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