This province has so much to explore that many don’t even know exist. From sand dunes to local markets and excellent trails, there is something for every member of the family. Here are 50+ things to do this Spring in Saskatchewan to get you raring to go Saskaploring in Summer.
- Are you count down the days until the moment you can pull the camper to your favourite campground? Saskatchewan Park reservations open on April 1st. Camping season begins in May.
- Spring also means the beginning of family fun. The Grotto Gardens south of Maple Creek is full of everything you would expect in a farm – adorable farm animals, a farm train, and tasty food. Grotto Gardens will be open in May and June.
View this post on Instagram - Dinosaur eggs have been hidden throughout the Royal Saskatchewan Museum galleries. Find them all, solve the riddle, and enter to win a gift basket. March 30 – April 7, 2024 at Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
- Saskatchewan’s premier indoor powwow takes place on April 20 and 21 at Brandt Centre in Regina.
- Immerse yourself in Mindful Moments at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Join us on April 20th and 21st to explore how nature heals our bodies and minds. Visit the SaskTel Be Kind Online Learning Lab for an Earth Week “prescription” to uplift your spirits and engage with nature.
- Get ready for an electrifying weekend at the 52nd Annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo, April 26-28, 2024, at the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Cheer on top-notch bull riders, barrel racers, and team ropers as they vie for glory in thrilling competition!
- Experience the captivating sounds of Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys. Join us on April 20, 2024, at the Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Enjoy the self-taught multi-instrumentalist’s blend of Bluegrass and Rockabilly, enriched with storytelling and relatable messages.
- Visit Lebret’s Hilltop Memorial Chapel in Qu’Appelle Valley. In addition to experiencing a spiritual activity (stations of the cross), you can get a good workout, enjoy sweeping views of the town and the Lake.
View this post on Instagram - Saskatchewan is like one, large open field waiting for you to explore. This Spring, as the snow continues to melt, hit up one of the many trails around the province. You can walk, run, bike, go on an ATV, or explore on horseback.
- Join us for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, a vibrant celebration of arts, life, and community spirit. Enjoy a week filled with exciting arts events, starting with a lively parade and picnic, and ending with the popular 13th Avenue Street Fair. May 20 – 25, 2024
- Treat your mother to a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch Experience at Champetre County. Indulge in a sumptuous spread featuring pancakes, waffles, and more. Mom can also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, visit the Chickadee Café, interact with cuddly animals, and explore the Lost Corral Maze while savoring coffee by the campfire. Sunday, May 12, 2024
- Specimens, jewellery, beads, home decor, fossils and so much more will be on display and sale during the spring Rock N’ Gem Show. The show will be held from April 18 to 21 in Regina and from April 25 to 28 in Saskatoon.
- Getting up close and personal with insects can be quite a challenge. The exhibit ‘Take A Closer Look’ captures detailed images of the diverse insect species found in Saskatchewan. Royal Saskatchewan Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
- Celebrate the Saskatchewan Science Centre’s 35th birthday at 35 Trips Around the Sun! The Adult Science Night happens on April 25th.
- Get your tickets to The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes playing May 2 to 5 in Humboldt.
- In May, Big Buffalo Beach opens up to the public. There are 10 km of beautiful white sand for you to walk as it goes around Peter Pong Lake. Not only that, but it’s also known for its excellent berry-picking areas.
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Spring is when Saskatchewan’s provincial bird, sharp-tailed grouse, comes out to dance! Visit Grasslands National Park, provincial parks like Douglas Provincial Park, and Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park and protected nature areas around the province to see Sharp-tailed grouse perform an elaborate mating dance at a lek. Saskatoon Nature Society holds guided trips to see this phenomenon.
- On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7:30 PM, experience the magic of Flamenco Borealis at The Bassment. With “Cinco Candelas” (Five Candles), the renowned company launches the 2024 Borealis Flamenco Festival Series, offering a captivating fusion of flamenco music and dance. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Lina Kazan, Daniel Regnier, Celedonio Garrido, Nick Horlick, and guest artists.
- See grebes, terns, ducks, sandpipers plus many woodland and grassland songbirds on a birding tour to Pike Lake. Saturday, April 27, 2024.
- Shop at SK’s largest outdoor market for all things handmade and upcycled. May 4, 2024.
- See some of the best Canadian short films at the Yorkton Film Festival. May 23 to 25, 2024
- Bazaart is Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor art and craft show & sale, showcasing handmade creations by Canadian artists and artisans who excel in their chosen medium. June 15, 2024
- On May long-weekend festival, head to Porcupine Plain to enjoy 18-hours per day of live music, performers, activities, and vendors. Bass in the Bush Music Festival on May 31 – June 3, 2024.
- Enjoy classic meals, gorgeous sunsets, breathtaking scenery, and fun activities at the Berry Barn! The Berry Barn will be serving their Easter Buffet or Supper on March 31, 2024.
- As the sun continues to shine in Spring, it warms up not just the land, but the water too. Plan a trip through Chief Whitecap Waterway where you can canoe, kayak, or paddleboard the South Saskatchewan River.
