Events Calendar
Friday, Jul 28 to Sunday, Aug 06
World Police & Fire Games
As the largest sporting event ever hosted in the Province of Manitoba, the 2023 World Police and Fire Games is an exciting and rewarding community-wide sports event that takes place from July 28 – August 6, 2023.
The Forks is the venue for wrist-wrestling and the Athletes Village.
July 26-August 6
Location: Multiple Locations
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Tuesday, Aug 01
Full Moon Ceremony
You're invited to the Oodena Celebration Circle on August 1 for a Full Moon Ceremony.
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between ka Ni Kanichihk Inc., Sunshine House, Manitoba Moon Voices, Inc., Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., Huddle Ka Ni Kanichihk, QPOC Winnipeg, and Women's Health Clinic.
This is a public event. All genders and cultures are invited for teachings about feminine energy and the moon. Those who identify with feminine energy are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to observe.
Please bring your own chair.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Categories: Free
Tuesday, Aug 01
Play at The Forks | Table Tennis Lessons
Join us on Tuesdays, from now until September, as we learn some tips and tricks of table tennis!
Though table tennis is one of the most fun raquete sports to play, it is also one of the hardest. That's why for Play at The Forks, we've partnered with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association (MTTA) to help us learn to play table tennis.
Free table tennis lessons will be offered at the tennis table stations, near the CN field, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every Tuesday until the end of August.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Aug 02
Dance Sessions at The Forks
Join us on Wednesdays, from now until September, as we learn to dance!
Street Dancers GeNie Baffoe and Bobby Majo will be hosting free dance lessons for guests to learn hip-hop moves, participate in dance battles, and enjoy the mixes of live DJ's.
From 6:00pm - 8:00pm on top of the parkade for July 26 and August 2. For the weeks to follow, these practices will happen under the WINNIPEG sign.
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CN Park
Categories: Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Tuesday, Aug 08
Play at The Forks | Table Tennis Lessons
Join us on Tuesdays, from now until September, as we learn some tips and tricks of table tennis!
Though table tennis is one of the most fun raquete sports to play, it is also one of the hardest. That's why for Play at The Forks, we've partnered with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association (MTTA) to help us learn to play table tennis.
Free table tennis lessons will be offered at the tennis table stations, near the CN field, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every Tuesday until the end of August.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Aug 09
Dance Sessions at The Forks
Join us on Wednesdays, from now until September, as we learn to dance!
Street Dancers GeNie Baffoe and Bobby Majo will be hosting free dance lessons for guests to learn hip-hop moves, participate in dance battles, and enjoy the mixes of live DJ's.
From 6:00pm - 8:00pm, until the end of September, under the WINNIPEG sign (on top of the parkade for July 26 and August 2 only).
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CN Park
Categories: Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Aug 12
Soapbox Science Winnipeg
Join us at The Oodena Celebration Circle, from 11:00am - 2:00pm for Soapbox Science Winnipeg, 2023!
Soapbox Science is a public outreach event to promote women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Leading women and non-binary scientists from the city of Winnipeg will converge on soapboxes, creating a vibrant hub of scientific learning and discussion. By providing a platform for these brilliant minds to share their scientific endeavors with the general public, the event aims to dismantle barriers and inspire a more inclusive future for science.
This event is free to attend!
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Categories: Family Friendly, Science & Technology
Tuesday, Aug 15
Play at The Forks | Table Tennis Lessons
Join us on Tuesdays, from now until September, as we learn some tips and tricks of table tennis!
Though table tennis is one of the most fun raquete sports to play, it is also one of the hardest. That's why for Play at The Forks, we've partnered with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association (MTTA) to help us learn to play table tennis.
Free table tennis lessons will be offered at the tennis table stations, near the CN field, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every Tuesday until the end of August.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Aug 16
Dance Sessions at The Forks
Join us on Wednesdays, from now until September, as we learn to dance!
