Weekend Events & Activities in and around Saskatoon
Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7, 2023
August long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.
I. Family & Kids Activities
Peppa Pig’s Adventure
Come join Peppa 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 adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience! Details
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 6:00 PM
TCU Place, 35 22nd Street E, Saskatoon
$22-$85
Heritage Train
Come for a leisurely ride through the open prairies with a guide who shares local historical facts. Learn more about Saskatchewan’s history and heritage on this train ride. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, June 3 – September 30, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
401 Railway Ave, Ogema
$25 – $50
Daily Drop-in Programs
Join an interpreter for the daily Public Programs this month! Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wanuskewin, Penner Road, Saskatoon
Regular admission
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99. Details
Explore Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks for Free with Your Library Card
Noon Tunes Downtown on Thursdays, May 25 – September 7, 2023 | Noon – 1:00 PM
II. Live Music
Noon Tunes on Thursdays, until September 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM
Dirty & The Perks w/ guests
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Capitol Music Club, 244 1st Ave N, Saskatoon
$14.01 – $22.68
Freak Heat Waves
Sunday August 6, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
$25.49 – $28.25
II. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Saskatoon Fringe Festival
Celebrate the arts at a 10 day community festival in the heart of the Broadway District of Saskatoon. Details
August 3 – 12, 2023
Various locations, Saskatoon
Free and ticketed events
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo + Juliet
July 04 to August 20, 2023
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Site, Saskatoon
Pay What You Choose with a minimum price of $10
As You Like It
In Arden forest, society’s rules of conformity are off and the players discover what love truly can be in this beloved comedy. Director, Jamie King, takes As You Like It forward to present-day in this joyous exploration of identity and love. Details
July 13 to August 19, 2023
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Site, Saskatoon
$19.99 – $39.99
Movies at Twilite Drive-In
Enjoy a movie under the stars. Details
Fridays – Mondays | Sunset
Twilite Drive-In, 194 Cedar St, Wolseley
$30/carload; Genreal admission $10, 12 & under $5; Pre-school Free
III. Sports
IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship
The 2023 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship will take place August 7-12, 2023 at SaskTel Centre. Details
August 7-12, 2023
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Avenue, Saskatoon
Full event package $158.57
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Faith, Loss, Renewal: The Russlaender Mennonites
Through photographs and text this exhibit explores the voices and experiences of Mennonites as they processed the upheaval in their communities, as they said goodbye to family, friends, and the lives they once knew, and as they planned for a future in Canada. Details
July 2 – August 26, 2023
Station Arts Centre Gallery, 701 Railway Avenue, Rosthern
Free Admission
Festival on a Weekend Trip: Living Skies Come Alive
Join us for a family-friend event featuring Fireworks and Drone Shows. Live Bands. Food trucks and vendors. Details
August 5 -6, 2023
Moosomin & District Regional Park, Moosomin
$25/day
Guided Public Tours
These daily drop-in tours, led by Program Guides, explore current exhibitions. Tours offer viewing strategies, answer questions and help visitors of all ages make personal connections to art. Details
Wednesday – Sunday | 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
Meet on Level 2 at the Cameco Play Area.