- From Spring into the Summer months, the Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre is open for more days. That means you and the family have more chances to see artifacts and videos about Indigenous history. It’s a centre worth adding to your tour list.
- If you’re interested in nature and paleontology, you’ll want to sign up for an Avonlea Badlands and Dirt Hills Archaeo Tour through the Avonlea Heritage Museum. Opening up in May you go on guided hikes that are 3 km long, or a driving tour of 60 km through the archaeological sites.
- Have you ever tried to view the starry sky, only to have difficulties seeing from the light pollution? Well, this Spring, head to the Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve to get a view of 527 sq km of the undisturbed night sky.
- From the Trans Canada Trail, you can access the ‘Hidden’ Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. You can’t access them during wet conditions, so ensure when you go this Spring that the ground is dry.
- Experience the magic of cinema with Cineview, presented by the Saskatchewan Festival of Words. Delight in films curated from the Toronto International Film Festival, showcasing independent and foreign gems. Join monthly at the Mae Wilson Theatre in Moose Jaw for an unforgettable cinematic journey.
- Enjoy an evening full of excitement and Ukranian entertainment. Vesna Festival on May 25, 2024.
- Another Spring destination to explore is the Effie Mattson Nature Walk and Archaeological Centre. You’ll get to see different species in the area, along with many different plants. The archaeological site is excellent for all those who love paleontology.
- Opening in the middle of May is the Narrow Hills Scenic Drive. It is a 19 km drive through the highest ridges of the Narrow Hills. You’ll get to see and experience the landscape that is 10,000 years old.
- The Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site opens on May Long weekend for the family to enjoy. It is full of farm animals, and it provides the family with a chance to experience what prairie life was like in the 1900s.
- The Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon has rides that are fun for all ages, along with a replica modern-day freight train that takes you throughout the park.
- Springtime is asparagus time and the beginning of the asparagus season in Germany, also known as Spargelfest or Spargelzeit. Come and discover for yourself and taste the “royal vegetable” from Germany at the Regina German Club. April 19 – 20, 2024
- Take part in the spring celebration of great food, beer, wine and spirits from around the world at the Kinsmen Top of the Hops Grapes and Grains Festival in Saskatoon.
- If the name isn’t enough to entice you to go check out this place, how about the fact that it used to be called Wedding Cake Hill? Chocolate Peak has white mud clay at the base of the hill. In 1930, a miner burned the coal on the hill, thinking it would make it easier to mine the clay. The coal burned for so long that it turned the hill into a chocolate colour.
- Join us as community theatre groups from across Saskatchewan battle it out on stage! May 11, 2024
- Only open for a few months starting in May, the Willow Island at the Wascana Centre in Regina is a beautiful, picturesque site. A pontoon boat transports people to and from the island.
- Open from May until Labour Day weekend is the Methye Portage Historic Trail. This is Northern Saskatchewan’s longest and most historic portage trail. It links the Churchill and Arctic watersheds. There is 20.5 km of trail to explore.
- Embark on a thrilling journey through Dinosaur World Live, an interactive adventure for the whole family. Join our fearless explorer as we traverse uncharted territories to encounter astonishingly lifelike dinosaurs, including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and other prehistoric creatures. Don’t miss this popular Jurassic adventure live on stage! May 21, 2024
- Spring is the time to go antique hunting and there are plenty of fun shops and markets in the province with hidden treasures!
- Challenge yourself or your friends to participate in the Saskatchewan Marathon on May 24 – 26, 2024.
- Saskatchewan’s Premier Scottish attraction, Saskatchewan Highland Gathering & Celtic Festival, is hosted yearly in Regina on May Long weekend. Celebrate Scottish culture with music, competitions, entertainment, and vendors. May 17 – 18, 2024
- Enjoy children’s theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and more from around the world. With lots of hands-on arts and creative learning activities, the festival is fun for the whole family. Nutrien Children’s Festival on June 6 – 9, 2024.
- Near the end of Spring, the Kinsmen Water Park in Prince Albert opens up for the warm months. It’s an excellent way to finish off an adventurous Spring before getting ready for a hot summer.
- The Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival will be held May 13 – 16, 2024 at various venues in the heart of historic, downtown Moose Jaw.
- Attend the longest-running film festival in North America. Yorkton Film Festival takes place from May 23 to 25, 2024.
- Don’t miss the Energy City Ex from June 14 to June 16, 2024.
- Fun for the whole family, Outlook’s annual Prairie Festival features entertainment, heritage demonstrations, kids’ zone, food truck and much more. May 24 to 26, 2024
- See North American television and movie entertainers, as well as pop culture and comic book creators during the Saskatoon Entertainment Expo. May 4 to 5, 2024
- The Clean House plays from May 16 to 25, 2024 at 102 26th Street, Battleford.
- Art in The Garden Festival is a cultural celebration of Saskatchewan musicians, artists, and talent in a beautiful garden environment! This festival brings the artistic and creative community together for a fun-filled day for all ages! June 8, 2024
- Before it wraps up in June, visit the Regina Floral Conservatory this Spring. Explore the lush tropical environment, and learn about plants that you’ve likely never heard of before.
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