Street Dancers GeNie Baffoe and Bobby Majo will be hosting free dance lessons for guests to learn hip-hop moves, participate in dance battles, and enjoy the mixes of live DJ's.
From 6:00pm - 8:00pm, until the end of September, under the WINNIPEG sign (on top of the parkade for July 26 and August 2 only).
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CN Park
Categories: Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Saturday, Aug 19 to Sunday, Aug 20
StrEAT Feast Festival
Saturday, August 19 | 12pm - 9pm
Sunday, Augsut 20 | 11am - 8pm
StrEAT Feast Festival is a celebration of the various street foods and cultural specialties from various parts of the world found in Winnipeg and Manitoba. The festival aims to highlight local food and non-food vendors, live performances by local artists, local art, local businesses, cultural and/non-profit organizations and various programming and activities.
The goal of StrEAT Feast Festival is to educate and raise awareness of local businesses and organizations, to further amplify the importance of supporting local, by engaging and bringing people and community together!
Visit and follow StrEAT Feast Festival for updates:
August 19 and 20, 2023
Location: CN Stage
Categories: Festival
Monday, Aug 21 to Tuesday, Aug 22
Skate Camp
Join Sk8 Skates for their Summer Skate Camp, August 21-25 from 10:00am-5:00pm.
A fun skate camp for kids, 12-17 years old with a base level skills, looking to improve! Snacks and drinks will be provided, and lunch will be provided on Monday and Friday.
$100 to sign-up and participants are asked to bring their own helmet and board. Learn more or sign up for the camp today!
August 21, 22, and 25
Location:
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Tuesday, Aug 22
Play at The Forks | Table Tennis Lessons
Join us on Tuesdays, from now until September, as we learn some tips and tricks of table tennis!
Though table tennis is one of the most fun raquete sports to play, it is also one of the hardest. That's why for Play at The Forks, we've partnered with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association (MTTA) to help us learn to play table tennis.
Free table tennis lessons will be offered at the tennis table stations, near the CN field, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every Tuesday until the end of August.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Aug 23
Dance Sessions at The Forks
Join us on Wednesdays, from now until September, as we learn to dance!
Street Dancers GeNie Baffoe and Bobby Majo will be hosting free dance lessons for guests to learn hip-hop moves, participate in dance battles, and enjoy the mixes of live DJ's.
From 6:00pm - 8:00pm, until the end of September, under the WINNIPEG sign (on top of the parkade for July 26 and August 2 only).
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CN Park
Categories: Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Friday, Aug 25
Skate Camp
Join Sk8 Skates for their Summer Skate Camp, August 21-25 from 10:00am-5:00pm.
A fun skate camp for kids, 12-17 years old with a base level skills, looking to improve! Snacks and drinks will be provided, and lunch will be provided on Monday and Friday.
$100 to sign-up and participants are asked to bring their own helmet and board. Learn more or sign up for the camp today!
August 21, 22, and 25
Location:
Categories: Sports & Fitness
Tuesday, Aug 29
Play at The Forks | Table Tennis Lessons
Join us on Tuesdays, from now until September, as we learn some tips and tricks of table tennis!
Though table tennis is one of the most fun raquete sports to play, it is also one of the hardest. That's why for Play at The Forks, we've partnered with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association (MTTA) to help us learn to play table tennis.
Free table tennis lessons will be offered at the tennis table stations, near the CN field, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, every Tuesday until the end of August.
Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Categories: Family Friendly, Free, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Wednesday, Aug 30
Dance Sessions at The Forks
Join us on Wednesdays, from now until September, as we learn to dance!
Street Dancers GeNie Baffoe and Bobby Majo will be hosting free dance lessons for guests to learn hip-hop moves, participate in dance battles, and enjoy the mixes of live DJ's.
From 6:00pm - 8:00pm, until the end of September, under the WINNIPEG sign (on top of the parkade for July 26 and August 2 only).
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: CN Park
Categories: Dance, Family Friendly, Free, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Sports & Fitness