Saskatoon
Things to do during Family Day Weekend and February Break in and around Saskatoon 2019: February 15 – 24, 2019
Only family activities, all ages concerts and sports events are listed in this article. For other events, see Things to Do this weekend.
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Family Fishing Weekend – No license required. Residents and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on water bodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply. – February 16 to 17, 2019 – Details. Grab your fishing gear and head out ice fishing for the day!
Waskesui Snow Days
What better way to celebrate family and a week off of school than to spend it cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing in a shack made from real ice blocks or doing Métis inspired activities. Details
February 15 – 24, 2019
Prince Albert National Park
Free with park gate entry
SaskEnergy Days at Beaver Creek
On SaskEnergy Saturdays and over the Winter Break you can learn about and feed the chickadees, spend time walking in nature on marked trails and discover the creatures that call Beaver Creek their home. The site is wonderful fun for children, adults and families! Details
February 19 – 23, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beaver Creek Conservation Area, 13 km south of Saskatoon off Highway #219
Family Movie Night – The Lion King
Join us for our annual Family Movie Night. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Details
Friday, February 15, 2019 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Father Vachon School Gym, Saskatoon
$1.00 admission + on site Concession
Aboriginal Storytelling Month 2019
Each year, SPL joins other communities across Saskatchewan in celebrating Aboriginal Storytelling Month throughout February. Details
February 2019
Saskatoon Public Library – Various branches
Free
Kids Paint Party!
Are you ready to Part-ay ?! Paint and dance to your favourite tunes as celebrate diversity. Kids of all ages and their families are invited as we celebrate African History in commemoration of Black History Month. Kids will engage in painting on canvases facilitated by Baba Mordecai Onushe and Abby Abimbola Mordecai. Kids will then enjoy a Dance Party brought to you by DJ Jeff Kaps ! Snacks and Drinks will be served. Details
February 15 – 17, 2019
Elim Church, 419 Slimmon Road, Saskatoon
Free
Nobody’s Perfect
Across The UK, Australia and all over Europe, Nobody’s Perfect has been acclaimed as a classic feel-good romantic comedy. It has the fertile tradition of Some Like It Hot, Tootsie, and Mrs. Doubtfire. This is a play that offers belly laughs galore — four irresistibly loveable characters locked into a hilarious plot. Details
February 14 – 16, 21 – 24, 2019
German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright Street East, Saskatoon
$40 – $50
Family Day Skate
Bring your skates and safety gear and come down for an afternoon of skating and winter fun! Details
Monday, February 18, 2019 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval – Dudley Street and Avenue R South
Cosmo Civic Centre – 3130 Laurier Drive
Free
Family Fun Day
Come have some fun with your MP! Bounce in the bouncy castle! Get your favourite balloon creature made by Warren from Balloon Funn!
As well as fun activities for the young and young at heart, we’ll have information from local community organizations about the many great programs available in Saskatoon.! Details
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive, Saskatoon
Free
Winter Play Program
Drop in for winter games and activities including snow carving, snow baseball, snow golf, powder-puff football, tug of war, penguin races, snow painting, freeze tag, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and much more! For ages 2-12. Details
Saturdays – Sundays | February 9 – March 9, 2019 | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Greystone Heights Rec Unit, 2711 Main St.
Holliston Rec Unit, 1151 Louise Avenue
Westmount Rec Unit, 306 Ave L N
Massey Place Rec Unit, 3110 Massey Place
Free
Learn to Skate
Participants must bring their own skates and CSA approved winter helmets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult or responsible care giver. Ages 2 – 12. Details
Saturday/Sunday, February 9 – March 9, 2019
Saturdays | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Holliston, 1151 Louise Avenue
Saturdays | | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Lawson Heights, 748 Redberry Road
Sundays | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Montgomery, 3229 Caen Street
Sundays | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Greystone Heights, 2711 Main Street
Sundays | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Massey Place, 3110 Massey Place
Free
Memorable Munsch
How is an afternoon of Munsch like a rock concert? The kids know all the words and love to sing along!
