Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Maygen Kardash

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. I volunteer to make these weekly guides. Your engagement on my social platforms, especially your engagement on paid posts, is how my small business thrives. Find my list useful? Go spam one of my social pages with likes (Instagram / tiktok / on Facebook) or leave a 5 star review on Google: https://g.page/r/Ceb8XSqjBBapEBM/review TIA!

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On now- The Art of Banksy Without Limits at Scotia Centre, $40-75.

On now- Tell The Bees: Fireside Stories III at Dancing Sky Theatre. Enjoy a drive to Meacham for this production. $20 or $25 with a picnic lunch.

Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is admission by donation. and you’ll find heritage demonstrations going on.

Thurs 7pm- Rick Mercer at TCU Place, $63+

Thurs 7pm- Trivia at 3 Hall Public house with Toon Town Trivia 6-rounds of general trivia played on the top floor

Thurs-Sat- Meewasin Grazing Dinner- Learn about the sheep, watch a sheparding demonstration, and enjoy a coursed local meal at Beaver Creek. 19+. Donation is $230

Fri 11am-1pm- Saskatchewan Aviation Museum BBQ fundraiser Fridays. Includes admission, burger, chips, and pop. $14

Fri 4:30-8pm- Piano Friday with Martin Janovsky at the Bassment 19+, enjoy a cocktail with some great piano music, No cover

Fri 5-9:30pm- Classic cars at Market Mall, free.

Fri 7pm (movie at dusk)- Brevoort Park Movie in the Park & AGM Enjoy "Harold and the Purple Crayon" under the stars. And if you live in BP, participate in the AGM first! Toonie concession available including popcorn, pop, chips and water.

Fri 7pm- Footloose movie night fundraiser for TeleMiracle 50 at the Broadway Theatre, $20

Fri 7:30- Lynryd Skynyrd: Celebrating 50 Years, $53+

Fri 8pm- Charity Movie Night: “Я, «Побєда» і Берлін” at Volodymyr Park. $10 (all proceeds go to support Ukraine) DM @ukrlit.canada or email zdybanka.events@yahoo.com to get the payment link.

Fri 9am-7pm- Canadian Massage Conference FREE DAY at the Saskatoon Inn. Whether you're a healthcare professional or general public, you're invited to take in lectures, Interactive Manual Therapy and Modality Demonstrations, Participate in a Master Class & CE Classes, browse the Trade Show, meet educators, and enter for prizes. Free

Fri 9:30pm- Shrek 19+ Drunken Cinema at Broadway Theatre This interactive cinematic experience has themed cocktails, glowsticks, cards with drinking prompts, inevitable singalongs, and a costume contest for best fairytale duds- you could win concert tickets and more Broadway Theatre swag! $15

Fri 10pm- Foamland Party at Nightmarket 4 DJs, massive foam cannons, blasters. I wanna go? 19+, $23 online

Fri 6-9pm & Sat 1-4pm- Exit Through the Woodshop at Makerspace An exhibition celebrating the Summer Artist Development Residency Program. Featuring works by Rhea Kjargaard, Chantelle Matkowski, Chikako Ogawa, and Mila Pshebylo, showcasing ceramics, installation, sculpture and mixed media pieces. Snacks provided, cash bar on Fri. Free & open to all.

Fri 7pm & Sat 3pm- Huskie pre-game hockey at Merlis BelsherAdult $15, Youth (ages 4-18) $5

Fri-Sun- Bailemos performances & workshops presented by Saskatoon Salsa $20-$140 depending on if you’re doing workshops, performing, etc.!

Fri-Sun 1-8pm- Youth Farm Corn Maze in Rosthern Yes, a corn maze. But also a big slide, jumpy pillow, animals to feed & pet, a climbing wall, pedal go-karts, and more. Save online: $12 for maze admission or $17 for a wristband for all activities, or add $3 at the door.

Sat 8am-1pm- Free to Be Festival at W. W. Ashley Park. A half-day outdoor event with local fitness studios & partners to enjoy all levels & styles of fitness classes. Your ticket supports the You Are More Project’s yearly programming for survivors & allies in the fight against sexual violence & the pursuit of holistic healing from trauma. $45/all access, $105/2 admissions and lunches.

Sat 9am-4pm- Everything Country Outdoor Market by Hague. Over 300 vendors300 vendors+ spread across 6 acres, with accessible parking. Plus hay wagon rides, petting zoo, fossil show, giveaways. $5 cash/vehicle

Sat 9am-5pm- Amateur Radio Day in the Park in Meewasin Park (Spadina cres E, South of Pinehouse Drive) SaDARA is hosting a ham radio demonstration that’s open to all.

Sat 10am-3pm- Sask Assemble Comics & Collectibles Showcase at WDM. $5, kids under 10 free

Sat 10am-3pm- Fall Festival & Market at Nutana Legion Free pancake breakfast 11am-1pm and free coffee all day. Shop local vendors, enjoy kids activities like make & take crafts, free facepainting, and a visit from Elsa & Anna 2-3pm. Live music 1-3pm. This is an Open House: check out what’s happening at the Legion, learn about social activities (dances, bingo, music jam, trivia night and more), sports, and how you can enjoy the Legion. Free admission!

