Things to do in Saskatoon: Your Weekend Event Guide
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- 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 in the Park Last chance to catch The Colour of the Town, a musical theatre play kids really enjoy. Catch it Thursday, June 25th - Funk Park (EVERGREEN) - 7pm ; Friday, June 26th - W.W. Ashley Park (QUEEN ELIZABETH) - 7pm **With ASL Interpretation! ; Saturday, June 27th - G.D. Archibald West Park (NORTH PARK / RICHMOND HEIGHTS) - 2pm ; Sunday, June 28th - Buena Vista Park (BUENA VISTA) - 4pm **With ASL Interpretation!.
Thurs 630pm- Globe BMX races. This is a weekly event open to spectators. Free.
Thurs 7-8pm- Saskatchewan Orienteering Association Evening Series The last of a series of weekly events that invite 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.
Thurs- Night Rides at Nutrien Playland The cutest date idea… ferris wheel or carousel at night! Open til 10pm.
On now- Oliver! by Saskatoon Summer Players at Remai Arts Centre, $39.75, $29.75/student
Friday- Nutrien Wonderhub’s 7th Birthday Bash Go enjoy special activities included with admission.
Fri 12:30-2pm- Dolly Parton’ s Imagination Library Coast to Coast Day of Reading at Alice Turner Library. Story time reading, poster coloring, cake, and juice boxes- please register for numbers. Free.
Fri 1pm- Hanes Mile Pub 3rd Annual Summer Carnival Proceeds from carnival game tickets go towards the Clavet School Playground! Live music from Jitensha fires up at 7:00 PM. No cover.
Fri 3:30pm-late- Outskirts Music Festival at SaskTel Centre parking lot. Third Eye Blind, Jelly Roll, Wide Mouth, Braydon King, Cooper Allan. $99+
Fri 4:30pm- Piano Fridays at The Bassment Enjoy the tinkling of the ivories in this late afternoon event featuring Martin Janovsky, no cover!
Fri 5pm- 19+ Karaoké Inclusif at Art Bar. An inclusive French karaoke evening hosted by Isabelle Mercier. Free.
Fri 5-8pm- Pride Parade sign making at Remai Modern, join free with materials provided
Fri 7pm- Music Grows Here at Gather Local Market A 19+ show. Eekwol, Zann Foth, Vikki Minor, Aurora Bella, Anna Haverstock, and Unproductive. Free as part of Saskatoon Pride.
Fri 7-11pm- Salsa at the Legion Arrive at 7:00 pm and learn the basics of Salsa with a free lesson provided by the organizers of Salsa by The Lake, an annual Latin dance event held at Danceland Ballroom at Manitou Beach. 8-11pm social dance Latin music including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Kizomba and more. NO cover.
Sat 8am- Rainbow Run for Saskatoon Pride, starting at Gather Local Market. All ages. 8:30 is a pancake breakfast.
Sat 9am- Mega Bounce Run at Meewasin Park. All ages and levels. $60, $50/youth
Sat 9:30am- Pride n Glide Disc Golf Tournament at Diefenbaker, $30 entry fee
Sat 11am-3pm- Park It Market collectable market at Amazing Stories
Sat noon-5pm- Riversdale Art Walk Riversdale businesses, artists, studios and galleries open their doors for unique art exhibitions and entertainment. New murals will be created throughout the neighbourhood, including some where audiences get to participate. Free in partnership with Saskatoon Pride.
Sat noon-6pm- Pride Market at Gather, free admission
Sat 1-4pm- Prairie Flower Market 1760 Baker Road, free admission
Sat 2pm- Pride Slow Roll Wear your brightest colors and show off your pride on a chill, family-friendly bike ride on the Meewasin trail. Organized by Saskatoon Cycles, free.
Sat 2pm- Sasaktoon Valkyries Football Championships at SMF Field
Sat - Admission by donation at Wanuskewin c/o Innovation Credit Union
Sat 5pm- Sutherland Automotive Speedway car racing $20, $15/military, student, senior, under 12 free
Sat 6pm & Sun 1pm- Saskatoon Berries baseball at Cairns Field, $15+
Sat 7pm- Forza Soccer at Saskatoon Minor Football Field, $10 or U15 and under wearing any club jersey receive free entry.
Sat 7pm- Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift at Broadway Theatre, $52
Sat & Sun 9am- Car racing at Saskatchewan International Speedway $10-40, under 12 free
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 noon to Sun noon- Amateur Radio Field Day at Merrill Hills School Heritage Site. Demonstrations of long range over the air communications and outdoor fun. Free.
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-19+ Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sun noon- Saskatoon Pride Parade Click through for route details!
Sun 2-4:30pm- Family Fun Day at Kinsmen Park The Saskatchewan German Council invites you to a day of family fun including: ArchaeoCaravan, Face Painting, Lawn Games, Soccer Activities, Dance, Snacks, and more. Free!
MORE live music & beyond not listed above:
Buds on Broadway Thursday: The Diggers // Friday & Saturday: Dangerous Cheese // Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
The Bassment- Thursday: Darryl Anderson // Friday: Mad Love for Linda Ronstadt featuring Kathi Lewis // Saturday: The PianoMen
Green Room- Thursday: OPEN MIC THURSDAY | ALL AGES // Saturday: BLU BEACH BAND PRESENTS: THE ALBUM // Sunday: PRISONER | ALL AGES
Coors Event Centre- Friday: Y2GAY | 19+ // Saturday: WAYLON WYATT | ALL AGES
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: The Convalescence w/ Squidhammer & Pythonic// Friday: EMO NYTE - "Hot Pop-Punk Summer Edition!" 2.0! // Saturday: Patriarchy (LA), New Jacobin Club , The Soundoff
Black Rose Whiskey Club- Thursday: Trivia // Friday: Music Bingo
Amigos-Friday: JQueen City Takeover! featuring Endless Retirement, Creeek! and Causeway// Saturday: Ellen Froese “Solitary Songs” Album Release Show w/ Theresa Sokyrka
Art Bar: Friday: Story Slam Pride Edition at 6pm, Shawn Cuthand Comedy at 9pm // Saturday” Improv and Art at 7pm, The Queer Agenda Comedy Show at 9pm // Sunday FOH: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before.
Nutana Legion - Saturday: Smoked Cheddar
Capitol Music- Thursday: Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? // Friday: The Hip Experience // Saturday: Dawson Gray - Live at the Capitol // Sunday: 2 PM Comedy 94Fatso Live in Saskatoon
Somewhere Else Pub & Grill- Michael Perkins Quartet, 8pm
And remember…
There are always free library events including BYOBook Club for any age, family crafts, Discovery Club, chess club, and storytimes for kids. Click for times & locations. No library card required.
Spray pads open10am-8pm
Nutrien Playland is open- go ride the ferris wheel, carousel, or lilttle train
If the weather isn’t great, see my indoor kids’ guide
-Maygen
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