Events Calendar
Saturday, Nov 16 to Sunday, Jan 05
Children's Museum: Eaton's Fairytale Vigenettes
Explore a Winnipeg holiday tradition for all generations! The Children's Museum is pleased to be the home of the last original Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes Display from the ninth floor annex of the Eaton's downtown store-- fully restored and open to the public for a limited time.
Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes (some of which can be traced back as early as the 1940s) that make up this classic holiday favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more.
Nov. 16 to Jan. 5, 2020
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Exhibition, Family Friendly
Tuesday, Nov 19
I AM Fitness for Seniors
I AM Fitness stands for improve and maintain! Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact FREE fitness class. Classes will be alternating between walking and aerobics. Classes are catered to ages 55+ and will take place under the Canopy, weather permitting. Maximum of 25 participants per class. Availability is first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Nov 20
Children's Museum: Children's Special Day
To celebrate Universal Children's Day, admission for kids is half-price on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019!
Nov. 20
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly
Wednesday, Nov 20
The Forks North Portage Ten Year Concept + Financial Plan Public Consultations
Take a look at what's in store for The Forks North Portage with our Ten Year Concept + Financial Plan for 2020-2030.
We are hosting four public consultations in The Forks Market and Portage Place. We want to hear feedback from the community members we serve, so come by, say hello and tell us what you think!
All are welcome.
The Forks Market: Nov. 9, 10am-12pm + Nov. 12, 5pm-7pm | Portage Place: Nov. 14, 5pm-7pm + Nov. 20, 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Free
Thursday, Nov 21
I AM Fitness for Seniors
I AM Fitness stands for improve and maintain! Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact FREE fitness class. Classes will be alternating between walking and aerobics. Classes are catered to ages 55+ and will take place under the Canopy, weather permitting. Maximum of 25 participants per class. Availability is first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Friday, Nov 22
Live Music at ERA Bistro
Enjoy live music from 5:30 - 8:30pm. Full menu will be available along with food & drink features. Reservations are recommended!
5:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Categories: Food & Drink, Music
Saturday, Nov 23 to Sunday, Nov 24
Heykiddo Photo Booth
The ever-popular Heykiddo Photo Booth is back once again to capture your family in 15-minute photography sessions! A favourite of both parents AND kiddos, the Heykiddo Photo Booth is the quickest, easiest and most fun way of preserving life's memories. All sessions must be pre-booked in advance by emailing info@heykiddo.ca.
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-6pm
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market beside dconstruct Jewellery
Nov. 23 | 9am - 6pm & Nov. 24 | 1pm - 6pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Monday, Nov 25
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum
For songs, games, crafts, and more, join us for our new Mini Mondays programming! Choose from three exciting options as you register for weeks of fun. With musical sessions led by trained facilitators from Prelude Music and themed sessions led by our experienced early-years museum staff, each week is a new adventure!
Mini Mondays are geared towards children aged 0-4 and their caregivers. Each session consists of 60- minutes of programming followed by a 30-minute.
Click here to register or to learn more
*There will be no Mini Monday programming on Oct. 14 & Nov. 11, 2019.*
Monday's from 10am - 11:30am
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly, Theatre
Tuesday, Nov 26
I AM Fitness for Seniors
I AM Fitness stands for improve and maintain! Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact FREE fitness class. Classes will be alternating between walking and aerobics. Classes are catered to ages 55+ and will take place under the Canopy, weather permitting. Maximum of 25 participants per class. Availability is first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Thursday, Nov 28
I AM Fitness for Seniors
I AM Fitness stands for improve and maintain! Bring your runners and a bottle of water and join this low impact FREE fitness class. Classes will be alternating between walking and aerobics. Classes are catered to ages 55+ and will take place under the Canopy, weather permitting. Maximum of 25 participants per class. Availability is first-come-first-served.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Thursday, Nov 28 to Sunday, Dec 01
Poppy Barley Holiday Pop-Up
Poppy Barley is a Canadian luxury brand that’s rethinking every step of the fashion industry—from design to factory relationships to retail experience. Partnering with family-owned factories in Mexico and Brazil, we ethically craft polished, foundational leather footwear and chic, functional accessories.
