Things to do with kids in Winnipeg

14 family-friendly places in Winnipeg: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Assiniboine Park
If you are looking for a great summer outing at the park with a frisbee, this is the place to go. There is a zoo and all of its amenities on site for those wanting an attraction. Explore over 153 ha (378 acres) along the Assiniboine River. The Zoo, Conservatory, English Garden, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Tudor-style pavilion, and a fine example of a French formal garden are a few of the features found in the park. Picnic areas and cycling and walking trails are popular with visitors. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and skating on the Duck Pond. All public areas are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance is on Corydon Ave one mile west of Kenaston Blvd. The park may also be accessed from Portage Ave via a footbridge over the Assiniboine River.
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Manitoba Children's Museum
The Manitoba Children’s Museum is home to several hands-on galleries, offering plenty of family fun. Be a TV anchor, visit the land of fairy tales or climb aboard a fully refurbished locomotive and passenger train car. In November and December, you can take a magical stroll through the Santa Village and perhaps even meet the man in the red suit himself.
Summer (Jul & Aug): 9:30AM–6PM; winter: Sun–Thu 9:30AM–4:30PM, Fri Sat 9:30AM–6PM$6.25–7 (senior, adult and group discounts available)
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Manitoba Moose
Hockey (American Hockey League). The Manitoba Moose are the professional farm team of the Winnipeg Jets, and play at least 38 regular season games at Canada Life Centre. The AHL is a developmental league where NHL draft picks, prospects, and ex-NHL veterans regularly play. Compared to the NHL, AHL hockey is more affordable and tickets are readily available. AHL games are generally more family friendly as a result. The Manitoba Moose play at the same arena as the Winnipeg Jets, which makes for a comfortable and enjoyable fan experience.
Season runs between October and April - may extend into May and June for playoffsTicket prices vary between $30 and $40
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Manitoba Theatre for Young People
MTYP
A full season of professional theatre for young people, age 3 to teen, and their families.
Oct–May$14–18 (student, senior, group discounts available)
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St. Vital Centre
Over 160 unique stores and services. This family-friendly destination features a great selection of casual dining options, a kids' play area and Kids Club.
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St. Vital Park
Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink.
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Ten Thousand Villages
A fair-trade store run by the Mennonite Central Committee. The store offers various hand-made gifts and crafts created by artisans from around the world. All merchandise is bought from the artisans at a fair price to help provide income for struggling families in the developing world.
Mon–Sat 10AM–5:30PM
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The North Star Drive-In
Across the street from Alycia's, and has excellent burgers in town. If you try this family-run drive in, expect very friendly staff and delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fries. North Star also always has a fresh dogbowl of water if you happen to bring your pet along.
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Tinkertown Family Fun Park
Outdoor amusement park with over 20 rides and attractions for kids.
May–Sep
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Winnipeg Railway Museum
A wonderful collection of actual locomotives and rolling stock from over a century of railway in Winnipeg. Includes the "Countess of Dufferin", an 1872 steam 4-4-0 locomotive, plus two others with steam, three with diesel, and an electric locomotive. Also has 11 boxcars, baggage cars, cabooses, snowploughs, and maintenance cars.
Daily 11AM–4PM (winter), longer hours in summer. Temporary closed for renovation$7 adults, $6 seniors and older students, $5 children
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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
WSO
Performs more than 80 concerts belonging to four major series: Masterworks, Musically Speaking, Pops, Sundays with the Family; and a variety of feature performances. Also hosts the WSO New Music Festival in late January and early February.
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Riel House
A National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician, activist and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel, as well as the daily life of Métis families in the Red River settlements.
Summer onlyAdult $4.25, senior $3.75, under 18 free
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Winnipeg Folk Festival
Folk Fest
One of North America's premier outdoor music festivals. Features music performances, a folk school, programs for young performers and young visual artists, over 100 artisans, children’s programming, a visual art exhibition, and a food village that encourages the use of local, organic and fair trade ingredients.
Jul
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Shooters Family Golf Centre
2731 Main St

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Winnipeg (CC BY-SA 4.0).