The Forks

MTYP Performance | Billie and the Moon

Be part of the world premiere of Billie and The Moon, an enchanting show for ages 6–11, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People.

Running from May 2–11 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!

Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People

International Line-Dance FlashMob

Join International Linedance Flashmob for their next event at the canopy!

Everyone is welcome to join and can stay updated here.

1PM

Location: The Canopy

5th Annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice

5:30PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

Spring Workshop Series | Poncho Workshop with Pretty Windy Designs

As part of this spring's Monday Workshops at The Forks, the Ode'imin Collective is hosting a poncho-making workshop led by Pretty Windy Designs!

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own poncho under the guidance of Wendy Sinclair, founder of Pretty Windy Designs. Since 2016, Wendy has been blending fashion design with cultural storytelling, drawing from her roots in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Manitoba.

Check out The Ode'imin Collective on Instagram to learn more about this workshop and how you can reserve your spot!

The Ode'imin Collective, a group of Indigenous artisans, organizes cultural and community-focused events that celebrate creativity and connection.

6PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

Spring Workshop Series | Mushroom Log Inoculation

Join mushroom cultivation expert Tom Nagy of River City Mushrooms for a hands-on introduction to growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms on hardwood logs. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to select and harvest wood, inoculate logs, store and incubate them, and manage healthy, consistent harvests.

Participants will prepare their own 3’ willow log inoculated with nameko mushrooms to take home and grow outdoors. All materials and equipment are provided, along with presentation materials and additional resources. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to grow!

Click here to learn more and secure your spot!

6:30PM

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

Red Dress Day

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs First Nations Family Advocate Office invites families, survivors, leadership, and community members to gather in honour of the victims and survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). Following a march from the Legislative grounds, the gathering will take place at the Forks Oodena Circle. Families, survivors, and leadership will be invited to share their voices, stories, and calls for justice. Join us in a moment of remembrance, strength, and unity as we honour the lives taken, support the survivors, and stand together for change.

12:30PM-3:00PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

International Compost Week Celebration: Free compost giveaway, screening of "WROUGHT", panel discussion and info booth

6:30pm

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

Bear Witness Day Parade

The Bear Witness Day Parade is a special event designed to raise awareness about the rights of First Nations children and youth, and to stand in solidarity for equity and inclusion. The walk aims to honour Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House First Nation, whose legacy has helped to shed light on the challenges faced by First Nations children and youth in accessing necessary public services and needed supports. These supports are based on substantive equality, the best interest of children, culturally relevant service provision and account for distinct community circumstances. By participating in this event, students will be joining others in advocating for the future where all children can learn, grow and thrive without facing discrimination or barriers. 

9:30AM-10:10AM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

MTYP Performance | Billie and the Moon

Be part of the world premiere of Billie and The Moon, an enchanting show for ages 6–11, presented by Manitoba Theatre for Young People.

Running from May 2–11 at MTYP. Click here for dates, times, and tickets!

Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day

Please join us on May 10th in raising awareness for the underfunded and misunderstood debilitating disease, Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). It's a complex chronic disease that presents with symptoms in multiple body systems and ME is a neurological disease according to the World Health Organization.

21,000 Manitobans suffer the debilitating effects of ME/CFS yet, up to 90% of these individuals go undiagnosed. The Manitoba ME/CFS Support Group is a local non-profit group which provides peer support and information to Manitobans living with ME/CFS. Visit us in the Pop-up kiosk in The Forks Market to learn more.

10AM-7PM

Location: The Forks Market, Pop-up Kiosk

Mom's Special Day

To celebrate mothers on their special day, the Manitoba Children’s Museum is offering moms half-price admission all day long on Sunday, May 11, 2025! During your visit, be sure to stop by our Craft Station between 11:00AM – 3:00PM to create a Pressed Flower Suncatcher together with your mom.

11:00AM – 3:00PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Boulevard

On May 11, at The Forks, join the Ukrainian community dedicated to Vyshyvanka Day, which is celebrated annually and is a significant holiday for Ukrainians.

Paint the sidewalk next to Inn at The Forks with chalk in the style of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka, and enjoy music, sweets, and souvenirs.

Learn more here!

12PM-4PM

Location: Multiple Locations

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).

6PM-8PM

Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

Spring Workshop Series | Print With Jer

Join us for a hands-on night of something creative and different where you will Print with Jer. All materials are provided for this step-by-step block printing workshop in the Pop-Up Kiosk at The Forks Market, where you’ll learn how to carve and ink a rubber block to create a unique print featuring your birth flower. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives! This 2-hour workshop is designed for beginners and seasoned creators alike.

Jer will guide you through the entire process—from transferring your flower design onto the block to carving techniques and inking for a crisp, beautiful print. You’ll leave with your own custom-printed piece and the skills to keep creating at home! Come as you are, enjoy the process, and explore the art of block printing in a relaxed and creative space.

Register for this workshop here!

Want a sneak peek at what you'll be making? Check out Made by Jer on Instagram for inspiration!

