Events Calendar

Friday, Feb 14 to Sunday, Feb 16

Actif Epica

Actif Epica is a self supported ultra endurance event in extreme trail and weather conditions. It promotes health benefits associated with outdoor activity in winter and celebrates southeastern Manitoba communities and the surrounding prairie along the historic Crow Wing Trail. Icy temperatures, windswept trails, big skies and huge landscapes await participants as we Celebrate Human Resilience.

The event begins and ends at The Forks, and extending as far south as St Pierre MB before returning, travelling primarily on the historic Crow Wing trail.

Registration hub located at CN Stage Greenroom

Feb. 14 to 16 |

Location: CN Stage

Categories: Sports & Fitness

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Saturday, Feb 15 to Sunday, Feb 16

Big Bike Chill: Letter Peddler Press

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Come and meet artist Shaun McLachlan, the creator of Letter Peddler Press, inside at The Forks for your chance to make your own bike themed postcard... the old fashioned way!

Feb. 15 & 16 | 12 - 4pm

Location: The Forks Market

Categories: Art & Design, Family Friendly

Saturday, Feb 15 to Sunday, Feb 16

Festival du Voyageur Sugar Shack

A maple sugar shack presented by Festival du Voyageur that serves traditional rolled maple taffy.

Taffy is $3

Location: Outside on The Forks Fireside Lounge or near the Food Hall in The Forks Market in the event of extreme weather.

Saturdays & Sundays | 11am - 4pm

Location: The Plaza

Categories: Family Friendly, Food & Drink

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Saturday, Feb 15 to Sunday, Feb 16

Big Bike Chill: Woodcock Fat Bike Demo Kiosk

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Curious about cycling's fastest growing fad? Come and try out a fat tire bike at The Forks this winter. Trials are free. Pick up your fat tire from Woodcock at the Big Bike Chill Hub by the CN Stage and ride Winnipeg's newest trail- the Big Chill trail right at the Skate park! Find out if fat is for you!

Feb. 15 & 16 | 12 - 4pm

Location: CN Stage

Categories: Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness

Saturday, Feb 15 to Sunday, Feb 16

Children's Museum: I Love to Read Month

Join us for I Love To Read Month! We'll be celebrating our love of reading with a variety of crafts, activities, and special guests every weekend from 11:00AM - 3:00PM. While you're here, be sure to record what you've read as you help our friendly I Love To Read caterpillar grow around our Welcome Centre, and enter a draw for your chance to win an I Love To Read gift basket!

February 1 & 2: Outstanding Owls
With special guests from Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Reading with Raptors at 11:00AM - 1:00PM and Bookmates with a Bookmaking Workshop from 11:00AM - 3:00PM on February 1.

February 8 & 9: Excellent Elephants

February 15 & 16: Precious Pets
With special guests from Royal Winnipeg Ballet for a tutu try-on and storytime from 11:00AM - 1:00PM on February 15.

February 22 & 23: Fabulous Fish

February 29 & March 1: Creative Cats

Click here to learn more.

Weekends in February | 11am - 3pm

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Categories: Art & Design, Books & Talks, Family Friendly

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Saturday, Feb 15 to Sunday, Feb 16

Wilderland Winter Camping Pop-up

Wilderland Adventures is a team of outdoor leaders who share their vision for outdoor adventure and local history. They will be talking about winter specific camping, all-season camping, sledding, and have a bannock bar with all the fixings! Meet them in CN Field and stay warm in their winter tent!

Feb. 15 & 16 | 12 - 4pm

Location: CN Park

Categories: Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Free, Outdoor Recreation

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Sunday, Feb 16

Arctic Glacier Winter Park Sunday Programming

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides | 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Hop on and enjoy a ride around The Forks site!

Indigenous Programming |1:30 - 3:30 PM

Join Indigenous Elders inside the teepees for a traditional experience of making bannock.

Soul on Ice | 1:00 - 4:00 PM

The Canopy Skating Rink is transformed into a dance floor on ice. DJs Hunnicut and Co-op spin your favourite tunes while you spin around the ice.

Snowshoe Rentals | Jan. 12, 19, & 26 only | 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Come trek around The Forks on a pair of Heritage Snowshoes! This season, you can step into a pair of heritage snowshoes and experience winter the way people have for centuries. Location Orientation Circle, next to the children’s playground. Rentals available at The Parks Canada Kiosk in The Forks Market.

Sundays | December to February

Location: Arctic Glacier Winter Park

Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Multicultural

Sunday, Feb 16

Big Bike Chill: Bike Winnipeg Warming Hut/Art Tour

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Jump on a fat tire bike (or bring your own) and enjoy a tour of the Fork's Warming Huts with Sputnik Architecture and Bike Winnipeg. Sputnik is the instiagtor behind The Forks' annual Art and Architecture competition on Ice. Participants will get to know the unique history of the pieces by cycling through fun annecdotes. A great event for all riding skill levels.Register Here!

Fat Bikes will be provided free of charge for the first 4 registrants who request them.

Meeting location: Patio area by Crokicurl Rink

 

Feb. 9 & 16 | 10:30am - 12pm

Location: Multiple Locations

Categories: Art & Design, Guided Tour, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness

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Sunday, Feb 16

Big Bike Chill: Dutch Bike Kiosk

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Pop Up Dutch Bikes!

Ride a two-wheeler imported from the Netherlands! Come visit the folks from Winnipeg Trails and Plain Bikes at the Big Bike Chill Hub by CN Stage and they will set you up with a Dutch cruiser.

Location:  "The Culvert" Warming Hut = Big Bike Chill Hub @ CN Stage.

Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12 - 4pm

Location: CN Stage

Categories: Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness

Sunday, Feb 16 to Monday, Feb 17

Manitoba 150: App Check-in

Stop by the Manitoba 150 tent for more info on all our programming, initiatives and events such as The Explore 150 app! It features two locations at The Forks; The Forks Riverwalk (under the canopy) and the Oodena Celebration Circle. Forks guests who "check-in" on the app, will be entered to win a Manitoba 150 merchandise prize package!

Feb. 16 & 17 | 1 - 4pm

Location: The Canopy

Categories: Family Friendly, Free

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