Festivals During Winter in Saskatchewan

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 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Enchanted Forest Drive-Thru: 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 5 – 6, 2025

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 21 – 25, 2026

Free and ticketed

Winterruption Regina

Enjoy 40+ artists, musical shows, poetry and more at the festival. Have a frosty good time! Details

Various locations in Regina

January 20 – 25 2026

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, and exciting outdoor and indoor activities with FREE and ticketed events throughout the festival. Details

Various locations in Regina

February 6 – 8, 13 – 16, 20 – 22, 2026

Free and ticketed events

Mid-Winter Celtic Fesitval

The festival has a full day of performance, education and fun lined up! Details

The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue, Regina

2026 TBA
February 1, 2025 | 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 16, 2026 | 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 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission by donation

Regina Beerfest

Get ready to raise your glass at Regina Beerfest, the ultimate gathering for beer enthusiasts in Regina and the surrounding area. Details

Conexus Arts Centre, Regina

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

$25.64 – $31.85 (Includes taxes and fees)

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

2026 TBA
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 14 – 21, 2026

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 6 – 22, 2026

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 16, 2026

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 14 – 16, 2026

For the most part, Waskimo is free!

Provincial Snowmobile Festival

Join us for a weekend full of snowmobile fun! Ride the trails on guided or unguided tours, enter to win some fantastic prizes, raise money for your local clubs, enjoy great food, cold drinks, and dance the evening away with fantastic people and live music! Details

February 27 – 28, 2026

Melfort, SK

Early bird $135

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

February 17 – 19, 2026

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

2026 TBA
May 2 – 4, 2025

$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

March 5 – 7, 2026

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

February 27 – March 1, 2026

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 7, 2026