Category: Family Friendly

Pow wow 101: Four key parts to watch for

Posted on Aug 31, 2019 by The Forks Market

We are so lucky that numerous times a year, the members of our local Indigenous community gather at Oodena Celebration Circle to host pow wows where they sing, dance and celebrate their culture in a venue that is open to the public.

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Grab your headphones - our self-guided audio tour is here!

Posted on Aug 31, 2019 by The Forks Market

For Winnipeggers and visitors spending September Long in the city, The Forks: A self-guided audio tour launches this week. No need to fight the traffic on the highway out to the lake—experience a mini urban getaway, in the heart of Winnipeg at The Forks. Get some fresh air, a...

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A berry good time to check out the Public Orchard

Posted on Aug 18, 2019 by The Forks Market

Six years ago, The Forks partnered with Winnipeg CORE to plant 61 fruit trees and around 75 fruit-bearing shrubs and bushes. Now, after years of growth, those trees and bushes have blossomed into a public orchard, producing delicious fruit available to be consumed...

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A Day in the Life of The Forks Patio 

Posted on Aug 14, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

The new summer hot spot: The Forks Patio. Have you been?  Every...

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Ideas to beat summer activity fatigue

Posted on Aug 08, 2019 by The Forks Market

We’re about halfway through summer vacation — have you run out of ideas to entertain your kids yet? We know it can be a struggle to keep those young ones occupied all day, every day, so we’ve put together a list of amazing summer activities and programs going on in...

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The Loop: a 2.5K little adventure

Posted on Jul 17, 2019 by Lindsay Somers

  For years I’ve been running, walking and biking a downtown loop at The Forks. It is my favourite four season outdoor experience at the Forks. The loop...

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6 ways to plan your Canada Day 2019!

Posted on Jun 27, 2019 by The Forks Market

  1. Map out your schedule There's a ton happening at The Forks on Monday, AND over the Walkway on Waterfront towards the Exchange District Stage at Stephen Juba Park so 

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Let’s cut to the chase… The Loving Barbers Company is open!

Posted on Jun 22, 2019 by The Forks Market

The chairs are in, the scissors are sharp, the mirrors are up and the doors are open at The Loving Barbers Company!

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Summer Soundtrack from The Common

Posted on Jun 20, 2019 by The Forks Market

Every month, our friends at Manitoba Music curate Spotify playlists highlighting loads of local artists as well as tunes from touring acts hitting Manitoba stages. This month, there’s an big spotlight on some of the artists playing music festivals the summer, including sākihiwē festival...

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Indigenous Day Live celebrations coming up this weekend

Posted on Jun 19, 2019 by The Forks Market

Indigenous Day Live has long had a home at The Forks and this year is no exception! This Saturday, June 22, the 13th edition of the event – which is meant to help all Canadians celebrate the unique...

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