Saskatoon 
Labour Day long weekend events & activities in Saskatoon, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, sports, and exhibitions. – Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Nutrien Fireworks Festival
Nutrien Fireworks Festival features world-class pyrotechnic shows choreographed to music! Details
Friday – Saturday, August 29 – 30, 2025
River Landing, the Traffic Bridge, and Market Square
Free admission
Ukrainian Day in the Park
Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor Ukrainian Festival. Details
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kiwanis Memorial Park, 500 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
Free
Attractions at the Berry Barn
Explore the outdoor area this weekend! Enjoy a train ride, Peddle go carts, ice cream shack. Details
Saturday-Sunday | 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon
$5 – $10
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park
Parks around Saskatoon are 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! Details
Any Park in Saskatoon
Youth Farm Corn Maze
The Youth Farm Corn Maze is constructed on an 8-acre cornfield, located near Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Climbing wall, mega slide, pumpkin barn, corn pitt, farmer basketball, swings, petting zoo, jumping pillow, pedal carts, wagon ride, potato launcher, burger shack (with poutine and ice cream) and much more. Details
Friday, Saturday, Sundays and Holiday Mondays | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Youth Farm Corn Maze, Mennonite Nursing Home Road, Rosthern
$16.95 – $20.95
Heritage Train
August 30 – 31, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
401 Railway Ave, Ogema
$25 – $55
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; Free admission on Sunday, August 31, 2025
Explore Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks for Free with Your Library Card
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes in Saskatchewan
Have a memorable experience with your family or friends at corn mazes and pumpkin patches. Spend your day picking pumpkins, milking goats, cuddling bunnies and come home with the best fall produce for your dinner table! Details
Fun Things to Do This Summer
This summer is a challenging one. But that doesn’t mean you should let the kids just sit inside and watch TV this summer! Check out our list of great family fun summer activities in and around Saskatoon to keep the kids entertained all summer. Details
Bucket List Ideas For a Fun-Filled Summer
If you are travelling within the province or from a different area, there is much to discover and enjoy during the summer months. Hidden gems of restaurants; off the beaten track wilderness areas; ancient sites; First Nations historic and cultural sites; endless outdoor and adventure activities; and fun places to hang out are all features of the province of Saskatchewan. Details
II. Live Music
BackwardsNess Fall Faire
Are you a nature, music, and community lover? Spend your September Long weekend harkening back to the high days of summer and the old days of Ness at BackwardsNess. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025
Ness Creek Site, SK
$50 Advance
Lainey Wilson: Whirlwind Tour
GRAMMY® -award-winning and multi-PLATINUM singer-songwriter and actress Lainey Wilson has garnered enthusiasm across industries. With her first-ever GRAMMY® win for “Best Country Album,” and as the reigning CMA and ACM “Entertainer of the Year,” Wilson is one of the very few artists to ever win “Country Album of The Year,” at the CMA’s, ACM’s and GRAMMY®’s. From being named “Female Country Artist of The Year” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards and taking home “County Song of the Year” with “Heart Like A Truck” at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Wilson has been crowned one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about artists.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 7:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave, Saskatoon
$129 and up + Tax
Keegan Isaac & The Itsy Bitsy Big Band
Keegan Isaac and the Itsy Bitsy Big Band take to the Broadway Theatre stage for their first full concert in Saskatoon! This performance will feature songs that harken from the golden age of entertainment, delivered with unparalleled energy reminiscent of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century. Backed by a powerhouse 13-piece rhythm and horn section, Keegan Isaac promises an unforgettable evening of music and laughter. Guest vocalists include Saskatoon-based artists Sanjana Brijlall and Paulina Salisbury.
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Broadway Theatre, 715 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon
$25 + Tax
Pied Pipes of Saskatoon Organ Concert Series
Welcome to the Pied Pipes of Saskatoon Concert Series! There are daily noon-hour concerts of about 45-60 minutes on five different pipe organs in Saskatoon, performed by members of the RCCO. Starting at 12:15, these are a great way to spend a leisurely lunch hour. Each organ and each performer has a unique sound and style, so every day will have something new to offer. Details
August 25 – 29, 2025
Various Churches, Saskatoon
Admission by donation
Ranjit Bawa
Ranjit Singh Bawa (born March 14, 1989), professionally known as Ranjit Bawa, is a prominent Indian singer and actor known for his contributions to Punjabi music and cinema. He gained widespread recognition with his breakout single “Jatt Di Akal” from his debut album Mitti Da Bawa (2015). The album went on to receive the prestigious “Best World Album” award at the 2015 Brit Asia TV Music Awards, cementing his place in the Punjabi music industry. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 7:00 PM
TCU Place, 35 22 St E, Saskatoon
$58.50 – $121
III. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
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
IV. Sports
Glow Stand-up Paddleboard Fireworks Festival
This nighttime paddleboarding adventure invites you to experience the magic of water and sky like never before. As your illuminated paddleboard glides across the surface, the glow from beneath reveals the hidden beauty of the underwater world — creating a serene, almost otherworldly atmosphere.
