Events Calendar
Monday, Apr 27 to Saturday, May 02
Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks
Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.
Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.
Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.
What Students Experience:
- Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
- Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
- Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
- Learning beyond the classroom
What Students Take Away:
- Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
- Connection to land and place
- Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
- A meaningful, memorable learning experience
This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.
Experience Details:
- Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
- Availability: April, May, and June
Spring School Rate:
$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)
Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.
To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Friday, May 01
Full Moon Ceremony
The Full Moon Ceremony is a collaboration between Sunshine House, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc MMIWG Liaison Unit (MKO), The Link, Manitoba Moon Voices (MMVI), Women’s Health Clinic (WHC), Inaadiziwin, Native Clan Organization, Inc. (NCO), Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities and Medicine Bear, Ka Ni Kanichihk. This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders and cultures are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon. Anyone who identifies with feminine energy is invited to participate in the Ceremony. Those who identify with masculine energy are invited to attend, but will observe. If you can, we ask relatives to bring your own chair, rattles and/or drums, as well as a water container to fill and take home after the Ceremony (if you wish).
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Saturday, May 02
International Line Dance Flash Mob 2026
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: The Canopy
Saturday, May 02
Sci-Fi Day
May the curiosity be with you! Join the Manitoba Children's Museum for a day packed with out-of-this-world adventures designed for young explorers of every age.
Pick up a Mission Passport at the door and get it stamped as you journey through the museum – because every great explorer needs proof of their missions. Get hands-on with interactive science stations, including a rocket demonstration and a live 3D printing demo that brings futuristic technology right to your fingertips. Unleash your inner inventor at our craft stations, where you can Build Your Own Alien or Make A Starship or Rocket to take home as a souvenir of your intergalactic adventure. Settle in for a Sci-Fi Storytime – a reading experience that’s sure to fire up big imaginations and even bigger questions about the universe. And don’t miss your chance to strike a pose with special guests from a galaxy far, far away – the perfect photo op to capture your day in the galaxy!
Click here to learn more about the event.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Sunday, May 03
Railway Day
Do you like trains?
Railway Day Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM In the VIA Rail Union Station lobby at 123 Main Street, Winnipeg Free admission A public gathering of railway history buffs and model train enthusiasts to celebrate trains. Learn about Manitoba train museums, model train clubs, and train enthusiast societies. Manitoba railway groups welcome you to find out more about their sites and activities. Sponsored by the Winnipeg Railway Museum.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Union Station - VIA Rail
Sunday, May 03
Drug Related Death Bereavement Day
During the 42nd sitting of the Manitoba Legislature, the Drug-Related Bereavement Day Act was passed. The day was to be the Sunday before Mother's Day, and it is a day to recognize and remember the loved ones who fell victim to the opioid crisis and the tainted recreational drug supply.
Event hosted by Singing Red Bear Foundation Inc.
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Monday, May 04 to Saturday, May 09
Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks
Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.
Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.
Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.
What Students Experience:
- Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
- Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
- Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
- Learning beyond the classroom
What Students Take Away:
- Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
- Connection to land and place
- Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
- A meaningful, memorable learning experience
This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.
Experience Details:
- Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
- Availability: April, May, and June
Spring School Rate:
$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)
Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.
To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Tuesday, May 05
Red Dress Day: Annual MMIWG2S+ Walk for Justice
May 5th, also known as National Red Dress Day, is a day set aside to raise awareness for MMIWG2S+. As well to honour the victims, families and survivors of gender base violence directed to women, and in particular to Indigenous Women. Women are sacred life givers and need to be kept safe. We will host a gathering at Oodena Circle for 6 p.m. which will contain speeches from the women and families involved, followed by a prayer walk in remembrance of those that are no longer with us and for those who bravely, and fiercely fought to stay alive. Ekosi
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Tuesday, May 05
Red Dress Day: Honour & Remember MMIWG2S+
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Red Dress Day Memorial Walk and Ceremony takes place on May 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at the Winnipeg Law Courts (408 York Ave), walking together to Oodena Celebration Circle at The Forks.
Red Dress Day is an event that is held annually - there will be speakers, drummers and singers.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Thursday, May 07
Compost Week Celebration
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket)! Celebrate Compost Week with us and get a behind-the-scenes look at The Forks composting facility with free guided tours. At the end of the tour, visitors are welcome to fill their own bag or bucket with nutrient-rich compost to give their garden a boost! Tours include an uphill walk, so come dressed for the weather (it might get a little mucky).
There will also be an additional free compost giveaway under the canopy starting at 10 AM, first-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Programming will run weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, & 5:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Friday, May 08
UnCommon Pours: Pick Your Pairing
Join The Common for its first installment of UnCommon Pours tasting series! Join Hailey Tennant, Craft Beer Curator and Cicerone, for a guided tasting experience where curated beers and bites come together in a choose-your-own pairing adventure.
Click here to reserve your spot!
Click here for more information on the full UnCommon Pours lineup.
