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.