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? 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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On now-Sat- Ācimowin Film Festival at The Roxy Theatre. Saskatchewan’s only Indigenous Film Festival. Some excellent curation at this festival, check out that linked page and watch some trailers. $17/movie or $12/child - buy here

On now- LEGO Mosaic building events at Saskatoon Public Library locations Help to make a massive LEGO mural by completing a 6x6 dot piece that’s added to a larger square. There are branch events running all through the summer so be sure to check out some dates and locations. Free.

On now- SUM Theatre’s The Colour of the Town SUM Theatre is back with performances in the park. Pack a blanket, bring snacks, and enjoy a performance outside at a park near you. Fri: Ashworth Holmes Park (CASWELL HILL) - 7pm; Sat: Saskatoon Children's Festival - Kinsmen Park - 2:30pm. Free.

Thurs 5pm- Globe BMX races. This is a weekly event open to spectators. Free.

Thurs 6pm- STORY LAB (19+) at Art Bar (229 20th St W). A cozy writers' circle with a chance to win $200 for best story of the season! And then at 7pm, STORY JAM: an evening of live storytelling, where writers take the stage to share their own work—ranging from original fiction to true personal stories. Free admission!

Thurs 7-8pm- Saskatchewan Orienteering Association Evening Series A weekly event that invites you to race through a 5km route of checkstops using a map. Intro to orienteering provited, all fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Come with friends, family, or do it yourself. Locations alternate between U of S Campus & Cranberry Flats. FREE for SOA members ($15 a year or $30 for a family), otherwise $5/person.

On all weekend! Thurs & Fri 9:30am-4pm, Sat & Sun 9:30am-5pm- Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan at Kinsmen Park. So much included in a ticket: Blue Sky Stage artists like Sharon with a Sharon, Lois, & Bram sing-a-long, roaming performers, Big Top Tent performers, roaming entertainment, a hedge maze, and soooo many activity tents. This arts-forward festival for kids is always a hit! $15 or $50/4.

Thurs 7-10pm- Jessie Cruickshank DJ’s Evening Club at Louis. Dance the night, I mean, evening away! And get to bed at a reasonable time. $39

Thurs 7pm, Sat 6pm & Sun 1pm- Saskatoon Berries baseball at Cairns Field, $15+

Fri 8:30am- National Donut Day at Nutana Bakery Free regular donut to the first hundred people through the door!

Fri 6:30pm- Live Theatre 2026/27 Mega Season Launch Party at Refinery. Join Live Five Independent Theatre, Saskatoon Summer Players, Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, and Wide Open Children's Theatre for a peek at next season. Reception to follow. Free

Fri-Sun- Dark Bridges Film Festival at Broadway Theatre A horror festival broken up with Saturday Morning Cartoon showings with all you can eat cereal. $16/show ($13/kids for Sat morning), or $90 for a pass

Fri-Sun- Dalmeny Days Take a quick road trip for this annual town festival with ball games, bubbles, bouncers, a Saturday parade, live music, show & shine, and more. Free

Fri-Sun- Buster Days in Martensville Another short drive idea! Parade, movie under the stars, beer gardens, fireworks, puppy yoga, gaming truck, inflatables, and more. Most activities are free, others require the wristband ($50)

Sat morning- It’s Garage Sale season! Community ones are Fairhaven, University Heights /Willowgrove 9am, Eastview 9am, Dundonald, Lakeview, Rosewood 8am, and Hampton VIllage

Sat- Saskatoon Curbside Swap A treasure hunt around the city that also reduces waste: Register your address if you have gently used items to give away & use that map to go look for things you could use. Free!

Sat- National Trails Day Free entry to Sask Parks. More than a dozen provincial parks will host guided hikes and special programming including Candle, Pike, Greenwater, and more. Free

Sat 9am-2pm- Al Hattie Insurance Customer Appreciation Day Free throw for kids (register in adv), swag bags, giveaways, charity car wash.

Sat 10am- Duck and Run race in support of the wetlands Ducks Unlimited and Cabella’s Bass Pro invite you out for a 1K or 5K fun run. 13+: $40; 5-12: $25; under 5: Free

Sat 10am-2pm- Kid Workshop at Rona Kids 5-12 can register to make a butterfly feeder, free.

Sat 10:30am- Second Wind Charity Walk/Run for Ukrainian Soldier Recovery Meet at Peace Prayer Pole, Rotary Park. $15, 100% donated to the charity.

Sat 1-5pm- Saskatoon Co-Op Ultimate Full Service Day Their 90th Anniversary Celebration continues… Fill up in VIP for a free windshield washer fluid top-up, tire treatments & more. Plus BBQ with all proceeds donated to Hope’s Home, enjoy free samples of donuts, popcorn, and 90 cent drinks.

Sat 2-9pm & Sun 10am-5pm- World Fusion Market at River Landing, A two-day outdoor celebration showcasing global cuisine, artisan vendors, cultural performances, live music, and activities for all ages. Free

Sat 3:15-5:30pm- Mathnasium 10th Anniversary Open House & Family Fun Day 10 - 705 Central Ave Celebrate with Mathnasium over board games and cake! Open to the public, free.

Sat & Sun- Admission by donation at Wanuskewin c/o Innovation Credit Union

Sat & Sun 10am-5pm- Pike Lake Art Tour A show & sale of 3 studios and 11 artists, just 30km south of Saskatoon.

Sat & Sun 11am-noon- Yoga in the Park Catch these weekly outdoor classes put on by Ground Yoga at Rotary Park, PWYC/by donation.

Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-19+ Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18

Sat 7:30pm- 5th Annual Queermunity Race at Persephone Theatre Teams have created, rehearsed, and will perform 10-15 minute original plays in celebration of Pride Month. By donation to Saskatoon Pride Home, starting at $15

Sat 9:15-11:45pm- The U of S Observatory and Museum are open to the public, free

Sun 9am- Oakberry Summer Launch- First 50 customers get a free bowl. 25% off for the day

Sun 10am- Artists Rising Together art show at PAVED Arts, admission is by donation. Artists will be selling. Baked goods available with proceeds to charity.

Sun 3pm- 55+ Speed Dating at Amigos with Queen City Connect, $36

MORE live music & beyond 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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