Events in Winnipeg and Manitoba over the Easter long weekend

CTV's Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place over the Easter weekend in Manitoba.

The following events are taking place in Winnipeg and around Manitoba between April 3 and 5, 2026.

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Keystone Centre, Brandon

March 30-April 4

A celebration of agriculture, entertainment and community spirit with show jumping and heavy horse competitions, interactive agricultural education exhibits, livestock displays and more.

Spring Break

Manitoba Children’s Museum

April 3-5

Fun crafts and special guests, including GymKyds, Drop-in Dance, and an egg hunt.

Spring Break

Manitoba Museum

March 28-April 5

“Think Big” as you search the museum for its largest artifacts in a scavenger hunt or learn how the world’s oceans keep the planet’s temperature steady in the Explore Science Zone.

Spring Break Mini-Astronaut Training Camp

Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

March 28-April 3

Pilot a moon rover, learn essential techniques, and search for extraterrestrial rocks as you train to be an astronaut.

Spring Break at the Zoo and The Leaf

Assiniboine Park Zoo & The Leaf

March 30-April 5

Take part in zoo chats and guided tours, eat breakfast with the bears, or create some crafts.

Spring Break at the Ranch

Sagehill Stables @ Miracle Ranch

April 3-4

Take a break at the ranch with horse rides, a petting zoo, hot chocolate and more horse activities.

Screen-Free Sundays

Dalnavert Museum

April 5, 1 p.m.

Put down the phone and explore the Victorian era through hands-on crafts and activities. This Sunday, learn about the household ingredients used by Victorians to dye Easter eggs. Recommended for children 6-12.

Winnipeg Baroque Festival

Various Venues

March 29-April 18

A festival of 17th- and 18th-century music and contemporary responses.

Easter Weekend GPS Egg Hunt

Oak Hammock Marsh

April 3-5, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hop on over for some Bunny Bingo or register for a GPS unit to help you hunt for eggs.

Egg Hunt

Dalnavert Museum

April 4, 2 p.m.

Search for colourful eggs hidden throughout the historical home and decode the secret message to get a small treat. Best suited for children aged 4-8 years old.

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

April 4

Hunt for clues and solve riddles, create a craft, or participate in some crop-in activities during the Annual Easter Scavenger Hunt.

3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt

Dauphin Recreation Services

April 4, 10 a.m.

Easter egg hunt

Assiniboine North Hill campus, Brandon

April 4, 1:30 p.m.

Assiniboine College hosts their 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt with family-friendly activities.

Easter Egg Hunt

Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, Swan River

April 5, 11 a.m.

Hunt for eggs in 4 age groups.

Easter Egg Hunt

Oak Lake Community Hall

April 4, 1 p.m.

A hippity hoppity Easter egg hunt with bouncy castles, face painting, crafts and more.

Kids Easter Egg Hunt

RISE Athletics, Winkler

April 4

Scoop up eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, and try some Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai. Ages 4 - 12 welcome.

Easter at the Discovery Centre

Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre, Kenora

April 4, 1 p.m.

Tourism Kenora hosts an afternoon scavenger hunt and Easter-themed activity.

Oseredrok Easter Bazaar

184 Alexander Ave.

April 3-4

Shop a selection of cards, clothing, food and more from local artisans.

Spring Craft Show

Elbert Chartrand Friendship Centre, Swan River

April 4

Browse through 40-plus vendors’ tables for a new spring treasure.

Rotary Club Book Sale Spring 2026

Victoria Inn, Brandon

April 2-4

With over 75,000 books available, there’s a new read for everyone at this sale supporting the Rotary Club of Brandon and its projects.

The Last Wife

John Hirsch Mainstage

March 25-April 18

A reimagined look at the life of Katherine Parr as she agrees to marry King Henry VIII and fights for equal rights for Henry’s daughters.

Westman Drama Ministries: Finding Nemo Kids

First Baptist Church, Brandon

April 3 & 4

Westman Drama Ministries brings Nemo to life with a 30-minute musical perfect for all ages.

PAW Patrol Live

Centennial Concert Hall

April 4, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang use their Mighty Pup Powers to outsmart supervillain scientist Victoria Vance and ensure she doesn’t crash Adventure City’s biggest bash.

Rainbow Riot

Gas Station Arts Centre

April 3-4

A night of comedy in support of the Rainbow Resource Centre.

A Night of Celestial Sounds featuring Flux Ambassador

Park Theatre

April 3, 8 p.m.

Rich Aucoin + xtine

Park Theatre

April 4, 9 p.m.

Sean Lecombe

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

March 31-April 4

Ryan Williams

YUK YUK’S Comedy Club

April 3-4

Ben Albert & Greg Palone - Brutal Comedy Tour

The Basement

April 3, 8:30 p.m.