Events Calendar
Friday, Dec 26 to Sunday, Jan 04
Eaton's Fairytale Vignettes
The Children’s Museum is pleased to be the home of the last original Eaton’s Fairytale Vignettes Display from the ninth-floor annex of the Eaton’s downtown store – fully restored and open to the public for a limited time only.
From mid-November until mid-January, visitors of all ages will be delighted by the fifteen fun, fairytale vignettes that make up this classic favourite, including Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice, and more. Free with general museum admission. Guided Exhibition Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m
Daily from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, except December 24 and 25
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Thursday, Jan 01 to Thursday, Mar 26
Oyster Nights Under Patio Lights
The Common and Raw Bar Oyster Co. are back with Oyster Nights Under Patio Lights!
Patio season doesn’t have to end in summer. Join us every Thursday this winter for fresh oysters and seafood paired with a drink from The Common. Whether you are skating in or stopping by, settle in by the fire and enjoy the winter ambiance
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Thursday, Jan 01 to Monday, Jan 12
Learn to Winter
Discover the joy of winter with The Forks Learn to Winter programming! Join us every weekend from January to February for free activities that celebrate our proud winter city.
Activities
Click here for a full list of each week's events and registration links.
All Learn to Winter activities are free and open to the public and will run each weekend, weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram: @TheForksWinnipeg and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Sunday, Jan 04 to Thursday, Mar 26
Learn to Winter: DJs on Ice
Enjoy lively tunes as you skate with local DJs spinning tunes under the canopy throughout the day!
SCHEDULE
- JAN 4 - Princess Die
- JAN 11 - MC Luv
- JAN 18 - Afro Child
- JAN 25 - Wanda G
- FEB 1 - DJ Kap
- FEB 15 - DJ Kilusan
- FEB 22 - Dray
- MAR 7 - DJ Kap
- MAR 14 - DJ Kilusan
- MAR 21 - Apt 300
- MAR 28 - Wanda G
Programming will run each weekend, weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram: @TheForksWinnipeg and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Sunday, Jan 04 to Monday, Jan 26
Learn to Winter: Storytelling in the Teepee
Join Elder Barbara Nepinak around the fire in the teepee for stories and drumming.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Sunday, Jan 04 to Saturday, Feb 28
Learn to Winter: Learn to Skate
Take to the ice with guided skating lessons from a series of local instructors. Lessons are offered on a drop-in basis, first-come, first-served. Participants must meet in the Tower Atrium of The Forks Market.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Guests are invited to bring their own equipment. Skate rentals are available at Iceland's Skate Rentals in The Forks Market.
INSTRUCTORS
- TBA!
Programming will run each weekend weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram: @TheForksWinnipeg and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Sunday, Jan 04 to Wednesday, Jan 07
Learn to Winter: Winter Wellness
Join local fitness instructor, Matt Koldon, for a different winter workout each week in the CN Field.
Programming will run each weekend, weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram: @TheForksWinnipeg and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: CN Field