Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide
Every Thursday morning, I share what’s going on in Saskatoon with an emphasis on low or no cost events. Follow me on Instagram and turn your notifications ON to be reminded & for much more local content in my feed and stories. Plus, follow me on tiktok to get inspired to eat well and do fun things in our city of Saskatoon. And my Facebook.is a chatty little page, you’ll like it.
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On now- SUM Theatre in the Park presents “Breathe”. A musical production about a dragon, a fish, and the kids in the audience that challenges limiting beliefs. Thursday 7pm at Wildwood presented with ASL and the last show is this Friday at Buena Vista, 7pm.
On now- Legally Blonde The Musical by Saskatoon Summer Players at Remai Arts Centre, $40, $30/student, $20/child
Thurs 11am-4pm- Bare Wire Recycling Grand Opening. Petting zoo, free food & drink, Rider ticket giveaways, contests, Rock 102 Live on Location. In partnership with the Food Bank— bring a donation! Free
Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is admission by donation.
Thurs 5:30-7:30pm- DTNYXE Patio Live Music series: Midnight Phrases at Black Rose Whiskey Club
Thurs 7pm- Toon Town Trivia Canada Day Edition at Somewhere Else Pub
Thurs 7:30pm- Rattlers Pro Basketball at SaskTel Centre $20+
Fri 9am-4:30pm- Nutrien Wonderhub 6th Birthday Bash Glitter tattoos, birthday games, crafts, gift shop giveaway and more. Special $6 entry.
Fri 10am-8pm- Rides are open to all at Nutrien Playland, free!
Fri 11am-1pm- Saskatchewan Aviation Museum BBQ fundraiser Fridays. Includes admission, burger, chips, and pop. $14
Fri 7pm (rescheduled from last Saturday)- Sutherland Automotive Speedway. Adult (19+) $20, Youth (13-18) $12, Children (12 and under) free, Family Pack (2 Adult, 2 Youth) $55, Senior (65+) / Military (with ID) $15
Fri 7pm- Draw With Me Art & Comedy at Art Bar. Comedians do comedy sets while the audience draws pictures inspired by the comedy. Audience members sing Karaoke between comedy sets while they draw. Comedians review the drawings, Hilarity ensues 19+. $10 adv
Fri 8pm- Classic cars at Market Mall, free
Fri 8pm- Whose Live Anyway? at TCU Place. Live improv comedy with Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and more. $81+
Fri-Sun- Big Bounce Canada The world’s largest traveling inflatable attraction is coming to Saskatoon at Windy Acres. Your ticket gets you 3 hours of courses, slides, hoops, and more. $49/older kids and adults, $39/7 and under, $32/toddler.
Fri-Sun- Back Alley Antics with Free Flow Dance This traveling urban stage invites you to be immersed in contemporary dance and performance art. $10-30
Sat 10am-6pm- June Yard Sale in support of Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at Diane’s Place. Over a dozen vendors.
Sat 11am-2pm- Artisan Market at 2210 Ave C N
Sat 12:30-6pm- CATAN: Connect The World gaming event at Gather Local Market. A 30th anniversary event playing the special CATAN Connect edition alongside players in 35+ countries. No experience required, materials all provided. $11
Sat 1pm- Strange World family movie at Remai Modern. $10/adults, under 18 and members are free.
Sat 1-4pm- Repair Cafe at Makerspace. Do you have something that needs to be fixed? Whether it’s small electronics, fabric & sewing, woodworking, bicycles, or household Items, skilled volunteers are there to help. Interested in being a volunteer? Get in touch with Makerspace. A free service!
Sat 7pm- Story Jam at Art Bar in support of Riversdale Community Association. Community members will take the stage to share unforgettable, true, first person stories. Pay what you can.
Weekends- The Prairie Lily Dockside Experiences. Our city’s riverboat can’t sail due to low water, so why not do brunch ($42, $30/ages 2-11), a licenced social ($4.50 entry), or dinner ($59, $47/ages 2-11) on the parked boat in its beautiful location.
Sat & Sun- Wanuskewin is admission by donation every weekend in June thanks to Innovation Federal Credit Union. See page for drop-in programming included.
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sat noon- Sun noon- Saskatoon and District Amateur Radio Association Field Day at Merril Hills School. Come explore the world of long range over the air communications. Free
Sun 10am-noon- Zulu Challenge tethered obstacle race at Meewasin Park.Adult, kid, and K9 partner/team options. No participation medals, you must cross the finish line to get one. $102/adults, $60/8-10, $55 7 & under
Sun noon-6pm- Rendezvous Flea Market at D’Lish
MORE live music and comedy: Capitol Music Club, Amigos, Winstons, Art Bar, Somewhere Else Pub , Buds on Broadway. , Black Rose Whiskey Club, Black Cat Tavern , The Bassment, Coors Event Centre
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.
If the weather isn’t great or you need a break from the sun, see my indoor kids’ guide.
-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. TIA!
