The Forks

Free Bicycle Lessons

Join Winnipeg Trails for free drop-in bike riding lessons for adults. These lessons are offered every Thursday during the summer, from 6PM - 8PM and every Sunday from 1PM - 3PM.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more and to register for lessons (drop-ins are welcomed).

Thursdays | 6PM-8PM + Sundays | 1PM-3PM

Location: The Forks Market

Fishing at The Forks

Square Peg Tours will be offering fishing lessons and gear equipment rentals all weekend as an opportunity for the public to try angling and experience the thrill of catching a fish from the river!

Click here to learn more.

Friday, June 21 | 4:30PM - 8PM
Satuday, June 22 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 23 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 30 | 1PM - 8PM

Sunday, July 7 |  3PM - 8PM
Sunday, July 14 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 20 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 27 | 3PM - 8PM

Saturday, August 3 | 3PM - 6PM
Sunday, August 11 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 18 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 25 | 3PM - 7PM

Sunday, September 1 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 8 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 15 | 3PM - 7PM

Location: The Historic Port

Para Cycling Watch Party

Join Winnipeg Trails at The Forks for an exciting viewing of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games road cycling events!

Stop by their space to catch the action, enjoy a snack, sip on a drink, and connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts. It’s the perfect way to experience the thrill of this incredible sport while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere at The Forks. Everyone is welcome!

Save the event to your calendar and let them know you're coming by clicking here.

5:30PM

Location: The Forks Market

Immersion Ojibwe language Table

Grab yourself a bite and head on over to Winnipeg Trail at The Forks for an immersive Ojibwe langugage Table, every Wednesday thorughout the summer starting at 6PM.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Olexercise | Inclusive Exercise Consultations

Join Olex from Winnipeg Trails for inclusive exercise group consultations, designed for people of all abilities, shapes, and sizes. This program is an introduction to the outdoor activities offered by Winnipeg Trails. Olex, a former Paralympic athlete with a background in sports psychology and kinesiology, will guide you through these sessions, where everyone is welcome!

Click here to learn more and let them know you're coming!

5:30PM - 6:15PM

Location: The Forks Market

Wheelchair and Handcycling Mechanics Workshop

6:30PM

Location: The Forks Market

Cree and Ojibwe Language Tables

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in free language sharing programs, offered every Thursday throughout the summer.

• 5PM - IniniTALK Thursdays | Ininimowin (Cree) 
• 6PM - Biindige Thursdays | Anishinaabemo (Ojibwe) 

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

5PM + 6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Odamino-daa Fridays | Let's Play

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in fun language programming, offered every Friday throughout the summer. Participants will share language through playing games in Cree and Ojibwe.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more.

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Dennis Wang Pop-Up Shop

Visit the Event Space on the second floor of The Forks Market for Dennis Wang's pop-up shop, featuring a selection of unique clothing and accessories.

Click here to check out the full Dennis Wang collection.

9AM - 10PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Fishing at The Forks

Square Peg Tours will be offering fishing lessons and gear equipment rentals all weekend as an opportunity for the public to try angling and experience the thrill of catching a fish from the river!

Click here to learn more.

Friday, June 21 | 4:30PM - 8PM
Satuday, June 22 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 23 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 30 | 1PM - 8PM

Sunday, July 7 |  3PM - 8PM
Sunday, July 14 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 20 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 27 | 3PM - 8PM

Saturday, August 3 | 3PM - 6PM
Sunday, August 11 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 18 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 25 | 3PM - 7PM

Sunday, September 1 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 8 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 15 | 3PM - 7PM

Location: The Historic Port

Recovery Day Winnipeg

Join Recovery Day Winnipeg for this year's Recovery Day, hosted by Michael Champagne, with musical guests, family activities, powerful speakers, and community resources.

Learn more at Recover Day Winnipeg!

11:30AM - 3:30PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Immersion Ojibwe language Table

Grab yourself a bite and head on over to Winnipeg Trail at The Forks for an immersive Ojibwe langugage Table, every Wednesday thorughout the summer starting at 6PM.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Sunrise Ceremony with The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) invites the community to gather in remembrance and honor the life of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick at a sacred ceremony. The gathering will take place at sunrise on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Oodena Celebration Circle. Click here for more details on the ceremony.

6AM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

Cree and Ojibwe Language Tables

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in free language sharing programs, offered every Thursday throughout the summer.

