Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide

Maygen Kardash

Hi, 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!

Before we roll into this, I’ll tellya, it’s market season! I’ve organized those into their own list, as you’ll see when you read on. Wondering how to get your event listed? Click here for info.

On now- BHP Enchanted Forest at Forestry Farm Park. Thursday and Friday, walk through the displays during Saskatchewan Blue Cross Light Walks ($10/pp or $30/family) and from Saturday on, it’s a drive through attraction ($35/car with max 7 ppl, $10/pp in addition). Proceeds go to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.

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 Festival of Trees/ museum admission.

Opens Thursday- Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) play by Fatal Fem + Live Five at The Refinery. A comedy and feminist revisioning of Shakespeare's Othello and Romeo and Juliet. (Thurs pay what you can.) $32, $27/students, seniors, and artists

Thurs- National Child Day at Nutrien Wonderhub Special activities including crafts and games. Save $5 on admission

Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is admission by donation. and you’ll find heritage demonstrations going on.

Thurs 5-8pm- MeTaWeTan sewing class at Cosmo Civic Centre Explore Indigenous culture through the art of sewing. Drop-in at this sewing class offered at Cosmo Civic Centre every Thursday from 5-8 PM, until November 27. All ages welcome and all supplies included, register via 306-975-3378. Free

Thurs 6pm- Beyond Adornment at the Saskatoon Club Artist Valerie Wiebe and designer Onyx by Valentina explore this deeper history through art and fashion. Valerie’s new series of paintings incorporates beadwork directly onto the canvas, blurring the lines between fine art and craft. Each painting is paired with a handcrafted beadwork dress by Valentina, creating a shared visual story about how adornment connects us across cultures and generations. Appetizers served. $25

Thurs 6pm- Story Lab at Art Bar A cozy writers' circle with a chance to win $300 for best story of the season!

Thurs 7:30pm - Story Jam Live storytelling (listen or sign up at 7 to tell your own), where folks take the stage to share their own work. Original fiction to true personal stories. Free admission

Thurs 7:30pm- Ashley MacIsaac: Christmas from the Atlantic with Joseph Desjarlais at Broadway Theatre, $50

Begins Fri- Festival of Trees in support of Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation at Western Development Museum, $18, $16/senior, $14/student, $9.50/child 6-10, 5 & under free. Family $42.50.

Begins Fri- Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival at Broadway Theatre. Lots of fun movies on the roster! $13/show or get a full pass for all screenings and events for $195

Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Fridays at the Bassment enjoy a cocktail with some great piano music by Kim Salkeld, No cover.

Fri 8-10pm- Naked Boys Reading Poetry at Free Flow Dance Centre It’s exactly what it sound like, how are you not interested? $20adv

Fri & Sat - U of S Huskie Basketball and Women’s Hockey Cheer for your Huskies and catch some family deals.

Fri & Sat 7pm- Saskatoon Blades Hockey at SaskTel Centre. Friday is Superhero night, Saturday is Girls Rock. See family packs for $60.

Sat noon-8pm- Rockin Around Riversdale and Art Walk Campfire at the BID, pictures with Santa, a sleigh ride with Fox and Flo Carriage and Co, mural art with Makerspace, puppies from Prairie Pooches Pet Rescue, FREE 4:30 PM showing of the Polar Express at the Roxy, enter to win prizes, and art installations. Plus deals and specials around the District. Free.

Sat 4pm- Elio Movie screening at Mayfair Library, free

Sat 7:30pm- Secrets of the Whales National Geographic with SSO at TCU Place, $53+

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

Sun 10am-2pm- One Day Choir open to ALL How fun is this idea? No auditions, no age limit, no concert — just one day a month where anyone in the Saskatoon area is invited to come workshop a single song! This month, go join in singing I Want to Break Free by Queen. No cost but donations welcome to cover the space rental at Free Flow Dance.

Sun 11am-4pm- Tis The Season at The Glen Event Venue Hay rides, scavenger hunt, market, hot chocolate bar, and donut decorating. Free admission, activity tokens and food can be purchased on site.

Sun 2:30- Royal Pyjama Party with the Snow Sisters at Western Development Museum Enjoy a Olaf's Frozen Adventure viewing, snowflakes, sweet treats, activities, royal surprises, and plenty of photo opportunities. $50pp benefiting Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation

Sun 6-8pm- A Winter’s Tale IV family event at Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan See the festival grounds transform into a shimmering canvas of colour and wonder. Hear the Saskatoon Chamber Singers, and enjoy free hot chocolate and hot dogs for the first 75 guests. All ages, register FREE and be entered to win a prize pack!

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MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:

And remember

-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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