Join us for an audience participation packed show featuring: a collection of 6 stories by Robert Munsch, adapted by Wide Open for their beloved hand puppets. You can’t go wrong with 30 puppets, 3 live performers and a theatre full of families! Features audience participation and a barrel full of belly laughs. Details
February 15 – 24, 2019
The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave., Saskatoon
Children 2 – 12 yrs. $10.00, General $15.00, Infant under 1 year Free
Family Week at Elk Ridge Resort
Come enjoy the Family Week break with us! Registration includes: Tobogganing, movie night, ice fishing, hikes, and more! Plenty to do all week long. We have activities planned daily for Family Week. Events will include family-focused programming and all children MUST be accompanied by an adult to participate. All OUTDOOR Programming is subject to weather conditions being favourable. Details
February 15 – 24, 2019
Elk Ridge Resort, Hwy 264, Waskesiu Lake
FREE to all registered guests
Programs at Remai Modern
Scotiabank Something on Sundays is a Free drop-in art making with a new theme each week.
RBC Creative Space is a drop-in art studio for all ages with materials linked to exhibitions.
Discovery Cinema is Remai Modern’s family film series presenting foreign, documentary, independent, classic, and award-winning family films throughout the year.
Stroller Tours offer a casual and lively discussion with a museum educator in the galleries, for parents and caregivers and their pre-toddler-age (18 months and younger) children. This special outing allows for adult conversation where no one minds if a baby interrupts.
Saskatchewan Blue Cross Family Public Tours feature activities and discussions about exhibition highlights, tailored to appeal to young participants. Details
Scotiabank Something on Sundays | Sundays | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ Cameco Learning Studio
RBC Creative Space | Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ Cameco Learning Studio
First and third Saturday | 1:00 PM @ SaskTel Theatre
Stroller Tours | First and third Wednesdays 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM @ Meet on Level 2 at the Cameco Play Area
Family Public Tours | Sundays | 2:00 PM @ Meet on Level 2 at the Cameco Play Area
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
Free with membership or museum admission
RAM Motorsports Spectacular
The RAM MOTORSPORTS SPECTACULAR is an edge of your seat, super-exciting, thrill-a-minute, live exhibition of motorsport events and death-defying stunts. Details
February 15 – 16, 2019
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave., Saskatoon
$17.50 – $27.50
Mother Mother
Dance and Cry Tour. Details
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Coors Event Centre, 241 2nd Avenue South, Saskatoon
$26.25 – $110.99
Sing
Join us for a matinee screening of Illumination Entertainment’s Sing. It will be an afternoon of fun and surprises. Details
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 2:00 PM
The Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
$7 – $30
An Evening with Matt Dusk
Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling jazz sensation Matt Dusk is embarking on the most ambitious project of his already impressive career. Called Jetset Jazz, Dusk’s new album takes the listeners on a musical journey back to the Golden Age of The Great American Songbook. Details
Friday, February 15, 2019 | 8:00 PM
The Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
$39
Winter Family Carnival
Bring the family and join us for our winter carnival. We will have indoor and outdoor activities including: Kids Snow Art! Bouncy Castles! Pony Rides! Carnival Food and Much More! Details
February 17 – 18, 2019
German Cultural Centre, 160 Cartwright Street East, Saskatoon
$20 – $30
February School Break Programming
Each day during the February break, we will be offering special programs, including scavenger hunts, a weaving class and more!! Details
February 19 – 22, 2019
Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Ave S, Saskatoon
Regular Museum admission applies. Free for WDM members.
