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We are Winter Celebration at Assiniboine Park
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-11 | Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, CA
We Are Winter: Community, Outdoors, and Winter Fun
Dates: January 9 – 11
Location: Assiniboine Park, surrounding the Riley Family Duck Pond
We Are Winter is a celebration of our community, the beauty of winter, and outdoor fun! Embrace the winter season and enjoy a variety of FREE activities for all ages including outdoor movies (Frozen 2 and Happy Feet), live music, guided snowshoe tours, skiing and skating lessons, and much more!
Daily Activities
Outdoor fun for all ages! Play cornhole and box hockey, create and decorate a snow penguin, skate on the Riley Family Duck Pond, ski groomed cross-country trails around the Park, then gather around cozy bonfires to warm up.
Food and Drinks
The Park Café take-out window will be open daily featuring a special offering of soups and stews.
Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cargo Bar will be open daily serving s'more kits, local craft beers, wine, and more.
Friday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Saturday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Visit the red snack stand next to the duck pond shelter for hot chocolate and s'more kits.
Beavertails will be available daily during event hours.

Friday & Saturday Activities
Friday, January 9 | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening night celebrations at Cargo Bar

Product sampling with FullGeek BrewLab
Live fiddle and accordion music with John Racer and Stephen Kiz (sets at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm)
Performances from the Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers (6:00 pm, 7:00 pm)
Kids craft stations — create winter-themed crafts like twig snowflakes, winter mobiles and ornaments, and more inspired by Arctic animals!

Plus, enjoy daily activities including skating under twinkling lights, cozy bonfires, cornhole and box hockey, and more!
Saturday, January 10 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Outdoor movie screening | 3:00 pm
Watch Frozen 2 on a large, outdoor screen with special guests Anna and Elsa!
Live Music with DJ GeNie | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Ice Cycle rentals from Spark Rentals
Try riding an ice bike on the Riley Family Duck Pond! Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free skating and cross-country skiing lessons with Winnipeg Trails
Perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher. Reservation details coming soon!
Free skate and ski rentals from Winnipeg Trails
Available items: Skis (adult & children), sit skis, kick sleds, toboggans, hockey skates, figure skates, and snowshoes. Supplies limited, first-come, first-served.
Guided snowshoe tours
Tours at 1:45 pm and 2:30 pm (45 minutes each). Recommended for ages 5+, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear warm boots/layers. Snowshoes provided or bring your own. Meet at the duck pond shelter 10 minutes early.
Free sauna rentals with The Backyard Barrel — no remaining availability.

Sunday Activities
Sunday, January 11 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Outdoor movie screening | 3:00 pm
Watch Happy Feet on a large, outdoor screen!
Live Music with DJ GeNie | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Ice Cycle rentals from Spark Rentals
Try riding an ice bike on the Riley Family Duck Pond! Supplies limited, first-come, first-served.
Free skating and cross-country skiing lessons with Winnipeg Trails
Perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher. Reservation details coming soon!
Free skate and ski rentals from Winnipeg Trails
Supplies limited, first-come, first-served. Available items: Skis (adult & children), sit skis, kick sleds, toboggans, hockey skates, figure skates, and snowshoes.
Guided snowshoe tours

Tours at 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, and 2:30 pm (45 minutes each)
No experience necessary
Ages 5+ recommended, under 18 must be with an adult
Wear boots or warm shoes and winter layers
Snowshoes provided or bring your own
Meet at the duck pond shelter 10 minutes early

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2026 Learn to Winter at The Forks
2026-01-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Winnipeg) | The Forks, FORKS MARKET RD, Winnipeg, R3C 4L9, CA
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
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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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WHYTE RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE Winter Carnival
Join us for our annual Winter Carnival this Sunday!
Would you like to try cross country skiing? Winnipeg Trails Association will be there with all the equipment you'll need and will be happy to help both new and experienced skiers.
Enjoy going for sleigh ride.
Are indoor activities a better fit for you and your family? MyGym with be there with lots of activities for the kids.
Bring your skates and glide around the ice or roast a marshmallow over the fire pit. And be sure to grab a hot chocolate and a slice of pizza.
It's looking like a beautiful January day – don't miss out on a great time with friends and neighbours!
Free Family Event!

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Time: 1:30–4:30pm
Location: 170 Fleetwood Rd.

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Cross Country Skiing with Winnipeg Trails
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Riverview’s favorite winter celebration is back! Get ready for a week of fun, adventure, and community spirit as we embrace the magic of winter together.

Winterfest 2026 Schedule

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Saturday, Jan. 17 – Family Ski Day + Concert!
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