Events Calendar
Friday, Sep 20 to Sunday, Sep 22
CN100 - A Moving Celebration
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, CN is going on tour from coast to coast across the continent. And on Saturday, September 21, the festivities are stopping at Winnipeg! CN100 – A Moving Celebration is an immersive exhibit where you can discover the history of CN as well as the people and innovations that built North America.
An event for the whole family with interactive experiences, shows and lots of activities for kids.
Open to the public:
Sept. 20 from 3:30 - 8:30 PM
Sept. 21 from 1 - 9:30 PM
Sept. 22 from 1 - 6 PM
Sept. 20 from 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Sept. 21 from 1 PM - 9:30 PM, Sept. 22 from 1 PM - 6 PM
Location: CN Stage
Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation
Saturday, Sep 21 to Sunday, Sep 22
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Drop-In Community Tune-Up stands
During The WRENCH @ The Forks drop-in, the general public will be able to fix their bicycle with the assistance of WRENCH staff and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend. To ensure that money is not a barrier; services and used parts will be offered by suggested donation (sliding scale) or in exchange for volunteer time.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Saturdays & Sundays | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Sep 21
Journey of Hope Walk
Join us for the 28th annual Journey of Hope Walk, fundraiser, and public awareness walk for the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS). You can also show your support by canvasing with us to help keep our services free!
Contact Katrina at 204-786-1616 ext. 224 or katrina@mss.mb.ca for more information and details.
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Sunday, Sep 22
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Bike Art
From printmaking to sculpture and beyond, The WRENCH @ The Forks Bike Art workshops take used bicycle parts and help participants transform them into works of art. The Bike Art workshops will feature bike part jewellery and bike part fishing lure making.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Sunday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Sunday, Sep 22
Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness
On Sunday, September 22, the Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) is celebrating its annual Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness. For the last 8 years, the MNC has worked tirelessly to increase awareness, prevention, and detection of melanoma as well as provide support, access to therapies and services for thousands of patients and their families across Canada. The MNC has also provided funds for research as well as developing educational tools and outreach for kids attending summer camps. This walk helps to raise funds so that MNC can continue to offer services to anyone who needs support and education around melanoma.
We will be gathering at the Forks and walking to the Manitoba Legislative Building, before returning to the area under the Canopy. Kiss 102.3 FM will be on hand to emcee the event, and we will have a Silent Auction, and a 50/50 Draw will be held. We will also be fortunate enough to have the Ukulele Club of Winnipeg provide entertainment.
Sunday, Sept. 22 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Outdoor Recreation
Sunday, Sep 22
Voices from Oodena / Voix d’Oodena
Oodena, the natural amphitheatre at The Forks, has been a gathering place for centuries and THIN AIR celebrates that history with a collage of work by writers who have roots here. Gather on the stairs for a magical evening of words in many styles. Bring a jacket—the air cools as the sun sets.
Oodena, l’amphithéâtre naturel situé à la Fourche, est un lieu de rencontre depuis des siècles. THIN AIR célèbre cette histoire en présentant un collage de textes à des auteurs qui ont marqué le milieu local. Venez assister à une soirée magique de paroles offertes sur tous les tons. Apportez une veste, car l’air est frais au coucher du soleil.
Inclement weather / Météo défavorable: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Sunday, Sept. 22 | 7 - 8 PM
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Categories: Books & Talks, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation
Tuesday, Sep 24
Fit 4 Two Stroller Fitness
Fit 4 Two Stoller Fitness is a baby-friendly, full-body workout. Each class includes intervals of cardio drills, functional strength training and short power walks, followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. You do not need a jogging stroller but will need to bring a yoga mat.
Tuesdays | 9:45 - 10:45 AM
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Tuesday, Sep 24
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.
***location change for July 25, classes moved to CN Stage***
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Thursday, Sep 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.
***location change for July 25, classes moved to CN Stage***
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Friday, Sep 27
Culture Days Manitoba's Student Day
Student Day at The Forks is a feature project of Culture Days Manitoba that provides students, children and schools an opportunity to share, create and participate in arts, craft, film, theatre, sport, historical and cultural activities for free on the Friday of the Culture Days weekend.
Friday, Sept. 27 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Art & Design, Books & Talks, Film, Free, Multicultural, Outdoor Recreation, Theatre
Friday, Sep 27 to Sunday, Sep 29
Culture Days: The three major Mexican Muralists - A view of social change on walls
The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba is preparing a great event, where the community will have the opportunity to learn about the three major Mexican muralists. The event will start on Friday, September 27th with an open gallery viewing from 6 to 11 pm. We will have a special keynote speaker to give a lecture about the three Major Mexican Muralists: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco.
On Saturday we will start with activities for kids in the afternoon and have a paint night for adults in the evening. These activities will be primarily interactive where participants will learn how to express mural art on their own. On Sunday the gallery viewing will continue and the closing of the event will take place in the afternoon.
Friday:
6:00 PM- Opening Gallery Viewing
7:00 PM-12:00 AM Opening Ceremony Lecture with a reception to follow
Saturday:
9:00 AM- Opening Gallery Viewing
12:00-1:00 PM- Kids Workshop
6:00 - 8:00 PM- Adult-only Workshop
8:00 PM- 10:00 PM Reception
Sunday:
9:00 AM- Open Gallery Viewing
11:00 AM- Unveil of the mural of diversity
2:00 PM End of event
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market
Sept. 27 to 29 |
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design, Books & Talks
Saturday, Sep 28
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Drop-In Community Tune-Up stands
During The WRENCH @ The Forks drop-in, the general public will be able to fix their bicycle with the assistance of WRENCH staff and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend. To ensure that money is not a barrier; services and used parts will be offered by suggested donation (sliding scale) or in exchange for volunteer time.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Saturdays & Sundays | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Sep 28
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Traditional Trails
Tradition Trails Indigenous-led group rides are family-friendly historical/cultural bike tours that engage community members in memorable, meaningful and transformative outdoor learning experiences based in Manitoban Indigenous perspectives, values and practices.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Sunday | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Guided Tour, Multicultural, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Sep 28
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg
Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is a free all-night exploration and celebration of contemporary art that takes place on the Saturday of the Culture Days weekend from dusk to dawn, produced by Culture Days Manitoba and the Winnipeg Arts Council.
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Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6 PM - 12 AM
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly, Free
Saturday, Sep 28
Culture Days: One Mural for Diversity
Come and help us paint this mural!
We are pleased to invite the community to our beautiful city and join us in this awesome event. We will have the opportunity to create, together, a mural (80 x 64 inch), by painting 16 individual pieces (20 x 16 inch). If you are one of the 16 participants (Single or couple) you will have the opportunity to paint, learn and share in a wonderful time with us.
The original design will be created by Michel Saint Helaire and he will guide us to finish it. For several years, Michel has created diverse large-scale murals throughout the city of Winnipeg. His paintings are part of various collections; private and corporate, including the Province of Manitoba, Investors Group and Manitoba Hydro.
* Registration will be limited to 16 individuals or couples.
* A pop-up/cash bar will be available on-site for participants and the public.
* --Adults only-- (The kid's workshop will be held in the afternoon on Saturday)
This event is free and will be accepting optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market
Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6 - 8 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design
Tuesday, Oct 01
Fit 4 Two Stroller Fitness
Fit 4 Two Stoller Fitness is a baby-friendly, full-body workout. Each class includes intervals of cardio drills, functional strength training and short power walks, followed by postnatal-specific core work and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. You do not need a jogging stroller but will need to bring a yoga mat.
Tuesdays | 9:45 - 10:45 AM
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
