Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide
Hi, 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 & like my pinned posts (on Instagram OR tiktok OR on Facebook). And ooh if you’ve got a minute, I’d love your 5 star review on Google: https://g.page/r/Ceb8XSqjBBapEBM/review TIA!
Before we roll into this, I’ll tellya, it’s market season! I’ve organized those into their own list, as you’ll see when you read on. Wondering how to get your event listed? Click here for info.
On now- BHP Enchanted Forest at Forestry Farm Park. Thursday and Friday, walk through the displays during Saskatchewan Blue Cross Light Walks ($10/pp or $30/family) and from Saturday on, it’s a drive through attraction ($35/car with max 7 ppl, $10/pp in addition). Proceeds go to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.
Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is admission by donation. and you’ll find heritage demonstrations going on.
Thurs 5-8pm- MeTaWeTan sewing class at Cosmo Civic Centre Explore Indigenous culture through the art of sewing. Drop-in at this sewing class offered at Cosmo Civic Centre every Thursday from 5-8 PM, until November 27. All ages welcome and all supplies included, register via 306-975-3378. Free
Thurs 6pm- Opening Celebration and Performance Joi T. Arcand, Althea Thauberger, Mahlet Cuff Celebrate the opening of two new artist commissions at Remai Modern. Members first looks 6-7pm, public preview at 7pm in the River Room. Then, HYPERFEMME GALACTICA, an experimental sound and video performance by Mahlet Cuff that uses the medium of DJing as a site to consider how the dancefloor can be transformed into an incubator for dreaming.
Thurs & Fri - International Flamenco day Galas Catch top notch Flamenco dancing Thursday at The Bassment $40 and Friday at The Refinery, $33
Thurs-Sun- The Wedding Singer musical comedy at Broadway Theatre with Saskatoon Summer Players. $30, $20/students
Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Fridays at the Bassment enjoy a cocktail with some great piano music by Shelley Ewing, No cover.
Fri & Sat - U of S Huskie Volleyball and Football Cheer for your Huskies and catch some family deals.
Sat starting 9am- Free movies at Cineplex for Community Day & $3 treats. First come, first served, click through for info.
Sat 10:30am-5pm- Word on the Street Festival at The Refinery In-person and virtual panel discussions, readings, and book marketplace.
Sat 1-4pm- Mend Cafe at Makerspace A community-driven project where volunteers can help fix everyday items and keep them out of the landfill. A collaborative, hands-on environment that help fix everyday items and keep them out of the landfill. This week deals with electronics and small appliances. Make your appointment free
Sat 4pm- The Garfield Movie at Mayfair Library, free
Sat 7pm- Witch & the Cycle of Feminine Archetypes at Saskatoon Unitarian Centre A DanceSpace concert featuring the musical artistry of Kim de Laforest and choreography by Jackie Latendresse of Free Flow Dance Theatre. $30+
Sat 7pm- Russel Peters Relax Tour comedy show at TCU Place, $63+
Sat 7:30pm- Brad Paisley at SaskTel Centre, $63+
Sat eve- Candlelight Concerts at Knox United: ABBA at 6:30pm, $51+; Queen and The Beatles at 8:45pm, $34+
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sun 1pm- Saskatoon Santa Claus Parade presented by Midtown Click through for the parade route and don’t miss Santa’s big arrival. Lots of floats will go through downtown! If you’re reading this before Friday night, I have a contest for 5 VIP seating passes, scoot on over to enter!
Sun 3pm- Interstellar to the Stars North Sky Chorale with guest artist Joel Peters on the organ, at St John Cathedral, $30, $20/17 and under, 6 and under free.
Sun- The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in the GREY CUP!! And while yes, the game is in Winnipeg, anywhere with a TV is hosting a watch party. Sorry, too many to list.
MARKETS
Fri 3-7pm & Sat 10am-7pm- Nest & Nurture Market for Moms at The Studio at Midtown, free
Fri 10am-6pm- Cheryn Moen Easel on the Eyes Studio Show & Sale at The Spot in Market Mall
Fri 6-9pm & Sat 10am-5pm- Tiger Lily Market at Remai Modern, $5 donation to Remai Modern. Pre-shop soiree on Fri for $30
Sat 9am- Lions Supa Dupa Flea Market at Prairieland Hall E. 150+ vendors. $5 for age 12+
Sat 9am-1:30- St Paul’s Christmas Market vendors and baking
Sat 10am-2pm- Jingle Bell Bazaar at St Stephen’s Church. Crafts, lightly used gifts, treats.
Sat 10am-3pm- Trade Show in support of Lawson Heights School Playground Revitalization, in the gym, $2/family
Sat 10am-3pm- Mayfair United Craft & Bake Sale plus new & used decorations
Sat 10am-4pm- Northstar Market at St Nicholas School 80+ vendors & artisans, admission by donation to Saskatoon Food Bank
Sat 11am-4pm- German Canadian Club Christkindlmarkt Craft Show & Sale at Nutana Legion, admission cash donation to the Food Bank
Sat 2-5pm- Maker’s Christmas Market at ProActive Fitness Food Bank donations accepted
Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm- Impressions of Nature Show & Sale by Sask Wildlife Art Association at Saskatoon Wildlife Federation
Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 10am-5pm- MRKT Holiday Edit Market at Wilson’s $5, under 12 free
Sat noon-9pm & Sun 10am-5pm- Candy Cane Lane Market at Prairieland $6
Sun 11am-4pm- Holiday Charity Market at Hillcrest Handmade crafts and goods. $5 admission, donated to the Family Fertility Fund
Sun 11am-6pm- Saskatoon Clayworks Pottery Sale at the Refinery. 25+ local potters, free admission
Sun 11am-7pm- Indigenous Artisan Market at Dakota Dunes Resort, 30 local indigenous entrepreneurs and artists
MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:
Art Bar Friday: Hassan Phills: This Tour is Jokes // Saturday: Drag Me To Broadway // Sunday: Steph Tolev and in front of house, weekly open mics for comedy & poetry
TCU Place Thursday: Terri Clark & Paul Brandt
Bon Temps Friday: Autumn Concert Series with Amy Blom, Wura Sol and Jackie K - No cover charge.
Stumbletown Distillery Thursday: Mariya Stokes & Devin Cooper
Nutana Legion Friday: trivia // Saturday: Dean & Sylvia
TCU Friday: Place Folson Prison Revisited: a Johnny Cash Tribute
The Bassment Friday: Patti & the Stack Saturday: Daniel James McFadyen with Conor Cassidy
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: Karaoke // Friday: Savage Henry & The Infamous One Pounders w/ Fake Paradise & Hollow Oax // Saturday: INGESTED w/ Ov Sulfur, Cell & Guests
Capitol Music Club Sunday brunch: Lost Highway Navigators Honky Tonk Brunch
Amigos - Friday: Jake and the Kid (Album Release Show) w/ Library Voices and The Pxrtals // Saturday: King of Foxes w/ Bitterfly and Dominic Lepowick
Buds on Broadway Thursday: The Diggers // Friday: Seven Mile Sun // Saturday: Fear of Knowing. Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Green Room Thursday: DASH REIMER'S MIXTAPE CLUB | 19+ // Friday: DEEP FREQUENCY 006 | 19+ // Saturday: MOMENTUM'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY | 19+
Coors Event Centre Friday: WYATT FLORES
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.
-Maygen
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