• 5PM - IniniTALK Thursdays | Ininimowin (Cree) 
• 6PM - Biindige Thursdays | Anishinaabemo (Ojibwe) 

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

5PM + 6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Odamino-daa Fridays | Let's Play

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in fun language programming, offered every Friday throughout the summer. Participants will share language through playing games in Cree and Ojibwe.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more.

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

2024 Scavenger Hunt For Kid's Sake

Join Big Brothers Big Siters of Winnipeg for their first ever Scavenger Hunt fundraiser at The Forks. Teams of 4-6 will navigate various locations, exhibits, and spaces at The Forks with maps and clues provided. The event includes a welcoming session for sponsors and participants.

For more information and to register your team, check out Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg's website!

11AM - 2PM

Location: Multiple Locations

Rotary Elementary School Peace Walk

The Rotary Elementary School Peace Walk brings children together to learn about peace and different cultures followed by a peace walk around and through the CMHR. They share their speeches, learn new dances and sing!

8:00AM

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Remembering Tanya Nepinak

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs invites the community to gather in honor of Tanya Nepinak, who tragically disappeared and was never brought home. This event offers an opportunity to come together, share a feast, sing, and honor Tanya and her family.

2PM - 3PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

SaturWAYS: Waterways Tour for Winnipeg Design Festival

Hop on a special boat tour with Winnipeg Waterways, hosted by HTFC Planning & Design, in celebration Winnipeg Design Festival. For $25, you'll enjoy the boat ride, followed by a complimentary beverage at The Common. Meet at the Winnipeg Waterways ticket kiosk.

Seats are limited, so click here to register!

Can’t make it? Follow @wpgdesignfest and @storefront_mb on Instagram, where they'll be streaming the tour live (reception permitting)!

1PM - 3PM

Location: The Historic Port

Saturday Swing Out

Join River City Swing for live music and swing dancing at The Forks! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. No experience or partner necessary and everyone is welcome!

Check out the Saturday Swing Out event page for more info and to reserve your spot.

6:30PM - 11PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day

10,000 gold flags will be placed at the CN Field at the Forks, representing the children of Manitoba who have battled cancer in our province.

To learn more about this event and the organization behind it, visit the Madox Warriors website.

10AM - 3PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Plume Pop Up: (Un) Used Book Sale

Plume is downsizing their office and have boxes of brand new books to pass along to Winnipeg readers! Drop by their pop-up at the kiosk on the main floor of The Forks Market.

Full event listing can be found on Plume's Facebook page here!

11AM - 8PM

Location: The Forks Market, Pop-up Kiosk

Soapbox Science

Soapbox Science is a public engagement initiative that provides a platform for female scientists to communicate their research to a diverse audience in open, accessible spaces. This innovative format aims to enhance public understanding of science, promote inclusivity in STEM fields, and celebrate the achievements of women in science.

Click here to learn more at Soapbox Science!

3PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

We Are All Treaty People

Join MCC's Indigenous Neighbours Program for a day of cultural celebration at this year's We Are All Treaty People event. 

This event is organized by Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba with Winnipeg Quakers, TRC Action Committee United Church, Diocese of Rupert's Land, and in partnership with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.

1Pm - 4PM

Location: The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada

Fishing at The Forks

Square Peg Tours will be offering fishing lessons and gear equipment rentals all weekend as an opportunity for the public to try angling and experience the thrill of catching a fish from the river!

Click here to learn more.

Friday, June 21 | 4:30PM - 8PM
Satuday, June 22 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 23 | 10AM - 8PM
Sunday, June 30 | 1PM - 8PM

Sunday, July 7 |  3PM - 8PM
Sunday, July 14 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 20 | 3PM - 8PM
Saturday, July 27 | 3PM - 8PM

Saturday, August 3 | 3PM - 6PM
Sunday, August 11 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 18 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, August 25 | 3PM - 7PM

Sunday, September 1 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 8 | 3PM - 7PM
Sunday, September 15 | 3PM - 7PM

Location: The Historic Port

Children's Museum | Mini Mondays

Stop by the Children's Museum for Mini Mondays, for a fun-filled day of
creative and stimulating programming exclusively designed for toddlers.

Learn more here!

10AM - 2PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

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).

6:30PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

Olexercise | Inclusive Exercise Consultations

Join Olex from Winnipeg Trails for inclusive exercise group consultations, designed for people of all abilities, shapes, and sizes. This program is an introduction to the outdoor activities offered by Winnipeg Trails. Olex, a former Paralympic athlete with a background in sports psychology and kinesiology, will guide you through these sessions, where everyone is welcome!

Click here to learn more and let them know you're coming!

