Things to do this Saskatchewan Day Weekend in Regina
Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7, 2023
August long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.
I. Family & Kids Activities
Queen City Ex
Join us for five days of incredible food, fun, music, shopping and more at Queen City Ex-Saskatchewan’s fair! Details
August 2 – 6, 2023
1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina
$0 – $18
Peppa Pig’s Adventure
Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience! Details
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Capital Auto Theatre, Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr, Regina
$22.24 – $85.00 (Plus Applicable Service Charges)
Fenek Farms
Fenek farms is more than just a petting zoo. As a working farm, people can learn and see various farm operations. Pet and meet various farm animals and buy fresh, locally raised produce (pick your own eggs, veggies, honey and meat). Details
Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fenek Farms 4.5 km west on the Edenwold Grid, Zehner
4 years old and up $10 a person
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Immerse yourself in the world of Vincent Van Gogh like you’ve never experienced before. Beyond Van Gogh is a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks including instantly-recognizable classics “The Starry Night”, “Sunflowers”, and “Cafe Terrace at Night”, now freed from their frames. Details
July 6 – August 13, 2023
Viterra International Trade Centre at the REAL District – Exhibit Hall A, 1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina
$23.99 – $58.99
PlayEscapes
Free Children’s Summer Program or PlayEscapes is an inclusive summer program for ages 5 to 12, which offers leader-facilitated play opportunities to help develop and foster life skills, creativity, imagination, and positive self-image while promoting a physically active lifestyle. Self-directed play is also encouraged to explore and discover with the safety of supervision. Details
July 10 to August 18, 2023
Various Community Centres or Schools in Regina
Free; Pre-register
Wild Weather
Wild Weather will immerse visitors of all ages in the science of severe weather. Delve into current severe weather science, discover cutting edge technology and investigate the stories of scientists, forecasters and passionate enthusiasts. Details
April 5 – September 4, 2023
Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina
Regular admission
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99. Details
General Activities
- Leisure Centres – Enjoy the many free activities at the City of Regina’s Leisure centres. Details
- At the library – Regina Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages, including toddler story times. Plan to attend some free activities on the following weekends: Details and link for registration.
- Visit Saskatchewan Science Centre
- There is always something to do at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
- Classes and Workshops @ MacKenzie Art Gallery
- Explore Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks for Free with Your Library Card
- Fenek Farms: Fenek farms is more than just a petting zoo. As a working farm, people can learn and see various farm operations. Pet and meet various farm animals and buy fresh, locally raised produce (pick your own eggs, veggies, honey and meat). Details
II. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
RBC Moonlight Movies Series
Wednesday August 2 | 9:00 PM | Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Thursday August 3 | 9:00 PM | Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Friday August 4 | 9:00 PM | Lightyear
City Square Plaza, Regina
Free
Regina International Film Festival & Awards
Explore, enjoy, and celebrate Saskatchewan Filmmakers. Details
August 1 – 5, 2023
Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile, 806 Albert Street, Regina and Online
Free and ticketed
III. Sports
Saskatchewan Roughriders
CFL football game. Details
vs Ottawa REDBLACKS on Sunday, August 6, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Mosaic Stadium, Regina
$26 and up
U19 Women’s Western Canadian Fastball Championships
The U19 Women’s Western Canadian Fastball Championships will be held in Regina. Starting August 4, 2023, the action is located at the Regina Minor Softball League Park (Broad and 9th Avenue North) and will continue until the finals, scheduled on August 7, 2023. These exciting softball games will feature the top women softball players in Canada. Details
August 4 – 7, 2023
RMSL Diamonds, Corner of 9th Ave N & Broad St. (Near Jack Staples Arena)
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Multiple Lives of Paintings: European Painting 1500— 1800
The Multiple Lives of Paintings: European Painting 1500— 1800 explores various moments in the lives of paintings—complex objects with lifespans that can extend well over five hundred years. Building on the success of The Multiple Lives of Drawings, the exhibition highlights twenty-two early modern paintings (1500–1800) in the MacKenzie Art Gallery, University of Regina Collection. Details
On until June 23, 2024MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE; member’s FREE
RIFFA Vendors Market
The RIFFA Vendors Market is a shopping destination that aims to showcase and involve Saskatchewan businesses to national and global travelers during the annual Regina International Film Festival. The market can be found both indoors and outdoors at Festival venues in Regina, featuring a variety of booths, tables, or stands where local vendors can showcase, present, and sell their merchandise to festival-goers. Details
August 3 – 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ City Square Plaza
August 2, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM @ Cornwall Center
August 3 – 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM @ Cornwall Center
City Square Plaza / Cornwall Center, Regina
Free
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Summer Camps 2023
Join us for fun and educational week-long camps in Regina. Details
Monday July 10, 2023 to Friday August 11, 2023
Saskatchewan Polytechnica, 4500 Wascana Parkway, Regina
$300 – $375
Ferry Boat Tours
The Provincial Capital Commission is pleased to offer private Ferry Boat Tours. These half hour guided tours will take you on a leisurely excursion around Wascana Lake to give you a true “on the water” experience and provide information on the history of Wascana Lake, and the stories behind the monuments located within Wascana Centre. Details
late-May to mid-September
Wascana Centre, Wascana Drive, Regina
$75
Thursdays in Wascana
Every Thursday, join us for boat tours, activities & games, food and music! Details
Thursdays, July & August 2023 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Walter Scott Way, Queen Elizabeth II Lawns and Gardens and Wascana Lake
Free and ticketed activities
Heritage Regina Summer Walking Tours
Heritage Regina’s 2023 summer walking tours are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. Details
Select dates, July 8 to August 26, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Various locations in Regina
$10 donation
Creating Active Champions at the Sask Sports Hall of Fame
The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is happy to announce that our Creating Active Champions summer program will be returning again starting on July 4.
This program will offer more diverse options for parents looking for ways for their kids to have fun and stay active. Details
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, until August 18 | 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame/Museum, Victoria Avenue, Regina
$2 – $25; To register or for more information, please contact Vickie Krauss at (306) 780-9232 or vkrauss@sshfm.com.
Supper In the Orchard
Enjoy culinary creations by different local chef who will create a multi-course supper using mainly ingredients from local farms and our orchard. Details
Various dates in 2023 | Doors 5:30 PM
Over the Hill Orchards and Winery, Lumsden
$75 per person
Regina Farmers Market
Shop the local produce and wares from Regina’s Farmer’s Market! Shop flowers, decor, food, produce, and more. Details
Wednesdays + Saturdays, until October 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Victoria Park, Pat Fiacco Plaza, 2190 Victoria Ave, Regina / Horizon Station Park, 4701 Buckingham Dr, Regina
Free
Paul Seesequasis—Turning the Lens: Indigenous Archive Project
This exhibition features images of Indigenous peoples from the 1950s-1960s taken by photojournalist Rosemary Gilliat Eaton. At each location that this exhibition is shown, Paul adds local images and stories to the project. Details
on until August 27, 2023
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
Mystery Rides
Put on your investigator cap to find the destination. Chase the mystery location. Answer clues to take you around to famous landmarks in Regina. 2 editions available. Details
April 1 – August 31, 2023
At your location, Regina
$425.00
Deanna Bowen: Black Drones in the Hive
Combing historical texts, petitions, and archives ranging from the local to international, Bowen weaves together narrative threads of migration, power networks, and hierarchies of remembrance. Details
April 23 – September 6, 2023
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
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