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
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
Monday, Aug 11 to Sunday, Aug 24
Gallery at the Allery feat. Artwork by Joanne Berger
Winnipeg-based artist Joanne Berger brings places to life through original acrylic paintings that celebrate personal and collective memory. Her work captures the charm and character of Winnipeg’s historic streets alongside the timeless beauty of France—her cultural heritage and frequent source of inspiration.
Come see this incredible exhibit today!
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Friday, Aug 15 to Sunday, Aug 17
StrEAT Feast
StrEAT Feast Festival is a celebration of the various street foods and cultural specialties from various parts of the world found in Winnipeg and Manitoba. The festival aims to highlight local food and non-food vendors, live performances by local artists, local art, local businesses, cultural and/non-profit organizations and various programming and activities.
Check out www.streatfeast.ca for more info!
Friday, 4PM - 10PM | Saturday, 12PM - 10PM | Sunday, 12PM - 9PM
Location: CN Field and Stage