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 & 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!

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Thus 4-7:45pm- La Zhoor dii Rway (Metis New Years) at Westmount Community School. 4- sleigh rides & outdoor activities// 5:15 Opening prayer // 5:30 Soup, bannock, and potcluck begin (feel free to bring a dish & share in the meal)// 6:30 jigging and competition with traditional fiddle by JJ Lavallee // 7:45- bring spoons or pots & pans to bang when welcoming the new year. Cash canteen. Free to attend and open to all. (Sorry no link, just trust me)

On now- WDM admission is free for youth 17 & under and adults 18-24 are 50% off, as part of the Canada Strong Pass til Jan 15. Thursday 5-8pm is by donation for all.

On now- Champetre County Sleigh Rides Plus, explore the Lost Corral Maze, say Howdy to the barn animals and warm up by the campfire or in the Saloon with some tasty hot chocolate $27, $22/under 9

Thurs 7pm- Saskatoon Story Jam Sign-up at 7, storytelling starts at 7:30. STORY LAB Writer's Group starts at 6PM. Come write, share, and connect with bold voices from the community! A chance to win $300 for best story of the season. 19+. Free.

Thurs & Fri - Discovery Club for Kids at Saskatoon Library Locations STEAM activities include DIY light up cards, a Dogman BINGO event, and more. 7-12 may attend alone with a caregiver in the library during the event, 10 and over can be in the library/event unattended. FREE

Thurs-Sat- BRIT (Bedford Road Invitational Tournament) BRIT celebrates its 56th anniversary as it hosts accomplished basketball teams from across Canada. Day pass $10, tournament pass $25

Opens Thurs- The Wives. The Concubines. The Ritual. by Peace Aikentade is Live 5’s 3rd play of the season, at The Refinery. A three-act dark romanticism that tells the story of five of King Solomon's three hundred concubines, left behind during his extended campaign, overthrowing their oppressive existence through Lilith's ritual, and transforming their harem into a sanctuary of freedom and forbidden desire. $32, $27 for seniors, students, and artists.

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

Fri 6:30pm- Line Dance Social at Nutana Legion There’s a walk-through review of steps, then get to dancin’. No cover, happy hour til 8.

Fri 7pm- Blades hockey at SaskTel Centre, check out family deals at $15/pp.

Fri 7:30pm- Hilarious Deceptions with Murray SawChuck at Broadway Theatre. A Hall of Fame Magician who’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and headlined a Vegas residency for 23 years. A blend of mind-bending illusions and uproarious comedy that’s fun for the Whole Family!$30, $20/youth

Fri 7-9pm, Sat 3-5pm, & Sun noon-1- USask Hip Hop Breaking workships with Bboy Marichok at U of S Mitchell Building, $30/workshop or $75/all. All ages

Fri 8pm- Michelle Lee-Klaassen EP release show at Art Bar with guests $25adv, $35/door

Fri 9pm- YXE Drag Race at Lucky Bastard Distillers, $50

Sat 10am-5pm- Sportscard & Collectible Show at Centre Mall, by entrance 7

Sat 1pm- Pee Wee’s Big Adventure at Remai Modern, adults $10, youth under 18 & members free. (see site for more movie times- Run Lola Run plays Thurs & After Hours plays Sat)

Sat 1-6pm- Sunny Social at Saskatoon Salsa Register for free classes (running all afternoon) and enjoy an open house social. Free

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

Sun 11:30am-12:30pm- Come Try Ringette at Martensville Rec Centre following the Sask Heat Game. All you need are skates, a helmet, and hockey gloves or winter mitts. Register free!

Sun 2pm- The Saskatoon History Society Annual New year’s Social & 50th anniversary celebration at the Marr Residence. Presentation by Terry Hoknes with memories from Peggy Sarjeant, light refreshments available. All welcome. Free.

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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