No registration required. By-donation admission; free for members and youth under 18
Saskatoon Evening Bird Walk
Join one or more Saskatoon evening Bird tours led by Stan Shadick that will visit some of the best bird-rich parks in our city. Enjoy listening to the songs and sounds of Saskatoon birds. Observe their colours and behaviours. Novice bird watchers are especially welcome. Stan will point out the field marks used to identify each species seen or heard. Details
Thursdays August 3, 10, 17, 31, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Diefenbaker Park, Saskatoon
$45
Pike Lake Park Birding Tour
Let our experienced birding guide show you the best bird-rich locations between Saskatoon and Pike Lake Provincial Park. During this 4-hour Pike Lake birding tour, we will walk some trails and visit a variety of bird habitats inside and outside of the park. Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested. The leader will bring a spotting scope to allow you to view the birds under high magnification. Details
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Esso Gas Station, Highway 7 at 11th St W, Saskatoon
$190 per vehicle with 1 – 4 persons
Saskatoon Riverbank Bird Walk
Join local birding expert Stan Shadick for a 2-hour Saskatoon Riverbank Guided Bird Walk over trails through Cosmopolitan park. We hope to see and hear a variety of songbirds and water birds which may include Brown Thrasher, Gray Catbird, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Least Flycatcher, Yellow Warbler, Clay-colored Sparrow, House Finch, American White Pelican, Peregrine Falcon plus a variety of ducks and geese. Details
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cosmopolitan Park, Saskatchewan Crescent at 16th Street East, Saskatoon
$65
Chief Whitecap Park Birding and Hiking Tour
Enjoy a 3-hour guided birding hike through the bird-rich moist woodland habitat of Chief Whitecap Park near Saskatoon. Your expert guide will identify the field marks of the wide variety of nesting and migratory songbirds. Details
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Western Development Museum parking lot, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon
$45 per person
Health in Space Family Days
Bring your whole family to experience the DCC’s newest travelling exhibit, Health in Space! In addition to the gallery, visitors can enjoy some fun space-themed activities perfect for any age. Come find out how microgravity, disorientation, and radiation impact the health of astronauts!! Details
Saturday August 5, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatchewan campus, Saskatoon
Free
Wellness and Adventure Retreat
Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures is excited to offer this wellness and adventure retreat that features a two-night stay in a luxury canvas tent at Camp Wolf Willow, a day of stand-up paddle boarding, a horseback riding adventure, an embodiment breathwork session and beach time! Details
August 4-6, 2023
Camp Wolf Willow, Rudy No. 284, SK
$649/person (shared accommodation)
Garden Alchemy
Experience the Station Arts Centre’s bounty this summer! Learn about forgotten railway gardens, create your own herb-infused simple syrup and experiment with botanical prints. Cap off your inspirational journey with a visit to our gallery or have a taste of the prairies from our Craft beer and Coffee bar. This program is ideal for ages 15 and up. Details
July & August 2023
Station Arts Centre, 701 Railway Avenue, Rosthern
$30 + taxes
Friday Nights Classic Saskatoon Car Show
Check out the Friday Nights Classic car show held every Friday evening from June 23 to September 30. This family-friendly event is open to all car enthusiasts and their special vehicles. All makes and models, old to new are welcome. The event takes place Friday evenings starting at 5 p.m. at the Market Mall in Saskatoon, weather permitting. Details
Fridays | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Market Mall, 2325 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon
Free
Meewasin EcoAdventure Camps
This summer, get outside in nature and have tons of fun with 3-day Meewasin EcoAdventure Camps at Beaver Creek Conservation Area! Details
July 19 – 21, August 2 – 4, 16 – 18, 2023
Beaver Creek Conservation Area, Corman Park No. 344, SK
$161.08
Tipi Sleepovers
A unique way to experience the wonders of the opimihāw Valley. Wanuskewin is pleased to offer our visitors an evening interpretive experience and overnight accommodation at our outdoor Tipi Village with four 18 foot Plains Cree style tipis. Details
June 17 – September 24, 2023
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Reserve your spot
Attractions at the Berry Barn
Pedal go-karts are lots of fun for kids and adults. Come visit us and check them out. While here, don’t forget to have some delicious ice cream from the Ice Cream Shack!! Details
Thursday-Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Petting Zoo | Sunday, July 30 | 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon
$5 – $10
Friday Family BBQ
Enjoy a sizzling and fun-filled Friday at our Family BBQ! We guarantee you delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company, making it the perfect way to start your weekend. Details
Fridays, until September 29, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum, 5 Hangar Road, Saskatoon
$12 includes admission to museum, burger, bag of chips and a pop
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Saskatoon Farmers’ Market
This year-round market connects Saskatoon residents and visitors with the producers of high quality & local agricultural products, baking, prepared foods, crafts, and diverse goods. Details
Saturday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2600 Koyl Avenue, Saskatoon
Free
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