Things to do this Saskatchewan Day Weekend in Regina
Friday, August 1 – Monday, August 4, 2025
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
July 30 – August 3, 2025
1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina
$19 – $60
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 7 to August 15, 2025
Various Community Centres or Schools in Regina
Free; Pre-register
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99. Details
General Activities
- Leisure Centres – Enjoy the many free activities at the City of Regina’s Leisure centres. Details
- At the Regina Public Library, there are 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
II. Live Music/Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Music & Video from Summer Vacations
Join acclaimed Canadian composer and French hornist Richard O. Burdick for a unique concert experience. Music & Video from Summer Vacations is a multisensory journey of music & visuals. This captivating performance features an ensemble of French horn, English horn, cello, and videotape, blending evocative music with stunning visuals. Burdick’s innovative compositions and masterful performance create a multisensory adventure, capturing the essence of summer’s beauty and exploration. Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Grace Mennonite Church, 2935 Pasqua Street, Regina
suggested offering $15 at the door
III. Sports
Pile O’Bowls Open (POBO) Lawn Bowling Tournament
This is a high-stakes / high-payout lawn bowling tournament set to take place in Regina, Saskatchewan, from August 1 to 4, 2025. POBO is an open 4s concept, comprising any combination of men and women, competing in 12 end games, 3 games per day, and 9 games guaranteed. Details
August 1 – 4, 2025
Regina Lawn Bowling Club, Victoria Avenue and Queen Street
Register
Yoga In The Gardens
Join a yoga instructor for a flow session in the beautiful gardens of the Government House. Details
Sundays, August 3, 17, 24, and 31, 2025
North Lawn – Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave. Regina
No Fee or Registration
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
2nd Annual Tomato Festival
Join us for our 2nd Annual Tomato Festival where we’ll have 70+ local vendors, Petting zoo, Family-friendly games and activities, Live local bluegrass music by Emily Dubois, and hot dogs! Bluegrass, Mary Liv, and Sweet Blue, Boat tours to Willow Island, Tomato Contest …and so much more!! Details
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sask Legislature Building, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina
Free
Building Blocks
Building sport comes in many different forms – from organizing friends on the playground to starting clubs and teams in communities or schools. Builders also develop individual athletes. Over the course of time their ability to connect with individuals creates a legacy and culture of success in their programs. Details
May 20, 2025 to May 16, 2026
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame/Museum, Victoria Avenue, Regina
Regular admission
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition
PHENOMENA: The Exhibition is an immersive and interactive exhibition that explores the science of illusions. From optical illusions to cognitive distortions, this exhibition aims to educate and engage visitors of all ages by unraveling the mysteries behind how our brains interpret the world around us. Details
April 16 – September 2025
Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina
Included with General Admission or SSC Membership
Weekend Trip: Hillbilly Boogie Music Festival
Welcome to the Hillbilly Boogie Music Festival! Whether you’re a seasoned Boogie-goer or new to our festival, ALL Y’ALL ARE WELCOME!! Get ready to kick up your heels and let loose at the ultimate celebration of toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’ homegrown Saskatchewan music! Details
August 1 – 3, 2025
Hillbilly Boogie Music Festival Site, Kenaston
40-$75
Naija Market Day Regina
Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of culture and community, where the energy is infectious and the opportunities are endless. Join us for a day of fun, friendship, and cultural exchange that you won’t soon forget! The day will be filled with lively music, delicious African cuisine, and a bustling market atmosphere that captures the essence of a traditional African market day. Details
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Central Park, Regina
Free
Cannington Fair
Step back in time and let history come to life as you experience what village life was like at the turn of the twentieth century. Enjoy afternoon tea and treats, special guests, make rope, play classic picnic games and taste hand-churned ice cream! Don’t forget to snap a selfie at our well stocked photo station. Details
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cannington Manor Provincial Historic Park, Kenosee Lake
This event is free with a valid park entry permit.
Death Boat and other Stories: The Kampelmacher Memorial Collection of Indigenous Art
Death Boat and Other Stories investigates interpretations of transformation in Indigenous cultural art practices across Turtle Island. This exhibition features artworks drawn from the Kampelmacher Collection, which offer multifaceted worldviews situated in Indigenous knowledges and relationality. The themes of transitional space, place, and time inform a beautifully situated and embodied visual story. Details
July 18, 2025 – May 2, 2027
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
Historical Women of Regia Cemetery Tour
Much of the city’s history books are dominated by men, but women had just as much importance in our history as men did. Come learn about the doctors, educators, politicians, entrepreneurs and mothers who made our city what it is today. Details
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Regina Cemetery, 2120 4 Ave, Regina
$15.00 – $20.00
Regina Farmers Market
Shop the local produce and wares from Regina’s Farmer’s Market! Shop flowers, decor, food, produce, and more. Details
Saturdays, May 3 – October 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesdays, May 7 – October 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Confederation Park, REAL District (1700 Elphinstone St)/ Pat Fiacco Plaza, City Square (2190 Victoria Ave)
Free
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
Monday & Wednesday | Varied hours
Thursday through Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wascana Centre, Wascana Drive, Regina
$75
Picnic on the Island
Pack a picnic and head to the Willow Island Overlook any time from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to catch a boat to Willow Island. Enjoy your picnic and some lawn games with your friends and family, all while experiencing the charm of Willow Island, a crown jewel of the Queen City. Details
Sundays, July 6 – August 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Willow Island Overlook
Free
RCMP Depot Tours
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP Training Academy “Depot” Division, featuring special access to observe the daily Sergeant Major’s Parade on the historic parade square! Details
Tuesday to Friday, June 3 – August 29, 2025 | Sign-in 11:00 AM
RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Ave, Regina
$12 – $17 plus applicable taxes
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
May 2 through October 12, 2025 | Doors 5:30 PM
Over the Hill Orchards and Winery, Lumsden
$65 – $79 per person
Hop Circuit 2025
Get ready to sip, stroll, and celebrate Regina’s craft beer scene all summer long! Details
On until Labour Day long weekend
Various Breweries in Regina’s Warehouse District
Free entry
Fenek Farms
Year Round | 10 AM – 4 PM
Fenek Farms, North of Regina
$10
Art Engagement Saturday
Join a Gallery Facilitator for drop-in gallery tours of our current exhibitions every Saturday afternoon!
To better serve Deaf, Hard of Hearing, blind, and partially sighted visitors, we offer quarterly ASL-interpreted tours and described tours on Saturdays—bringing our exhibitions to life through inclusive, sensory-rich experiences.
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina
Tours are included with Gallery admission
Weekly We Make: Emancipation Day
Listen to the book Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima, and create your own picture book to tell a story about your life.
This workshop is led by one of our amazing Gallery Educators.
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina
There is no cost to attend
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