Events Calendar
Thursday, Dec 05
UnCommon Pours | Holiday Hops and Sammies
UnCommon Pours returns with Holiday Hops and Sammies, a celebration of seasonal beer styles and classic holiday tastes!
Join The Common’s Craft Beer Curator and certified cicerone, Hailey Tennant, for a guided tasting experience featuring a flight of festive, small-batch holiday beers, each thoughtfully paired with specialty sandwiches from Crafted Crust.
Discover the delights of pairing your favourite brews with your favourite bites this holiday season, and get your tickets today!
7PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Friday, Dec 06 to Sunday, Dec 08
MTYP Performance | A Year With Frog and Toad
Get your tickets for A Year With Frog and Toad, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People! Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this delightful show is the perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Running from December 6–29 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Friday, Dec 06
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card Pop-up
Make your holiday shopping simple this season by visiting the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Gift Card Pop-up at The Forks Market on Friday, December 6! Visit the Main Floor kiosk (next to Neon Cone) to purchase Downtown BIZ gift cards, accepted at 200+ downtown businesses in Winnipeg!
Learn more about Downtwon BIZ gift cards here.
3PM - 6PM
Location: The Forks Market, Pop-up Kiosk
Friday, Dec 06
First Fridays Beading Circle
Join the Manitobah Storyboot School, a national charitable organization dedicated to offering education and training in traditional Indigenous arts, for a free community beading event.
5PM - 7PM
Location: The Forks Market
Friday, Dec 06 to Sunday, Dec 08
Forum Art Centre's 60th Anniversary Show
Join Forum Art Centre in the Event Space for their 60th Anniversary Show, featuring an art show and sale instructors and students from Forum's 60 year history.
Artists in the show include Jordan Van Sewell, Christine Kirouac, Suzie Smith, Dominique Rey, Luther Pokrant, James Culleton, Toluwalope Toludare, Bud Gillies, David Cooper, Brenna George, Patrick LeMadec, Diana Fred, Jo McKeever, Deborah Wilde, Pamela Jeffrey, Bob Dann, Arlo Mollot, Corah Enns Jo Pinera, Dave Arbuthnott, Jacquie Trudeau, Yvonne Friesen, and Megan Krause.
Stop by this weekend:
Friday, December 6 | 6PM - 9PM
Saturday, December 7 | 11AM - 8PM
Sunday, December 8 | 11AM - 6PM
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Friday, Dec 06 to Sunday, Dec 08
Adopt A Metre Pop Up
Visit Unit 147 in The Forks Market to adopt a metre of the iconic Nestaweya River Trail! Our team will guide you through the process, and you'll receive a certificate to proudly display or gift to the winter lover in your life.
Looking for more gift ideas? Grab gift cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations—perfect for spreading the holiday cheer from The Forks Market!
12PM - 8PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Sunday, Dec 08
Future Makers Mini Market
Join Royal Dance at The Forks and Forks Trading Company on the main floor of The Forks Market where they'll be hosting local young entrepreneurs, sharing their own products.
Come by and support these amazing mini business owners!
Sunday, December 8 | 10AM - 2PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Tuesday, Dec 10
Art + Human Rights | Droits de la personne
1PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Wednesday, Dec 11
Live Music at SMITH
This holiday season, join SMITH, at Inn at The Forks, for an unforgettable live music experience!
From December 11 to January 4, enjoy performances by talented local jazz artists:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 9PM - close
- Wednesdays: 6:30PM to close (except December 25 + January 1)
Check out the full lineup here!
Location: Inn at the Forks
Wednesday, Dec 11
Candle Painting Workshop
Join Bestie Studios for a Candle Painting Workshop at The Forks! Each participant will receive all the supplies needed and be guided step-by-step through the candle painting process. Plus, enjoy a complimentary beverage from The Common and snacks from The Forks Market.
6PM - 8PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Friday, Dec 13 to Saturday, Dec 14
Adopt A Metre Pop Up
Visit Unit 147 in The Forks Market to adopt a metre of the iconic Nestaweya River Trail! Our team will guide you through the process, and you'll receive a certificate to proudly display or gift to the winter lover in your life.
Looking for more gift ideas? Grab gift cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations—perfect for spreading the holiday cheer from The Forks Market!
12PM - 8PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Friday, Dec 13 to Saturday, Dec 14
Live Music at SMITH
This holiday season, join SMITH, at Inn at The Forks, for an unforgettable live music experience!
From December 11 to January 4, enjoy performances by talented local jazz artists:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 9PM - close
- Wednesdays: 6:30PM to close (except December 25 + January 1)
Check out the full lineup here!
Location: Inn at the Forks
Saturday, Dec 14 to Sunday, Dec 15
MTYP Performance | A Year With Frog and Toad
Get your tickets for A Year With Frog and Toad, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People! Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this delightful show is the perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Running from December 6–29 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Saturday, Dec 14 to Sunday, Dec 15
Kultivation Festival | Pop Up Pasko Market
Join Kultivation Festival for their second annual PASKO POP UP Fundraiser, where there will be a makers market, workshops, networking events, and more!
Follow Kultivation Festival on Instagram or Facebook to learn more!