This November 28-December 1, Poppy Barley is bringing their dazzling 2019 Holiday Collection complete with luxe leathers and our most giftable accessories. Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, including you!
Hours of operation:
Thursday, Nov. 28 & Friday, Nov. 29: 11am - 7pm
Saturday, Nov. 30: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, Dec. 1: 10am - 5pm
Location: Second-floor lounge in The Forks Market
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Shopping
Friday, Nov 29
The Forks Market Holiday Bazaar
Join us as we kick-off the holiday season with a frenzy of festivity!
- In-store specials
- Kal Barteski custom script pop-up
- Third + Bird vendors
- Teekca's Aboriginal Boutique dreamcatcher workshop
- Kids party in Royal Dance at The Forks
- Freshcut Downtown Wreath Making Workshop
More info still to come!
Nov. 29 | 5 - 10pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Friday, Nov 29 to Sunday, Dec 01
Third + Bird Pop Up at The Forks
In addition to the fantastic line-up for local retailers at The Forks Market, we’re welcoming Third + Bird vendors for a little extra festive shopping experience each weekend in December! Vendors change each weekend – check out each event listing for vendor line-up.
Nov. 29 from 5 - 10pm | Nov. 30 & each weekend in December from 10am - 5pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Friday, Nov 29
Freshcut Downtown Winter Wreath Workshop
Join us at The Forks for their Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 29 at 8pm, to make a fresh winter wreath!
Recipe: iron wreath form, 3 types of fresh winter greens, pine cones and instructions.
We encourage participants to bring their own ribbon/accents from home to decorate their wreath that matches their personal tastes! We will teach you how to make a bow and fasten to your creation. Easiest ribbon to work with is 2-2 1/2”. Ribbon also available for purchase.
*no refunds or date changes
Tickets are $35 plus tax. beer/food not included. Limited space is available.
Workshops each have a check-in sheet for the day of the event. Paper tickets are not issued. If buying multiple tickets please list the names of your guests in the note to seller section at checkout! If buying a single ticket let us know who you are going with!
Friday, November 29 | 8pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design
Friday, Nov 29
Teekca's Aboriginal Boutique: Dream Catcher Workshop
Learn how to make dream-catchers from start to finish in this two-hour workshop hosted by Teekca's Aboriginal Boutique. All supplies will be provided.
Cost $20 per person. Limited space available.
Registration is required. Please email teeckasboutique@gmail.com or visit the store to reserve your spot.
Location: North Hall in The Forks Market
Nov. 29 | 6 - 8pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly, Multicultural
Friday, Nov 29
Royal Dance at The Forks Kids Party
Join us for some fun and an awesome kids party on Friday, November 29th from 6 pm-8 pm. Parents can shop at the Bazaar and enjoy some kid-free time while we take care of the rest!
Dance, crafts, peanut-free snacks and tons of energy-burning games! Everyone goes home tuckered out and happy!
Ages four and up. Indoor shoes or dance footwear required. Please wear comfortable clothing. No dance experience required.
Admission is $18/child. If enrolling siblings, second and subsequent children $15 each.
Nov. 29 | 6 - 8pm
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Music
Monday, Dec 02
Mini Mondays at the Children's Museum
For songs, games, crafts, and more, join us for our new Mini Mondays programming! Choose from three exciting options as you register for weeks of fun. With musical sessions led by trained facilitators from Prelude Music and themed sessions led by our experienced early-years museum staff, each week is a new adventure!
Mini Mondays are geared towards children aged 0-4 and their caregivers. Each session consists of 60- minutes of programming followed by a 30-minute.
Click here to register or to learn more
*There will be no Mini Monday programming on Oct. 14 & Nov. 11, 2019.*
Monday's from 10am - 11:30am
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly, Theatre
