Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Maygen Kardash

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 your interaction on my paid posts, is how my small business thrives. Find this list useful? Visit my pinned posts (on Instagram OR tiktok OR on Facebook) & give them some love! And ooh if you’ve got a minute, I’d love your 5 star review on Google: https://g.page/r/Ceb8XSqjBBapEBM/review . TIA!

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On now- LEGO Mosaic building events at Saskatoon Public Library locations Help to make a massive LEGO mural by completing a 6x6 dot piece that’s added to a larger square. There are branch events running all through the summer so be sure to check out some dates and locations. Free.

Thurs 5pm- Globe BMX races. This is a weekly event open to spectators. Free.

Thurs 7pm- The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival at Broadway Theatre The story is brought to life with stories, music, and multimedia… and a band of award-winning musicians. $62

Thurs 7-8pm- Saskatchewan Orienteering Association Evening Series A weekly event that invites you to race through a 5km route of checkstops using a map. Intro to orienteering provited, all fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Come with friends, family, or do it yourself. Locations alternate between U of S Campus & Cranberry Flats. FREE for SOA members ($15 a year or $30 for a family), otherwise $5/person.

Fri 4:30pm- Piano Fridays at The Bassment Enjoy the tinkling of the ivories in this late afternoon event featuring Rich Miller, no cover!

Fri 5:30- THREADS at Persephone Theatre. The Saskatoon Open Door Cultural Conversations series continues with Newcomers Navigating Creativity in Canada. Take in speakers, special guests, spoken word poetry, discussions, and a showcase of works by 10 newcomer artists. Venue is the Backstage Theatre at Remai Arts Centre. Free and open to all.

Fri 6:15pm- ZooGala An annual event at & in support of the Saskatoon Zoo featuring animal interactions and delicious food. Roam the zoo at night! Few tickets are left at time of posting, $211

Fri 7-10pm- All Ages Deep Disco by the River at the top of the Pumphouse (Ave A and Spadina). Coloring stations and dance toys available for the kids. Free entry, no alcohol, be mindful of the road. There will be a bathroom on site.

Fri 8pm- Saskatoon Soaps: Start Spreading the News improv comedy based on your suggestions at Broadway Theatre, $16

Thurs-Sun- PUFF (Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival) at Remai Modern and Ukrainian Museum of Canada. Four days of acclaimed contemporary Ukrainian cinema. Everyone is welcome. Free, donations welcome.

Fri-Sun- Jurrasic Quest at Prairieland Park, $36-58

Fri-Sun- Hepburn Fair Days Take a quick roadtrip for some small town fun! Parade, live music, petting zoo, tractor pull, show and shine, street party… all the faves! Free admission

Sat morning- It’s Garage Sale season! I don’t see any community-wide ones this week (correct me if I’m wrong) but CanLan Sports is having a Community Sport Equipment Exchange where folks will have tables set up.

Sat 10am-5pm- Broadway District Spring Fling Stroll the Ave with street performers, face painters, dancers, balloon twisters, musicians, and of course local merchants and vendors. Free to attend

Sat 10am-6pm- Pet-A-Palooza at the Sutherland Curling Club. Pet related vendors, photo booth, activity stations, adoptable animals. $6 for adults, youth and children are free. Free for everyone after 5:00 pm

Sat mall hours- Women’s Business Hub pop-up market at The Studio at Midtown

Sat 11am-1pm- TD Summer Reading Program Kickoff at Frances Morrison Library Get signed up for TD Summer Reading Club and enjoy storytime with a puppet show, face painting, scavenger hunts, and giant games in the children’s area. Then stick around afterwards for a LEGO® mosaic build event from 1 to 4 pm. Free!

Sat 11am-2pm- RONA Car Show, free

Sat 11am-3pm- MCC Relief Sale Festival at Forest Grove Community Church. A fundraising event for aid work both local and international. Plant sale, bake sale, food, handmade goods, and a Kid Zone that has bouncy castle, button making, corn hole, & more. Free admission

Sat 2-5pm- Pride all-ages dance at St Martin’s United in support of Trans Sask. Ages 13+ $12. 5-12 $8, and under 5 free.

Sat 4:30pm- Saskatoon Cake Picnic at Boffins Garden The fanciest cake potluck and you’re invited to take part. Bring a homemade cake to share, or simply donate to enjoy the ones on site. There are some guidelines, see the page for info. Free admission.

Sat 5pm- Feeding Saskatchewan Event A fundraiser for the Saskatoon Food Bank and Food Banks of Saskatchewan but also, a mobilizer. Feeding Saskatchewan is a coordinated provincial effort designed to strengthen the entire food bank ecosystem through shared innovation, improved logistics, modern technology, and collaborative partnerships. This meaningful evening brings together community leaders, donors, local businesses, and frontline organizations to support and strengthen food security across the province. $170

Sat 8pm- 19+ Retro Dance Party at Freeflow Dance, $5 at the door. Cash bar.

Sat 5-8pm & Sun 12-5pm- Caswell Hill Community Association’s Original Art in the Park Festival at Ashworth Holmes Park. Live dance performances & workshops, book reading with Khodi Dill. Sunday live music, 80+ Artists, interactive art installations, facepainting, balloon twisting, crafts, food trucks. Free admission

Sat 6pm & Sun 1pm- Saskatoon Berries baseball at Cairns Field, $15+

Sat & Sun- Admission by donation at Wanuskewin c/o Innovation Credit Union

Sat & Sun 11am-noon- Yoga in the Park Catch these weekly outdoor classes put on by Ground Yoga at Rotary Park, PWYC/by donation.

Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-19+ Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18

Sun 8am- Kids of Steel Triathalon at Riversdale Pool The spots are spoken for but this is your reminder that if you have a kid in this, to set your alarm.

Sun 10am-3pm- Art in the Park Summer Festivals in Buena Vista Park. Shop artisans, enjoy a bouncy castle, facepaint, & fundraiser BBQ.

Sun 11am-2pm- Curious Stroll: an Alice in Wonderland themed walk with interactive stations, on the Meewasin Trail. I really do not know what this is. If you do it, tell me about it. $15

Sun 11am-5pm- Rendezvous Flea at D’Lish by Tish Hosted by Replacing You, this pop-up will have vintage clothes, accessories, and vinyl with live music.

Sun noon-3pm- Rotary Club’s Cow Plop BINGO at Sutherland School Yard. BINGO tickets are sold out but obviously you should go spectate haha! You’ll also find a cash BBQ & 50/50, petting zoo, face painting and a playground.

Sun 1:30-3:30pm- Intercultural Dance Sessions: Hoop Dancing with Lawrence Roy Jr at 601B 1st Ave N. Register free

Sun 2pm- CBC Radio’s The Debaters at Broadway Theatre, $49, $45/senior

MORE live music & beyond not listed above:

-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 go give my pinned posts each a like :)

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