Events Calendar
Saturday, May 17 to Monday, Sep 01
Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Exhibition
Explore the science of what’s biting you in the skin-crawling Attack Of The Bloodsuckers! exhibition at the Manitoba Children's Museum! This family-friendly exhibition examines the what, why, when, and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem – and how to keep them out of YOUR system!
Live leech feedings will occur at 11:00 AM on the following days:
- Thursday, July 17
- Thursday, August 7
- Thursday, August 28
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Saturday, May 31
Winnipeg Pride Run 2025
The Winnipeg Frontrunners Pride Run is a fun, non-competitive running or walking event open to everyone - all ages and abilities welcome! The run starts and ends at the Forks festival site in the heart of Winnipeg. We have 3km and 6km routes. The theme for our Pride Run is Pride Moves. We welcome runners and walkers of all experience levels. Just bring your most colourful running or walking gear and your positive, Pride-filled energy!
The Start/Finish area is located at The Forks festival site just east of Orientation Circle at Parks Canada.
8:45AM-10:30AM
Location: The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada
Saturday, May 31
Saturday Night Pride
Saturday Night Pride ain't just any party. It's a space for Queer and Trans joy where we celebrate love, diversity, and all things fabulous on the biggest weekend of Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQ+ calendar. Show your pride and join us for one heck of a party that'll have you feeling like a superstar.
Headlining the event is the icon, legand and superstar Jaylene Tyme from Canada's Drag Race Season 5. Jaylene is a Two-Spirt, sober Indigenous trans woman and seasoned drag artist, she not only entertains but also uplifts her community though healing and empowerment. Joining her is CAKE, Rainbow Resource Centre's Drag-Artist-in-Residence. And let's not forget our local stars, Kymera and Jamie Allwood who are ready to slay the stage.
Pumping up the jam is DJ Princess Die spinning tunes that will have you dancing all night long!
9PM
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, Jun 01
Pride Winnipeg Festival
Join them for two days of Pride on three stages: Mamawi Stage, Main Stage and Kids' Stage
12PM-8PM
Location: CN Field and Stage