Red River Ex, Kidsfest and pride: What’s on this weekend in Manitoba

CTV's Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between June 12 and 14. 2026.

Here is a list of events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between June 12 and 14, 2026.

Red River Exhibition

Red River Exhibition Park

June 12-21

Thrilling rides, fair food and fun for the whole family returns to Red River Exhibition Park.

Kidsfest

The Forks

June 11-14

The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival returns with a lineup of fan favourites, including Fred Penner, Al Simmons and more.

Niverville Fair

Niverville

June 12-14

Enjoy a midway, parade, kids zone and live entertainment featuring The Trews, The Washboard Union and Catie St. Germain.

Lundar Fair

Lundar

June 12-13

The 73rd Lundar Fair features two days of horse shows, a tractor pull, parade, midway, fireworks and more.

Pembina Valley Pride

Winkler

June 13

Join the march and rally or shop the Rainbow Makers Market.

Brandon Pride

Brandon

June 7-14

Pride in the Park, a rally and march.

Selkirk Pride

Selkirk Waterfront

June 14

Celebrate rural Pride on the Waterfront with performances, games, a homemade market and more.

Gimli Pride Festival

Gimli

June 12-14

Bringing together the LGBTQ2S+ community and its allies.

Dauphin Walk With Pride Celebration

Maamawi Park, Dauphin

June 13

The 4th Annual Walk with Pride celebration and gathering includes an Open Mic, Free community BBQ, bubble party, bounce castles and more.

Pride Celebration

Winnipegosis

June 14

Celebrate with a drag story time, food, inflatables, photo booth, vendors, parade and more.

Paint with Pride

ArtsForward, Neepawa

June 14, 11 a.m.

Show your Pride by freshening up the sidewalk.

The Manitoba Reptile Breeder’s Expo

Access Center, West St. Paul

June 13-14

Learn about creepy crawlies, remarkable reptiles and more.

Bike Week Winnipeg

June 7-13

Bike Week wraps up with some neighbourhood parties and a family friendly ride and activities.

Lieutenant Governor’s Levee On The Lawn

Government House

June 13, 1 p.m.

Enjoy activities on the lawn, performances by Al Simmons and more or take a walk-through tour of Government House.

Winnipeg Beach Community Day

Winnipeg Beach

June 13

Say Hello Summer with a summer market, inflatables, a town-wide scavenger hunt and more.

Summerfest

Woodhaven Community Club

June 13

Kick off summer with live music, Pickleball in the Park, a pop-up market, kid’s games and more.

Where We Flow - 42nd Biannual Art Exhibition

Artbeat Studio

June 12, 7 p.m.

The 42nd biannual exhibition showcases 6-months of work from the Artists-in-Residence program.

The Big Pinoy Jam Concert: Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month

Pat Porter Active Living Centre, Steinbach

June 13

Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with live music, dancing and fabulous food.

128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration

Suncatch Park, Morden

June 13

Enjoy an afternoon of traditional games, cultural performances, a fashion show and local Filipino food.

South Oaks Gospel Music Festival

Southeast Concrete Pumping, Grunthal

June 13, , 1 p.m.

Enjoy gospel music, fellowship and food.

Kiwanis Kar Derby

Rideau Park, Brandon

June 13, 9 a.m.

Cheer on the kids as they race their soap box derby cars down the hill and keep an eye out for the Alternative Tractor.

Locked Zoo - Polar Pursuit

Assiniboine Park Zoo

June 12-13, 5 p.m.

Assemble your team for some after-hours adventure as you try to solve a series of puzzles before the clock runs out.

Canada Life Free Sundays

WAG-Qaumajuq

June 14

Take tour through the WAG-Qaumajuq’s galleries for free on the second Sunday of the month.

Second Saturdays

Dalnavert Museum

June 13

Step back in history at Dalnavert Museum on the second Saturday of the month.

Selo Ukrainian Heritage Village Open House

Dauphin

June 14, 1 p.m.

Take a tour, enjoy some entertainment and explore the village and on site buildings.

Festival du patrimoine Montcalm Heritage Festival

Musée St-Joseph Museum, St-Joseph

June 13

Catch a demonstration, pet a pony or enjoys some family activities.

Interlake WAVE Artists’ Studio Tour

Various Venues

June 13-14

Take a self-guided tour of artists studios along the west shores of Lake Winnipeg.

