Events Calendar
Wednesday, Jul 17 to Sunday, Jul 21
Skateboard Lessons
Starting July 5th 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 11:30 AM - 2 PM. 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 the Plaza at The Forks Skatepark between 11 AM – 11:30 AM, 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 sign in at the skatepark between 11:00 - 11:30 AM. 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!
Wednesday to Sunday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: The Plaza
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Friday, Jul 19 to Sunday, Jul 21
The Mac and Cheese Festival
The Mac and Cheese Festival is North America's largest food festival and competition of its kind celebrating everything mac and cheese! Teams are challenged to reinvent the classic comfort food dish into epic mac and cheese creations. Top chefs, savvy cooks, and creative food entrepreneurs battle to win top bragging rights, awards, and prizes. It's an all out battle to see who reigns supreme in the world of mac and cheese. There will also be live music, buskers, cooking demos and so much more!
Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased here. For more information or any other inquiries, please visit themacandcheesefestival.com.
July 19 from 4:00 - 11:00 PM | July 20 from 11:00 AM -11:00 PM | July 21 from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: CN Stage
Categories: Family Friendly, Festival, Food & Drink, Music, Outdoor Recreation
Saturday, Jul 20 to Sunday, Jul 21
The WRENCH @ The Forks: Drop-In Community Tune-Up stands
During The WRENCH @ The Forks drop-in, the general public will be able to fix their bicycle with the assistance of WRENCH staff and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to attend. To ensure that money is not a barrier; services and used parts will be offered by suggested donation (sliding scale) or in exchange for volunteer time.
Location: The WRENCH @ The Forks Rail Car
Saturdays & Sundays | 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Jul 20
Founding Nations Pow Wow
Join us for traditional drumming, dancing, singing, storytelling, artisans and more.
June 21 - 1:00 - 9:00 PM
June 27 - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
July 1 - 1:00 - 8:00 PM
July 20 - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
August 5 - 1:00 - 9:00 PM
August 17 - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
September 2 - 1:00 - 9:00 PM
All events take place in Oodena Celebration Circle.
Multiple dates & times
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Categories: Art & Design, Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Multicultural, Music
Saturday, Jul 20
Winnipeg Fish Festival
The Fish Festival is a fun day for families to participate in fishing activities, including kid’s fishing activity stations, filleting demonstration, kid’s casting lane, catfish seminar, pickerel rig tying contest, critter dipping, boater safety, hourly prize draws for kids, and much more! Admission is free. Festival occurs rain or shine.
Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Categories: Family Friendly, Festival, Food & Drink, Free
Saturday, Jul 20
Oral History Tour
Discover the rich history of Manitoba’s Indigenous people through stories, legends and Forks monuments. Led by elders, this 90-minute walking tour takes you from St. Boniface Cathedral, over the Esplanade Riel bridge and through The Forks site. Meet at the gates of the St. Boniface Cathedral. No registration required, suitable for all ages. Bring water and dress for the weather.
Wednesday July 3, 10, & 17, and Saturday July 6, 13, & 20| 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Guided Tour, Multicultural