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Homeschool & family fun in Winnipeg, MB

Homeschool days, free outings, library perks and family events in Winnipeg, each checked with the museum, library, zoo or venue. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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Tap a date to see that day's events. Only listings with set dates appear here; places you can visit any open day are listed further down.

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Library perks

Library perks for Winnipeg Public Library cardholders.

Getting a card: A full card is free if you live in, or pay property or business taxes to, the City of Winnipeg. Under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign. Apply at any branch.

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Local homeschool resources & groups
  • Manitoba Education: Homeschooling. The province's own page on homeschooling. Rules differ by province, so use it for current requirements. Last checked Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Homeschool co-ops & classesHomeschool days, discounts & library programs
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the venue's own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, such as a toddler storytime or free entry for the youngest kids. It's our planning note, not the venue's.

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Halloween events (3 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween events in Winnipeg, checked on each venue's own page on Oct 24, 2026. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.

Boo at the Zoo at Assiniboine Park Zoo

Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Winnipeg (Assiniboine Park Zoo · West Winnipeg)
Halloween eventNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)West WinnipegAll ages welcome

The Zoo becomes "Spookyville" with a haunted fair (rides are included), a monster disco, pumpkin putt-putt, crafts and fire shows. The zoo calls it "spooky (but not too scary)" with no jump scares. Regular Zoo admission does not apply.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026

  • When: Through Sat Oct 31, 2026. Closed Mon and Tue.
  • Time: Sun, Wed, Thu 5–10 p.m.; Fri, Sat 5–11 p.m.
  • Price: All ages 3+ $17.50 + GST. Children 2 and under free (a $0 ticket is needed).
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Tickets are for a 30-minute entry window. Buy ahead online.

⚠️ Face painting, caricatures and pumpkin painting cost extra ($3 to $33).

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Halloween Howl at the Children's Museum

Manitoba Children's Museum · Winnipeg (Manitoba Children's Museum · Downtown & The Forks)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & The ForksAll ages welcome

Trick-or-treat through the galleries, a dance party, animal visitors from Wildlife Haven, hands-on STEM activities, a glow-in-the-dark mural and homemade oobleck. The two daytime Oct 31 sessions are meant for the youngest trick-or-treaters. Masks and toy weapons are asked to stay home.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24 and Fri Oct 30 (6:30–9 p.m.). Sat Oct 31: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2–4:30 p.m.
  • Time: Evenings 6:30–9 p.m.; Oct 31 morning and afternoon
  • Price: $20 + GST per person, members save 10%
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Tickets often sell out, and the museum says to buy ahead. Sales are non-refundable.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Day

Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Winnipeg (Assiniboine Park Zoo · West Winnipeg)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)West WinnipegAll ages welcome

For the first time, Boo at the Zoo is open on the day of Halloween from noon to 9 p.m., with trick-or-treat stations, Halloween-themed animal enrichment, zoo chats (snake talk at 1 p.m., bat talk at 3 p.m.), entertainment and treats.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 12–9 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
  • Price: All ages 3+ $17.50 + GST. Children 2 and under free.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The Zoo is not open for regular visits that day. A Boo at the Zoo ticket is needed, even for members.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-treating (2 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. We list trick-or-treat events only when a venue page confirms them, checked Oct 24, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

Bigger Halloween events that also have trick-or-treating (listed under Halloween events): Halloween Howl at the Children's Museum (Sat, Oct 24), Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Day (Sat, Oct 31).

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Halloween Howl at the Children's Museum

Manitoba Children's Museum · Winnipeg (Manitoba Children's Museum · Downtown & The Forks)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & The ForksAll ages welcome

Trick-or-treat through the galleries, a dance party, animal visitors from Wildlife Haven, hands-on STEM activities, a glow-in-the-dark mural and homemade oobleck. The two daytime Oct 31 sessions are meant for the youngest trick-or-treaters. Masks and toy weapons are asked to stay home.