7:00 PM
Location: The Common
Saturday, May 09
Birding at The Forks
Join Bird Friendly Winnipeg and Justin Rasmussen from the University of Manitoba's Indigenous Birding Club for a guided birding walk at The Forks in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day! Explore the site with expert eyes, learn to identify local and migratory birds, and hear tips on preventing window collisions to protect our feathered friends, all in the heart of peak spring migration season.
Click here to reserve your spot!
Programming will run weather permitting. Stay tuned to social media (Instagram and Facebook) for any updates due to weather cancellations or changes.
9:30 AM
Location: The Canopy
Saturday, May 09
Smell Walk
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will begin to tune into their sense of smell as a way of exploring the unique, hybrid environment of The Forks compost site. The session starts with an introduction to aroma wheels, olfactory terminology, and microbial scent categories, then moves into a guided smell walk through the site. Participants will wrap up by gathering to reflect on their impressions and collaboratively create a participatory map of the scents present in the compost at that moment.
Participants are asked to meet at Fools and Horses in the Forks Market. The Smell Walk will continue across the Queen Elizabeth Bridge to The Forks Composting Site near the bank of the Red River.
The workshop involves a short (~300m) walk on a sidewalk and requires that participants be on their feet for an hour on uneven terrain.
Click here to reserve your spot.
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Sunday, May 10
Mom's Special Day
This Mother’s Day, give Mom the gift of play! The Children’s Museum is welcoming all moms with half-price admission all day long – because the best memories are made together. Create a hands-on Dough Trinket Dish keepsake, explore our galleries, and celebrate the incredible mothers who make every day brighter.
Click here to learn more about the event.
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Monday, May 11 to Saturday, May 16
Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks
Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.
Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.
Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.
What Students Experience:
- Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
- Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
- Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
- Learning beyond the classroom
What Students Take Away:
- Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
- Connection to land and place
- Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
- A meaningful, memorable learning experience
This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.
Experience Details:
- Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
- Availability: April, May, and June
Spring School Rate:
$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)
Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.
To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Tuesday, May 12
Manitoba Day
May 12 is Manitoba Day – and what better place to celebrate than here? Join the Manitoba Children's Museum for a day of discovery as we explore everything that makes our province extraordinary. From a Manitoba Day Scavenger Hunt to a Polar Bear craft and a Who Lives In Manitoba? Animal Matching Game, there’s something for every curious explorer.
Click here to learn more about the event.
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Tuesday, May 12
Puppy Yoga
Move. Connect. Play.
Join Explore Indigenous on May 12th & 26th for a one-of-a-kind Puppy Yoga experience that blends movement, culture, and puppy love!
Led by Indigenous yoga instructor Ali, this gentle, all-levels class is rooted in connection to the land, your breath, and yourself. In partnership with Unique Adventures Excursions by Dogsled, this experience is part of a bigger vision: creating space for Indigenous-led experiences that bring people together through culture, community, and creativity.
Doors open at 6:00 PM with yoga starting at 6:15. Come for the stretch, stay for the puppy cuddles! Click here to register.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Thursday, May 14
Moose Hide Campaign: Winnipeg Walk to End Violence
Join and walk in support of the Moose Hide Campaign and Walk to End Violence against women and children right here in the Red River Valley, where Kanata’s heart beats.
This gathering brings our community together in ceremony, reflection, and hope. Last year, more than half a million people across Canada stood in solidarity on Moose Hide Campaign Day. This year, we continue that momentum, side by side.
Meet at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and walk together, rain or shine, toward a final gathering location at True North Square. After the walk, everyone is warmly invited to stay at True North Square for messages from community stewards and advocates, and cultural performances.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Monday, May 18 to Saturday, May 23
Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks
Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.
Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.
Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.
What Students Experience:
- Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
- Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
- Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
- Learning beyond the classroom
What Students Take Away:
- Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
- Connection to land and place
- Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
- A meaningful, memorable learning experience
This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.
Experience Details:
- Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
- Availability: April, May, and June
Spring School Rate:
$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)
Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.
To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Monday, May 18 to Friday, May 22
Treaty Week at The Agowiidiwinan Centre
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba and Treaty Week in Manitoba with activities that celebrate and honour the treaty relationship. Join them for:
Opening Ceremonies
Monday, May 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pipe & Water Ceremony
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Knowledge Keepers' Perspective on Traditional Treaties
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Feast Feeding the Treaties
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Presentation from Ovide Mercredi, Former National Chief to the Assembly of First Nations
Treaty Education Day
Wednesday, May 20 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Treaty Education Day is a special moment during Treaty Week to celebrate the learning taking place in classrooms across Manitoba.
The centre is proud to honour and showcase the 2025 & 2026 Red River Heritage Fair Treaty Education Award winners and the Governor General's Heritage Fairs National Showcase recipients.
Treaty Education Resource Launch
Thursday, May 21 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Agowiidiwinan Centre is showcasing the wonderful educational resources that can be used to further visitors understanding of the Numbered Treaties created by TRCM.
