Tired of the Same Old Plans? Try These Fun Things for Adults to Do in Winnipeg

Sure, The Forks is great, but let’s be honest—you’re ready for something different. If you’ve outgrown the usual weekend routine and want to try something more active, weird, or wildly satisfying, this list is for you. We’ve rounded up five unique things to do in Winnipeg that most people haven’t discovered—including one that will literally send you flying.

1. Defy Gravity at Flying Squirrel Winnipeg

Let’s start with a weekend pick-me-up that guarantees laughs, sweat, and adrenaline. Flying Squirrel Winnipeg is an all-ages indoor adventure space for grown-ups who want to feel alive again. Hit the high-performance trampolines, race your friends on the ninja course, try some low-stakes parkour, or climb to new heights (literally). It’s a surprisingly good workout, but more importantly, it’s outrageously fun.

2. Take a Blacksmithing Class at Cloverdale Forge

Hidden just outside the city in East Selkirk, Cloverdale Forge is one of Manitoba’s best-kept secrets. You can take a full-day blacksmithing workshop where you’ll heat metal, hammer it into shape, and leave with something you made with your own hands. No experience required, just a little curiosity. It’s raw, satisfying, and unlike anything you’ve done before on a Saturday.

3. Hike the Hidden Trails of Bois-des-Esprits

One of Winnipeg’s most magical green spaces, Bois-des-Esprits is a living art gallery. Nestled along the Seine River, this winding trail system is home to dozens of carved tree spirits, created by local artists and hidden along the path. It’s quiet, weird, and kind of beautiful—perfect for a Sunday morning reset or a solo walk with your camera. Bring a coffee and see how many carvings you can spot.

4. Make a Clay Mug at The Pottery Bug Studio

Tucked into the edge of the Exchange District, The Pottery Bug Studio offers a hands-on, welcoming space where you can learn the art of pottery from local ceramicists. In just a few sessions, you’ll learn how to spin, centre, and glaze your own clay creation—whether that’s a mug, bowl, or something a little more abstract. Classes book up quickly, but if you snag a spot, you’ll get that perfect mix of tactile focus and creative therapy. Bonus: your morning coffee tastes even better out of something you made yourself.

5. Craft Glass Art at Prairie Studio Glass

For something truly unique, spend a weekend afternoon at Prairie Studio Glass, where you can take a beginner-friendly workshop in glass fusing or stained glass art. Located in Winnipeg’s West End, this cozy studio gives you access to tools, materials, and guidance to turn cut glass into stunning sun catchers, dishes, or ornaments. It’s colourful, hands-on, and surprisingly calming—plus, you leave with something beautiful that didn’t come from a store.

Why These Spots Work for Adults

These are experiences that get you moving, making, or thinking—the kinds of things that stick with you, not just fill a few hours. Whether you're flying through foam pits, forging steel, or following trail-side wood spirits, each one helps you reconnect with what weekends are supposed to feel like: yours.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re in the mood to fly, hike, solve, shape, or simply explore something unexpected—there’s a whole side of the city waiting just below the surface.

Ready to level up your weekend? Start with something small. Start with something weird. Start with something that makes you feel like a kid again—like bouncing off a wall at Flying Squirrel Winnipeg.