Events for Valentine’s Day and Louis Riel Day across Manitoba

CTV's Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba over the Louis Riel Day long weekend.

Here are a list of events taking place across Manitoba between Feb. 13 and 16, 2026.

Festival du Voyageur

Whittier Park

February 13-22

Hého. 10 days of festival fun, including music, food, snow sculptures, and Francophone culture.

Lights on the Exchange

Exchange District

February 3-March 21

Explore the iconic neighbourhood and the artwork of over 30 Canadian and Manitoba artists.

Wonderful Winter Weekend

Winnipeg Beach

February 13-15

Celebrate winter with skating, a bonspiel, a market, and more.

Winter Carnival

Mennonite Heritage Village

February 14

The Mennonite Heritage Village hosts a day of indoor and outdoor activities like Crokicurl, sleigh rides, and card making. Tin for the Bin for Southeast Helping Hands.

Multicultural Winterfest

Morden

February 14

Warm up winter with an afternoon of culture, food, and entertainment. Use the Winterfest passport at five indoor pavilions and then head over to Lake Minnewasta for some outdoor activities.

Winter Festival

The Flats, Neepawa

February 15

Neepawa’s winter festival features sleigh rides, skating, music, fireworks, and a snowman building competition.

Heritage Day Fair

Dauphin Marketplace Mall

February 13-15

Stop in to view museum exhibits, vintage displays and demonstrations.

Winter Carnival

Winkler Bible Camp

February 16

Join Winkler Bible Camp for some winter activities, good food, and a lot of family fun. Make sure to dress for the weather.

Cabin Fever

Dave Barber Cinematheque

February 15

A Valentine’s edition of restored animated romantic classics from Max Fleischer. This series is aimed at families with children aged 6-12.

7th Annual Community Art Show

St. Andrews Rectory & Heritage Centre

February 7-28

Featuring the painting, prints and sculptures from 19 local artists.

Lunar New Year Token Strike

Royal Canadian Mint

February 14

Celebrate the Lunar New Year by striking your own Year of the Horse-themed token.

Snow Sculpture Workshop

Kin Centre Water Tower Park, Selkirk

February 15

Join the Frost Force and learn how to create a snow sculpture. Registration required.

Polar Adventures

FortWhyte Alive

February 14

Learn more about polar bears, from their life cycle to their habitat and hunting, with an interactive presentation, followed by a snowshoe walks and fireside marshmallow roast.

Hot Chocolate Hustle

FortWhyte Alive

February 15

Lace up your boots and head out on a 5 km or 10 km race to kick off race season. Hosted in partnership with the Manitoba Marathon.

Shallako Farms Fun Weekend

Indoor Show Ring, Keystone Centre, Brandon

February 12–15

Family-focused agricultural fun with demonstrations and livestock displays.

Beading Circle

Old City Hall of Saint-Boniface

February 14

Drop-in with your own project or find inspiration for your next one. No materials provided.

Park Explorer’s Club

Assiniboine Park

February 16

Learn about Canadian history and wildlife while exploring the park.

Ski Saturday

Living Prairie Museum

February 14

WinterPeg Mobile Ski Library will supply the equipment for a free ski clinic on the Living Prairie trails.

Skate the Lake

Minnedosa Beach

February 14-15

Hit the ice for the 4-on-4 format pond hockey tournament. Or Rock the Lake with some curling. Registration required.

2026 WSCC Fire on Ice Drift & Race Tour

Winnipeg Beach

February 14-15

Rev those engines! WSCC presents some winter motorsport action, including ice drifting and ice racing. Part of the Winnipeg Beach Wonderful Winter Weekend festival.

Bittersweet Family Ski Day—Poker Rally & Raffle

Bittersweet Ski Trails, Treherne

February 15

Cross-country ski along the Bittersweet trails to receive your cards in this annual fundraiser for the Bittersweet Cross Country Ski Club.

Kidfish Ice Fishing Derby

Selkirk Park

February 15

Annual family-friendly ice fishing derby to support children’s health.

Four Season RV Show & Sale

Red River Exhibition Place

February 6-16

Manitoba’s largest RV show and sale.

Winnipeg Wellness Expo

RBC Convention Centre

February 14-15

A diverse group of wellness professionals with unique products and services, as well as education focused on personal well-being.

A Lovey-Dovey Second Saturday

Dalnavert Museum

February 14

Second Saturdays returns with a special Valentine’s Day edition.

The Business of Love (The Language of Dalnavert)

Dalnavert Museum

February 15

The monthly lecture series explores the business of love in the Victorian era.

Culinary Night at the Museum: Love Through the Ages

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights

February 14

A special culinary night edition highlighting themes of love, relationships and human rights. Sold out.

Valentine’s Day Dance

Shamrock Centre Hall, Killarney

February 13

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing with live entertainment from Rene & Friends.

NOURISH Dinner & Tour

Winnipeg Art Gallery

February 14

Begin the night with a signature dinner followed by a tour in the exhibition galleries.

Honouring Métis Culture Through Dance and Beading

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

February 15

Enjoy jigging performances and learn about outline beading.

Louis Riel Day

The Forks

February 16

Mark Louis Riel Day with the Manitoba Métis Federation with activities at The Forks.

Voyageur Day

Oak Hammock Marsh

February 16

Experience the life of a Voyageur with contests, competitions, and games.

Louis Riel Day

FortWhyte Alive

February 16

Take part in story reading, crafts, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and a bannock bake.

Louis Riel Activity Day

George P. Buleziuk Centre, Russell

February 15

Ste. Madeleine & Pelly Trail Locals hosts a day of activities, including bannock making, a Michif language workshop, games, live music and more.

Louis Riel Day Celebration

Island Park, Portage la Prairie

February 16

Live music, a jigging demonstration, sleigh rides, and bannock roasting on an outdoor fire are among the activities marking Louis Riel Day in Portage.

Streetheart

Club Regent Event Centre

February 13, 7 pm

The Road Hammers with Doc Walker—Till The Wheels Fall Off Tour

Club Regent Event Centre

February 14, 7 pm

WSO presents Bernstein & Rachmaninoff

Centennial Concert Hall

February 14-15

Candlelight: Classical Romance

Crescent Arts Centre

February 13, 6:30pm & 8:45pm

UM Concert Band & Wind Ensemble - Love & Joy

Desautels Concert Hall

February 13, 7:30 p.m.

Southwest Showcase: Sweet Alibi

Deloraine Winchester Theatre

February 15, 7 p.m.

A-Spire Theatre presents... The Birds and the Bees

Gimli

Feb 14-15, 2 p.m.

The Snowed In Comedy Tour

Gas Station Arts Centre

February 13, 7 p.m.

Ryan Belleville

Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club

February 10-14

Lori Ferguson-Ford

YUK YUK’S Comedy Club

February 13-14

Bad Advice Comedy

The Basement Comedy Lounge

February 14

Mike Rita

The Park Theatre

February 13, 7:00 p.m.