Manitoba Summer Fair, KidsFest and the Hi-Neighbour Festival: What's on this weekend in the province
Colleen Bready shares events taking place in Manitoba between June 6 to 8, 2025.
Here is a list of events taking place across Manitoba between June 6 to 8, 2025.
Keystone Centre, Brandon
June 4-8
Food, fun and the thrill of a midway. The Manitoba Summer fair also features an Ag Awareness area, horse shows, and more. Tickets required.
The Forks
June 6-8
The 36th annual Kidsfest has fun and interactive activities for the kids, along with great entertainment. Tickets required.
June 6-8
Winnipeg's largest community festival features a midway, fun for the whole family, and Lee Aaron on the main stage.
Niverville
June 6-7
Carnival rides, fair food and live entertainment, featuring a slate of Canadian country talent, including Manitoba's own Doc Walker. Tickets required.
Oakburn
June 7
Oakburn celebrates Manitoba's 155th birthday with a parade, pony wagon rides, and more, all topped off with some fireworks.
St. Joseph Museum
June 6-8
Two days of celebrating culture and tradition, with a pancake breakfast, family activities and entertainment, demonstrations and more.
Pembina Threshermen's Museum, Stanley
June 6-7
Pembina Threshermen's Museum comes alive with Heritage Days, including antique tractor parades, corn grinding, an activity centre, and ropemaking. Snack on some ice cream and treats at an old-time price from the General Store.
Cypress River
June 6-8
The 12th Prairie Wind Music Festival helps kick off the summer with a jam-packed lineup. All proceeds from the festival go to community projects. Tickets required.
Exchange District
June 6-8
Western Canada's leading electronic music and digital arts festival features techno, dub, house and experimental music concerts, workshops and performances. Free performances take place in Old Market Square.
Various Venues
June 3-10
A dynamic take on contemporary art and sound, Cluster provides a platform for artists to experiment, create and collaborate. Tickets required.
Morden
June 7
Morden Park will rock with the sounds of local talent and popular touring acts, including Fontine, Roman Clarke, Curubandé and more. Tickets required.
Springfield Curling Club
June 7
Celebrate Pride with food, entertainment and family fun.
Ashern Legion
June 6
Walk through the history of Pride, check out some vendors, play a few games, or enjoy family-friendly activities.
Winnipegosis
June 8, 11 a.m.
Pride Winnipegosis' Annual Pride Celebration features Drag Storytimes, games, vendors, speakers, and performances, along with a parade at 4 p.m.
Filipino Heritage Celebrations
Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre, Neepawa
June 7
Arts Forward celebrates Filipino heritage with a number of events in June.
Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park
June 5-July 5
SIR's new season takes a break from comedies and romances to feature one of the Bard's finest tragedies. Tickets required.
Canada Life Centre
June 6-7
Sample over 300 beers from local, national, and international brewers. Tickets required.
Exchange District
June 6, 5 p.m.
Explore the Exchange District's galleries, businesses, and more, all for free on the first Friday of the month.
Exchange District
June 9, 5:30 & 7 p.m.
Take a trip through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District and discover the stories behind the artworks. Tickets required.
WAG-Qaumajuq
June 8, 11 am
Discover the WAG-Qaumajuq exhibitions and programming all for free on the second Sunday of every month.
WAG-Qaumajuq
June 8, 1 p.m.
Tasha Spillet and Zilla Jones discuss their approaches to storytelling and Indigenous and Black communities.
Berney Theatre, Rady JCC
June 6-7
Canadian and international films showcasing the joy, pain, humour, richness, and creativity of the Jewish experience. Tickets required.
June 6-8
Immerse yourself in the world of Latin dance at this festival featuring performances by top dancers and musical artists, engaging workshops, and more. Tickets required.
June 7-8
A sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes work of Interlake artists at their own studios.
Folkroots Cultural Fest 2025
Centennial Concert Hall
June 8, 5 p.m.
An exhibition of Punjabi folk dance, live music, and more. Tickets required.
Social in the Park
Grande Pointe
June 6, 8 p.m.
Slo-pitch and a social in support of the Grande Pointe Community Centre and Park. Tickets required.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
June 8, 7 p.m.
