The Forks

Fall Programming at The Forks

Free, fun, and all at The Forks! Click the links below to learn about the individual sessions

• Community & Crafting - Wednesdays, 6:00 PM
• Fit to the Beat - Thursdays, 4:30 PM
• Thursday Pre-"Game" - Thursdays, 6:30 PM
• Photo Walks - Select Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00 PM
• Sound Scape Sessions - Tuesday (09/23) & Thursday (10/16)

Location: Multiple Locations

Fall Programming | Thursday Pre-“Game”

Looking for a fun night out this fall? Head to the Second-Floor Lounge for a rotating series of game nights! From classic board games and puzzles to themed evenings like Uno, Catan, and Dutch Blitz, there’s something for everyone. Each evening features a game master on hand, free-to-play board games, and the chance to learn new rules or show off your favourites.

• September 11 – Free Play
• September 18 – Uno What I Mean
• September 25 – So You Think You Catan?
• October 2 – A Puzzling Display
• October 9 – This One’s for the (non) Artists
• October 16 – Manitoban Blitz!
• October 23 – Attack of the Exploding Kittens
• October 30 – Wanna Play Chess…Mate?

Click here to read the individual event descriptions

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: EQ3 Lounge (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Fall Programming | Community and Crafting

Join us on the Second Floor Atrium for Community and Crafting! This session is a great chance to connect with fellow makers. Just bring your project (needlepoint, clay, weaving, felting, whatever you heart desires!), grab a beer flight ($10 at The Common), and enjoy a relaxed night of creating together.

Free to join, no registration required, donations welcome!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The Forks Market Atrium

Fall Programming: Fit to the Beat

Join Sport Manitoba’s fitness instructor, Mallory James, and get fit this fall! Get ready to move to the beat in this music-driven group fitness class! “Fit to the Beat” puts a fun twist on exercises you know and love by working to the tempo of the music. Tune in on a choreographed full-body workout while listening to your favorite songs! All fitness levels welcome.

Register today!

4:00 PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Silent Disco at The Forks

Silent Disco at the FORKS - Paint. Play. Party.

It's set to be Winnipeg’s most exciting and innovative outdoor party experience. Silent discos have rapidly gained popularity as a unique and immersive way to enjoy music, with attendees tuning in to multiple DJ channels via wireless headphones, creating an electrifying yet noise-free atmosphere. To end this summer, we are offering a combination of side activities, including SIP & PAINT and a FIFA GAME Competition, where one person will win $500. We’re taking this experience outdoors and in partnership with The Forks, blending music, food, drinks, and an unforgettable ambiance in one of Winnipeg’s most iconic locations. The Silent Disco at the FORKS (Paint. Play. Party) is a unique outdoor experience where attendees enjoy music through wireless headphones while dancing under the stars in one of Winnipeg’s most iconic locations. Featuring live DJs, three music channels, LED visuals, and a vibrant food and drink scene, this event offers an unforgettable night of entertainment. Please come with a physical ID & dress warm.

Find out more.

Saturday 4:00 PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Fall Programming | Photo Walks

As part of our fall programming, join us on free photo walks hosted by Owen White (@owenmitchelll on Instagram). Through this series of photo walks, join him as he takes us on a tour of The Forks to discover and capture urban and landscape photography.

• Sunday, September 21st - Photography and Camera Basics
  • Start Point: Beginning of Assiniboine River Walk
• Sunday, September 28th - Finding Natural Frames in your Environment
  • Start Point: The Prairie Garden
• Saturday, October 4th - Shutter Speed and Motion Blur
  • Start Point: Outside Visitor Services (The Kaboose) 
• Saturday, October 11th - Photography Basics and Practice
  • Start Point: The Water Bus Dock
• Saturday, October 18th - Photographing People
  • Start Point: The Prairie Garden

All you need to bring is a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone), comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sense of curiosity, and a passion for photography!

2:00 PM

Location: Multiple Locations

Winnipeg, Wastewater, & Environmental Racism

How does Winnipeg’s wastewater reflect and perpetuate environmental racism and colonialism? Please join the Just Waters project for an evening of learning about the history and politics of Winnipeg’s sewage system. We will hear researchers and community leaders reflect on how Winnipeg’s wastewater system impacts land, waters, people, and Indigenous communities who are on the front line of environmental injustice.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Kathy Bird
• Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe

This event is completely free, no registration is required.

