Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guidey
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? Visit 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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Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is by donation. There are also special activities and demonstrations.
Fri noon-3pm- Easter Festival at Market Mall Enjoy Easter themed mini golf, take free photos with the Easter Bunny, and visit the petting zoo. Children can also participate in coloring contests and create their own Easter crafts with opportunities to win prizes!
Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Friday at The Bassment with Wes Froese Go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.
Fri & Sat 9am-9pm- Draggins Rod & Custom Show Vintage and custom cars at Prairieland. $20, ages 6-15 $10, under 6 free.
Fri & Sat noon-3pm- Easter Fun at Centre Mall Face Painting by Kreative Mum and Balloon Creations by Balloon Funn by Warren. Free!
Fri & Sat 1pm- What If by Katey Hoffman and 25th Street Theatre at Nutrien Wonderhub. A play that just enjoyed a great tour of schools across Saskatchewan, exploring childhood anxiety and the power of friendship. $27/adults, $17/student or artist , $14/under 12
Fri-Sun- Balloon-ATIC! by Wide Open Children’s Theatre at The Refinery. A balloon floats through the window of an Old Man, reminding him the power of play, laughter, and friendship. $17/adults, $12/kids, $5/artists.
Fri-Sun- Escape Manor Egg Hunt The escape rooms have hidden chocolate eggs in addition to their regular secrets all weekend!
Sat 8am-2pm (while supplies last)- Saskatoon Farmer’s Market Egg Hunt Find the person in bunny ears, get an egg, and solve a clue to find the vendor with your treat! Free
Sat 10am-2pm- Workshop for Little Gardeners at Rona Children will learn the basics of gardening, and go home with their own seedlings to plant this summer. Free to register and at time of posting, there are still spots available.
Sat 10am-4:30pm- SCAT Spring Bake & Craft Sale at their brand new office: 117- 2750 Faithfull Ave
Sat 11am-2pm- Easter Egg Hunt at Champetre Pancake breakfast, maze, animals, and the hunt! $30/adult, $25/ 9 and under, 2 and under free
Sat 12-1:30pm- Easter Bake Sale at Holy Trinity Orthodox All the Ukrainian deliciousness plus pysanky for sale
Sat 1pm- Best In Show This hilarious movie features Catherine O’Hara and Eugine Levy. Adults $10, members & under 18 free.
Sat 1-3:30pm- Easter Eggstravaganza at Nutrien Wonderhub Scavenger hunt, craft projects, challenges, and a special treat at the end of your visit. Included with regular admission.
Sat 1-4pm- Pysanky Workshop with 567cre8 at Pages of Passion, $45 with supplies, snacks, and drinks included
Sat 2pm- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Broadway Theatre. The classic version! Sponsored by Procido LLP, free!
Sun 2pm- Blades Hockey Playoffs- Okay it’s showing sold out? But I had to include. Congrats, Blades!!
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 2:30pm- Elio Matinee at Cliff Wright library, free
Sat 9:15-11:45pm- U of S Observatory and 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 8pm- 19+ Green Beans Drag Show at Green Room. Free!
MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:
Finn’s Pub at the Parktown- Thursday 5-7pm: BC Read
The Bassment- Thursday: FunkJoint
Broadway Theatre- Friday: LIVE NATION PRESENTS: KATHLEEN EDWARDS
Capitol Music- Friday & Saturday: The Hip Experience
Gather Local Market- Friday: Brett Graham
Somewhere Else Pub and Grill- Saturday: Bluegrass Brunch
Black Rose Whiskey Club Thursday: Trivia // Friday: 90s Karaoke // Saturday: Acoustic Showcase
Buds on Broadway Thursday: Western Medicine // Friday: Bad Habit // Saturday: The Gong Show/ Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: Codefendants w/ Factor Chandlier & No Goes // Friday: The Moon Runners w/ These Estates & Tiny Toes // Saturday: Punk Rock Bingo
Art Bar: Friday: Smut Slam // Saturday: Game Changer: Pilot Episode. // Sunday: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before.
Green Room Thursday: OPEN MIC THURSDAYS | ALL AGES // Friday: NEON STEVE | 19+ // Saturday: SEQUENCE - 011: OVERLAND & ELLE FAST! | 19+
And remember…
There are always free library events including BYOBook Club for any age, family crafts, Discovery Club, chess club, and storytimes for kids (many are bunny themed this weekend!). 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. Make me happy and go give my pinned posts each a like :)