Niibin Indigenous Arts Market

IKEA Winnipeg

June 13-14

A summer market featuring the work of more than 25 Indigenous crafters and artists.

Morning Birding Walk & Breakfast

Oak Hammock Marsh

June 13, 7 a.m.

Explore the Marsh and enjoy a full hot breakfast.

UnCommon Pours - Sunset Wines

The Forks Market

June 12, 7 p.m.

The latest installment in this four-part series features a curated tasting of summer-ready wines.

Motion Mania

Manitoba Children’s Museum

May 30-September 7

An interactive journey into motion and energy created by the Ontario Science Centre, including a design your own roller coaster experience.

Whispers From the Past: A Paranormal Investigation at the Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia

Historical Museum of St. James – Assiniboia

June 13. 8 p.m.

Join the Winnipeg Paranormal Group for a night of paranormal investigation in three historic buildings. Must be 16 or older.

Norway House Fair

Lakefront Area, Norway House Cree Nation

June 11-14

Old Time Dance

Miami Community Hall

June 14, 1 p.m.

Dance away the afternoon to the sounds of The Fugitives.

Stitch in Public Day

Margaret Laurence Home, Neepawa

June 13, 10 a.m.

Bring your knitting, crochet or embroidery project and a lawn chair to mark National Stitch in Public Day with others.

Perlage: A Métis Voyage

Borealis Beading, Ste-Genevieve

June 14

Learn about beading, native vegetation and Metis culture.

Opening party

Le Patio 340

June 12, 8 p.m.

Kick off the patio season with music rooted in Manitoba’s Francophone community.

Free Provincial Park & Fishing Weekend

Manitoba Provincial Parks

June 12-14

Hit the great outdoors and explore Manitoba’s provincial parks or grab a pole and hook a fish without a licence. Regular camping fees still apply.

Paddlefest

Lake Minnewasta, Morden

June 13

Try out different watercraft on this fun-filled day of paddling on Lake Minnewasta.

PHA Races

Ste. Rose

June 13-14

Parkland Horsemen’s Association holds a weekend of chuck & chariot racing in conjunction with Saddle Up Ste. Rose.

Rumble in Roblin

Main Street, Roblin

June 13, 3 p.m.

This 10th Annual Car show features modern and vintage muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more.

Red River Rendezvous

Selkirk

June 11-13

The British Car Club of Manitoba, Austin-Healey Club of Manitoba, and Mid-Canada Mini Group host this event which will feature more than 100 vintage sports cars, guided tours and a banquet.

Manitoba High School Rodeo

Virden Ag Grounds

June 12-14

Manitoba High School Rodeo bucks into Virden.

MAVS Fest 2026 Rugby Festival

Kin Field, Dauphin

June 13

Cheer on your favourite team during this day of rugby action.

Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work

Tom Hendry Warehouse

June 14-19

Local artists share the storytelling and playwriting they’ve created over the past year.

Théâtre Cercle Molière - 45, de la Taupinière

Théâtre Cercle Molière

June 13, 10:30 a.m.

A play designed for families.

Shakespeare in the Ruins presents “As You Like It”

Trappist Monastery, St. Norbert

June 4-July 5

Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy returns to Trappist Monastery Park for the first time since 2004

Movie Night at the Square

Transcona Centennial Square

June 12

Movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Hunt for the Golden Ticket before enjoying the movie under the stars.

Josh Johnson

Burton Cummings Theatre

June 14, 8:30 p.m.

Tarsem Jassar: World Is Yours Tour

Centennial Concert Hall

June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Whitehorse with Chloe Doucet

The Park Theatre

June 12, 8 p.m.

Wintersleep

The Park Theatre

June 13, 8 p.m.

Hotel California: The Original Eagle’s Tribute

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

June 12, 7:30 p.m.

High Road Album Release Party

West End Cultural Centre

June 13, 8 p.m.

Suncatch Sounds

Suncatch Plaza

June 12, 7 p.m.

Band: Thomas Gut

Dave Hemstad

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

June 10-13

Sergei Putinski

The Basement Comedy Lounge

June 12, 8 p.m.

Baile De Máscaras

The Basement Comedy Lounge

June 13, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Calgary Surge

Canada Life Centre

June 12, 7 p.m.