5:30PM - 6:15PM

Location: The Forks Market

Immersion Ojibwe language Table

Grab yourself a bite and head on over to Winnipeg Trail at The Forks for an immersive Ojibwe langugage Table, every Wednesday thorughout the summer starting at 6PM.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Cree and Ojibwe Language Tables

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in free language sharing programs, offered every Thursday throughout the summer.

• 5PM - IniniTALK Thursdays | Ininimowin (Cree) 
• 6PM - Biindige Thursdays | Anishinaabemo (Ojibwe) 

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

5PM + 6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Community Gym: Homecoming Rooftop Ride

Homecoming season is here! The Communty Gym celebrates and honours Homecoming, which is the anniversary of their pop-up workout classes around the downtown area. Homecoming celebrates and honours the dream that became Community.

Join them on the Parkade Rooftop for an unforgettable community workout.

Check out Community Gym on Instagram and learn more about this event!

4PM - 9PM

Location: Top of Parkade

Odamino-daa Fridays | Let's Play

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in fun language programming, offered every Friday throughout the summer. Participants will share language through playing games in Cree and Ojibwe.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more.

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Student Days | Kicking off Culture Days 2025

Kick off this year’s Culture Days Manitoba celebration with a day of creativity with Student Day at The Forks!

Teachers, students, parents, homeschool groups, non-profits, and education creatives are invited to join Culture Days Manitoba for a day of hands-on, arts-focused workshops happening throughout the site, from 10AM - 2PM.

For a full list of programming and activities, visit the Student Day Event Hub.

10AM - 2PM

Location: Multiple Locations

Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin Memorial Walk

Join Manitoba Moon Voices in honouring and remembering Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin, with a community walk that will begin at the Manitoba Legislative Building and conclude at the MMIWG2S+ monument at The Forks. This gathering will feature family speakers, a sacred fire at Oodena Celebration Circle, and a shared meal.

2PM - 4:30PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

Children’s Museum | Explore-Abilities

The Children’s Museum invites you to an Explore-Abilities Evening on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This sensory-friendly experience is designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to enjoy hands-on learning in a safe, accessible space.

Check out the Explore-Abilities Evening event page for details and to register!

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Children's Museum | Mini Mondays

Stop by the Children's Museum for Mini Mondays, for a fun-filled day of
creative and stimulating programming exclusively designed for toddlers.

Learn more here!

10AM - 2PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Immersion Ojibwe language Table

Grab yourself a bite and head on over to Winnipeg Trail at The Forks for an immersive Ojibwe langugage Table, every Wednesday thorughout the summer starting at 6PM.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Motorcycle Meet-Up

Grab a pizza or a hot dog and stop by the south loop of The Forks Market for a Motorcycle Meet-Up, where motorcycle enthusiasts will gather to share their passion for riding while showcasing their bikes!

This event is organized and sponsored by Wienerpeg and Red Ember.

6PM - 10PM

Location: The Forks Market

Winnipeg Design Festival | Community Art Project

Stop by the second floor of The Forks Market to join Fête Jockey - curators of this year's Winnipeg Design Festival - and other creative leaders in The Event Space for a hands-on community art project.

Help build a 3D model of Winnipeg, 150 years from now, imagining a more climate-friendly future for our city. This multi-day workshop series, open to all ages, will culminate in a public art installation that will debut as Winnipeg 2174, in The Event Space as part of Nuit Blanche.

Thursday, September 26

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by ft3 Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Bike Winnipeg

Friday, September 27

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by HTFC Planning and Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Community Design and Planning Centre

Saturday, September 28

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by Architecture 49
• 3PM - 6PM | Co-hosted by Storefront Manitoba and Fête Jockey

For more information about this community art project, check out the full schedule of events for the Winnipeg Design Festival.

9AM - 5PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Cree and Ojibwe Language Tables

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in free language sharing programs, offered every Thursday throughout the summer.

• 5PM - IniniTALK Thursdays | Ininimowin (Cree) 
• 6PM - Biindige Thursdays | Anishinaabemo (Ojibwe) 

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more!

5PM + 6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Odamino-daa Fridays | Let's Play

Head over to Winnipeg Trails at The Forks and take part in fun language programming, offered every Friday throughout the summer. Participants will share language through playing games in Cree and Ojibwe.

Check out the events page on the Winnipeg Trails website to learn more.

6PM

Location: The Forks Market

Winnipeg Design Festival | Community Art Project

Stop by the second floor of The Forks Market to join Fête Jockey - curators of this year's Winnipeg Design Festival - and other creative leaders in The Event Space for a hands-on community art project.