Sat 10am-4pm- 40th Anniversary Celebration for Ronald McDonald House Yoga, welcome, BBQ, family fun, storytelling, Green & White Draw (schedule is in the link). Free, click attending on the Facebook page

Sat 10am-5pm- 12th annual 33rd St Street Fair 33rd Street will be closed between Avenues C and F North for a day of free, family-friendly fun and festivities. Food trucks, live music on the main stage, street performers, plus over 80 vendors in the outdoor market! Plus, dance performances, circus arts, face painting, balloon twisting, and more.

Sat 10am, noon, & 3:30 and Sun 9am & 11am- U of S Softball home opener games at BVI Stadium

Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 10am-5pm- MRKT The Autumn Edit at Wilson’s Lifestyle. Lots of vendors plus Wilson’s sidewalk sale.

Sat 11am-noon- Terry Fox children’s book reading and activities at Indigo on 8th, register free

Sat 11am-3pm- Willowgrove University Heights Family Fun Day at Wallace Park (behind Willowgrove School). Enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, face painting, balloon twisting, and more.

Sat 11am-late- Haines Mile Pub 4th Annual Parking Lot Party Featuring a street fair, beer gardens, karaoke, and comedy courtesy of Joel Jeffrey. All day, all ages.

Sat noon-4pm- Parade of Homes Kick-off Event at Doran Cres, Brighton Ranch Show Homes Tours, Free BBQ provided by CO-OP Local Pro, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Games, Family Fun. Free

Sat 12:30pm- Indoor/outdoor Dart Tournament at Bugsy’s Blind Draw Doubles. Registration at 12:30pm with the event starting at 1pm. $20 buy in with $10 going towards Breast Cancer Research

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 2pm- Sutherland Automotive Speedway car racing. 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 3:30pm- Saskatoon Blazers Hockey at Rod Hamm Arena, cash admission. How much cash is a mystery… I will try to solve for you and edit.

Sat 5-8:30pm- Dance Drop-ins & Pizza Party Do you have a little dancer? Team Canada dancers are hosting this event at Second Act to raise money for their championships in Slovenia. Includes a jazz class, hip hop choreo class, pizza & pop. $45

Sat 7pm- Nutana Community Association Movie in the Park at W.E. Graham Park (behind Ecole Victoria) Bring your lawnchairs and blankets to enjoy Despicable Me 4 under the stars and enjoy a pre-show BBQ. Showtime is 8:30, free

Sat 7:30pm- SSO presents Vivaldi Four Seasons at Knox United Church Renowned baroque violinist Julia Wedman returns home to lead the SSO in a spectacular celebration of the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasons. $30-49

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, and NEW inflatable corn maze $5/pp

Sat 1-9pm & Sun 1-7pm- Creatures of the Night Market at Cosmo Seniors Centre, 2 hours before close it transforms into a twinkling night market. Free

Sun 9pm- Heartbeat Run at Kiwanis in support of Pattison Children’s 35+

Sun- 2 Being Brave women’s meetup events Paddleboarding at noon (BYOBoard) $5 & Ladies’ Paintball Night at 4pm, $83

Sun 10am-2pm- Sunday Market Take a short drive to the Langham area, R3073 & HWY16. Over 15 vendors.

Sun 11am-1pm- SBIA Brain Boogie walk-a-thon to support brain injury prevention and improve the life of survivors, at Victoria Park. $40

Sun 11am-3pm- Lakeview Day in the Park in Lakeview School Park. Bouncy castle, petting zoo, facepainting, games, cash BBQ.

Sun 12:45-3:45pm- Join Roller Derby at Cosmo Civic Centre. On this “try it” day, they’ll have all the gear needed for your child to try it out, but gear is limited and is first come first served. Regular practices are Wed & Sun. Free to try for kids 8-18!

Sun 1-3- Persephone Theatre Open House Curious about the season, how theatre is made, or have kids who need a creative outlet? Go learn about our theatre! ⁠Get a sneak peek of the first show of the season, Educating Rita! Scheduled activities: ⁠1pm – Theatre School All Ages Improv (please arrive by 12:45 p.m. to participate) ;⁠ 1:30pm – Backstage Tour with Artistic Director, Heather Cant⁠ ; Followed by time for conversation and questions with staff and other attendees. Free

Sun 4pm- Sound Haven Wellness Sound Bath at Pure Living Yoga (4-527 Main St). PLY has yoga mats, blankets, and bolsters you are welcome to use or you are welcome to bring these comforts from home. Come try! By donation.

Sun 7pm- Halifax Comedy Festival Submission Showcase at Art Bar Clean sets by Derek Yee, Jane Klassen, Danny Knight, Shawn Cuthand, Shawn Bourassa, Mitch Doran, Dylan Jay, Lachlan McWilliams. 19+, $10

Sun 7pm (plus shows on Tues & Wed)- Enchanted Sea Creatures Glow Show by Free Flow Dance at Mar’s Mini Golf. Step into an underwater dreamscape where shimmering jellyfish, glowing mermaids, and mysterious sea creatures come to life in a one-of-a-kind blacklight performance. $15-40

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And remember

-Maygen

p.s. The hours I put into these weekend lists are 100% volunteer & “Influencer” is my job— your follows, likes, comments, and shares on my social media when I advertise events, businesses, and favourite items are the free ways you can support my small business. Make me happy and drop a few likes there :)

Updates on the road to $20,000 for Sanctum- THANK YOU!

Updates on the road to $20,000 for Sanctum- THANK YOU!

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