Events Calendar
Wednesday, Aug 22 to Sunday, Aug 26
Sk8 Skates Skateboard Lessons
Starting July 4th until August 26th The Winnipeg Skateboarding Outreach Organization, in conjunction with Sk8 Skates, will be hosting free skateboard lessons for beginners at the Plaza at the Forks Skatepark. The lessons will run Wednesday - Sunday from 11:30am - 2pm. It is mandatory that participants bring a helmet, but skateboards are available for use.
Each participant (or their legal guardian if under the age of 18) will be required to sign a waiver at Sk8 Skates, located at the Forks Market, between 11am – 11:30am and then they will be teamed up with their instructor. If you already have a waiver filled out from a previous session, you are still required to go to Sk8 Skates between 11:00am - 11:30am to sign in. Space is limited and is first come, first serve. If you, or somebody you know is interested in taking up skateboarding, this is a perfect opportunity to see if it is right for you! For more information call (204) 452-4802.
Wednesday - Sunday | 11:30am - 2:00pm
Location: The Plaza
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Friday, Aug 24 to Sunday, Aug 26
RIBFEST
Rotary Ribfest, free admission, family friendly, delicious BBQ ribs, chicken and other food vendors, kids Zone Sat and Sun, entertainment by Manitoba Musicians, refreshments, Farmery Beer Gardens, 50/50 and raffle, Funds raised supporting Winnipeg youth Projects.
August 24-26 | Friday & Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Location: CN Stage
Categories: Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Free
Saturday, Aug 25 to Sunday, Aug 26
Twin Flames Vintage Pop Up
Twin Flames is a vintage and contemporary clothing pop up based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They were established on November 4th, 2017. Our name was inspired by the definition of a ‘twin flame’ which means a perfect mirror of oneself, which reflects our goal to have a variety of unique pieces for everyone. They can’t wait to share our collection of stylish clothing with you and help you find the piece that you were always meant to have, your very own ‘twin flame’ in the form of fashion.
August 18,19, 25 & 26 | 10:00am - 6:00pm | Railcars Outside The Market
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly, Shopping
Sunday, Aug 26
Community of Heroes
Community of Heroes is a free-to-the-public, family-friendly CPR and AED training event. Learn from certified Heart & Stroke resuscitation experts and local heroes from the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Services, and then take your turn in a four-hour, non-stop CPR relay! The first 200 people trained will receive a free CPR Anytime for Family & Friends™ kit to take home (includes a practice mannequin and instructional DVD), courtesy of Scotiabank and Mercedes Benz Winnipeg.
See a cardiac emergency.
Know what to do.
Have the confidence to respond.
August 26 | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Family Friendly, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Sunday, Aug 26
Salsa Sundays
The most anticipated outdoor Latin dance event of the year. Hundreds of people of all ages and dance ability join hosts Salsa Explosion Dance Company under the canopy for intro dance lessons, dance showcases and social dancing to the rhythms of live bands and DJs.
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 19, 26 | 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Dance, Free, Music