and splash like it’s still July, while parents and grandparents sit back, chat, and soak in the last of the sunshine. It’s simple, but it’s the kind of moment we look back on when winter feels too long.

Before we swap sprinklers for skates, take a little time to make one more summer memory together. These are the days that make Winnipeg summers worth remembering.

Click Here: To see spray pad locations and hours to plan your visit!

Sheila North Appointed as Winnipeg Police’s First Indigenous Relations Advisor

Some people carry a kind of steady strength, and Sheila North is one of them. This week, she stepped into a new role with the Winnipeg Police Service, becoming their first Indigenous relations advisor. It’s a big job, and one that means a lot to many in our city.

Sheila has spent years listening, speaking up, and standing beside families who’ve felt unheard. Now, she’ll be helping the police understand how to do better by Indigenous communities.

• Sheila North is the former Grand Chief of MKO, and has deep roots in advocacy work

• She’ll be advising police leadership on how to rebuild relationships with Indigenous people

• She’s worked in journalism, politics, and with families of missing persons

• Local leaders say she brings both care and courage to the role

• Sheila says her focus is on making Winnipeg safer and more welcoming for everyone

There’s a long road ahead. But this is how it starts: building something better, together, with more conversations, more care, and more people like Sheila in the room.

It’s the kind of quiet progress that doesn’t always make headlines, but means a lot to the people who call this city home.

Click Here: To learn more about Sheila’s role and what it means for Winnipeg.

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!

• First Fridays in The Exchange | 5PM-9PM, Sept 5 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: The Exchange District

  • Description: ​On these evenings, the Galleries, Artist-Run Centres, Studios, Shops + Museums stay open from 5-9pm (and later!) to welcome the public.

• Manitoba Fibre Festival | Sept 5-6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Red River Exhibition Place

  • Description: The Manitoba Fibre Festival creates an environment that brings together producers and crafts people to build up and support a growing fibre arts industry and community in Manitoba.

• STRANGLE 4 | 6PM, Sept 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Prairie Theater Exchange

  • Description: At Strangle Submission Series, the vision is to elevate submission grappling in Manitoba while creating meaningful impact beyond the mats. Committed to growing the local jiu-jitsu scene by hosting high-level live events that showcase Canadian talent and build a strong community around the sport.

• Back Alley Beers Bands and BBQ! | 3PM, Sept 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Pyramid Cabaret

  • Description: Welcome to Winnipeg's all day show that consists of live bands, great drink, and awesome food! Located at 176 Fort Street, The Pyramid Cabaret will have two stages, inside AND outside!

• Vintage Street Market | 3PM-9PM Sept 6 (FREE)

  • Location: Westminster between Sherbrook & Maryland

  • Description: We’re closing down the street to bring you dozens of our city’s finest vintage vendors, alongside some wonderful makers & food vendors. There’s truly something for everyone!

• Prairie Comics Festival | 10AM-5PM, Sept 6-7 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: Manitoba Museum

  • Description: Prairie Comics Festival is Winnipeg's premier indie comics event! Discover new amazing comics and art, meet creators from all over Canada, talk to publishers, and check out some in-depth panels and workshops in an intimate setting.

• Winnipeg Lantern Festival | 12PM-9PM, Sept 6-7 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: James St. between Princess and King St. and King St. between James and Rupert St.

  • Description: Lanterns will light the night, music will fill the air — and magic awaits downtown! Join us for Winnipeg’s first-ever Lantern Festival, a celebration of light, culture, and community in the heart of downtown.

• Tyndall Community Market ft The Food Park & Movie at The Park
  | 3PM-9PM, Sept 6-7 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: Tyndall Park Community Centre

  • Description: Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, free Zumba, games, music, and more—featuring The Food Park and Movie at The Park. Free admission and great vibes—don’t miss it!

• Fabulous 50s Annual Flashback Car Show | 8AM-5PM, Sept 7 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: Red River Exhibition Park

  • Description: Manitoba’s largest car show! This is a family friendly event with live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, dozens of the coolest cars around and more! We will also have the Fab 50’s Vendor Mall!

Exciting Events: September 3rd & 4th

Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!

Sports🏒

• Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, Sept 3 (Free/Learn More)

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs

Community Fun🎆

• Corn Maze | Sept 3 - Nov 2 (More Info)

  • Location: A Maze In Corn

  • Description: Enjoy the country views while wandering through the corn maze, climb the giant bale pyramid, and visit the petting zoo.

• Storytime with a Pilot | 10:30AM-11:45AM, Sept 4 (More Info)

  • Location: Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

  • Description: Come enjoy a reading of Freddie the Flyer by Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail and Fred Carmichael, and discover the inspiring story of flying in the North. After the reading, take part in a fun craft activity to create your own “airplane in the clouds.

• Downtown Farmers' Market | 10AM-2PM, Sept 4 (FREE/More Info)

  • 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.

• Paddle Nights | 6PM-8:30PM, Sept 4 (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.

Performances🎭

• Damian Jr. Gong & Stephen Marley | 8PM, Sept 4 (Tickets)

  • Location: Burton Cummings Theatre

  • Description: Damian Jr Gong & Stephen Marley will be at the Burt on September 4 for the Traffic Jam 2025 Tour!

• MAMMA MIA: An Abba Love Story | Sept 4 - Oct 11 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry

  • Description: Get ready for a summer of love, laughter and ABBA hits, in this light-hearted musical comedy that centers around a mother and daughter opening a boutique hotel on a tiny tropical island. The show explores the complications of love, friendship and second chances, as old passions are awakened and new love is born.

Special Events/Comedy🥂

• Sunflower Expo | September 3-16 ($)

  • Location: A Maze in Corn

  • Description: Explore 8 acres of various sunflower varieties with beautiful photo opportunities along the way!

• The Sunflower Experience | 1PM-9PM Sept 3-6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Deer Meadow Farms

  • Description: Discover a radiant escape at Deer Meadow Farms, where 6 acres of sunflowers bloom into a breathtaking field you can explore on the charming walking trail through the flowers. 

• Nate Craig | Sept 3-6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

  • Description: An internationally touring headliner, Nate is a paid regular at the LA Comedy Store and NY Comedy Cellar among others. Most recently he appears in the hit Netflix movie "Old Dads". He also played Jonah Hill's brother "Phil" in the Netflix series "Maniac" and was a cast member on TruTV's "World's Dumbest".

• Le Burger Week | Sept 3-7 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: Multiple locations

  • Description: This 100% Canadian food festival celebrates the most creative and original burgers across the country. Each restaurant designs a one-of-a-kind burger for the occasion—bold, gourmet, surprising or refined—and the public is invited to discover them, vote, and share their favourites.

• Winnipeg Psychic & Crystal Fair | Sept 4-7 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canad Inn Garden City

  • Description: 30 Vendors, including some of Canada's Top Mediums, Psychics, Aura Photography, Tealeaf Reading, Astrology, Clairvoyants, Healers, Rune and Palmistry. Lots of beautiful crystals and handmade jewelry.

Music 🎵

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