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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Thurs 5-8pm- WDM is by donation. There are also special activities and demonstrations.
Thurs 5:30 Mystery in a Mansion- location revealed upon ticket purchase! Hosted by In A Pinch Perogies & Catering, you'll enjoy a three course tasting menu and of course, the fun of a murder mystery. https://www.hgfoods.ca/events $70
Thurs 7:30pm- Dirty Dancing in Concert at TCU Place Live music played to the movie, so fun! $71+
Thurs-Sun 10am-6pm- SSO Book & Music Sale at 602 B 51st Street, no admission
Fri 7pm- Emerald Ball Drag Extravaganza Event at Louis’, 19+, $18
Fri 4:30-7pm- Piano Friday at The Bassment with Wes Froese Go enjoy the tinkling of the ivories, no cover.
Fri 7:30pm- ROVER at the Refinery The premiere of ROVER (a screendance) as well as live dance performances from Saskatchewan Dance Project, Scott’s Flyers, Ilaria Zuzak, & Jennifer Monet. $27.50
Fri & Sat- Bring Your Own Cup Day at 7-11 Any ridiculous clean cup is $2.99 to fill.
Fri-Sun- Cet été qui chantait (This Summer That Sang) at La Troupe du Jour by Flammèche Théâtre. By Marie-Ève Fontaine, based on the book by Gabrielle Roy, the great writer of the prairies.This play features pastoral charm, puppetry, and live music and sound effects. This production is beautiful and creative & is perfect for all ages, 8+. Presented in French with English surtitles. $30, senior $20, $15/ teachers, artists, and under 30, youth under 12 $12
Fri-Sun- Balloon-ATIC! by Wide Open Children’s Theatre at The Refinery. A balloon floats through the window of an Old Man, reminding him the power of play, laughter, and friendship. $17/adults, $12/kids, $5/artists.
Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, & Sun 11am-6pm- Saskatoon Tattoo Convention at Prairieland Park
Sat 10am-5pm- Saskatoon Anime Fest Trade show & convention at Saskatoon Inn. $20, kids under 12 free
Sat 10am-5pm- YXE Artisan Market at TCU Place 90+ vendors, $5, under 12 free
Sat 10am-6pm- Girl Guide Cookies & Crafts at Michael’s Make a craft in store and pick up some cookies ($6/box)
Sat 12 -3pm- Surf’s Up at Confed Mall Limbo party, beach games, prizes, and more. Plus 11am-4pm shop the Women’s Business Hub pop-up market
Sat 1pm- April & the Extraordinary World family movie at Remai Modern, $10/adults, members and under 18 free
Sat 2-4pm- Fibre drop-in demonstrations & discussion at Sask Craft Council gallery with Janice Sanford Beck, as part of the Prairie Fibre Full Circles exhibit on now, free.
Sat 2pm- Peter Rabbit movie at Round Prairie Library, free
Sat 3-5pm- Queen City Speed Dating at Amigos ages 40-49 men & women $36
Sat 7pm- Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse at SaskTel Centre, $25+
Sat 7:30pm- SSO A Change is Gonna Come with Sonia Reid at TCU Place, $76+
Sat 10pm- Free karaoke at Amigos 19+
Sat & Sun 11am-4pm-Modern Artmakers all-ages drop-in workshop at Remai Modern by donation, free for members & youth under 18
Sat 1-9pm & Sun 1-7pm- Creatures of the Night Market at Cosmo Senior’s. Handmade artisans, readers, & mystics. Shop after 5pm for the twinkle market. Free
Sun 1pm- Spa Like A Boss All Ages DIY Event at Lawson Civic Centre, all ages. Make a bath bomb, scrub, and receive playful face & hand treatments. $39
Sun 1pm- SaskMusic Presents: Storytelling and Jamming with Dean Pearson at Studio 12. If you’re a musician, this is a great chance to learn from a pro in the industry. Free
Sun 2-4- Maker Magic- Invisible Art at Mayfair Library. This hands-on build-a-cache workshop is hosted by the Friends of the Afforestation Area and includes supplies to make your cache magical. Must RSVP and bring your own geocache container but this event is FREE
Sun 8pm- Saskatoon Youth Orchestra spring concert at U of S Education building, $28, 10 & under free
MORE live music and beyond that’s not listed above:
Finn’s Pub at the Parktown- Thursday 5-7pm: BC Read
The Bassment- Thursday: Dave Gunning // Friday: Barbra Lica // Saturday: The Fugitives
Frances Morrison Library: Sunday 2:30: Raven Reid
Broadway Theatre- Saturday: DARBY MILLS “TRUE STORY” ROCKUMENTARY
Capitol Music- Saturday: Sask Steel - Live at the Capitol // Sunday: Prozzäk - FML Tour
Green Room: Thursday: OPEN MIC THURSDAYS | ALL AGES // Friday: SPARROW BLUE W/ EAST SIDE OF 2ND & LANDFALL | // Saturday: SLUTTY WAIST, ENDLESS RETIREMENT & KILL FRIDAY!
Coors Event Centre: Saturday: STVW PUNK RAVE TOUR 2026 | 19+
Gather Local Market- Thursday: Neil Stubbs // Friday: Connor Newton
Somewhere Else Pub and Grill- Thursday: Music Bingo // Friday: Alex & Olli // Saturday: Rory Lawford
Black Rose Whiskey Club Thursday: Trivia // Friday: Music Bingo // Saturday: Emily & Eden Beaulac
Buds on Broadway Thursday: BC Read // Friday: Route 99 // Saturday: Darryl Anderson // Jams on Saturday afternoon and Sunday night
Black Cat Tavern Thursday: Karaoke // Friday: Maldita w/ Exsang & Clench Jaw// Saturday: Punk Rock Bingo
Zion Lutheran- Sunday: Saskatoon Men’s Chorus
Art Bar: Friday: Lucky Laughs // Saturday: Levi MaCachen Comedy. // Sunday: the weekly 19+ Poetry open mic at Art Bar followed by comedy open mic at 9pm. Sign up is a half hour before.
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.
If the weather isn’t great or you need a break from the sun, see my indoor kids’ guide
-Maygen
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