Events Calendar
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
Tuesday, Oct 01
Vision Zero 101: A new vision for saving lives on our roads
Ian Thomas Keynote + Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 1
7PM | South Hall, The Forks Market
FREE
Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy equitable mobility for all. Vision Zero is quickly gaining momentum in North America after being implemented in Sweden in the 1990s and garnering success across Europe.
Panelists:
Janice Lukes, City of Winnipeg City Councillor
Brian Pincott, former Calgary City Councillor
Herbert Tiemens, City of Utrecht, Netherlands
Ian Thomas, Keynote Speaker
Sherri Rollins, City of Winnipeg City Councillor
Moderator:
Kim Kaschor, Associate Producer, CBC Manitoba
About Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas is the State and Local Program Director with America Walks. In this role, he develops and delivers education programs for advocates, professionals, and elected officials, about the benefits of walkable communities and strategies to create them.
From 2000 until 2013, Ian served as the founding Executive Director of the PedNet Coalition of Columbia, MO. During this time, he developed one of the largest Walking School Bus programs in the country, coordinated a campaign that led to Columbia adopting the first “complete streets’ policy in Missouri, and was instrumental in reducing neighborhood speed limits.
In 2013 and again in 2016 and 2019, Ian won election to the Columbia City Council, where he continues to advance healthy and walkable community policies. He is a member of Smart Growth America’s Local Leaders Council and the National League of Cities’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Find the full ModeShift program at modeshift.ca
Tuesday, October 1 | 7PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Books & Talks, Free
Thursday, Oct 03
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, Oct 04
Tactical Traffic Calming - A MasterClass with Jen Malzer
A hands-on primer in tactical urbanism: what it is and how you can approach it. Jen Malzer, joined by Rebecca Peterniak, will lead you in an experiment in tactical urbanism using Winnipeg as your canvas. Jen Malzer is a very special transportation engineer in the City of Calgary's liveable cities division, currently re-imagining Calgary's traffic calming program and implementing new principles around shared decision-making and tactical urbanism.
Click here to purchase your tickets today. Limited seating available. Ticket includes free coffee and breakfast pastries from Tall Grass Prairie Bakery.
Friday, October 4 | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Books & Talks
Monday, Oct 07
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, Oct 08
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, Oct 08
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
Thursday, Oct 10
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, Oct 10
Thrive Thrift Shop Clothing Swap
Bored with your wardrobe? Get rid of old clothes while stocking up on some new fashions! Never been to a clothing swap before? Now is your chance!
Step 1: Purge your closets of clothing that no longer fits or that your heart no longer adores.
Step 2: Bring clothing along (women's, men's, girl's) and a girlfriend or two.
Step 3: Be prepared to have fun as you grab as much clothing to take home as you wish!
Bring as much as you want. Take as much as you want! One person's garbage is another person's treasure. You have a few weeks to go through your closets, drawers and Tupperware bins. Bring anything that you want to get rid of - tops, tanks, dresses, sweaters, shoes, accessories, coats, etc. * Please wash first! *
Don't have anything to bring? Please come anyway!! #startthecar Sizes are available from 0 to 3XX. Labels include Olson, Banana R, Joe, Calvin Klein, and more!
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Thrift Shop Social Enterprise: Established as a social service of Thrive Community Support Circle, the thrift shop aims to empower families and individuals by providing volunteer opportunities where individuals can learn employment, social and life skills and gain work experience!
Click here to purchase your tickets today!
Thursday, October 10 | 7 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping
Tuesday, Oct 15
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, Oct 15
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, Oct 17
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
Monday, Oct 21
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, Oct 22
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, Oct 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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:30am & 10:30am
Location: Royal Dance at The Forks
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Oct 26
Halloween Howl at the Children's Museum
TRICK-OR-TREAT! Want a night of Halloween DELIGHT? Then join us for fang-tastic family entertainment at our 23rd Annual Halloween Howl on October 26! Go door-to-door to collect your treats in our 12 indoor ghastly galleries, participate in spooktacular activities, make creepy crafts, and have some ghoulish fun!
Click here to purchase tickets or to learn more.
Saturday, October 26 | 6 - 9 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Categories: Family Friendly
Monday, Oct 28
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, Oct 29
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, Oct 31
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