Category: Family Friendly

Tech Time: Free & fun coding lessons for kids

Posted on Aug 14, 2018 by The Forks Market

The school year is approaching quick, but there's still some time you need to occupy before the kiddos are back in class. Code Mobile is one of the free events happening every Wednesday evening and Friday afternoon for the rest of August. 

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Roll With It: Free skateboard lessons at The Plaza

Posted on Aug 08, 2018 by The Forks Market

They say that trying new things is good for you — and The Forks has a world-class venue for a sport most of us have never tried.

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Lifestyle Health: The sweaty lifestyle

Posted on Jul 04, 2018 by The Forks Market

What is lifestyle health? It’s finding balance in life in 2018. We sit more than ever, interact with screens more than faces and have a nature deficit. Technology has profoundly shaped how we spend our time, and lifestyle health is seizing the opportunity to integrate movement...

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Canada Day: The playlist

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 by The Forks Market

If there's one staple for Canada Day at The Forks presented by Great-West Life, it's great music from Manitoban artists. We partner with

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Summer Kick Off: What's happening at The Forks this summer

Posted on Jun 21, 2018 by The Forks Market

Today is the first day of summer, and we're looking forward to all the events happening at The Forks during the summer! One of our favourite things is having a site full of people enjoying music, activities, and the summer sunshine. Here is the rundown of the major events going on this...

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Must-sees: Indigenous Day Live

Posted on Jun 19, 2018 by The Forks Market

Indigenous Day Live is coming up on Saturday, and they've got a stellar list of artists playing Festival Stage in the evening. The show runs from 7:30 to 10:30, but they have activities like traditional storytelling and games, Indigenous Day Live Pow...

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Learn to Bike: Getting going together

Posted on Jun 15, 2018 by The Forks Market

We're fully aware it can be a little intimidating to look at a map and muster up the courage to make the ride to The Forks on your own. SO, we partnered with the cycling experts at Bike Winnipeg to empower people to bike safely and confidently from different corners of the city to The...

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Canada Day: Stellar Manitoban talent in lineup

Posted on Jun 14, 2018 by The Forks Market

The Forks has teamed up with new presenting sponsor Great-West Life to heat things up this Canada Day with a stellar, all-local lineup of live music on two stages and tons of family activities all day long.   Thousands of people will be treated to performances...

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Ten lunches at The Forks for under $10

Posted on May 14, 2018 by The Forks Market

Tall Grass Prairie has hearty salad and sandwich combos, and serves day-old pastries for a discounted price. Choose this option if you’re craving homemade baking and a veggie-filled lunch. Tall Grass Prairie – Sesame Orzo Salad...

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It's Pedal Season: Get on Your Bikes & Ride!

Posted on May 02, 2018 by The Forks Market

We did it. The green is finally starting to appear! I am so excited to kick off another summer at The Forks. One of my favourite parts of summer is that everything somehow feels easier. Minimal layers needed! I can hop on my bike jacket-less and socks-less and cruise around...

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