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- 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 The Colour of the Town is a musical theatre play kids really enjoy. Catch it Thursday at Dr. Seager Wheeler Park (WESTVIEW) - 1pm & 7pm , Friday at Alexander MacGillivray Young Park (STONEBRIDGE) - 7pm , Saturday The Space on H / Victoria Park (RIVERSDALE) - 2pm, and Sunday Montgomery Park (MONTGOMERY) - 4pm

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

Thurs 6:30pm- Farideh: Songs for Strangers at The Capitol Social media sweetheart Farideh sings about the patriarchy, motherhood, good news, and… audience members. One part concert, one part comedy show, you’ll enjoy. $35, assigned seating

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.

Thurs & Fri- TD Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Pop Up series at Brighton Amphitheatre Thurs 5pm Northern Air & 6:30pm The Joel Grundahl Trio // Fri 5pm Mariachi Latino Band, 6:30pm Halle Ponton , & 8pm Darcy Clayton. Free!

Thurs 10am-8pm & Fri/Sat 10am-5pm- The Hunt at Dervilia Art + Design The Hunt invites guests of all ages to explore the gallery through a playful scavenger hunt in search of hidden motifs within select works of art for a chance to win door prizes. Open to all, simply arrive ready to explore. Free!

Thurs-Sun- Toon Town Classic AQHA & APHA Show at Prairieland Park. Getting more info for you.

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

Fri 10am-2:30pm- Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation & National Indigenous Peoples Day We walk to honour Residential School Survivors and demonstrate our commitment to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. Wear your cultural regalia or an ORANGE SHIRT. Meet in Victoria Park, walk starts at 10:30am and finishes at noon, with a gathering after at Reconcilation Circle. Free and open to all (contact organizers if you have mobility issues- golf carts are available)

Opens Friday- Oliver! by Saskatoon Summer Players at Remai Arts Centre, $39.75, $29.75/student

Opens Friday- Back Alley Antics by Free Flow Dance A unique outdoor travelling performance experience happening nightly June 19–21 at 7:00 PM. Gather at Horn Park at 10th Avenue North and Empress Street at 7:15pm. Follow the giant carrot through a series of site-specific performances featuring local and visiting artists, with a special focus on dance and poetry. $10-30

Fri 4:30pm- Piano Fridays at The Bassment Enjoy the tinkling of the ivories in this late afternoon event featuring Wes Froese, no cover!

Fri 5-9pm- Fete de la Saint Jean A celebration of Francophone community at Ecole Canadienne Bouncy castle, face painting, family activities, live music, garage ale, and more. Free entry, all welcome!

Fri 6:30pm- Reception and screening of the movie PowWow People with Sky Hopinka at Remai Modern. This screening will open with words from Remai Modern’s Indigenous Relations Advisor, Lyndon Linklater, and a special drum performance from John Deave. Light refreshments served. Free and open to all.

Saturday Morning- Sign up for morning BodyPump or Pride Ride classes at GoodLife Fitness on Preston as part of Saskatoon Pride, free!Sat 9am- Meewasin Silent Walk at Beaver Creek, free!

Sat 10am- 33rd St Street Fair The local shops will be taking to the streets, sidewalks, and alleys with great deals and unique finds including vintage, snacks, and sales. Go wander, free.

Sat 10am- Father’s Day Car Show at Saskatoon Farmers Market on Koyl Ave, free

Sat 10am-4pm- Métis Market at Remai Modern. 11am Jingle Dress performance, noon try fingerweaving-a traditional Métis sash weaving technique, and 2pm Fancy Shawl performance. Free admission

Sat 10am-4pm- Pihtikwe Market at Confederation Mall, 20+ vendors

Saturday- Ride for Dad This annual fundraiser for prostate cancer also brings awareness to the cause. Look for motorcycles or visit the site to join in, for the route, or to pledge.

Sat 11am-5pm- Little Gay Market Shop vendors and artists to celebrate pride. Happening on the 600 block of Main Street.

Sat 11am-7pm- YXE African Market Festival 2.0 at Gather Market

Sat noon-2pm- Come and Try Rowing at Saskatoon Rowing Club, on the water & on a machine. Free (must register)

Sat noon-6pm- DRIVEN Saskatoon A car culture show at Prairieland, $25, $13/youth and seniors

Sat 1pm- Father’s Day Hilarity with Spa Like a Boss at Lemon Tree Custom bath bombs, sugar scrubs, face masks, cucumbers on eyes, one very active Rose Petal Palooza Squad, and a room full of dads wondering what they've gotten themselves into. Let dad be treated like the king he is with spa treatments you make together! $47

Sat 1:30pm- Pride Pilates with Liz at Sweat Co Hot Yoga, All levels, genders, and bodies are welcome, class features music by queer artists & iconic allies. This is a fundraiser for OUTSaskatoon, suggested donation $10

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 night- The Freehouse goes SOCIAL: A Reunion Ooh boy, I might have to cancel other plans to be at this one. Dr. J, The Gaff, & Charly Hustle are taking the Cathedral Social Hall back in time to the Freehouse for one night only. $25

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 & Sun- The Basketball Experience presents a camp with Justin Alliman An opportunity for kids 8-12 and 13-17 to train with NBA champ & Lead Trainer Alliman at Merlis Belsher Place. Intermediate to advanced skill levels welcome. $225

Sun 10am-4pm- National Indigenous Peoples Day at Wanuskewin Dancing, drums, music, speakers, art, plant walk, bannock bake, and more. Admission by donation.

Sun 11am-3pm- Be part of the One Day Choir at FreeFlow Dance Studio. No auditions, no experience required, no age limits… just one choir rehearsal day that anyone can join. Song is The Subway by Chappell Roan. Small donations toward room rental accepted but not required.

Sun & Mon- Grand Opening of MM Farm in Dundurn Friendly farm animals, outdoor games, cricket area, sand pit, and familly fun… a perfect 20 minute road trip. Free!

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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