Events Calendar
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
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