Events Calendar
Friday, Nov 30 to Sunday, Dec 30
The House at Pooh Corner
Winnipeg’s most famous bear makes a return appearance to help MTYP celebrate the holiday season. As if by magic, the theatre transforms into the world of Winnie-the-Pooh and The Hundred Acre Wood.
For tickets and show times, visit the MTYP website.
November 30 - December 30
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Categories: Family Friendly, Theatre
Tuesday, Dec 18
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
Tuesday, Dec 18
CYCLE
Spin class at The Forks? Heck yes. You can expect a full body, 45 minute indoor spin class that will push you. We believe you can have your cake and eat it too, and by cake we mean face-melting cardio that you can handle. Connect with the beat and the people around you. The lights will be low, and the music will be loud. Our coaches will motivate you in a group environment that will make you work like you never thought possible.
Tuesdays @ 7PM, Fridays @ noon, Sundays @ 10AM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Thursday, Dec 20
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, Dec 20
Bike + Beer
Spin class just got more awesome. Treat yoself after with a beer, post-class, from The Common downstairs at The Forks. Connect with the beat and the people around you. The lights will be low, and the music will be loud. Our coaches will motivate you in a group environment that will make you work like you never thought possible. Sweat it out for a full body, 45 minute indoor spin class, then relax, beer in hand, knowing you earned it (you hardworking, Winnipegger, you).
Thursdays, 7PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Friday, Dec 21 to Sunday, Dec 23
Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes
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 only. Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more. Guided Exhibition Tours are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Until January 6
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly
Friday, Dec 21
CYCLE
Spin class at The Forks? Heck yes. You can expect a full body, 45 minute indoor spin class that will push you. We believe you can have your cake and eat it too, and by cake we mean face-melting cardio that you can handle. Connect with the beat and the people around you. The lights will be low, and the music will be loud. Our coaches will motivate you in a group environment that will make you work like you never thought possible.
Tuesdays @ 7PM, Fridays @ noon, Sundays @ 10AM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Dec 22 to Sunday, Dec 23
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.
December 22 + 23 vendors:
- Always Sunny Fibres
- Andrea Shelley Designs
- Brook Drabot Glass
- Home philosophica
- Jillian Leigh Jewelry
- Lewis & Clark Collar Co.
- Melt Chocolate Company
- Rasa Holistic
- R&R Co. Impressions
- Sarah Cameron Jewelry
- SOAK Bath Co
- Sonja Rosenberg Jewellery
- String and Bone Studio
- Sweet Spirit Apothecary
- The Canadian Birch Company
- The Peg Authentic Brand
December 22 + 23 | 10AM - 9PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Sunday, Dec 23
Arctic Glacier Winter Park Sunday Programming
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Hop on and enjoy a ride around The Forks site!
Indigenous Storytelling + Bannock Making |1:30 - 3:30 PM
Join Indigenous Elders inside the teepees for a traditional experience of making bannock and sharing stories.
Snow Sculpting Sessions | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
From a block of white snow to a creative creation, learn to carve a small snow sculpture with the help of our expert snow carver.
Soul on Ice | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Canopy Skating Rink is transformed into a dance floor on ice. DJs Hunnicut and Co-op spin your favourite tunes while you spin around the ice.
Sundays | December - February
Location: Arctic Glacier Winter Park
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Multicultural
Tuesday, Dec 25
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
Tuesday, Dec 25
Christmas Day Buffet at SMITH
Join SMITH for a festive holiday buffet carefully crafted by Executive Chef Barry Saunders. Reservations are required. Seats are filling up fast, so reserve your table today!
December 25 | SMITH Restaurant
Location: Inn at the Forks
Categories: Food & Drink
Wednesday, Dec 26
ERA Bistro's Boxing Day and New Year's Day Brunch
Join ERA Bistro this Boxing Day and New Year's Day for their fabulous ala carte Brunch Menu! Brunch is from 10 AM to 3 PM, and though reservations are not required, we recommended calling ahead to ensure you get a table!
December 26 + January 1 | 10 AM - 3 PM | ERA Bistro
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Categories: Food & Drink
Thursday, Dec 27
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, Dec 27
Spin class "Best of 2018"
Join Amie for a fun pop-up spin class at The Forks! Find it in The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters).
December 27 | 7 PM | The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters)
Location:
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Friday, Dec 28 to Sunday, Dec 30
Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes
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 only. Visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more. Guided Exhibition Tours are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Until January 6
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly
Friday, Dec 28
Spin and Skate
Join Amie for a fun pop-up spin class at The Forks! Find it in The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters).
December 28 | 7 PM | The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters)
Location:
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Sunday, Dec 30
Arctic Glacier Winter Park Sunday Programming
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
Hop on and enjoy a ride around The Forks site!
Indigenous Storytelling + Bannock Making |1:30 - 3:30 PM
Join Indigenous Elders inside the teepees for a traditional experience of making bannock and sharing stories.
Snow Sculpting Sessions | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
From a block of white snow to a creative creation, learn to carve a small snow sculpture with the help of our expert snow carver.
Soul on Ice | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Canopy Skating Rink is transformed into a dance floor on ice. DJs Hunnicut and Co-op spin your favourite tunes while you spin around the ice.
Sundays | December - February
Location: Arctic Glacier Winter Park
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Multicultural
Sunday, Dec 30
Bike, Bootcamp, and Bubbly
Break a sweat with Amie at her spin class and boot camp at The Forks! Find it in The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters).
December 30 | 10 AM | The Forks Pavilion (formerly Muddy Waters)
Location:
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Monday, Dec 31
New Year's Eve at The Forks
Family countdown and mini fireworks at 8 PM | AT THE WINNIPEG SIGN
Fireworks spectacle at midnight | AT THE PORT
More details to come!
5:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Family Friendly, Free
Monday, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Dinner at ERA Bistro
Ring in 2019 with a fantastic dinner at ERA Bistro! ERA will be featuring a special four course menu carefully crafted by Executive Chef Kirk Hanson. Cocktail + wine features will be available alongside a choice menu featuring the best local ingredients Manitoba has to offer. Vegan + gluten-free options available. Reservations are required.
To book a reservation, visit their website.
December 31 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | ERA Bistro
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Categories: Food & Drink
Monday, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Dinner at SMITH
Join SMITH this New Year's Eve and say goodbye to 2018 with a sophisticated four-course dinner. The price is $80 per person. Reservations are required. Seats are filling up fast, so reserve your table today!
December 31 | SMITH Restaurant
Location: Inn at the Forks
Categories: Food & Drink
Monday, Dec 31
Top Hats & Tiaras
Join the Manitoba Children's Museum this New Year’s Eve to finish the holidays on a high note. Dress to impress in your formal wear for an afternoon out on the town. Top hats and tiaras are provided to help you look spectacular for the occasion. Once your family looks super stylish, step in line for a souvenir photograph taken by Ebonie Klassen Photography. Enjoy live musical entertainment by The Solutions, hands-on science activities with Let's Talk Science, festive balloon creations by Balloons by Mike, a ginger ale toast to 2018, and a festive 1000-balloon drop led by Countdown Emcees Drew Kozub and Karly Troschuk from KiSS 102.3's KiSS Morning's with Drew & Karly to ring in the New Year at noon!
December 31 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly
