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- May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Sat 11am-2pm go quench your thirst at their Lemonade Stand fundraiser at Pope John Paul II Park in Eastview. Sun 6-8pm is Paint Night for Cystic Fibrosis at The Art Room Ink. Make some art, support a great cause. $25-40 depending on the size you choose.

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 (Thursday-Grosvenor Park, 7pm; Friday- Les Kerr Park in Forest Grove, 1pm & 7pm; Saturday, May 23rd - Swick Park in Rosewood, 2pm; Sunday- Al Anderson Park in Hampton Village, 4pm), free.

Thurs 1-8pm- The Saskatoon Co-op 90th Anniversary Tour stops at Circle Park Co-op. Go enjoy some popcorn & Co-op Gold fun, free!

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

Thurs 8pm- Bruce McCulloch at Broadway Theatre A Kids in the Hall of famer! $43

Thurs 8pm- The Fray and Strumbellas at TCU Place, $68+

Thurs 8:30-11:55am & Fri 10-11am- Catch the Riders at Training Camp at Griffith’s Stadium, free

Thurs-Sun- The Great Benjamins Circus under the Big Top at Sutherland Automotive Speedway $50+ (try code BOGO26 to save- I’m not sure how many times it can be used or if there’s a expiry date, but it works as of writing this guide)

Fri 11am-1pm- Rider Green Days at Midtown Rider Store featuring prizes, Gainer, the Play92 Rider Cheer Team, and more, free.

Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Fridays at The Bassment with Pam Pander, go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.

Fri 5:30pm- The SCAR26 Geocaching Hunt begins! "Catch and release" SCAR caches over 24 hours, then meeting up at the Floral Community Center Sat 6pm to share SCAR stories & award prizes! Hot dogs, buns, and drinks provided- if  you'd like to participate in the dinner part, bring a side or dessert to share. First time at SCAR? Make sure you read the rules to get familiar how this 24-hour event goes, how you can participate, and related events. Free 

Fri 6-8pm- Games Night at Mathnasium Play games you know like chess and Uno, and some new ones. You do not need to be enrolled for this night. Best suited for ages 7-14. Free.

Fri 8pm- The Comic Strippers (19+) at Broadway Theatre. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs an award-winning, sexylarious improv comedy show. $55

Fri-Sun- Hollandia Cup at Forest Park Soccer & skills competition runs all weekend. Saturday, enjoy a fundraising breakfast ($10), cash BBQ, plus face painting and balloon animals for free!

Sat morning- Garage sale season starts! Brighton (8am), Wildwood (9am), and Lawson/Silverwood/north end (Sat & Sun) are having neighborhood-wide sales

Sat 9am-3pm- Funky Finds Market at WHCC Parking Lot in Warman. Vendors. Kidpreneurs, Garage sale items, Local makers, New Hope Dog Rescue, concession.

Sat 9am-4pm- Open Cockpit Day at Saskatchewan Aviation Museum Climb into the Cornell cockpit & get a realistic WWII-style mission briefing. Interactive flight simulators, photo ops, and museum exploration. $15, free for kids under 5

Sat 10am-6pm- Dated and Faded vintage market beside 4th Quarter Vintage

Sat 10am-8pm- Kawaii Market at Parktown Hotel hosted by Ganbatte. Crafts, anime and pop culture merchandise, accessories, apparel, collectibles. $10adv, $20 door

Sat 10:30am-3pm- Brevoort Park Community Association’s Annual Spring Family Event Old fashioned all-wheel kids parade to kick off. BBQ lunch available for purchase. Enjoy activities like a bouncy obstacle course, face painting, balloon twisting and more!

Sat 11am-1pm & 1:30-3:30pm- Rachael Meckling presents a live drawing workshop with drag artist Ivana Beer, $55

Sat 11am-2pm- SPOTTO’s bi-annual Clothing & Equipment Sale at Sutherland Curling Club All the kid stuff you might need.

Sat 11am-6pm-Saskatoon Clayworks spring pottery sale at Grace Westminister Church

Sat 1pm- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light at Remai Modern, $10, members & under 18 free

Sat 2pm- Coors Party in the Park opens before the Rider Game at Griffiths Family friendly and free!

Sat 1:30-3:30- The Grey Cup is at Saskatoon Co-op Stonebridge Liquor. Go snap a pic with the cup, enjoy tastings, and enter a draw. Free

Sat 5pm- Saskatchewan Roughriders pre-season game at Griffiths Stadium, $25 for standing room… gonna be good!

Sat 6pm- MiniFridge presents Northern Nights: a comedy country musical at St John’s Anglican. Dinner and a show, $75

Sat & Sun 11am-noon- Yoga in the Park returns! 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

Sun 10am-3pm- Art in the Park Kickoff Party at President Murray Park. 90 local artists, handmade goods,bouncy castle, face painting, music & a BBQ fundraiser supporting local non-profits. Free entry

Sun noon- 30 Birds Secret 3K Walk or run for equality & freedom, $15

Sun noon-3pm- Corgi Day at Crossmount Cidery Costume parade, races, local vendors, face painting, hilarious and joyful vibes. Free admission!

Sun 1pm- Saskatoon Valkyries women’s tackle football at the SMF field. $15, $5/kids

Sun 3pm- Zodiak Handbells presents Spring Pop! at St Martin’s United, $25. $20/seniors and students

Next week is Arbor Week! SOS Trees has weekday events you should join like tree wrapping, a tour of Pattison Arboretum, a film night, and more.

Wed 6pm- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun(ds) comedy fundraiser at The Capitol. Mitchal Doran will be performing with ticket sales benefitting the Village Scholarship Fund. $70

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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