Events Calendar
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
Monday, Aug 31 to Friday, Sep 04
Summer Day Camps
The Children’s Museum offers fun-filled Day Camps that get kids’ minds and bodies moving during summer break. The camps are a great, safe place for kids to spend their holidays. Museum 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, and time in our 12 galleries, your children are sure to have a memorable week full of adventure!
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Manitoba Children's Museum
Friday, Sep 04 to Sunday, Sep 06
Crave Nite Festival
Experience the inaugural season of Crave Nite, a reimagined late-night festival designed to satisfy your hunger for culture, craft, and connection. This is a curated summer destination where food, experience, local artistry, and great Manitoba vibes meet. Join Alark Co on:
- Friday, Sept 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday, Sept 5, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The CN Stage & Field will transform into a full-sensory experience. From Manitoba’s diverse flavours and immersive, hands-on activations, to the energy of a vibrant night market and the non-stop pulse of live DJs and local entertainment - you will feel every element. Crave Nite is a place to slow down, enjoy the summer, and discover the very best of the local scene.
Click here for more information.
Location: CN Field and Stage
Wednesday, Sep 09
FASD Awareness Day Pop Up
Learn about and celebrate FASD Awareness Day! Interested patrons can approach the kiosk to learn about FASD and community resources, spin the wheel, and win a prize!
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Saturday, Sep 19
Chāpān Games and Teachings
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Women’s Health Clinic invites everyone to gather for a day of learning, reflection, and community.
The event will feature speakers, storytellers, performers, activities for all ages, a Sacred Fire, Elders, teachings, traditional Indigenous games, vendor tables, food trucks, and more. Centred around the Chāpān Circle of Elders, the gathering will highlight healing through the medicine of laughter, connection, and the joy of traditional Indigenous games.
The Grand Entry will take place at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: CN Field and Stage
Thursday, Sep 24
Lectures & Lagers
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.
A full rundown of speakers and themes coming soon.
6:00 PM
Location: The Forks Market
Friday, Sep 25
CreativeMornings Winnipeg: CURRENT with Garrett Fache (Wild Loon Adventures Inc.)
Join CreativeMornings Winnipeg at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 25th at The Forks (2nd Floor Event Space) to explore the Global Theme of CURRENT.
Chosen by our Columbia (USA) Chapter, the global theme of CURRENT invites reflection on where we are now and where we’re headed - socially, creatively, environmentally, and personally. It’s a theme that offers room for depth, urgency, movement, and connection.”
LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Event Space (2nd floor, The Forks Market)
Saturday, Sep 26
Monday, Sep 28
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).
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Oodena Celebration Circle
Wednesday, Sep 30