Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide
Every Thursday morning, I share what’s going on in Saskatoon with an emphasis on low or no cost events. Follow me on Instagram and turn your notifications ON to be reminded & for much more local content in my feed and stories. Plus, follow me on tiktok to get inspired to eat well and do fun things in our city of Saskatoon. And my Facebook page is a chatty little community, you’ll like it.
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On now- Kids Bowl Free at Hunter’s Eastview and Fairhaven Bowl. All you have to do is sign up & your kiddos get an hour of free bowling including shoe rental every day.
On now- The Art of Banksy Without Limits at Scotia Centre, $40-75.
On now- Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. The Tragedy of Richard II opens tonight & Midsummer Night’s Dream: 1985 I had the pleasure of seeing last week. Lots of laughs at that one!. $22-54
On now-July 27- Koda and Mistaya’s 20th Bearthday at Saskatoon Zoo Celebrate our rescue bears with special keeper talks and activities all week. Click link for details.
Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is admission by donation.
Thurs 7pm- SSO’s New World recorded screening at Remai Modern.Pianist Meagan Milatz returned back home to the prairies on March 29, 2025 to help celebrate composer David L. McIntyre’s 75th birthday with a performance of his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (“Vickers”). Free
Thurs & Fri- Performers on Parade: Storytelling with Captain Orange at various Saskatoon Library locations. Free
Fri 6-10pm- Rhythm and Roots Showcase An evening of Filipino cultural performances in support of people impacted by wildfires at Lakeview Church. $15, 4 & under free
Fri 11am-1pm- Saskatchewan Aviation Museum BBQ fundraiser Fridays. Includes admission, burger, chips, and pop. $14
Fri 5-9:30pm- Classic cars at Market Mall, free.
Fri 8pm- G-Easy at SaskTel Centre, $69+
Fri 8:30pm- Trivia at The Flats with ToonTown Trivia
Fri & Sat 5:30-11pm- YXE Beer Wars at Lions Arena (2205 McEown Ave) featuring Prairie Pro Wrestling. Festival admission is free but seated admission to wrestling is $20-30. Call (306)261-8534 for tickets. 19+.
Fri 4-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, & Sun noon-5:pm Food Truck Wars 2701 Porter Street across from Lions Arena. Family & pet friendly.
Sat- Bubble Chase 2.5 or 5k Race starting from Diefenbaker. $55, $28/youth
Sat 9am-3pm- South African Market at Elim Church. Rugby, children's activities, cuisine, vibrant music, and unique craft market. $2 entry
Sat 10am-4pm- Ukrainian Treasure Hunt & Garage Sale at Ukrainian Museum of Canada. Admission by donation.
Sat 11am- UpBeat Firness class at Brighton Amphotheatre, free
Sat 11am-6pm- Garage Sale in support of Prairie Harm Reduction 1101 9th street, multiple vendors
Sat noon-4:30- Diefenbaker Centre Family Fun Day Soil Superheroes allows visitors to learn all about the team of everyday heroes beneath our feet that help plants grow. Games, activities, and crafts. This is a FREE event, no registration required.
Sat noon-8- A Very Prairie Comic Con in Waldheim, about half an hour outside Saskatoon. Market, games, cosplay, retro gaming competitions, plus photo ops, meet and greets, and more. Admission is free
Sat 2:30pm- Saskatchewan Orchestral Association Recital as part of the 2025 Inte4rnational Saito Conducting Workshop with Wayne Toews at Grosvenor Park United. Free!
Sat 1-4pm- Repair Cafe at Makerspace. Do you have something that needs to be fixed? Whether it’s small electronics, fabric & sewing, woodworking, bicycles, or household Items, skilled volunteers are there to help. Update: each week now focuses on a different repair. See their page for details. Interested in being a volunteer? Get in touch with Makerspace. A free service!
Sat 1pm- Luca, a family movie at Remai Modern, $10/adults, under 18 and members are free
Sat 5pm- Sutherland Automotive Speedway. Annual Race For The Kids event presented by Flyer Electric in support of the Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital returns on July 26th! The Super Stocks will run their 100 lap feature race with support from the Pro Trucks, Street Stocks and Bandoleros. A night of great racing, bouncy castles, face painting and support a great cause/ Adult (19+) $20, Youth (13-18) $12, Children (12 and under) free, Family Pack (2 Adult, 2 Youth) $55, Senior (65+) / Military (with ID) $15
Sat 7pm- Princess Bride mischief screening- come boo, cheer, and play along! $15, $12/kids
Weekends- The Prairie Lily Dockside Experiences. Our city’s riverboat can’t sail due to low water, so why not do brunch ($42, $30/ages 2-11), a licenced social ($4.50 entry), or dinner ($59, $47/ages 2-11) on the parked boat in its beautiful location.
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sat & Sun 11:30am-4:30pm- Attractions at The Berry Barn Pedal go-carts $5+, train $5/pp, petting zoo at 3pm
Sun 10am- Ground Yoga at Shakespeare at the Saskatchewan, admission by donation to SOTS
Sun 9am- The Popcorn Run 2, 5, or 10k race that finishes with popcorn and refreshments. $28-60, some proceeds to SPCA
Sun 10am-3pm- Art in the Park Festival at Buena Vista Park. Vendors, food trucks, face painting, bouncy castles. Free admission
Sun 11am-3pm- Vape Maestro 5 Year Anniversary Community BBQ at 1945 McKercher Dr. Live music by Big Boy Entertainment, free burgers, hot dogs, drinks & slurpees. Giveaways, bouncy castle fun, & JJ’s Express Wash LIVE on location. Free
Sun 4-8pm- Rath Yatra Festival of India Beginning at 107 LaRonge Road, join a vibrant parade dancing and singing their way to Meewasin Park, pulling a 20ft chariot along the way. There’ll be live cultural performances, fun for kids and a free vegetarian feast for everyone in attendance.
MORE live music and comedy: Nutana Legion, Bokeh on the Plaza, Capitol Music Club, Amigos, Winstons, Art Bar, Somewhere Else Pub , Buds on Broadway. , Black Rose Whiskey Club, Black Cat Tavern , The Bassment, Coors Event Centre, VIP Cinemas Lounge
And remember
There are always free library events including BYOBook Club for any age, adult craft workshop, chess club, and storytimes for kids. Click for times & locations. No library card required.
Go feed chickadees at Beaver Creek free. Wed-Sun9am-4pm
If the weather isn’t great or you need a break from the sun, see my indoor kids’ guide.
Monday to Friday, there’s free drop in soccer through Kids in the Park
Monday to Friday, there’s free kids’ programming at many paddling pools and splash pad locations
-Maygen
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