Perfect for those seeking a wellness escape or a one-of-a-kind nature experience, this journey blends adventure with relaxation. After a peaceful paddle, you’ll be guided through a cosmic stargazing session where visible constellations and planets are identified, along with their astrological meanings and current cosmic significance.
Friday – Saturday, August 29 – 30, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon
$115 + Tax
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Block Parties
Designed as a fusion of sidewalk sales, food sampling, crafters, art, culture and interactive performances, this event series will transform Broadway Avenue into a lively and engaging space for visitors to explore on select Thursday evenings in the summer. Details
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
Free Entry
Lumsden Duck Derby
Join us for a weekend of family-friendly activities all weekend long. Details
August 29 – 30 & September 1, 2025
Lumsden. SK
Varies
WHITECAP DAKOTA NATION POWWOW
The 2025 Powwow will be held August 27 & 28 at Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon.
August 27 – 28, 2025
SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave, Saskatoon
Free admission
Saskatoon Heritage Society’s 2025 Walking Tours
Walk through the ‘50’s and 60’s on 8th Street with local historian, Terry Hoknes. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Meet at Pink Cadillac restaurant, 2600 8th Street
Free; Donations welcome
Festival on a Weekend/Day Trip: Regina Reggae Festival
This event promises to bring together lovers of reggae music, Caribbean culture, and empowerment for a day of live performances, family programming, local vendors, and cultural celebration.
Attendees can expect music, food, cultural exhibitions, and a Rider Fan Zone featuring updates, fan games, and merch. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Victoria Park, 1955 Smith St
Free if bought in Advance or $10.00 at the gate
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2025
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Experiences at Black Fox Farm & Distillery
Black Fox Farm & Distillery offers many experiences to its visitors from Cocktail Distilery tours, SE Eleven Whisky Tasting Experience, Founders Tour, Gladioli uPick Flower Experience, and Mixed uPick Flower Experience. Details
Various dates
Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon
Varies with experience
Outdoor Summer Activities in SK
Saskatchewan has so much to offer residents and visitors regarding outdoor adventures. Between hiking trails, picnic areas, and places to jump out of a plane, this province is full of activities that could give you the experience of a lifetime. Why not tick them off your list today? Details
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
There are plenty of opportunities across Saskatoon to enjoy nature. Spend a day cycling the Meewasin Trail. The Boat launch at Broadway Bridge is now open. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks is open for limited day use. Boat launches (as ice conditions and normal operating conditions allow), hiking and biking on trails will be open.
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
Experiences at Black Fox
Whether you’re sampling spirits inside our distillery, selecting the perfect blooms from our summer flower uPick or wandering through our autumn pumpkin patch, we offer year-round experiences suited to people of all palates. Details
Various dates
Black Fox Farm and Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon
Varies
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
A Peaceful Escape to the Countryside
until August 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Champêtre County, St-Denis
$75
Friday Night Classic Saskatoon Car Show
Check out the Friday Nights Classic car show held every Friday evening from June 20 to September 26. This family-friendly event is open to all car enthusiasts and their special vehicles. Details
Fridays | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Market Mall, 2325 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon
Free
Tipi Sleepovers
June 12 to September 21, 2025
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Reserve your spot
BBQ Friday’s
Get ready for an unforgettable Friday at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum!
Enjoy a juicy BBQ burger, socialize and take a tour of our aircraft and exhibits. It’s a perfect opportunity to ask your burning aviation questions and socialize with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the fun, food, and fascinating stories! Details
Fridays, until September 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum, 5 Hangar Road, Saskatoon
$14 includes admission to the museum, burger, a bag of chips, and a drink
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Blackstrap Lake Birdwatching and Bird Photography Tour
Join our experienced local birding guide for a 3 hour driving tour to visit some of the best bird-rich hotspots in the Saskatoon region in and near Blackstrap Lake Provincial Park. We will visit deep water regions for viewing diving ducks and pelicans. We will also visit shallow ponds for observing dabbling ducks, grebes and wetland sparrows, rails and other marsh birds. Over 175 bird species may be found here between May and September.. Details
Saturday, August 29, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wild Birds Unlimited Parking Lot, 3300 8th St E, Saskatoon
$135 and up
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
Saturday, August 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Cosmopolitan Park, 16th Street and Saskatchewan Crescent, Saskatoon
$65
Community Farmers Market of Saskatoon
Support local farmers, bakers, artisans, and makers at the Farmer’s Market. Details
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Various locations, Saskatoon
Free
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
Roadside Series: A Saskatchewan Printmaking Story
This collection of woodcut prints by Saskatoon printmakers Jeni Ly and Jacob Semko celebrates the colourful gradations of the prairie sky and ground seen from a Saskatchewan perspective. Using modern technology and traditional printmaking methods, this work captures the feeling of familiarity, calmness, and of the heavenly ethereal shapes of the prairie sky we have all experienced while travelling on flat highways. Details
August 30, 2025 – November 1, 2025
Saskatchewan Craft Council, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
Free
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