6PM

Location: The Forks Market, Pop-up Kiosk

Spring Workshop Series | Cookie Decorating Workshop

Perfect for a Mother's Day gift, in this class you will get six cookies (three of each shape) and four colours of icing. Live instructions will be given step by step to complete your cookies within the two-hour class time. With this, you will get step by step instructions to decorate your own sugar cookies just like the professionals!  

Register now for the class that will take place in the former restaurant space next to Red Ember Common, in The Forks Food Hall.

6PM-8PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

Manitoba Day at the Children's Museum

Manitoba Day is the perfect day to learn more about this province we call home. On Monday, May 12, 2025 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM, we’ll be celebrating our great province’s iconic wildlife with a scavenger hunt activity and Build A Bison craft you can take home!

Learn more on the Manitoba Children's Museum website.

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Exhibition

Explore the science of what’s biting you in the skin-crawling Attack Of The Bloodsuckers! exhibition at the Manitoba Children's Museum! This family-friendly exhibition examines the what, why, when, and how of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches, and other parasites. Learn why bloodsuckers are important to the ecosystem – and how to keep them out of YOUR system!

Live leech feedings will occur at 11:00 AM on the following days:

• Thursday, July 17
• Thursday, August 7
• Thursday, August 28

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Spring Workshop Series | Soap Making

Peeks & Vallee - Cold Process Soap Making Workshop
Learn the art of natural soap making in this hands-on, two-day workshop!

This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect introduction to cold process soap making. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently create your own handcrafted soaps using all-natural ingredients.

🧼 Day 1: Let’s Make Soap!
📅 Monday, May 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We’ll dive into the soap making process, explore the science behind saponification, and go over the essential tools and supplies needed. You’ll mix, pour, and create your very own batch of soap from scratch. 

🧼 Day 2: Unmolding & Curing Basics
📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come back to see the magic! On Day 2, we’ll remove your soap from the mold and walk through the next steps, including curing, and storing your soap for best results. You’ll leave with your handcrafted soap and the knowledge to keep making more at home. 

What’s included:

• All materials and safety equipment to use during the workshop
• Instructions on using all-natural ingredients
• Hands-on experience with the full cold process method
• The soap you made to take home
• A printed guide to help you keep going

Click here to register.

Whether you’re starting a new hobby or just want to know what goes into the products you use every day, this workshop is a fun and informative way to get started.

6-8PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

UnCommon Pours 2025 | Patio Brews

Get ready for the second UnCommon Pours of the year—Patio Brews! Join Craft Beer Curator and Cicerone Hailey Tenant for a guided tasting of exclusive seasonal beers, perfectly suited for sunny patio days ahead. Sip, savor, and snack on expertly paired bites while you plan for patio season right here at The Forks!

Thank you for your interest! As of Friday, May 16, there is one single beer package ticket left. 

Upcoming Events:
September 19 – Natural Wines
October 24 – Fireside Fall Beers

7PM

Location: The Forks Market

Spring Workshop Series | Cookie Decorating Workshop

In this class, you will walk through the steps in order to learn to decorate four cookies using a few different techniques, perfect for all levels of cookie decorating experience! You will be provided with eight cookies (two of each design) and five colours of icing.

Get details and register at Miranda Dawn Bakes website.

7-9PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

Winnipeg Pride Run 2025

The Winnipeg Frontrunners Pride Run is a fun, non-competitive running or walking event open to everyone - all ages and abilities welcome! The run starts and ends at the Forks festival site in the heart of Winnipeg. We have 3km and 6km routes. The theme for our Pride Run is Pride Moves. We welcome runners and walkers of all experience levels. Just bring your most colourful running or walking gear and your positive, Pride-filled energy! 

The Start/Finish area is located at The Forks festival site just east of Orientation Circle at Parks Canada.

Register now.

8:45AM-10:30AM

Location: The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada

Saturday Night Pride

Saturday Night Pride ain't just any party. It's a space for Queer and Trans joy where we celebrate love, diversity, and all things fabulous on the biggest weekend of Winnipeg’s 2SLGBTQ+ calendar. Show your pride and join us for one heck of a party that'll have you feeling like a superstar.

Headlining the event is the icon, legand and superstar Jaylene Tyme from Canada's Drag Race Season 5. Jaylene is a Two-Spirt, sober Indigenous trans woman and seasoned drag artist, she not only entertains but also uplifts her community though healing and empowerment. Joining her is CAKE, Rainbow Resource Centre's Drag-Artist-in-Residence. And let's not forget our local stars, Kymera and Jamie Allwood who are ready to slay the stage.

Pumping up the jam is DJ Princess Die spinning tunes that will have you dancing all night long!

Get your tickets.

9PM

Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Pride Winnipeg Festival

Join them for two days of Pride on three stages: Mamawi Stage, Main Stage and Kids' Stage

pridewinnipeg.com

12PM-8PM

Location: CN Field and Stage