The Forks

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!

Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

Spring Workshop Series | Soap Making

Peeks & Vallee - Cold Process Soap Making Workshop
Learn the art of natural soap making in this hands-on, two-day workshop!

This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect introduction to cold process soap making. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently create your own handcrafted soaps using all-natural ingredients.

🧼 Day 1: Let’s Make Soap!
📅 Monday, May 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We’ll dive into the soap making process, explore the science behind saponification, and go over the essential tools and supplies needed. You’ll mix, pour, and create your very own batch of soap from scratch. 

🧼 Day 2: Unmolding & Curing Basics
📅 Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come back to see the magic! On Day 2, we’ll remove your soap from the mold and walk through the next steps, including curing, and storing your soap for best results. You’ll leave with your handcrafted soap and the knowledge to keep making more at home. 

What’s included:

• All materials and safety equipment to use during the workshop
• Instructions on using all-natural ingredients
• Hands-on experience with the full cold process method
• The soap you made to take home
• A printed guide to help you keep going

Click here to register.

Whether you’re starting a new hobby or just want to know what goes into the products you use every day, this workshop is a fun and informative way to get started.

6-8PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

UnCommon Pours 2025 | Patio Brews

Get ready for the second UnCommon Pours of the year—Patio Brews! Join Craft Beer Curator and Cicerone Hailey Tenant for a guided tasting of exclusive seasonal beers, perfectly suited for sunny patio days ahead. Sip, savor, and snack on expertly paired bites while you plan for patio season right here at The Forks!

Thank you for your interest! As of Friday, May 16, there is one single beer package ticket left. 

Upcoming Events:
September 19 – Natural Wines
October 24 – Fireside Fall Beers

7PM

Location: The Forks Market

Spring Workshop Series | Cookie Decorating Workshop

In this class, you will walk through the steps in order to learn to decorate four cookies using a few different techniques, perfect for all levels of cookie decorating experience! You will be provided with eight cookies (two of each design) and five colours of icing.

Get details and register at Miranda Dawn Bakes website.

7-9PM

Location: The Forks Market, Unit 147

Winnipeg Pride Run 2025

The Winnipeg Frontrunners Pride Run is a fun, non-competitive running or walking event open to everyone - all ages and abilities welcome! The run starts and ends at the Forks festival site in the heart of Winnipeg. We have 3km and 6km routes. The theme for our Pride Run is Pride Moves. We welcome runners and walkers of all experience levels. Just bring your most colourful running or walking gear and your positive, Pride-filled energy! 

The Start/Finish area is located at The Forks festival site just east of Orientation Circle at Parks Canada.

Register now.

8:45AM-10:30AM

Location: The Forks National Historic Site - Parks Canada