Rainbow Harmony Project's season closes out with songs celebrating love, using your voice for change, and the strength of community. Tickets required.
Assiniboia Downs
June 8, 3 p.m.
Local flavours, artisans and live entertainment. Tickets required.
The Ode'imin Collective Indigenous Month Pop-Up Kiosk Market
The Forks
June 7
A pop-up market of handmade products celebrating Indigenous communities.
Roblin Wellness & Healing Expo
Roblin Community Centre
June 7-8
A selection of health and wellness products, supplies, services, and more.
4-H Rally Day
Boissevain Ag Grounds
June 6
The 89th annual Boissevain and Area 4-H Rally Day showcases members' projects and the local clubs.
Dalnavert Museum
June 7, 2 p.m.
Get a glimpse into Métis history, learning about the beginnings of the Nation and its place in Canada. Tickets required.
FortWhyte Alive
June 7-8
Cast a line into the lakes at FortWhyte Alive in the hope of reeling in a northern pike, yellow perch, or carp. Fishing equipment is available to rent.
June 8-14
Bike Week kicks off 7 days of citywide events celebrating the joy of cycling.
Coronation Park, 120 Eugenie St.
June 7-8
Celebrate Manitoba's Community Bands, including the Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra, 252 Osborne Legion Band, Winnipeg Pops Orchestra, and more.
Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain
June 7, 7 p.m.
Le Patio 340 Outdoor Space kicks off the summer season with a lineup of Francophone artists and lively activities.
Portage la Prairie Regional Library
June 7, 2 p.m.
Grab your teddy bear for a fancy dress tea party, featuring iced tea and Teddy Grahams.
Portage Model Railroad Club Train Day
CPR station, Portage la Prairie
June 7, 10 a.m.
All aboard for family-friendly events for would-be engineers. Tickets required.
Morris
June 6-7
Manitoba's largest and loudest motorsports event features a truck & tractor pull, live bands, monster truck rides, and more family-friendly fun. Tickets required.
Valour Community Centre Clifton Site
June 7
Valour Community Centre hosts its Spring Carnival featuring bouncy castles, games, hot air balloon rides, and more.
Spring Carnival
June 7
A pancake breakfast, soccer game, carnival activities, and BBQ highlight the Sturgeon Heights Community Centre Spring Carnival.
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 580 Talbot Ave.
June 7-8
Celebrate the culture, traditions, and hospitality of Serbia in your own backyard.
Transcona Country Club
June 7
Calling all K-pop fans. Celebrate K-pop culture with live performances, shop for merch and meet other fans at K-pop Con. Tickets required.
ZZ Top
Canada Life Centre
June 8, 8 p.m.
American rockers ZZ Top bring their beards, spinning guitars, and biggest hits to Canada Life Centre. Tickets required.
Mark Forward
Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
June 6-7
Canadian comedian and actor Mark Forward brings his stand-up show to a Winnipeg stage. Tickets required.
The Adobo Premiere: The Second Serving
Yuk Yuk's Winnipeg
June 6-7
A Filipino-based comedy show brings the laughs to Canadian Filipino Heritage Month. Tickets required.
Tyler Boissonnault
The Basement Comedy Lounge
June 6-7, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver-based comedian Tyler Boissonnault can get a laugh out of just about anyone with his keen sense of humour and by poking fun at himself. Tickets required.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Club Regent Event Centre
June 7, 7 p.m.
Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon
June 8, 7:30 p.m.
A tribute show featuring songs from the legendary band in its heyday. Tickets required.
Abba Tribute ABRA Cadabra
Burton Cummings Theatre
June 7, 7:30 p.m.
This tribute band will have you feeling like a 'Dancing Queen' with its stunning vocals, dancers, and authentic costumes. Tickets required.
Selkirk Waterfront
June 7
7 p.m. - Bluestem
8:30 p.m. - Kates Outlaw
The season opener for the annual summer concert series features country cover band Bluestem and gritty country rockers Kates Outlaw.
Rockin' Gimli Harbour Concert Series
Gimli Harbour
June 7, 7:30 p.m.
Gimli Harbour will be rocking once more with its summer concert series. The season kicks off with Leddwyn.
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