They also feature a resource developed by the National Film Board of Canada with a working relationship with Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning. The resource draws on the expertise of educators from across the country to demonstrate how Treaty Education can be infused into various subject areas and across all grade levels.
Location: Agowiidiwinan Centre (15 Forks Market Road)
Wednesday, May 20
Bloom into Spring: Slow Flow Yoga
Bask in the vibrant energy of spring with a transformative slow flow yoga practice with instructor Adrienne Shum. Expect fluid movements designed to support grounding and opening, with soft, deliberate transitions that link body and breath.
No previous yoga experience is required; please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear clothing you are comfortable moving in. Spring is here; let’s bloom!
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Wednesday, May 20
Dig Deep, Grow Roots: Gentle Yoga & Breathwork
Enjoy a restorative yoga practice with instructor Adrienne Shum. Designed to gently create space in the body and soothe the nervous system, the practice will finish with guided breathwork intended to leave you calm and settled.
No previous yoga experience is required; please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and wear clothing you are comfortable moving in. Seasonal transitions are a wonderful time to reset; let's root to restore.
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Friday, May 22
CreativeMornings Winnipeg: CREATE with Amy Q Cooper of Studio Q Designs
Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg at 8 am at the Forks Market (Event Space) to explore the theme of CREATE with Amy Cooper of Studio Q Designs!
Talk: Work in Progress – Creating the Path as You Go
Click HERE to learn more and reserve your spot.
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Monday, May 25 to Saturday, May 30
Spring School Series – Indigenous Walking Tour at The Forks
Turtle Tours is now booking our Spring School Series, offering Indigenous-led walking tours designed for students to experience Manitoba’s history in the place where it happened.
Located at The Forks in Winnipeg — where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet — this guided experience brings students onto the land to learn through storytelling, place, and interactive discussion. Students walk the same ground where thousands of years of meeting, movement, and history have taken place.
Led by Indigenous guides, the tour provides a clear understanding of Treaty history, the role of The Forks as a historic gathering and trade site, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples today. The experience is designed to make history understandable, relevant, and accessible for students.
What Students Experience:
- Indigenous-led storytelling rooted in place
- Teachings on land, treaties, and early trade systems
- Interactive discussion that encourages engagement
- Learning beyond the classroom
What Students Take Away:
- Understanding of Indigenous history and treaties
- Connection to land and place
- Confidence to ask questions and engage in discussion
- A meaningful, memorable learning experience
This program is designed for Grades 4–12, and is also well suited for educators, university groups, and student organizations. It connects directly to curriculum areas including Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Geography, Civics, Economics, and Oral History.
Experience Details:
- Location: The Forks, Winnipeg
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Group Size: Up to 30 students per booking
- Availability: April, May, and June
Spring School Rate:
$455 + fees per class (up to 30 students)
Spring dates are limited and fill quickly. Schools are encouraged to book early to secure preferred dates.
To learn more or book your class, visit: turtletours.ca
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Tuesday, May 26
Puppy Yoga
Move. Connect. Play.
Join Explore Indigenous on May 12th & 26th for a one-of-a-kind Puppy Yoga experience that blends movement, culture, and puppy love!
Led by Indigenous yoga instructor Ali, this gentle, all-levels class is rooted in connection to the land, your breath, and yourself. In partnership with Unique Adventures Excursions by Dogsled, this experience is part of a bigger vision: creating space for Indigenous-led experiences that bring people together through culture, community, and creativity.
Doors open at 6:00 PM with yoga starting at 6:15. Come for the stretch, stay for the puppy cuddles! Click here to register.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Explore Indigenous/Turtle Tours
Thursday, May 28
Lectures & Lagers: Pedal Power
Raise a glass and feed your curiosity at Lectures & Lagers! This event pairs engaging talks from local experts with a carefully curated selection of beers from The Common. Donations to The Forks Foundation will be accepted at each event.
This second session features Patty Weins, Winnipeg’s first-ever Bike Mayor and board director with Bike Winnipeg.
Join her on The Forks Patio as she challenges the idea that active transportation “just won’t work in here.” From debunking myths around winter cycling and bike lanes to exploring what people-first streets could look like in Winnipeg, expect an evening of bold ideas and cold pints.
The talk will be followed by an optional group bike ride through downtown. If you’re riding along, please drink responsibly and dress for the weather!
Drop in or click here to reserve your spot!
6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Saturday, May 30 to Monday, Sep 07
Motion Mania
Ignite your inner scientist in Motion Mania! Its a thrilling 2,000 sq. ft. interactive journey into motion and energy created by the Ontario Science Centre. Dive into the world of STEM concepts as you design, build, and test your own roller coaster experience from 30+ unique parts. Have a ball unraveling force, energy, friction, inertia, and stability through 10 engaging stations, making science fun and accessible for all ages.
Temporaty display on from May 30, 2026 – September 7, 2026. Click here for more information.
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum