Let’s explore social events in Winnipeg, mb happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Winnipeg where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Winnipeg
Meet and Greet with North Korean Refugees
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Commons @ The Forks Market Johnson Terminal
Three North Korean refugee speakers will be in Canada for two academic speaking events. This meetup is the final event to get to know Canadians.
Please come out and make the North Korean defectors feel welcome in Canada.
We will have a sign that says “Freedom Speakers International”(…)
Winnipeg Real Estate Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Canadian Brewhouse
Join us for an evening of learning and networking at the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast’s Winnipeg Meetup hosted by Dawson Alexander. Whether you are new to real estate investing or looking to enhance your skills, this event is designed for all levels of experience. Our group of seasoned real estate agents, investors, and entrepreneurs will share their knowledge and insights on topics such (…)
Make Friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Winnipeg
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Shannon’s Irish Pub and Eatery
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Randonnée à pied de 3,75 km dans le Parc Windsor
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: École Lacerte
**Randonnée dans le Parc Windsor.** Cette marche d’environ 45 minutes, débutera devant l’École Lacerte à 10 h . Nous irons vers le Parc Niakwa et sous le pont sur Fermor pour revenir au point de départ à l’École Lacerte.
Apportez votre bouteille d’eau. Au plaisir de marcher en communauté.(…)
We Play Board Games – Saturday, October 12. (Fort Richmond)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: 225 Rochester Ave
**\*\*\*EVENT UPDATE\*\*\***
***This event will be hosted at Stuart’s place in Fort Richmond; not at Sebastian’s church!***
Join us for another evening of board game adventure!
We will have up to 4 tables of games going, a mix of shorter and longer games. We tend to focus on medium to heavier weight games of any genre (strategy, cooperative, social deduction, etc).
This Meetup is free; though we(…)
Saturday ESL Group Practice Session: 11:15 am
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Tim Hortons
This ESL meetup starts at 11:15 am on Saturday morning, and will be held in person. We will meet at Tim Horton’s, 19 Marion Street, in the Dominion strip mall. Everyone is welcome but you must sign up and get a confirmed spot in the group. This session is led by Jill, a former English teacher.
Sign-ups for any empty spots in the Saturday group will open at 1:15 pm on Saturday, one week prior to th(…)
The Arcade
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: The Real Escape
The Real Escape
New Room
28.00 per person
THE ARCADE
The year is 1997. You and your friends have a pocket full of quarters and plans to visit The Morris Arcade. Rumor has it, their newest game Pik: The Lock is out of this world. Unfortunately for you the rumors are true, in more ways than one…(…)
Weekly Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: SkullSpace
I’mOur weekly, public, is back to taking place at 6 P.M. at 374 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB! Feel free to join our online discussion on [Discord](https://discord.gg/ahryAGpUpg) if you’d like to e-meet folks a little early.(…)
Afrobeats / Amapiano Dance Class – Drop-In – Tuesday 7 PM
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: 540 St Anne’s Rd
⚡️ Get ready to meet up and dance your way to better health! 💃🏽 Drop in and try an Afrobeats/Amapiano Dance Fitness classes where every move is a celebration! 🌍🎵🎉 Embrace the rhythm, embody the joy. It’s not just a workout; it’s a dance party for your soul!
Event Location:
Anytime Fitness St. Vital Studio \*no need for a membership required\*
540 St Anne’s Rd Unit 3, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5R7
Fe(…)
Make Your Own Charcuterie Board
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: North Forge FabLab
**Create Your Own Epoxy Charcuterie Board!**
Ever watched mesmerizing epoxy pouring videos and thought, “I want to try that”? Now’s your chance to get hands-on!
Join us for this 2-hour workshop where you’ll learn the art of mixing and pouring Ecopoxy epoxy safely. Under expert guidance, you’ll craft a custom, one-of-a-kind charcuterie board – perfect for gifting (Christmas is just around the cor(…)
The Story Within: A Journey to Personal Storytelling
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Smitty’s Restaurant
This 5-week series (Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30) is designed for writers of personal stories. It aims to inspire and motivate new and seasoned writers, focusing on personal growth through professional and supportive feedback. This workshop environment will nurture creativity, bolster confidence, and encourage the development of writing skills and techniques.
This is more than just a writi(…)
7v7 Co-Ed Game @ Axworthy RecPlex⚽ Check Description ⬇️
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Axworthy Health & RecPlex
To play in this game you MUST sign up in the GoodRec App here:
[https://goodrec.onelink.me/59V5/meetup40](https://goodrec.onelink.me/59V5/meetup40)
⚠️If you don’t do this step you will not have a spot reserved⚠️
We organize games every day across the city! Indoor and outdoor, social and competitive. Choose any game you want from Monday – Sunday.
Follow our Instagram to see game photos & videos:(…)
Sunset Portraits at St. Boniface Cathedral
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Saint Boniface Cathedral
Join us for a sunset portrait session at St. Boniface Cathedral. We’ll focus on capturing the golden light of sunset, adding a magical touch to our portraits. This session is about embracing the natural light and the cathedral’s 19th-century atmosphere.
This meetup is perfect for both budding photographers and those looking to be the subject of a unique, timeless portrait. Remember, this is a cas(…)
Meditation Mondays – Topic – Past Lives
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: undefined
Join Heather to learn about Past Lives and understanding your spiritual path. Learning about your past lives can heal past wounds that may be preventing you from fully embracing the possibilities in your future and moving forward on your spiritual path.
