Saskatchewan Day – August Long Weekend in Saskatoon

Things to do this Saskatchewan Day Weekend in Saskatoon

Friday, July 31 – Monday, August 3, 2020

August long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports and exhibitions. Few weekday and online events are also listed.

Coronavirus: What’s Open & Closed in Saskatoon

For more ideas, see Fun Things to Do in Saskatoon Area During COVID-19 Saskatchewan Reopening Phase

I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend

Summer Family Fun in Saskatoon

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo at the Berry Barn

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo are here. Goats, sheep, mini horse & donkey. Details

Until the end of August, 2020

The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon

$1 – $5

Champetre County’s Back Yard Adventure

Spend time with our farm animals, try our Lost Corral Maze, walk our traits, have a game of HorseShoe or try your hand at our Scavenger Hunt, bring your picnic or reserve your meal.Details

until July 31, 2020

Champetre County

$10/person

Pedal Go-Karts at the Berry Barn

Pedal go-karts are lots of fun for kids and adults. Come visit us and check them out.Details

Daily, until end of August, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon

$5 – $10

Summer Wonder Camps 2020

Nutrien Wonderhub’s Summer Wonder Camps are extra “wonder”ful this year because camp groups will get a unique exploration experience by interacting with the museum in a way that they haven’t been able to before. Details

July 27 – 31, 2020

Nutrien Wonderhub, 950 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon

$175 – $195

The Collaboration Station

This is NOT That Festival’s free, mini day camps for kids. Details

July 30 – August 8, 2020

W.E. Graham Park, Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon

Free; Register

Enjoy a Picnic in the Park

Parks around Saskatoon is now open to enjoy a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or just enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!

Any Park in Saskatoon

Summer Camps for Kids

• Online Summer Art Camp at Remai Modern
• WDM Virtual Summer Camps 2020

II. Live Music

Dangerous Cheese Plays 80’s Pop & Rock

Dangerous Cheese is going to play all of your favorite Pop & Rock hits from Van Halen to Michael Jackson. Details

Friday, July 31, 2020 | 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Buds On Broadway, Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon

Enjoy a Quarantine Concert

There are many free concerts live-streamed every day. Check them out.

• Weekend Concerts — July 31 to August 2

III. Theatre/Performing Arts

TURN, TURN, TURN… a travelling theatre experience!

July 28 – August 16, 2020

Various neighbourhoods in Saskatoon

Free

Movies

Enjoy a movie at the Magic Lantern Roxy Theatre.Details

Movies at Landmark Cinemas. Details

Movies at Cineplex. Details

Enjoy Live Theatre from around the World

With COVID-19 pandemic forcing theatres to shut their doors, many performing art centres have taken to being open virtually. Check out theatre performance online from around the world. Details

Drive-in Movies

What a better way to spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars? Check out the Drive-in Theatres in Saskatchewan.Details

You may like: SaskParks Drive-in Theatre. Details

IV. Sports

50 Outdoor Summer Activities in SK

Dakota Dunes Race Experience

Have you ever watched a race and thought, “I could do that”? Here’s your opportunity. Get behind the wheel of a real stock car and see if you have what it takes to race. Details

Various dates in July & August

Wyant Group Raceway, 231-510 Cynthia St, Saskatoon

$60 – $150

Zumba in the Park

Zumba at Alexander Magilvary Park in Stonebridge! Zumba is a FUN Dance-Fitness class incorporating Latin and World Rhythms as well as Different types of genres (a little r&b, 70’s, 80’s and top 40 to keep things interesting! Details

Tuesdays & Saturdays, June 30 to August 1, 2020

Alexander MacGillivray Young Park, Stonebridge Common, Saskatoon

$15/drop in

Go Golfing

Golf courses across Saskatoon are open. Book a tee time a enjoy a day of golf. Details

Various locations in Saskatoon

Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas

Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:

• 25 of the Best Hikes in and around Saskatoon
• 25 Awesome Places to Hike in Saskatchewan
• 25 Off-Grid Adventures in Saskatchewan
• 50 Amazing Things to Do in the Parks and Natural Areas of Saskatchewan

V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

Black Fox Excursion

Fully experience the Black Fox story! Includes a guided walking tour of our farm and distillery and a spirit sampling featuring our Award Winning Spirits. Includes a welcome cocktail for you to enjoy. Details

Various dates in July & August

Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon

$25/person

U-Pick Flowers

Pick your own stunning bouquet of flowers from the u-pick gardens! Details

July 29 – end of season

Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon

$35/bucket

Prairie Lily Sightseeing Cruises

July 1 – September 20, 2020

The Prairie Lily, Saskatoon

$17 – $26

Go Fishing

If you thought there weren’t any good spots to hit up around Saskatoon for some great angling, you’d be wrong! There are a ton of amazing lakes, reservoirs, and access to both the North Saskatchewan and South Saskatchewan Rivers less than two hours from the city. Check out these 15 Great Places to Fish in Saskatoon. Details

Waters in and around Saskatoon

For more options see, 15 Great Places to Fish in Saskatchewan

Visit Saskatoon Area Attractions that are Open

Plan a visit to attractions in Saskatoon

• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
• Dakota Dunes Casino

Explore Public Art

Exploring Saskatoon’s public artworks is one of the best physical distancing activities you can do. Details

For more information, see here.

Explore Canada or the World From Home

Explore Canada’s arctic, Winnipeg, National Parks and many more places from Home. Travel to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, discover Egypt’s Heritage Sites from tombs to monasteries or take a trip on scenic trains in Europe virtually.

VI. Food Festivals, Dinner Theatre & Nightlife Events

Samosa Fest 2020

A walk-through cultural experience to celebrate South Asian history and cultural influence in Canada. Join us in a celebration of culture and friendship as we share the love of food and learn together. Details

Thursday, July 30, 2020 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

601 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon

$0.00 – $0.00; RSVP required

Prairie Lily Dinner and Sunday Brunch Cruises

We offer dinner cruises six days a week specially prepared by Chef Kevin from Flavours Catering. Whether you choose an evening dinner cruise or a midday brunch cruise, you’ll enjoy an excellent meal while enjoying the sights that the South Saskatchewan River has to offer. Details

July 2 – September 19, 2020

The Prairie Lily, Saskatoon

$50 – $62

VII. Virtual Events & Activities

2020 Virtual Nutrien Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan

A province-wide party for the children of Saskatchewan. Details

August 3 – 31, 2020

This is Not That Festival

A Physically Distanced & Digital Alternative to the Saskatoon Fringe Festival. Details

July 30 – August 8, 2020

Icelandic at Home / Heima er Best

Islendingadagurinn celebrates and brings people together, from across the street, and across the world, with the virtual/online 131st Festival – “Icelandic at Home / Heima er Best (Home is Best)”. Details

August 1 – 3, 2020

Canada Historic Places Day

Time travel by virtually visiting historic places across Canada. Hundreds of sites are waiting to be discovered. Details

July 04 – August 31, 2020

Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival 2020 – Virtual Festival

Tune in for amazing music, speeches, and much more! Details

Saturday, August 1, 2020 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.