Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide
Hello, dear reader! Maygen aka “Sneaks” here. Every Thursday morning, I make a list of things to do in Saskatoon with an emphasis on low or no cost events. I volunteer to make these weekly guides. Your engagement on my social platforms, especially on my paid posts, supports my small business.
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On now- Pumpkins After Dark at Prairieland- an outdoor, family-friendly Halloween walk-through experience featuring more than 10,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o'-lanterns and sculptures arranged into themed scenes, music, and special effects. Use code SNEAKS to save $ (any day but Thursdays), $18-45
On now- Exit 24 The Asylum A haunted house at 69 24th Street (former Pink location). $22-40, kids afternoon Sun 1-4pm is $10pp.
On now- Dutch Growers Pumpkin Maze Open during store hours, free to visit. Bookings required for groups of 10+ but that’s also free.
On now- Halloween Terror Trail at St Volodymyr Park, $25 or $35 skip the line
On now- The Harvest at Greystone Theatre (John Mitchell Building) Set over the final days before a missionary group’s departure, Samuel D. Hunter’s The Harvest is an intimate, funny, and deeply human play about faith, family, grief, sexuality, and the quest for certainty. $25, $22 senior, $20 student
On now- Southern Dandy 75 Live Five Theatre at Studio 914. An old timey box car play, Southern Dandy 75 is a comedy of a fanciful nature, fuelled by adventure, poetry, music and booze. $30-35
On now- Inner Elder a co-production of GTNT & Persephone on the Backstage Stage @ Remai Arts Centre. A young Indigenous girl growing up in Alberta navigates a world of substance abuse, aliens, and the spiritual presence of her guiding grandmothers. A story of humor, forgiveness, and truth. $28-39
On now- Dark Drives Saskatoon A narrated, self-guided driving tour of the paranormal (urban myths, ghost stories, true crime) of the city. We’ve done a couple so far and looking forward to more! $29 for all 5 audio tours.
On now (Opening Night is Friday)- The Golden Anniversaries at Persephone Theatre / Remai Arts Centre. A comedy drama by Mark Crawford. After Sandy abruptly cancels their 50th-anniversary celebration and kicks Glen to the curb, the couple is forced to candidly unpack five decades of laughter, heartbreak, and shared history. $38-65
Thurs 5-8pm- Western Development Museum is free admission (donations welcome) with special activations like a live blacksmith. Bonus, BoomTown has now transformed to BooTown.
Thurs-Sat- Toon Town Trivia Nights Thurs 3Hall 7pm, Fri The Flats University Heights 8:30pm, Sat The Flats Stonebridge 8:30pm. Free
Thurs-Sun 10am-6pm- SSO Book & Music Sale at 602B 51st St E, free admission
Fri 4:30-7:30pm- Piano Friday with David Fong at The Bassment, no cover
Fri 7-10- Nutrien Wonderhub REMIX Adults only night!! The organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Go play, enjoy entertainment, have light bites, take a cocktail class, and PLAY. I’ll see you there. $129
Fri 7-10pm- Gin Bash at The Legion on Spadina in support of Soroptimist Saskatoon A roaring 20s party in partnership with Black Fox. Appies, silent auction, welcome cocktail included. $60
Fri 8pm- The Saskatoon Soaps Presents: “S’more Murder” Live improv comedy that takes audience suggestions. This show’s theme is a camp murder mystery. $16
Fri & Sat- U of S Huskies Football and Hockey. Check out the family packs of tickets
Fri & Sat 7-10pm- Uncorked at TCU Place Sample unlimited premium wine and spirits & food, enjoy entertainment, and learn from Saskatoon Co-op Sommeliers and other industry professionals… ALL included in your ticket. (Come cheers me there on Saturday.) $125
Fri 4-7pm, Sat & Sun 12-7pm- Haunted House at the Berry Barn12 years and under: $5; Over 12 years: $10
Fri-Sun 11am-8pm - Prairie Pathways Corn Maze and Sunflower Maze $11, $9/ages 5-12, free for under 5. Sunflower maze $5 or add $3 to the corn maze
Fri-Sun 1-8pm- Youth Farm Corn Maze in Rosthern Corn mazes, giant bouncy pillow, big slide, climbing wall, petting zoo, pedal go karts, pumpkin barn, and more. $15 or $19 for a wristband.
