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SUMMARY:2026 New Year's Day at The Forks
DESCRIPTION:Y2K Takeover: New Year’s Day at The Forks\nStep into 2026 with free\, family-friendly programming at The Forks! Join in for face painting\, storytelling\, live music\, karaoke\, drag performances\, yoga\, fitness classes\, and outdoor fun. \nNew Year’s Day entertainment draws inspiration from the late 1990s and early 2000s\, shaping the sound\, style\, and overall vibe of performances throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the theme by dressing in throwback streetwear or Y2K-era pop and dance fashion. \nDate: January 1\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM\nCost: Free\nTheme: Y2K / late ’90s–early 2000s nostalgia \nNew Year’s Day also kicks off the Learn to Winter program\, bringing a full slate of activities for all ages. Artists and performers reflect the music\, energy\, and pop culture of the era\, creating a playful\, nostalgic atmosphere from start to finish. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nMusic\, Performance\, and Creative Activities\nKaraoke\, Drag Brunch\, and Live DJs\n📍 The Forks Market – Centre Aisle\nEnjoy a vibrant mix of drag and DJ performances curated by Synonym Art Consultation. Karaoke by Alark Co features local singing favourites. Food and drinks are available nearby. \nFace Painting\n📍 The Forks Market – Second Floor Lounge\nFree face painting for kids of all ages from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. \nPhotobooth\n📍 The Forks Market – Entryway\nCapture the first day of 2026 with complimentary photobooth prints by LightBooth. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWellness\, Family\, and Outdoor Fun\nFitness and Wellness Classes\n📍 The Forks Market – Second Floor Event Space\nAdrienne Shum and a team of instructors lead free yoga\, fitness\, and Pilates sessions throughout the day. Registration is recommended. \nSkating Lessons\n📍 The Canopy\nGuided skating lessons run from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. All ages and skill levels are welcome\, with equipment available to rent. \nFamily Activities\n📍 Agowiidiwinan Centre\nThe Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba hosts family-friendly activities and storytelling sessions. Free hot chocolate and bannock are available throughout the day. \nRaw Oyster Bar\n📍 Fireside Lounge\nFresh\, shucked-to-order oysters by Raw Oyster Bar\, kicking off Oyster Nights Under Patio Lights\, happening every Thursday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″]\nUpcoming Events\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							15\n							July\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			2026 Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market SquareDon't miss the epic 12-day Winnipeg Fringe Festival at Old Market Square (July 17-28\, 2024) in Winnipeg's Exchange District! Free outdoor entertainment includes live music\, street performers\, food trucks\, and artisan vendors. Catch lunchtime concerts or dance to bands from 8 pm to midnight. Public washrooms\, ATMs\, and a beer tent are available for your convenience. While entry is free\, consider tipping the performers! \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Old Market Square\,\n\n\n	Winnipeg\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							24\n							July\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Crave Nite 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 Find What You Crave Presented by Alark Co. | Summer 2026 Experience a reimagined \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        The Forks\,\n\nFORKS MARKET RD\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3C 4L9\n\n	CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							24\n							July\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Manitoba Sunflower 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 Thursday & Friday Thursday 6:00pm – Festival Kick Off BBQ for Community sponsored by \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Altona Centennial Park\,\n\n227 10th Ave. NW\n	\n		\n		Altona\,\n\n	Manitoba\n\n	R0G0B0\n\n	Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							24\n							July\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Weekend Round-Up: 10+ Free Events in Winnipeg. 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Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August\, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3\, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n	\n		\n		Winnipeg\,\n\n\n	R3K 2E9\n\n	CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							28\n							July\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Bachata Nights inthe ParkLooking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? 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LOCATION:The Forks\, FORKS MARKET RD\, Winnipeg\, R3C 4L9\, CA
CATEGORIES:Kid Friendly,Live Entertainment,Live Music
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