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Sat, Oct 24Apple / OutlookGoogle
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Sat, Oct 31Apple / OutlookGoogle
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 24 and Fri Oct 30 (6:30–9 p.m.). Sat Oct 31: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2–4:30 p.m.
  • Time: Evenings 6:30–9 p.m.; Oct 31 morning and afternoon
  • Price: $20 + GST per person, members save 10%
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Tickets often sell out, and the museum says to buy ahead. Sales are non-refundable.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Boo at the Zoo: Halloween Day

Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Winnipeg (Assiniboine Park Zoo · West Winnipeg)
Trick-or-treatingNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)West WinnipegAll ages welcome

For the first time, Boo at the Zoo is open on the day of Halloween from noon to 9 p.m., with trick-or-treat stations, Halloween-themed animal enrichment, zoo chats (snake talk at 1 p.m., bat talk at 3 p.m.), entertainment and treats.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 12–9 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
  • Price: All ages 3+ $17.50 + GST. Children 2 and under free.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The Zoo is not open for regular visits that day. A Boo at the Zoo ticket is needed, even for members.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Homeschool days & classes (1 listings)

Self-guided homeschool visits at Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf

Assiniboine Park Conservancy · Winnipeg (Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf · West Winnipeg)
Zoo & conservatoryOngoing / by arrangementWest WinnipegKids

Homeschool groups can book a self-guided visit at a special admission rate, with free program guides. The Zoo has a Polar Bear program (Journey to Churchill exhibit) and an Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt. The Leaf has a scavenger hunt. Rates are valid to Aug 31, 2027.

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  • When: By booking, 2026–27 school year (book at least 5 days ahead)
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Zoo: child (3–17) $10.50 + GST. The Leaf: $8.95 + GST. Chaperones free for groups of 10 or more children (1 per 6). Extra adults $23.35 + GST (Zoo).
  • Ages: Pre-K to Grade 12 (children 2 and under free)
  • Booking: Submit the booking form at least five days before the visit. Tickets are non-refundable.

⚠️ Groups with fewer than 10 children pay the full adult chaperone rate. Group rates do not apply to special events.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free & low-cost outings (2 listings)

Free Wednesday nights at WAG-Qaumajuq

Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq · Winnipeg (Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq · Downtown & The Forks)
Art galleryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & The ForksAll ages welcome

Free admission every Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Youth under 18 get in free at any time, and the first floor (nearly 5,000 stone carvings) is always free. Free admission does not apply to school group visits.

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Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Nov 25, 2026; Wed, Dec 2, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026; Wed, Dec 16, 2026; Wed, Dec 23, 2026; Wed, Dec 30, 2026

  • When: Wednesdays, 5–9 p.m.
  • Time: 5–9 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Remembrance Day (Nov 11) hours are 1–5 p.m. and Dec 24 closes at 2 p.m., so check the holiday hours before a holiday-week visit.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Canada Life Free Sundays at WAG-Qaumajuq

Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq · Winnipeg (Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq · Downtown & The Forks)
Art galleryFree (per source)Next: Sun, Nov 15Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & The ForksAll ages welcome

Free admission on the second Sunday of the month. In November 2026 the free Sunday is Nov 15, not Nov 8.

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Upcoming dates: Sun, Nov 15, 2026; Sun, Dec 13, 2026

  • When: Sun Nov 15 and Sun Dec 13, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The Dec 13 date follows the "second Sunday of the month" rule on the gallery page. The page names only the November change.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Family & holiday events (1 listings)

Winter break camp at the Children's Museum

Manitoba Children's Museum · Winnipeg (Manitoba Children's Museum · Downtown & The Forks)
Day campPrice not listedNext: Mon, Dec 21Downtown & The ForksPreschool · Kids

A different theme each day with building, creating and experimenting. Campers also see the Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes. Availability is limited.

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Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 21, 2026; Tue, Dec 22, 2026; Wed, Dec 23, 2026; Mon, Dec 28, 2026; Tue, Dec 29, 2026; Wed, Dec 30, 2026

  • When: Dec 21–23 and Dec 28–30, 2026
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Not listed on the home page
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The home page has the dates and ages but no price or daily hours.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.