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 your interaction on my paid posts, is how my small business thrives. Find this list useful? Quickly go see 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 - Nutrien Wintershines at the Gather Market site-Ice sculptures, kicksleds, stories and entertainment, wagon rides, stargazing and more. Free.
On now- Random Acts of Kindness Week Click through to play Kindness Bingo with the Saskatoon Community Foundation for a chance to win prizes! There are also prompts and more info.
On now- Indigenous Storytelling Month across Saskatchewan Friday, a film and discussion event is held at kihci-okāwīmāw askiy Knowledge Centre in Saskatoon.
On now- Champetre County Sleigh Rides Plus, explore the Lost Corral Maze, say Howdy to the barn animals and warm up by the campfire or in the Saloon with some tasty hot chocolate $27, $22/under 9
Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is by donation. There are also special activities and demonstrations.
Thurs 7pm- Story Lab at Art Bar. A Storytelling Open Mic. (19+) NO COVER. Sign-up at 6:30 PM Storytelling starts at 7:00 PM. Or come at 6pm and join the Story Lab Writer's Group! Come connect with bold voices from the community & write a 5 minute story that makes the audience feel something. Prize given for story of the night.
Thurs 6pm at JS Wood & Sat 2pm at Round Prairie library- Cool Runnings movie, free
Thurs-Sat- U of S Huskies sports: Women and Men’s Vollyball, Women’s Basketball playoffs, Men’s Hockey Playoffs. Check out family deals.
Fri 10am-3pm- The Adventure Wranglers Reptile Exhibit & Show at Lawson Heights Mall (west end of the mall near Safeway), free
Fri 6pm- BPES Fashion Show celebrating Black History Month at Remai Modern. Take in the runway, shop the marketplace. $25
Fri 6-8pm- Prairie Fox Paint Night at Gather as part of Wintershines. Family friendly, no experience necessary. $38
Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Friday at The Bassment with Paul Suchan Go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.
Fri & Sat- 19+ Meewasin Sip n Skate at Cameco Rink Learn what Meewasin does to conserve and protect the River Valley while enjoying a hot bevvy, a skate without the crowds, and delicious local treats by the fire. $68
Fri-Sun- Saskatoon Summer Players present Building Broadway: A Director’s and Choreographer’s Showcase at the Refinery. $26, $21/seniors, students, artists
Fri-Sun- 3rd Annual Rendezvous in the Prairies at Haines Mile Pub Reach out to Desiree at desiree@hmpub.ca to get signed up for events. Friday: Talent / No Talent Show - Show your best AND worst skills; Longest Beard / Best Beard Contest. Saturday: Dawg Sled - Sign up in pairs for a buddy toboggan race; Frozen Bowling; Minute to Win It; Indoor Games. There'll also be kids tables, marshmallows on the fire, and karaoke. Sunday: Pancake Breakfast; Sourdough Bake Off Contest
Sat 1pm- The Princess and the Frog movie at Remai Modern. $10, youth under 18 & members are free.
Sat 2-4pm- Fibre drop-in demonstrations & discussion at Sask Craft Council gallery with Janice Sanford Beck, as part of the Prairie Fibre Full Circles exhibit on now, free
Sat- Pysanka workshops at Ukrainian Museum of Canada Three different levels are offered, $40-90 depending on session length
Sat 6-10pm- Saskatoon Minute to Win It 19+ fast-paced games and social connections. Presented by Purrfect Connections at St Paul’s Church. $11, add on supper before for +$20
Sat 7pm- Snowed In Comedy Tour at Broadway Theatre Dan Quinn -- Just for Laughs winner and tour founder; Paul Myrehaug – Great Canadian Laugh Off champion; Pete Zedlacher – 6-time Canadian Comedian of the Year nominee ; Erica Sigurdson – beloved Debaters regular with over 70 appearances. $55
Sat 7pm- Prairie Pro Live Pro Wrestling at Cosmo Senior Centre, $20/door
Sat 7-9:30- U of S Observatory & museum is open to the public, free
Sat 7:30pm- Persephone Theatre fundraiser with Kim Coates, $111
Sat 11am-4pm- Kôna Winter Festival at Wanuskewin presented by Nutrien. Dogsleds, teachings, storytelling sessions, a new exhibition created by Artist-in-Residence Chris Chipak, archaeology, dance, learning tables, snowshoes, kicksleds, and more! Admission by donation.
Sat & Sun- RAM Motorsports Spectacular at SaskTel Centre, $44+
Sat 10am-6pm & Sun noon-4pm- Easel on the Eyes Art Show & Sale at Market Mall
Sat 10:30am at Francis Morrison & Sun 2pm at JS Wood Library- Indigenous & Metis Spotlight family-friendly storytelling, free
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sun 10am- Pups, Pilates, & Brunch at Crossmount in support of New Hope Dog Rescue, $55
Sun 10-4pm- Wedding pop-up market at The Premiere Event Centre, free
Sun starting at noon- Afro-Caribbean Pop-Up Experience at The Studio at Midtown. African textiles, art, imagery, and market. Delicious cultural foods, Afrobeat music, storytelling. Free entry.
MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:
The Bassment Thursday:Jim McLean: “Love Songs….Sort of! // Friday: Hot Rod Hullabaloo// & Saturday: Brett Hansen’s Confluence // Sunday: Craig Cardiff
Black Rose Whiskey Club Thursday: Trivia // Friday: Thrift store Price is Right // Saturday: Music TBA
Buds on Broadway Thursday: Bonfire Moon // Friday: Turn the Dial // Satuday: Lady Strange// Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: Art Nite! Sculpting w/ Ohiggins
7:00 p.m. // Friday: Atomic Yeti w/ Softbox & 66 Aces // Saturday: Punk Rock Bingo
Nutana Legion Saturday: Ladyhawke
Art Bar: Thursday: Hockey Boys Heated Rivalry Drag Show // Sunday: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before. And main stage Sunday: Forty and Feisty AF Standup Comedy Show
Green Room Thursday: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS FROM WESTERN CIVILIZATION // Friday: OPEN MIC FRIDAY | ALL AGES // Saturday: ASYLUM: A GOTHIC INDUSTRIAL GATHERING |
Somewhere Else Pub & Grill Friday: Adrienne Levy // Saturday: Winchester
And remember…
Many skating rinks are now open Including Clarence Downy Speedskating Oval and Cameco Meewasin Rink
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 or you need a break from the sun, see my indoor kids’ guide
Want a quick roadtrip?
FROST Regina is on now! My kids loved the giant inflatable course and activities like mechanical snowboarding at Mosaic Stadium last weekend alongside classic winter festival fare like skating under twinkle lights downtown & right on Wascana, hot chocolate, sledding, horse drawn sleigh rides at the Legislative Buildings, a petting zoo, cultural entertainment… and so much more. There are both free & ticketed events. I blogged about it HERE.
-Maygen
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