Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Maygen Kardash

Happy new year, 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!

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Thurs 1-4- College Park Carnival Skating, Tobogganing/Sledding, Snowshoeing, Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides (weather permitting), Snowman Building Contest, hot chocolate. Free.

Thurs 2-4pm- 4th Annual Ice Skating Soiree at Buena Vista skating rink Music, games, treats, and hot chocolate (bring your own mug). By donation- money raised goes toward beautifying the boulevard behind Buena Vista School.

Thurs 2:30pm- Prairie Virtuosi concert at Grace Westminster featuring horn player Samuel Dmyterko. Mozart, Elgar, Vivaldi… beautiful works will be played by the orchestra. $40 adults; $30 seniors; $20 students; 12 & under free. Available at the door (cash or e-transfer)

On now-Jan 4- BHP Enchanted Forest at Forestry Farm Park. A drive through attraction of lighted displays ($35/car with max 7 ppl, $10/pp in addition). Proceeds go to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation. Yes it’s open New Year’s Day.

On now- Eaton’s Once Upon A Christmas at Western Development Museum During the years following the Second World War, Canadians who shopped at Eaton’s in cities like Winnipeg and Toronto were treated to windows full of Christmas scenes and figures. Carols piped to the street wrapped the windows in the magical sounds of Christmas. These window displays make up the Western Development Museum’s Once Upon A Christmas exhibit. Included with museum admission. Closed New Year’s Day.

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

Fri 3pm- The Jungle Book movie at Frances Morrison Library, free

Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Friday at The Bassment with Sheldon Corbett. Go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.

Fri 7pm- Saskatchewan Rush pro lacrosse at SaskTel Centre, $29+ …or if you’re a Saskatoon Co-op member, grab them for $20 as you’re getting gas or groceries. It’s a hot tip ;)

Fri 7pm- Trivia Night at Nutana Legion Categories: Current events, Canadian Geography, Animal Groups, Newspapers, Canadian Football, Famous Canadians. Go for food service 6-7pm, cash bar all night.

Sat, multiple times- Family Fun Club at Saskatoon Library Locations Family-friendly games and STEAM activities. Kids 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult, 7-9 may attend alone with a caregiver in the library during the event, 10 and over can be in the library/event unattended.

Sat 1-3pm- The Peanut Butter Solution family movie at Remai Modern, adults $10, youth under 18 & members free.

Sat 2pm- Furry Friends Sound Bath- 8th St Chakra hosts regular sound baths but this one made the unique grade to be on the event guide. Two dogs will hold space with you! $33

Sat afternoon- Family movies at the library: Paddington at 2:30pm at Cliff Wright Library or Cool Runnings at Francis Morrison Library at 3pm Free

Sat 6pm- 19+ Meewasin Sip n Skate at Cameco Skating Rink Exclusive entry to the Rink, a hot bevvy featuring local spirits by LB Distillers, a Sweet Prairie Grazer Fireside S'mores Box OR Charcuterie, access to the skate chalet and fire pit. Proceeds go to conservation and education efforts. $68

Sat 7pm- Blades hockey at SaskTel Centre, check out family deals at $15/pp. The theme is “show us your Sask”

Sat 7-9:30pm- U of S Observatory is open to the public for viewing & museum exploration, free

Sat 9pm- 19+ Corny Karaoke at Black Cat Tavern “Dressing like corn encouraged”… um, what?! I’ve gotta see this.

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

Sun 7pm- 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before. (This is a weekly event which you’ll usually find in the next section)

MORE live music and beyond that’s 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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