Saturday, December 14 | 12PM-8PM and Sunday, December 15 | 12PM - 6PM
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Sunday, Dec 15
Get your RAW:almond Tickets!
Mark your calendars! RAW:almond tickets will be available for purchase in person on Sunday, December 15, starting at 9AM. Find them in the northeast atrium of The Forks Market (formerly the Pancake House).
Bonus: The Common will be opening early that day! Grab a morning beverage, soak in the atmosphere, and get ready for RAW:almond 2025.
9AM
Location: The Forks Market
Monday, Dec 16
Full Moon Ceremony
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between Sunshine House, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO), The Link, Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI), Women’s Health Clinic (WHC), Inaadiziwin, Native Clan Organization, Inc. (NCO), Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities and Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk. This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders and cultures are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon. Anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to attend, but will observe. If you can, we ask relatives to bring your own chair, rattles and/or drums, as well as a water container to fill and take home after the Ceremony (if you wish).
5PM
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Monday, Dec 16 to Wednesday, Dec 18
Adopt a Metre Pop Up
Visit Unit 147 in The Forks Market to adopt a metre of the iconic Nestaweya River Trail! Our team will guide you through the process, and you'll receive a certificate to proudly display or gift to the winter lover in your life.
Looking for more gift ideas? Grab gift cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations—perfect for spreading the holiday cheer from The Forks Market!
6PM - 8PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Wednesday, Dec 18
Live Music at SMITH
This holiday season, join SMITH, at Inn at The Forks, for an unforgettable live music experience!
From December 11 to January 4, enjoy performances by talented local jazz artists:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 9PM - close
- Wednesdays: 6:30PM to close (except December 25 + January 1)
Check out the full lineup here!
Location: Inn at the Forks
Thursday, Dec 19
Holiday Shop Night
Join us for an evening of holiday shopping and festive offerings at The Forks Market for Holiday Shop Night! The Forks Market will be open late, making it a perfect time for fitting in any last minute gift ideas or indulging in a fun festive event.
Check out the Holiday Shop Night blog post to learn more!
Plus, visit Unit 147 in The Forks Market while you're here, to adopt a metre of the Nestaweya River Trail! Our team will guide you through the process, and you'll receive a certificate to proudly display or gift to the winter enthusiast in your life.
Looking for more gift ideas? Grab gift cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations—perfect for spreading the holiday cheer!
6PM - 10PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Friday, Dec 20 to Monday, Dec 23
Adopt A Metre Pop Up
Visit Unit 147 in The Forks Market to adopt a metre of the iconic Nestaweya River Trail! Our team will guide you through the process, and you'll receive a certificate to proudly display or gift to the winter lover in your life.
Looking for more gift ideas? Grab gift cards in $25, $50, or $100 denominations—perfect for spreading the holiday cheer from The Forks Market!
12PM - 8PM
Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147
Friday, Dec 20 to Saturday, Dec 21
Live Music at SMITH
This holiday season, join SMITH, at Inn at The Forks, for an unforgettable live music experience!
From December 11 to January 4, enjoy performances by talented local jazz artists:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 9PM - close
- Wednesdays: 6:30PM to close (except December 25 + January 1)
Check out the full lineup here!
Location: Inn at the Forks
Saturday, Dec 21 to Monday, Dec 23
MTYP Performance | A Year With Frog and Toad
Get your tickets for A Year With Frog and Toad, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People! Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this delightful show is the perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Running from December 6–29 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Wednesday, Dec 25
Holiday Dinner Buffet at SMITH
Join SMITH at Inn at The Forks for their annual Holiday Buffet this festive season.
Available December 25th, 2024. Seatings from 4:00pm – 7:30pm. Reservations required.
Adults: $95
12 & Under: $40
4 & Under: Free
Click here to see the menu and to book your table!
Wednesday, December 25 | 4PM
Location: Inn at the Forks
Friday, Dec 27 to Sunday, Jan 05
Winter Break Activites | CMHR
This holiday season, from December 27 until January 5, enjoy free admission to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, along with a full program of creative activities!
December 27 - January 5
Location:
Friday, Dec 27 to Saturday, Dec 28
Live Music at SMITH
This holiday season, join SMITH, at Inn at The Forks, for an unforgettable live music experience!
From December 11 to January 4, enjoy performances by talented local jazz artists:
- Fridays and Saturdays: 9PM - close
- Wednesdays: 6:30PM to close (except December 25 + January 1)
Check out the full lineup here!
Location: Inn at the Forks
Saturday, Dec 28 to Sunday, Dec 29
MTYP Performance | A Year With Frog and Toad
Get your tickets for A Year With Frog and Toad, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People! Designed for kids ages 5 and up, this delightful show is the perfect holiday outing for the whole family.
Running from December 6–29 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Tuesday, Dec 31
New Year's Eve Dinner + Dance Party at SMITH
Indulge a meticulously crafted evening featuring a cocktail hour with light snacks, and an expertly curated five-course dinner at SMITH, located insite Inn at The Forks. Each dinner course is paired with premium Sparkling Wine or Champagne by Jones & Company Wine Merchants.
Stay late and ring in the new year, too, with late night snacks and midnight toast in the lounge.
See the menu and reserve your table here!
Tuesday, December 31 | 6PM
Location: