Events Calendar
Friday, Nov 01
The Forks North Portage Annual General Meeting
Join us for our 2019 AGM in the South Hall of The Forks Market.
Doors at 8 AM
Presentation at 8:30 AM
Limited seating available.
Nov. 1 | 8:30am
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Free
Saturday, Nov 02
Table Hockey Tournament
Come out and play the table-top version of Canada's favorite game! Participate in the tournament or free-play on 1 of 6 table games.
All levels welcome.
Location: South Hall of The Forks Market
Nov. 2 | 11am - 4pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free
Monday, Nov 04
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 05
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 06
Winnipeg Transit Master Plan Workshop
This workshop is designed to discuss the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan and learn about the proposed new transit network and services. It workshop will have a presentation followed by facilitated small table discussions about the proposed network system, mobility hubs, frequency of service, etc.
Registration is required as space is limited. Please register by emailing transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca. In the email, please provide your name, name of organization, date, and location of the event you would like to attend.
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market beside dconstruct Jewellery.
Nov. 6 | 10am - 12pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Books & Talks
Thursday, Nov 07
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 07
Celebrating the Harvest at Era Bistro
Enjoy a five-course dinner at Era Bistro that highlights late harvest products such as squash and root vegetables, from our local farmers and producers.
Dinners are $60 and reservations are required. Click here to make yours today!
Nov. 7 | 6pm
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Categories: Food & Drink
Saturday, Nov 09
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
Tuesday, Nov 12
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
Tuesday, Nov 12
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 14
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 14
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 15
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 16 to Sunday, Jan 05
Children's Museum: 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.
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
Monday, Nov 18
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 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, Nov. 23 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11:30am-6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market beside dconstruct Jewellery
Nov. 23, 24, 30 & Dec. 1
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
- Kids' crafts hosted by the Children's Museum
- Button/magnet-making hosted by Parks Canada
- Teekca's Aboriginal Boutique dreamcatcher workshop
- Kids party in Royal Dance at The Forks
- Freshcut Downtown Wreath Making Workshop
- Button and Magnet Making hosted by Parks Canada
- The Forks Market gift card and merch kiosk
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 teekcasboutique@mymts.net 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
Friday, Nov 29 to Sunday, Dec 01
Kal Barteski Custom Script Pop-up
Come see Kal, say hello + make meaningful art. She will be selling prints, originals and doing CUSTOM #kbscript pieces.
Friday, Nov. 29 from 3-10pm
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10am-9pm
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10am-5pm
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market beside dconstruct jewelry.
Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Art & Design, Shopping
Friday, Nov 29
Button & Magnet Making
Join Parks Canada from 4-9pm at the Parks Canada Information Kiosk in The Forks Market to make a button or magnet of your favourite Historic Site or National Park in Manitoba!
Friday, Nov. 29 | 4 - 9pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free
Friday, Nov 29 to Sunday, Dec 01
The Forks Merch & Gift Card Kiosk
Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Stop by The Forks gift card and merch kiosk located on the second floor of The Forks Market across from Forks Trading Company!
Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas.
Friday: 12 - 8pm
Saturday: 10am - 8pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Shopping
Friday, Nov 29
Children's Craftmaking
The Manitoba Children's Museum will be providing a fun and glittery seasonal craft. Create a sparkling icicle to hang in your window, on a doorknob, or your favourite tree branch! Not all icicles are chilly! Come and get sparkly with the Children's Museum!
Friday, Nov. 29 | 4:30 - 9:30pm
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free
Saturday, Nov 30 to Sunday, Dec 01
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, Nov. 23 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 24 from 11:30am-6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Location: 201 Space on the second floor of The Forks Market beside dconstruct Jewellery
Nov. 23, 24, 30 & Dec. 1
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Shopping