Events Calendar
Saturday, May 17 to Monday, Sep 01
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
Tuesday, Jun 24
Downtown Sounds Concert Series | The Astronomics
Hungry for good music with your lunch? Enjoy FREE live performances every Tuesday from June 17 to August 26, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the 2025 Downtown Sounds Concert Series from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ!
The next performances take place at The Forks on the Johnston Terminal Steps:
- June 24 – The Astronomics
12PM-1PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Tuesday, Jun 24
Many Nations, One Heartbeat | June 24
Join us for free daily programming from Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) to Canada Day (July 1).
“Many Nations, One Heartbeat” is an 11-day celebration that bridges National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day at The Forks. Each day offers free, family-friendly programming curated by creative directors Sunday and Victoria of Kíwétinohk Consulting Firm. It celebrates the Nations who made the Treaties, as well as those who reside on those Treaties today.
June 24 Treaty 3: The Water Carries Us
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Nibi Teachings with Judy Da Silva at Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba Agowiidiwinan Centre
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Elder speaking at Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba Agowiidiwinan Centre
- 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Acoustic Set by Sophie Stevens on a Winnipeg Waterways boat
- Set/departure times are at 2:15pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm and 5:15PM
- Proceeds go to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Manitoba wildfire relief. Donations also accepted on the boat and at the kiosk.
Schedule, times and locations may be subject to change on-site.
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