Events Calendar

Monday, Sep 08 to Sunday, Nov 16

Fall Programming at The Forks

Free, fun, and all at The Forks! Click the links below to learn about the individual sessions

Location: Multiple Locations

Thursday, Sep 11 to Thursday, Nov 06

Fall Programming | Thursday Pre-“Game”

Looking for a fun night out this fall? Head to the Second-Floor Lounge for a rotating series of game nights! From classic board games and puzzles to themed evenings like Uno, Catan, and Dutch Blitz, there’s something for everyone. Each evening features a game master on hand, free-to-play board games, and the chance to learn new rules or show off your favourites.

  • September 11 – Free Play
  • September 18 – Uno What I Mean
  • September 25 – So You Think You Catan?
  • October 2 – A Puzzling Display
  • October 9 – This One’s for the (non) Artists
  • October 16 – Manitoban Blitz!
  • October 23 – Attack of the Exploding Kittens
  • October 30 – Wanna Play Chess…Mate?

Click here to read the individual event descriptions

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: EQ3 Lounge (2nd floor, The Forks Market)

Wednesday, Sep 17 to Wednesday, Nov 19

Fall Programming | Community and Crafting

Join us on the Second Floor Atrium for Community and Crafting! This session is a great chance to connect with fellow makers. Just bring your project (needlepoint, clay, weaving, felting, whatever you heart desires!), grab a beer flight ($10 at The Common), and enjoy a relaxed night of creating together.

Free to join, no registration required, donations welcome!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The Forks Market Atrium

Thursday, Sep 18 to Monday, Nov 03

Fall Programming: Fit to the Beat

Join Sport Manitoba’s fitness instructor, Mallory James, and get fit this fall! Get ready to move to the beat in this music-driven group fitness class! “Fit to the Beat” puts a fun twist on exercises you know and love by working to the tempo of the music. Tune in on a choreographed full-body workout while listening to your favorite songs! All fitness levels welcome.

Register today!

4:00 PM

Location: CN Field and Stage

Sunday, Sep 21 to Saturday, Oct 18

Fall Programming | Photo Walks

As part of our fall programming, join us on free photo walks hosted by Owen White (@owenmitchelll on Instagram). Through this series of photo walks, join him as he takes us on a tour of The Forks to discover and capture urban and landscape photography.

  • Sunday, September 21st - Photography and Camera Basics
    • Start Point: Beginning of Assiniboine River Walk
  • Sunday, September 28th - Finding Natural Frames in your Environment
    • Start Point: The Prairie Garden
  • Saturday, October 4th - Shutter Speed and Motion Blur
    • Start Point: Outside Visitor Services (The Kaboose) 
  • Saturday, October 11th - Photography Basics and Practice
    • Start Point: The Water Bus Dock
  • Saturday, October 18th - Photographing People
    • Start Point: The Prairie Garden

All you need to bring is a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone), comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sense of curiosity, and a passion for photography!

2:00 PM

Location: Multiple Locations

Monday, Sep 22

Winnipeg, Wastewater, & Environmental Racism

How does Winnipeg’s wastewater reflect and perpetuate environmental racism and colonialism? Please join the Just Waters project for an evening of learning about the history and politics of Winnipeg’s sewage system. We will hear researchers and community leaders reflect on how Winnipeg’s wastewater system impacts land, waters, people, and Indigenous communities who are on the front line of environmental injustice.

Speakers include:

  • Dr. Kathy Bird
  • Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe

This event is completely free, no registration is required.

Learn more information here.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: The Historic Port

Monday, Sep 22

Mini Mondays

Mondays at the Children’s Museum are very special days.

From September to April, join us on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled day of stimulating play designed for our youngest visitors: children under 4 years old! We provide tailored crafts to help develop fine motor skills, activities that aid in dramatic play, and special story times at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Learn more.

September 15th, 22nd, and 29th Mondays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

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