Help build a 3D model of Winnipeg, 150 years from now, imagining a more climate-friendly future for our city. This multi-day workshop series, open to all ages, will culminate in a public art installation that will debut as Winnipeg 2174, in The Event Space as part of Nuit Blanche.

Thursday, September 26

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by ft3 Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Bike Winnipeg

Friday, September 27

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by HTFC Planning and Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Community Design and Planning Centre

Saturday, September 28

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by Architecture 49
• 3PM - 6PM | Co-hosted by Storefront Manitoba and Fête Jockey

For more information about this community art project, check out the full schedule of events for the Winnipeg Design Festival.

12PM - 8PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Nuit Blanche

The Forks is a must-stop spot for this year's Nuit Blanche Winnipeg, a free nighttime exploration and celebration of contemporary art held in locations throughout Downtown Winnipeg.

This year, The Forks will be home to a range of exciting events, activations, and installations found throughout the site, including:

• CN Stage and Field
• The Forks Market (Winnipeg 2174: Winnipeg Design Festival's closing party)
• Top of the Parkade (Light It Up | 1v1 Freestyle Dance Battle)
• The Forks Market Patio
• South Loop (bike hub, south of The Forks Market)
• The Children's Museum's (Mini Nuit Blanche)
• Canadian Museum for Human Rights
• Parks Canada Amphitheatre
• The Plaza Skate Park at The Forks

Arrive by foot or bike, enjoy a complimentary lift on with the Winnipeg Trolley Company (from 6PM - 12AM), or a free ride on the Water Bus with Winnipeg Waterways (from 6PM - 9PM).

Stay tuned for more details, or check Nuit Blanche Winnipeg for the event program.

6PM - 11PM

Location: Multiple Locations

Winnipeg Design Festival | Community Art Project

Stop by the second floor of The Forks Market to join Fête Jockey - curators of this year's Winnipeg Design Festival - and other creative leaders in The Event Space for a hands-on community art project.

Help build a 3D model of Winnipeg, 150 years from now, imagining a more climate-friendly future for our city. This multi-day workshop series, open to all ages, will culminate in a public art installation that will debut as Winnipeg 2174, in The Event Space as part of Nuit Blanche.

Thursday, September 26

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by ft3 Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Bike Winnipeg

Friday, September 27

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by HTFC Planning and Design
• 5PM - 8PM | Hosted by Community Design and Planning Centre

Saturday, September 28

• 12PM - 3PM | Hosted by Architecture 49
• 3PM - 6PM | Co-hosted by Storefront Manitoba and Fête Jockey

For more information about this community art project, check out the full schedule of events for the Winnipeg Design Festival.

12Pm - 6PM

Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Orange Shirt Day

Learn more at Wa-Say Healing Centre

Location: Multiple Locations

Chāpān Teachings

Join The Women's Health Clinic on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation for Chāpān Teachings. This event celebrates Indigenous healing traditions through laughter, music, and games. The program will offer a chance for guests to reconnect with cultural practices and explore natural ways of healing while fostering reconciliation and community.

Check out their website for more informaiton on The Women's Health Clinic and their events!

1PM - 10PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Children's Museum | National Day For Truth & Reconciliation

Join the Children’s Museum for a day of learning and reflection on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Everyone is welcome to enjoy free admission and participate in special programming and activities from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Highlights include a collaborative nature mural, guest speakers like author David Robertson, a language workshops, and crafting activities. Visit the Children’s Museum website for more details.

11AM - 3PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Mocs In Motion | Skateboarding with Pitikwe

Join Pitikwe for free skateboarding lessons, a skateboarding contest, and community gathering to honour Indigenous strength and community.

Follow Pitikwe Skatepark on Instagram for more information on this event!

1PM

Location: The Plaza at The Forks Skateboard Park

Treaty Right to Education : Residential Schools and Reconciliation

On September 30th, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, the Agowiidiwinan Centre at The Forks will host a discussion featuring Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross and Elders Florence and Philip Paynter. Topics include residential schools, treaty education, and reconciliation.

The event will conclude with a Q&A, closing remarks, and a smudge.

Contact jflett@trcm.ca to register.

Follow the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba on Instagram to learn more.

2PM - 4PM

Location: Agowiidiwinan Centre (15 Forks Market Road)

Indigenous Language Tables

In honour of National day of Truth and Reconciliation, Winnipeg Trails will be hosting a special edition of their Indigenous Language Tables. Join them on the patio. All are welcome. 

12PM - 7PM

Location: The Forks Market Patio