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
Monday, Jun 30 to Friday, Aug 29
Summer Day Camps
Registration is now open for Summer Day Camps! Every week is a brand-new adventure where campers will create, discover, learn, and meet new friends as they explore exciting themes related to the museum's galleries and special events. Grouped with others of a similar age, campers will enjoy stimulating, age-appropriate activities all day long. With indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts, time in the galleries, and special guests, your children are sure to have a memorable week full of adventure!
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Monday, Jun 30 to Monday, Sep 01
Summer Events at The Children's Museum
Join the Children's Museum all summer long for hands-on programming inspired by the season and their summer exhibition, Attack of the Bloodsuckers! From 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily, enjoy special activities that include crafts, games, and so much more.
SCHEDULE
- June 30 – July 6: Ice Painting
- July 7 – July 13: Mosquito Life Cycle
- July 14 – July 20: Paper Bag Kites
- July 21 – July 27: Raised Salt Paintings
- July 28 – August 3: Tick Puppets
- August 4 – August 10: Stacked Cardboard & Paint Sculptures
- August 11 – August 17: Clothespin Puppets
- August 18 – August 24: String Paintings
- August 25 – September 1: Coffee Filter Butterflies
*BONUS* A REAL FUN-DRAISER
Stop by the fundraising station to purchase game tickets for a chance to win some sweet prizes during your summer visit!
Price: $2/ticket -or- $5/3 tickets All proceeds will support the Free2Play Access Program.
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Tuesday, Jul 01 to Thursday, Jul 31
One Great Lottery
Support the Children’s Museum - purchase your One Great Lottery tickets today!
One Great Lottery raises funds and awareness for charities across Manitoba. Ticket buyers can choose to direct their ticket sales to a specific charity or all participating charities.
Proceeds generated by One Great Lottery will enable the museum to enhance exhibits, create educational programs, and help fund our Access Programs – including the Free2Play Access Program and the Explore-Abilities Access Program – which help to provide free museum visits and programming to under-supported children in Manitoba.
Simply visit onegreatlottery.ca and select the number of tickets you’d like to purchase, then designate the Children’s Museum as your charity partner of choice from the dropdown list at checkout.
This month’s prizes include a $100,000 guaranteed jackpot, over $25,000 in Early Bird prizing, and 4 prizes in the One Great Essentials Haul. It’s a win for you and a win for worthy causes across our province.
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Thursday, Jul 03 to Sunday, Aug 31
Play at The Forks
Play at The Forks summer programming is here! Enjoy activities from July 3 - August 31, including:
Skateboarding with Pitikwé:
Thursday - Sunday
12:00 - 4:00 PM (Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays) | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Fridays)
At The Plaza Skatepark
Basketball with Basketball Manitoba:
Mondays and Wednesdays (Starting July 14)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in July and August
At CN Field and Stage
Drop-in Dance with Dance with Genie:
Tuesdays
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in July and August
At CN Field and Stage
Table Tennis with the Manitoba Table Tennis Association:
Thursdays
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in July and August
On Grass Along CN Field and Stage
Mushroom Foraging with River City Mushrooms:
Thursdays July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
In the Public Orchard
Nature-Based Crafting with Next Door Neighbour Studio
Thursdays July 17, July 31, August 14 and August 28
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
In the Public Orchard
Note: if the CN Stage and Field is booked for a large event, Play elements will be stored and returned to the area once the event is complete.
Location: Multiple Locations
Thursday, Jul 03
Film Screening
Join us for INSEPERABLE: A Service Animal Video Screening and Discussion on July 3 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the CN Stage at The Forks. People in Manitoba who use supportive service animals continue to face barriers to services due to a lack of awareness. Accessibility is everyone's responsibility and knowledge empowers people to remove barriers. You will hear people who use service animals talk about their experiences, the key issues that affect them, and what they want the public to know about barriers they face. A series of short videos created by people who use service animals will be screened.
This event is free. Please RSVP by emailing: contact@mlpd.mb.ca. Bring a lawn chair if you wish. Videos are subtitled. ASL will be provided. The Forks is wheelchair accessible. We ask attendees to arrive scent-free. If you require other types of accessibility accommodations, please indicate them when you RSVP and we will do our best to accommodate.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: CN Field and Stage