Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide July 2-5
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 6:30pm- Globe BMX races. This is a weekly event open to spectators. Free.
Fri 5-9pm & Sat 10am-8pm- Car Racing at SIR $10-40, under 12 free
Sat 10am-5pm- Doukhobor Dugout House wedding reenactment and vow renewal. A unique opportunity at a beautiful, rich historical site one hour North of Saskatoon (by Blaine Lake). $45/couple for vow renewal. Or visit the site and museum $14/adult, $12/senior, $8/youth, under 12 free.
Sat 11am or 4:30pm- Monster Trucks at Prairieland, $35/adult, $20/child and up
Sat 1pm-1am- Festival Fransaskois at Manhattan Ballroom An all-ages celebration of French culture in Saskatoon… this will be fun whether you speak the language or not! 1 p.m.–5 p.m. – Free programming, outdoor activities and art installations; 5pm-8pm – BBQ (meal included with ticket) ; 5pm – 11pm – Paid indoor show; 11 PM – 1 AM – Karaoke. Tickets start at $20 (pay what you can style)
Sat 1pm- Space Jam is screening at Remai Modern, $10/adults, free for members & under 18
Sat 6:3-pm- Art with Jess YXE summer kick off paint nite at Ricky’s All Day Grill, ages 10+ welcome. Register: $35
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-19+ Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sat & Sun 10am-10pm- Ganbatte Anime Comic Expo and Convention at TCU Place, $60+
Sun 11am-8pm- Jashan-e-Baharan Kite Festival at Rotary Park Hosted by the Pakistani Canada Cultural Association of Sasaktoon, this event features kite flying, live multicultural performances, ethnic food vendors, family games & activities, cultural displays & more. Free admission.
Sun 1pm- TD Saskatchewan Jazz Festival kicks off at Victoria Park Free programming is on first, don’t miss out! There’s also a free family games zone, local market, & food trucks. Yoga is Sun 1:30, first live music act is at 3pm. See the site for a full list and schedule of performers! Free admission July 5, 8, 9, &11. (Other dates are ticketed.)
MORE live music & beyond not listed above:
Buds on Broadway Thursday: Eddy Robertson Electric Blues // Friday: The Gong Show // & Saturday: Route 99 // Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: Karaoke // Friday: Anvil w/ Midnite Hellion & Guests // Saturday: A Tribute to System Of A Down & My Chemical Romance
Capitol Music- Friday: Karaoke Night // Saturday: Boots & Beer Country Night
Black Rose Whiskey Club- July not yet posted
Amigos- Saturday: Nicholas Campbell & the Metre Cheaters
Nutana Legion - Saturday: Original Covers
The Bassment- Thursday: Payadora // Friday: Pete Oldridge & the Great Fuss play Motown Hits // Saturday: Jazzkatoon
Green Room- Thursday: GOODNIGHT SUNRISE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, // Friday: AN ENVY-OUS BIRTHDAY BASH | 19+ // Saturday: VELVET THREADS & BOOT ROOM | 19+ // Sunday: GREEN BEANS - OPEN STAGE DRAG SHOW | 19+
Coors Event Centre- Friday: REDFERRIN | 19+ // Sunday: BLACKHAWK W/ CONNER PICHE | 19+
Art Bar: Sunday: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before.
Black Fox Distillery- Sunday: Michael Perkins Quartet 1-3pm
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.
Spray pads are open10am-8pm
Nutrien Playland is open- go ride the ferris wheel, carousel, or lilttle train
If the weather isn’t great, see my indoor kids’ guide
-Maygen
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