Fri-Sun- SARCAR Prairie Shootout RC Car Racing at 1st Ave N Army & Navy Building
Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, & Sun 10am-6pm- Electric Emporium Market at the Studio at Midtown, free admission
Starts Saturday- Campus Ghost Tours with Diefenbaker Centre Spooky walking tours featuring true history and legends. Adult version $18, kids version $13, group rates are available.
Sat 9am-2pm- Arts & Crafts sale at North Park Wilson School gym, free admission
Sat 10am-6pm- Wild Oat Fine Art Sale at the Glen at Crossmount 18 of Saskatchewan's most talented artists. Feature artist Glen Scrimshaw. Five dollar admission all for SCAT Street Cat Rescue and New Hope Dog Rescue.
Sat 11am-5pm- Gather Local Market Pumpkin Carving Festival Pumpkin carving with carving tools provided. Plus games for all ages and lots of local vendors to shop. $10/pp or $35/family.
Sat noon-8pm- A Hug for Ana fundraiser event at Saskatoon NewLife Community Fellowship. Live performers, games, raffle, food (extra). $10/ages 15+, $5/under 15.
Sat 1pm- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is screening at Remai Modern. A spooky movie great for families with kids 10+. Adults $10, free for under 18 and members.
Sat 1-3pm- Christine Code live painting demo at Dervillia Gallery
Sat 5-8pm- Warman Home Centre Communiplex Halloween Party Crafts, games, DJ plus prizes for best costumes. $5 or $20/family.
Sat 7:30pm- Amy and Adele: SSO at TCU Place. The evening features Elyse Evangelista backed by our symphony with hits like Skyfall, Rehab, Rumour Has It, Valerie, and so many more. $52+
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm- Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sun 7pm (doors 6:30)- Story Slam: Scared Silly at Art Bar. Storytellers compete live on stage for a $200 Story of the Night prize, and the audience decides the winner! Plus, prizes for the funniest, scariest, and closest to 5 min. Free Admission.
MORE live music & beyond not listed above:
Lawson Heights Mall Thursday 5-7pm FREE Concert with Brandon Scot
Broadway Theatre- Thursday: Hawksley Workman // Saturday 7:30pm: Saskatoon Concert Band: The Brazen Bassoon featuring Saskatoon-born bassoonist Zachary Senick, $25, $15/seniors and students
Coors Event Centre- Saturday: BRODY SIEBERT W/ COOPER TROPEAU and Evan Baxter
Buds on Broadway Thursday: Micheal Lander // Friday & Saturday: Darryl Anderson // Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Black Rose Whiskey Club- Thursday: Trivia // Friday: Comedy // Saturday: Brian Paul D.G. Band
Green Room- Thursday: OPEN MIC NIGHT | ALL AGES // Friday: JADE ELEPHANT W/ FAKE PARADISE | 19+// Saturday: ASYLUM: A GOTHIC INDUSTRIAL GATHERING // Sunday: TOTAL LOSS, MEAN BIKINI, DIE JOB, THE NO GOES
Capitol Music Club- Thursday:Jesse Genns
Art Bar: Thursday: The Kris Bynes Show Live 7pm & The Downside Zone drag show 9pm// Friday: Abbas Wahab comedy 7pm & Rocky Horror drag show 9pm // Saturday: Abbas Wahab comedy // Sunday front of house: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before.
The Bassment- Friday: USASK Jazz ensemble // Saturday: Randy Woods Band // Sunday: Chest Fever tribute to The Last Waltz
Finn’s Irish Pub- Friday 7-11pm Bloom Entertainment Open Mic, no cover
Amigos Cantina- Friday: Miesha and the Spanks w/ Unproductive, Fancy Diamonds // Saturday: King of Foxes w/ Aurora Bella and K!ll Friday!
And remember…
There are always free library events including BYOBook Club for any age, family crafts, Discovery Club, chess club, and storytimes for kids. Click for times & locations. No library card required.
If the weather isn’t great, see my indoor kids’ guide
-Maygen
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