2026 Learn to Winter at The Forks

Name: 2026 Learn to Winter at The Forks
Start: 2026-02-01T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-01T16:00:00-06:00
Location: The Forks

START DATE

February 1, 2026

END DATE

February 1, 2026

LOCATION

FORKS MARKET RD, Winnipeg

Learn to Winter at The Forks

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

Warming Hut Tours
DJs on Ice
Skating Lessons
Storytelling and Drumming
Winter Wellness Classes

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.

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Multiple Locations
Dates: Sunday, Jan 04 to Thursday, Mar 26

DJs on Ice & Storytelling

Learn to Winter: DJs on Ice

Enjoy lively tunes as you skate with local DJs spinning tunes under the canopy throughout the day.

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

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Dates: 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.

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: The Forks Market Patio
Dates: Sunday, Jan 04 to Saturday, Feb 28

Skating, Wellness & Ice Basketball

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.

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Canopy
Dates: 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.

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: CN Field
Dates: Sunday, Jan 04 to Sunday, Mar 29
Additional Dates: Wednesday, Jan 14 to Monday, Feb 16

Learn to Winter: Ice Basketball

Join the Winnipeg Sea Bears each month for ice basketball under the CN Stage.

January 4
TBA February
TBA March

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: CN Field and Stage
Dates: Friday, Jan 09 to Saturday, Feb 28

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