Family Day Skate
Bring your skates and safety gear and come down for an afternoon of skating and winter fun. Enjoy tipi teachings and Indigenous hand games presented by Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre at the Cosmo gym. Details
Monday, February 18, 2019 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval, Dudley St and Avenue R South
Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive
Free
Cameco Family Skating Party
There will be music provided by Night Owl Entertainment, prizes, and Tim Hortons hot chocolate and coffee!! Details
Monday, February 18, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink, PotashCorp Plaza, Saskatoon
Free
Saskatoon Blues Festival Downtown Lounge Series
Local blues artist will be performing around Downtown Saskatoon at various clubs and lounges. Details
February 19 – 27, 2019
Various locations throughout Saskatoon
Free
Board Game Day
Join us for Board Game Day. We’ll have a selection of games set out for anyone to try. Pick a favourite or try something new. All ages. Details
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
McNally Robinson – Kids’ Department Story Circle, 3130 8 St E, Saskatoon
Free
Children’s Discovery Museum Story-time Pop-Up
Join the Children’s Discovery Museum for a special pop-up event celebrating family, gender and individual diversity. Share in reading books such as: Prince and Knight, Heather has Two Mommies, and Jacob’s New Dress.
Have fun learning about individuality, self confidence and finding one’s voice. Participants can also create a rainbow bracelet to take home. Details
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 1:30 PM
McNally Robinson – Story Circle, 3130 8 St E, Saskatoon
No pre-registration is required
Storyscapes – Fibre Arts
In this workshop, children and adults will work with Monika to create their own special quilt block stories using fabric collage, yarn lacing, and paper provided. If you have a special piece of cloth, you are welcome to include it. Details
Thursday, February 21, 2019 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saskatoon Public Library – Round Prairie Branch, 170 – 250 Hunter Road, Saskatoon
Free to participate, no registration
Puppet Show with Wide Open Theatre
McNally Robinson for Kids has partnered with Wide Open Children’s Theatre to bring you a FREE puppet show by Kristina Hughes. Details
Friday, February 22, 2019 | 1:30 PM
McNally Robinson – Travel Alcove, 3130 8 St E, Saskatoon
Free
Skijor Ride n Slide
Join us for an exciting day of skijoring at the Grasswood Horse Park! Bring your horse and enter as a team with your friends. Don’t have a horse? We have horses that are ready to pull! Details
Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Grasswood Horse Park, Saskatoon
South of Saskatoon, on the corner of Baker Road (Township Rd 354) and Preston Avenue (Range Rd 3052).
$10 – $50
Coldest Night of the Year
This is a fun and family-friendly event with a 2km, 5km or 10km walk. Details
Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
1008 20th St W, Saskatoon
Fundraiser
The Dead Cold Run Saskatoon
Can YOU survive the DeadCold of Winter? Sign Up in your city today! All participants receive an awesome finisher medal, custom bib AND DeadColdRun toque – complete with LED Nightlight to keep you bright and beat away that deadcold. Details
Friday, February 22, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Rotary Park, Saskatchewan Cres E, Saskatoon
$45 – $55
The Movies go to Broadway
Join Saskatoon Summer Players as we take you from the Silver Screen to the Great White Way with The Movies Go To Broadway! This cabaret will feature a wealth of local talent and songs from shows that got their start in Hollywood before hitting it big on Broadway. What will we be performing? Songs from 9 to 5? The Lion King? Footloose? Come find out at this fun-filled evening sure to warm up your February!!! Details
February 22 – 23, 2019 | 8:00 PM
The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue N, Saskatoon
$23 – $28
Saskatoon Blades
vs. Kootenay Ice on Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 7:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave., Saskatoon
Snowed-In Comedy Tour
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn returns as well as the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug. 5 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee Pete Zedlacher is back. Erica Sigurdson from the Debaters joins us for the first time. Details
Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 8:00 PM
The Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
$25 – $45
Snowlandia: Winter Week for Young Women
Snowlandia is designed for young women ages 10 -11 who would rather be outside exploring and building forts. It is an exciting opportunity for young women to be active outdoors during the winter break. Each day will feature a different winter adventure in Holiday Park’s Naturalized space and surrounding area (ski trails, South Saskatchewan Riverbank). Details
February 19 – 22, 2019 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Holiday Park, Saskatoon
The program cost of $265.00 ($66.00/day) includes learning materials, access to the specialized outdoor gear we will be using and mentorship from qualified outdoor educators. Participants must provide their own lunch, snacks and warm clothing.
All Aboard 2019 Model Train Show
Come and check out Western Canada’s second largest model train show! Details
February 23 – 24, 2019
Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Ave S, Saskatoon
Regular Museum admission applies. Free for WDM members.
Winter Day in the Park
Come on out and enjoy free sleigh rides, a hot dog roast, hot drinks, skating, sledding and winter games! Please bring your own skates and sleds. Details
Friday, February 24, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sidney Buckwold Park, Saskatoon
Free
Skate in Nature
Wipe away those winter blues! Grab your skates and join us at Saskatoon’s beautiful skating rinks. Enjoy some fresh air with family and friends and attend the various events at the centre. Details
Across Saskatoon
Free
Family Day Walk in the Park
Join us for our annual intergenerational outdoor walk. Bring your family and enjoy a winter walk at Saskatoon’s beautiful Forestry Farm. Stop at the historic Superintendent’s House (on site) to warm up with hot chocolate and great conversation. Everyone is welcome. Details
Monday, February 18, 2019 | 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
Forestry Farm. Saskatoon
Free
Other Events
- Upcoming Movies
- Family Favourites Cineplex: Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a family favourite film each week for only $2.99. | Saturdays at 11:00 AM
- On Saturdays, head to The Observatory at the University of Saskatchewan to view celestial objects through the telescope.
- Rawlco Free Admission Day to the Remai Modern is on Monday, February 18, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Head out to Diefenbaker Park, or on Pest Hill in the George D. Archibald Memorial Park North and have fun toboganning
- Lil’ Picassos -Make a featured canvas artboard or create a design of your own. For kids ages 2-6 to do with a parent. Tuesday – Wednesday, February 19 – 20, 2019 @ Wet Paint Pottery
- Free Tour of the Canadian Light Source on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Check out the Free art Drop-in Programs at SCYAP.
- Clip ‘n Climb has special extended hours during the February Break. Join in on the fun!!
- Check out Saskatoon’s Indoor Attractions
- February Break in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Equine Expo
Interactive displays and demonstrations on topics of interest will run throughout the Expo. Come and learn more about the breeds, and then go to see the live action and cheer on your favourite Battle of the Breeds team. Details
February 14 – 17, 2019
Saskatoon Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon
Family Pass: $45, Single tickets: $10 – $ 17.50
Equine Extravaganza: $ 12.50
February Break Public Programming
February 19 – 22, 2019 | 9:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Guided Walk | 12:00 PM
Puppet Show | 1:00 PM
Tipi Raising Program | 2:00 PM
First Nations Tech | 3:00 PM
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Regular admission
Wanuskewin Winter
Public Programs on Saturdays
Guided Walk | 12:00 PM
Tipi Raising Program | 1:00 PM
Powwow Dance Performance | 2:00 PM
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Regular admission
Saskatchewan Rush
vs. Colorado Mammoth on Friday, February 22, 2019 | 7:30 PM
SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon
Family Gymnastics Day
Have you ever wanted to try gymnastics? Get your family together for a fun afternoon of guided activities and free time in our fully equipped gym! Adults and children will try events, games and activities appropriate for their ages and skill levels! Details
Monday, February 18, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Can-Am Gymnastics Club, 3702 Mitchelmore Avenue, Saskatoon
$20 cash/family – pay at the door
Few February Break Camps
- February Break Camps @ Bricks 4 Kids Saskatoon
- February Break Staycation Camp – Wet Paint Pottery
- School’s Out Day Camps @ YMCA Saskatoon on February 19 – 22 for ages 5 – 12
- Canlan Hockey Camps on February 19 – 21
- Can-Am Gymnastics February Break Camp on February 19 – 22, 2019 for ages 4-13
- Free February Break Camps for Ages 10- 14 on February 19-21 (Registered Program)
- February Break Aerial Camp on February 19-21 @ Fly Studios YXE
- February Break 4 Day Camp for Ages 5 – 13 on February 19 – 22