Things to do this May Long Weekend in Manitoba

Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place across Manitoba over the May long weekend.

Here are some of the events taking place over the May Long Weekend in Manitoba.

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Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites

May 15–17

Manitoba’s longest-running fan run science fiction and fantasy convention includes special guests, themed hospitality suites, gaming and more.

Pine Falls Spring Fair

Pine Falls

May 14-16

Canuck Amusements provides the midway for this spring fair.

Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival

Berney Theatre, Rady JCC

May 6-May 23

Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival marks 25-years with documentaries, dramas, comedies and more.

Flying Season Launch

Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon

May 16-17

Register for a heritage ride on a historic aircraft as flying season takes flight.

Retro Silent Disco

Winnipeg Art Gallery

May 16, 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Hit the dance floor for a unique disco experience featuring 3 DJs spinning tunes for the 80s, 90s and 2000s.

Rippin’ & Roarin’ Bull Riding

Shamrock Centre, Killarney

May 16, 7 p.m.

Killarney Ag Society presents a Rippin’ and Roarin’ Bull Riding event.

Oak Lake Rodeo

Oak Lake

May 16-17

Oak Lake hosts its own rodeo.

Family Space Mission

Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

May 18

The STEM Education Program opens a limited number of spots to the public for a family team-building mission from space.

A Place to Land Juried Birdhouse Exhibition

Winnipeg River Heritage Museum, St-Georges

May 17-July 11

A juried birdhouse exhibition bringing together art, craft and care for local birdlife. Presented as part of the grand opening of the community butterfly garden.

Free Family Fishing Weekend

FortWhyte Alive

May 16-17

Cast a line to catch a northern pike, yellow perch or carp on the FortWhyte Alive lakes.

Get Into Wetlands

Oak Hammock Marsh

May 16 & 18

Uncover the science behind biodiversity as you explore the wetlands.

Turn Your Own Rolling Pin – Intro to Lathe Turning

FortWhyte Alive

May 16 & 17 (2 day course)

Learn the basics of spindle turning in this two-day long course.

Predators and Presence: Awe and Adrenaline in African Wildlife Photography

FortWhyte Alive

May 17, 1 p.m.

Learn how preparation, presence and respect for wildlife can help you capture dramatic scenes.

View the Blooms

Wooden Gate Cider, Pilot Mound

May 17-24

Take a walk through the apple blossoms while sipping some cider.

Springfest

IKEA parking lot

May 16-17

Celebrate spring with some local food, a farmer’s market, pet-friendly fun, live entertainment and bouncy castles.

Family Fun Spring Fair

Assiniboia Downs

May 1-24 (Weekends)

The Annual Family Fun Spring Fair returns to Assiniboia Downs with a bigger midway and more family fun.

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Garden City Community Centre

May 15-17

Enjoy a travelling midway with rides and more.

Teddy Bear Tea Party

Portage la Prairie Regional Library

May 16, 1:30 p.m.

Put on a fancy dress and grab your stuffie for a tea party featuring Iced Tea and Teddy Grahams.

Winnipeg Beach Farmers Market

Winnipeg Beach

May 15-17

The opening weekend of the 2026 season includes an Indigenous Market, special performances and appearances.

Indoor Spring Market

Winnipeg Beach Community Centre

May 16

Shop local and support community in this indoor market.

Sandy Lake Main Street Vendors Market

Sandy Lake

May 15-17

Shop the Main Street market featuring a variety of businesses, artisans and baked goods.

Spring Market

Onanole Recreation Centre

May 16

Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve presents their Spring Market.

Rubaboo - A Métis Cabaret

RMTC John Hirsch Mainstage

April 29-May 23

A blend of storytelling, music, dance and visual art from Métis singer-songwriter Andrea Menard.

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Manitoba Theatre for Young People

April 24-May 17

The playwright’s real-life experiences trying to connect with her father are dramatized using puppets and real wildlife footage projections.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon

May 14-16, 2026

Mecca Productions presents Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr, featuring more than 100 performers in grades 4-12 from across Manitoba.

The Murder of Wild Rose

William Glesby Centre, Portage la Prairie

May 16, 6:30 p.m.

A murder mystery written by Prairie Youth Productions students.

Shrek the Musical

Ste. Rose Middle School

May 15, 7 p.m.

Presented by Ste. Rose Middle School Drama Production.

Blippi - Be Like Blippi Tour

Burton Cummings Theatre

May 16, 1 & 5 p.m.

Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to The Weeknd

Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall

May 17, 8:45 p.m.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fort Garry Hotel Concert Hall

May 17, 6:30 p.m.

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Harley House, Swan River

May 16, 7:30 p.m.

Guitar Night III: The Trilogy

West End Cultural Centre

May 16, 8p.m.

Crafts & Ceilidh 2

West End Cultural Centre

May 17

Brittany Lyseng

Rumor’s Restaurant & Comedy Club

May 12-16

Dale Ward

The Basement Comedy Lounge

May 15-16

Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Saskatoon Mamba

Canada Life Centre

May 16, 7 p.m.