Keeping it Riel At The Forks!

Posted on Feb 04, 2025 by The Forks Market

Louis Riel Day at The Forks will be packed fun, fun, and more fun, including a dance party, arts and crafts, an Al Simmons performance, and Warming Huts tours on the Nestaweya River Trail. 

Inside The Forks Market

  • Mama Cutsworth Family Dance Party | Second floor event space | 11 am – 3 pm
    • Including guest DJs and hoop dancers
  • Arts and Crafts with Art City | Second floor atrium | 11 am – 3 pm
    • Featuring an arts trading post for people to exchange their creations with other participants
  • DJs in The Market | Main Hall | 11 am – 3 pm
    • With DJs spinning tunes for all to enjoy. 

Outside at The Forks

  • Warming Hut tours | Nestaweya River Trail | 11 am and 1 pm
    • Guided tours of all the new and returning Warming Huts, people are encouraged to register in advance
  • Al Simmons performance | The Canopy Rink | 3 pm – 4 pm
    • Using his Sounds Crazy Caboose Warming Hut, Al Simmons will give a performance for people of all ages to enjoy

All of the day’s activities are free and open to the public.

The Forks Market will be open throughout the long weekend (Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Monday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.), with Learn To Winter activities running on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Plus, The Forks Winter Park and Nestaweya River Trail are both open for skating, stay up-to-date on all ice and skating conditions at TheForks.com/Skate.

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