This session is offered in person and on Zoom.
The session is from noon to 12:45.
Everyone is welcome, no prior experience is necessary. FREE.
(…)
Westwinners Toastmasters Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Westwin Community Centre
Come join West Winners every Wednesday at 12:00 P.M. (Meeting starts at 12:15 P.M.) and experience a fun and welcome environment. West Winner’s goal is to help you achieve your goals! We help improve public speaking, leadership, interpersonal communication, planning, and confidence.
West Winners is a 17 Wing PSP Club that welcomes military members, public servants, and members of the public! Rank(…)
Weekly meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Fred Douglas Chateau (formerly Kiwanis Chateau) – 55+ Life Lease Building
Toastmasters is part of our wonderful community! Public Speaking is a requirement in todays world! I found that out in 1994! Presentations to a group of people or even interview skills were not part of my life. Yet they are learnable.
Come to one of our meetings! Find not only [camaraderie](https://www.bing.com/search?q=camaraderie&FORM=AWRE), but also learn speaking and leadership skills. How doe(…)
Manitoba Financial Education and Literacy
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: World Financial Group
Join us every Saturday for an engaging and informative 2.5-hour Financial Literacy Workshop! Gain essential skills and knowledge to manage your finances effectively, from budgeting and saving strategies to understanding investments and building wealth. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your financial acumen, our workshop provides practical insights and tools to help you achieve your (…)
SAVING YOUR FUTURE! Empower Yourself. Master the Fundementals of Finance
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: King Edward Financial Center
**FINANCIAL FOUNDATION EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS**
*How often do we use money?*
*Have you ever wondered why some people seemed to be more financial secure and successful than others?*
*Is it possible, we simple don’t know what we don’t know, especially when it comes to finances?*
We believe people do not plan to fail, we fail to plan because of a general lack of understanding, support, and access to(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Winnipeg, you can try out Todocanada.ca, Wpgforfree.ca, or Allevents.in.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Winnipeg, Canada
Luke Kidgell – Happy Hour
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: West End Cultural Centre
Luke Kidgell brings his Happy Hour comedy tour to the West End Cultural Centre – Saturday October 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM
A Walk in Heaven: Winnipeg, MB
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City
Join Lisa Scrivens for her event; A Walk in Heaven in Winnipeg, Manitoba! This is the first event of the year!
Executive Director Knowledge Exchange Network
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: United Way Winnipeg
Are you a social impact Executive Director looking for peer support, development opportunities, and knowledge exchange? Join us!
Thursday Night Wrestling
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
Catch Wrestling United’s Thursday Night Wrestling: high-flying action and epic showdowns! Don’t miss the excite
Ridley Bent and The Killer Tumbleweeds plus Juvel
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
Ridley Bent and The Killer Tumbleweeds’ unique lyrical “hick hop” style of big band country music plus the sultry Roma swing of Juvel!
Yogalates Wednesday
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Champlain Community Centre
Yogalates is the newest addition to our programs. It is a moderate intensity class with focus on core strength and mobilty.
Outside Joke Improv Show
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Kilter Brewing Co.
Join us in our tropical taproom for a guaranteed hilarious & good time!
Real Estate Investor Accelerator 3-Day Bootcamp (Winnipeg, MB) [101124]
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◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
An intensive three-day real estate investment bootcamp for those who are serious about building wealth through multifamily properties.
SIGNATURE AWARDS – Tickets
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery
Join your industry colleagues for the 35th Signature Awards on October 10th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery!
Mount Allison Alumni Sociables – Winnipeg
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Whodunit New And Used Mystery Bookstore
Hosted at Whodunit New And Used Mystery Bookstore, raise a glass with fellow alumni to your time at our beloved MtA.
The Buhr Quartet
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
Glenn Buhr, composer, performer, and producer, initiated the WSO New Music Festival in 1992, and his music has been performed world-wide.
art of floating EP Release Show
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: 171 McDermot Ave
come celebrate the release of “art of floating”
The Killing Roads
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Winnipeg Jewish Theatre
The Killing Roads is a powerful documentary recounting the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on southern Israel’s roads.
Bhoot Bhangra | Punjabi DJ Club Halloween Party (OCT 12)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Moonlightlounge
Get ready for BHOOT BHANGRA! A desi-style Halloween party with Bollywood & Punjabi beats.
Drum clinic with Thomas Lang
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: Irish Association of Manitoba
Come join us for an awesome drum clinic with the legendary Thomas Lang – it’s going to be epic! Limited seating..get your tickets now!
Speed Dating | Winnipeg | Ages 25-39 | Saturday Event | Fancy a Go?
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Rudy’s Eat & Drink
Speed Dating | Winnipeg | Ages 25-39 | Saturday Event | Fancy a Go?
“Hello In There:” The Songs of John Prine
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
“Hello In There:” The Songs of John Prine
Billy Runs Boston?
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: Dave Barber Cinematheque
A film about a runner’s relationship with his sister and brother as he tries to qualify for Boston.
Las Fiestas de Mi Pueblo (Latin Heritage Month Celebration)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: St. Ignatius Parish, Winnipeg
At this event you will get to learn about the vibrant cultures found within Latin America!
Live at Osborne Taphouse: Adam Johnson / Tayler Morgan / Thomas Gut
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: The Osborne Taphouse
An acoustic night of Country and Rock music featuring Adam Johnson(SK), Tayler Morgan and Thomas Gut at Winnipeg’s own, The Osborne Taphouse