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? 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- Rubaboo- A Métis Caberet at Persephone Theatre. An evening of storytelling and music with a powerhouse performer, celebrated actor, and musician, Andrea Menard. $36-51. (Look for a flash story giveaway on my Instagram today!)

On now-Sat- Western Canadian Ringette Championships at Merlis Belsher, $33.11 - $66.22 CAD, kids under 14 free.

On now with dates through March- Unofficial Hogwarts Dinners at The Barn at Wind’s Edge. A 6 course dinner experience in the most magical Great Hall you’ll experience in Saskatchewan. Table of 4/ $474

Thurs- Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen with app

Thurs 7pm- Story Jam: A Live Storytelling Open Mic (19+). Come at 6pm for a story lab writers’ circle or just join the audience to hear stories from original fiction to true personal stories. Free admission

Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is by donation. There are also special activities and demonstrations.

Starts Thurs- USask Drama 80th Anniversary To commemorate 80 years, 5 alumni of the program have been commissioned to create 5 brand-new one-act plays. Take them in! And Saturday, March 21st, 2026 join for a welcome reception and program will begin at 4:30pm, with dinner to be served afterwards. PWYC $10-50

Opens Thurs- Greed N’ Graves at Studio 914. A Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Circle of Voices youth production telling a story of a motley crew of people competing to win a billion dollar inheritance. Reserve your tickets FREE thanks to funding from Canadian Heritage, the Community Initiatives Fund, and Sask Lotteries through the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Sask Culture program.

Thurs- Sat- Persephone Theatre’s Young Company presents: Tilda Swinton Betrayed Us & Dungeness Support young theatre artists in two plays, tickets $8.50

Fri 4-8pm- Riversdale Art Walk Four times a year, Riversdale businesses, artists, studios and galleries open their doors for unique art exhibitions and entertainment. Free.

Fri 4-8pm- The Last Kisses in Iran at PAVED Arts (as part of the above art walk). Vsual installation and live performance to express collective grief, resilience, and the enduring hope for freedom and peace. The work invites the community to gather in solidarity and experience art as a powerful space for reflection, connection, and shared humanity. Artists: Elham Zafaremili, The Interdisciplinary Society of Global Artists. With support from Common Weal.

Fri 6-8pm- Saskatoon Kids Physio Sports Carnival Adaptive dance, wheelchair basketball, boccia, & relay activities. Plus enjoy cotton candy spun by kid entrepreneur Alex with Castle & Cones, door prizes, popcorn, and a 50/50 draw. Free 

Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm- HomeStyles Home Show Speakers, demos, and so many professionals in home renovation under one roof. Whether you’re planning an indoor or outdoor build or glowup, this is your place. Plus, Wander’s Tiny Farm will delight kiddos. Catch facepainting and balloon animals on Sunday. $15 GA, $12.50/senior, $10/student, $30/family, under 12 are free.

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

Sat 9am-4pm- Open Cockpit Day at Saskatchewan Aviation Museum Get up close, climb in, and experience aviation history. $15, under 5 free.

Sat 10:30am- Reading with Royalty at Frances Morrison Library. Drag king Stony Mac brings sparkle and fun to this family-friendly storytime. Free

Sat 10:30am-12:30pm- Mom Group & Class with Lovepostpartum and Baby Bug Doula Services at the Studio at Midtown. Birth story sharing and support, a safe space for moms and babies. Free! Also offered 2-4pm is an in-depth class of postpartum education. $25

Sat- 2026 Saskatchewan Cheerleading Championships at TCU Place. Over 1000 athletes aged 3 to adult from accross the province will compete. $22

Sat, various times- Pysanky and Paska Workshops at Ukrainian Museum of Canada Learn the intricate wax-resist technique used to decorate these beautiful Easter eggs & create your own pysanka to take home. Or, learn to bake Paska! $35

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 6pm- Mitchell Doran comedy Live at The Capitol $30

Sat 7pm- Concert for a Cause: Saskatoon Academy of Music Teachers in support of Prairie Harm Reduction, tickets are $12

Sat 7pm- Saskatoon Blades Hockey, fan appreciation night. Check out family packs for $60

Sat 7pm- 3rd Annual Double Down for a Difference at Lucky Bastard Distillery Enjoy handcrafted cocktails & a super fun casino night in support of the AIM (Ability in Me) Program. AIM is a non-profit organization and this is their big fundraiser. 131 children & young adults affected by Down Syndrome access AIM services in 36 Saskatchewan communities. Get fancied up & support a great cause! $90, late lunch included

Sat 7:30pm- Northern Bluegrass Old Time Dance at St George’s Senior’s Centre featuring Patti Kusturok and friends Joseph Desjarlais, Lucas Welsh, and Cathy Sproule. Bar and Concession, includes late-night lunch. $20, $10/youth. (If you’re a musician, check out the weekend workshop & jam opportunities!)

Sat 8-10:30pm - U of S Observatory & museum is open to the public, free

Sat & Sun- Easter Bunny photos at Bass Pro Cabella’s- get a 4x6 photo. Free, book here

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

Sun 11am- Shamrock Showdown junior roller derby at Saskatoon Soccer Centre

Sun 12:30pm- Skijoring at Champetre County Licensed event with food on site. $5 admission

Sun 1pm- Kinettes Family Bingo at Sutherland Hall in support of Saskatoon Food Bank Concession, prizes, raffles, cash only. Bingo starts at 2

Sun 1-2pm- The End of Winter dance performance at Remai Modern Riverview Room. Great Plains Series: Points of Return – Spaces of Departure Closing Performance features historical NDH/Rouge-gorge dance-based performance works by Robin Poitras and Edward Poitras, including The Last Caribou, QUADRIGA and CASSANDRA. Admission by donation.

Sun 2pm- Matinee Bingo in support of Breast Cancer Research at Bugsy’s Book a table: 306-975-7000

Sun 2-4pm- Artists’ Reception show & sale at The Refinery Come and go event, free

Sun 3-6pm- Persepolis screening & panel discussion at Roxy Theatre Part of the Real to Real Anti-Racism Film Festival, PG13. Free, registration not required.

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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