Learn more information here.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: The Historic Port

Mini Mondays

Mondays at the Children’s Museum are very special days.

From September to April, join us on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day of stimulating play designed for our youngest visitors: children under 4 years old! We provide tailored crafts to help develop fine motor skills, activities that aid in dramatic play, and special story times at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Learn more.

September 15th, 22nd, and 29th Mondays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Fall Programming | Soundscape Sessions with Mckye Music

Join Mckye on September 23rd and October 16th for free musical workshops this season, where participants will explore meditation techniques and experience the restorative practice of sound bathing. This class is primarily a relaxing sound bath, with gentle meditation woven in to help reduce anxiety and remind us of our interconnectedness through music and mindfulness.

Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if they would like to lie down for part of the session.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Mini Nuit Blanche

Carpe noctem!

Experience the tradition of enjoying art at night during Mini Nuit Blanche at the Children’s Museum on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Spark your creative learning by enjoying FREE* general admission to the museum galleries and the chance to participate in interactive activities both inside and outside of the museum.

Find out more

Saturday 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Chāpān Games and Teachings

The event focuses on the Chāpān Circle of Elders' healing through the medicine of laughter and having fun with traditional Indigenous games. It will feature stand-up comedy, storytelling, Chāpān teachings, sharing circles, food trucks, free food provided by The Salvation Army, a Sacred Fire, musicians, DJs, and more. The Grand Entry will take place at 11:00 a.m.
Learn more.

Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:15 PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Mini Mondays

Mondays at the Children’s Museum are very special days.

From September to April, join us on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day of stimulating play designed for our youngest visitors: children under 4 years old! We provide tailored crafts to help develop fine motor skills, activities that aid in dramatic play, and special story times at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Learn more.

September 15th, 22nd, and 29th Mondays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

One Day Choir - "Magic" by Doug McArthur

Join Mckye and Doug McArthur for One Day Choir - an opportunity to sing in a choir, just for one day, celebrating the connective power of singing in harmony.

All experience levels are welcome to learn and perform an a cappella version of Doug’s new single Magic, arranged by McKye. Participants receive sheet music, practice tracks, and a free ticket to the Oct. 14 release party at The Handsome Daughter.

Learn more about this event and book here!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

5th Annual Orange Shirt Day

Residential School Survivors, their families, and the public will be meeting at the Oodena Circle for a pipe ceremony at 10:00 AM. A few Survivors of Residential Schools will share a few words of their experience, followed by a few dignitaries. We will then proceed on our Healing Walk from the Oodena Circle to the RBC Convention Centre. 

This event is organized by the Southern Chiefs Organization.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

National Day For Truth & Reconciliation at the Children's Museum

Join us in our commitment to Truth & Reconciliation as we learn and reflect on the legacy of residential schools in Canada. Programming and activities run from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and FREE** general admission will be available all day long. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to help raise awareness of the impacts of residential schools and in remembrance – every child matters.

Find out more.

Tuesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Light the Night

Light The Night is a heartwarming and transformative event orchestrated by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, designed to infuse hope and healing into the blood cancer community.

1. Register: Sign up yourself or form a team. Registration opens in the spring of 2025 and is completely free! 
2. Fundraise: Spread the word about your fundraising efforts among friends, family, and colleagues. Get inventive and host your own fundraising events! Every dollar raised goes toward funding vital blood cancer research and support resources for patients. Plus, top fundraisers stand a chance to win exciting awards on event night!
3. Celebrate: Join us in the fall for an unforgettable evening! It’s a time to unite with the wider community, pay tribute to our loved ones, acknowledge our fundraising achievements, and revel in the progress made in blood cancer research.

The event is open to all ages and it’s completely free. 

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Rescue Rendezvous 2025

Join Rescue Rendezvous at The Forks Observation Tower to watch top-tier rescue teams from across the region compete in high-stakes, scenario-based rope rescue challenges. Hosted by Voyageur Technical, this annual event showcases advanced skills in high-angle rescues, over-edge patient care, and team coordination, all judged by industry professionals. Whether you're in the field or just curious, it's a rare chance to see rescue excellence in action.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: The Forks Market

Explore-Abilities Evening

As part of their Explore-Abilities Access Program, join Manitoba Children's Museum on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM for an Explore-Abilities Evening – a sensory-friendly museum experience designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have fun and enjoy interactive, hands-on learning in a safe and accessible facility!

Click here for more information

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum