Let’s celebrate winter in Saskatchewan! A list of festivals held during winter season to wipe away those winter blues.
Enchanted Forest
This spectacular Saskatchewan Family Christmas Tradition is the perfect place to take visiting friends and family. The forest features over 75 custom animated light displays scattered throughout an urban forest. Allow 30 minutes for viewing. Proceeds go to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation and Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. Details
Forestry Farm Park at Attridge Dr and Forest Dr, Saskatoon
November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Enchanted Forest Drive-Thru: Advance: $30 Per Car; Gate: $10 Per Person or $35 Per Car (Up to 7 people), 5 years or under Free
Carlyle Dickens Village Festival
A fun-filled family event featuring Craft Sale, Taste Tour, High Tea, Food Vendors, Lighted Parade, Carriage Rides, and a Theatre Play. Details
Town of Carlyle
December 1 – 2, 2023
Free and ticketed
Winterruption SK
A multi-day, multi-venue curated collection of events with 20+ artists performing over four days throughout Saskatoon. Details
Various locations in Saskatoon
January 25 – 28, 2024
Free and ticketed
Winterruption Regina
Various locations in Regina
2024 Cancelled
January 26 – 28, 2023
Varies
Frost Regina
Enjoy an enchanting winter celebration in the heart of Regina! Spanning ten days, our city transforms into a winter wonderland, filled with dazzling lights, exciting outdoor and indoor activities with FREE and ticketed events throughout the festival. Details
Various locations in Regina
January 26 to February 4, 2024
$11 – $69
Mid-Winter Celtic Fesitval
The festival has a full day of performance, education and fun lined up! Details
The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue, Regina
February 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Free and ticketed
Warman WinterFest
A celebration of winter in Warman with sleigh rides, games, DJ music, games, family bingo, bon fire and more. Details
Warman Home Centre Communiplex
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$5/person; $20/family
Nutrien Kôna Winter Festival
Kôna – Wanuskewin Winter Festival is an immersive 1 day event that features over 20 family friendly activities. Celebrate Indigenous Culture and spend the day exploring the park. Details
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission by donation
Beer Bacon Bands
It’s a beer fest, it’s a bacon fest and it’s a music festival! Beer, Bacon and Music aficionados unite to sample cold brews, taste unique bacon creations and listen to awesome live music, while having fun! Details
Conexus Arts Centre, Regina
January 26 – 27, 2024
General Admission: $37.00 per night (plus applicable charges)
Nutrien Wintershines Festival
Saskatchewan’s Premiere Winter Festival. Come and check out the professionally-designed ice creations, super gigantic IGLOO, sleigh rides, soup cook-off and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Details
Saskatoon
February 17 – 24, 2024
Free & ticketed events
Prince Albert Winter Festival
Enjoy a number of indoor and outdoor events including fiddle show, rock shows, comedy shows, jiggling contests, family sliding day, fish fry, Scout Parade & Bonfire fireworks, Snow Sculptures, sled dog races and rides, horse drawn sleigh rides, movies, kids fun zone and more! Details
Prince Albert, SK
February 9 – 25, 2024
Tickets varies with event
Martensville Winter FunFest
A combination of indoor and outdoor activities including Sleigh Rides, Outdoor Fire and hotdog roast, curling, skating, pick up hockey, kick sleds, snowshoeing, indoor crafts hosted by the Martensville Library, bounce houses, giant games, and much more will guarantee a great family entertainment. End the night with a fantastic firework show and Christmas tree burning! Details
Martensville, SK
February 19, 2024
Wascana Winter Festival
The most fun you’ve ever had on ice! Family Day Monday means awesome winter fun indoors and out in Wascana Park. It’s the only day of the year the public is allowed onto the ice of Wascana Lake. Tons of family fun including Sled Dog Races, Snow Cricket, Horse-Drawn Sleigh rides and much more! Be there for all the fun! Details
On the lake and throughout Wascana Park
February 16 – 19, 2024
For the most part, Waskimo is free!
Provincial Snowmobile Festival
February 23 – 34, 2024
Melfort, SK
$40 – $120
Denare Beach Winter Festival
Enjoy Family Snow/Ice Sculpture Contest, Family Fishing Derby, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, compete for King & Queen Trapper and more! Details
Denare Beach, SK
2024 TBA
February 25 – 27, 2022
Varies
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
Saskatchewan’s toughest sled dog race, an amazing experience to see, hear, support, watch and be a part of. The race is a qualifier for the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod, and attracts some of the best in the mushing community. Combining the warmth of the Saskatchewan welcome, the beauty of our frozen lakes and stunning forests, and the thrill of seeing and hearing amazing canine and human athletes – what’s not to love? Come along and experience it for yourself, we would love to see you. Details
Prince Albert to La Ronge, SK
Starts February 20, 2024 | 12:00 PM
Saskatoon Blues Festival
The Saskatoon Blues Festival features some of Canada’s best musical talent, along with International artists. During Festival week enjoy “The Blues” at various clubs, bars and coffee shops around the city. Details
Various venues, Saskatoon
February 23 – 24 & March 1 – 2, 2024
$47.70
Mid-Winter Blues Festival
The Mid-Winter Blues Festival showcses the best local, national and international blues talent. Details
Various Locations across Regina
February 22 – 24, 2024
Varies
Fort Winter Festival
Three full days of family-friendly activities! There will be Lantern Lighting, Fireworks, Turkey Shoot, Log Sawing, Spike Driving, Food Eating, Pillow Fighting, Fire Building, Ice Fishing, and more! Details
Fort QuAppelle, SK
2024 Cancelled
March 3 – 5, 2023
Fire & Ice Winter Festival
Enjoy the ski trails during the Nordic Ness Loppet, try your hand at snow sculpting, and experience a new view of winter on a sleigh ride!
When you start to get chilly, come warm up next to a bonfire or join in on a jamming session when you want to rest your feet after all the winter games. We even get to set off fireworks and you can bring your own too!
Details
Ness Creek Site, Big River, SK
March 2, 2024
Adults: $25 (plus taxes and fees) in advance or $40 at the event
Youth (13-15): $10 (plus taxes and fees) in advance or $20 at the event
12 and under are free