Things to do this Labour Day Weekend in Saskatoon
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, sports, and exhibitions.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Nutrien Fireworks Festival
The Nutrien Fireworks Festival is truly a community celebration. Aside from the terrific entertainment and amazing fireworks displays, the Festival features: food, fun for kids and adults, demonstrations and games. Details
September 1 – 2, 2023
River Landing along the South Saskatchewan River in the heart of Saskatoon
Free admission
Attractions at the Berry Barn
Pedal go-karts are lots of fun for kids and adults. Come visit us and check them out. While here, don’t forget to have some delicious ice cream from the Ice Cream Shack!! Details
Thursday-Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 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
Dr. Von Houligan’s Family Extravaganza
Dr. Von Houligan will be performing in Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon this September, where a portion of all ticket sales goes to support the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon! Details
August 31-September 22 , 2023
Thursdays: 7pm (Aug 31 & Sept 7,14 & 21)
Fridays: 7pm & 9pm (Sept 1, 8, 15 & 22)
Saturdays: 2pm, 4pm, 7pm & 9pm (Sept 2, 9 & 16)
Sundays: 2pm, 4pm & 7pm (Sept 3, 10 & 17)
Also three Monday, Sept 4 shows for the Labour Day long weekend only: 2pm, 4pm & 7pm
Kinsmen Park, Saskatoon
$15 – $25
Youth Farm Corn Maze
The Youth Farm Corn Maze is constructed on an 8-acre cornfield, located near Rosthern, Saskatchewan. The theme of our corn maze this year is a scene from CS Lewis “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” where Edmund connects with the Lion, Aslan. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, August | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Youth Farm Corn Maze, Mennonite Nursing Home Road, Rosthern
$10.95 – $15.95
Heritage Train
Come for a leisurely ride through the open prairies with a guide who shares local historical facts. Learn more about Saskatchewan’s history and heritage on this train ride. Details
Saturdays & Sundays, June 3 – September 30, 2023 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
401 Railway Ave, Ogema
$25 – $50
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
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99. Details
Explore Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks for Free with Your Library Card
Noon Tunes Downtown on Thursdays, May 25 – September 7, 2023 | Noon – 1:00 PM
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
Noon Tunes on Thursdays, until September 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM
BackwardsNess Fall Faire
Spend your September Long weekend harkening back to the high days of summer and the old days of Ness at BackwardsNess! This year, there will be more fun family activities, workshops, vendors, games, music lover jams, and of course our beloved PICKLEOFF is back! Details
Featuring: The Great Fuss, Chesterfield, Haunt Era, Paul Kuzbik & Aspen Beveridge
September 1 – 2, 2023
Ness Creek Site, 20km NE of Big River
Advance $40; Gate $60
SNAK THE RIPPER
SNAK THE RIPPER In The Sticks Tour – W Aspects. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Coors Event Centre, 241 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
$49.96 – $134.27
GATTUSO
ATTUSO W/ TITUS 1, DJ RAIN, CHOCOLATE T, CLEAN JESUS. 19+. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 9:00 PM
Coors Event Centre, 241 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
$25.20 – $31.50
Mother Sun w/ Raeburn
Mother Sun create warmth with their music. Combining deliberate psych-pop and rock arrangements with a measured amount of absurdity and experimentation, the four-piece from the interior desert of Kamloops, British Columbia produces thought-provoking songs that weave melodic, contemplative vocals through colourful tones and jazz-inspired grooves.
From loosey-goosey folk-rock tunes to psychedelic epics, Saskatoon’s Raeburn is a multi-talented band that seemingly enjoys exploring genre through the power of groove. 19+ w/ Valid ID. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 10:00 PM
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
$15 + tax at the door
Chris Buck
Chris Buck w/ Jordyn Pollard & Adam Johnson Presented by 92.9 The Bull. Details
Friday September 1, 2023 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Capitol Music Club, 244 1st Ave N, Saskatoon
$22.68 – $49.75
III. Live Theatre/Performing Arts
Ghosts
Henrik Ibsen’s scandalous domestic tragedy haunts us yet. Live Fully Productions presents the 1881 classic, Ghosts. Full of secrets, deceit, and hypocrisy, Helen Alving’s troublesome past resurfaces upon the return of her distant son. When a forbidden romance threatens Helen’s attempts to leave her history behind her, she must watch everything she has built disintegrate. The joy of life is the price to pay, but the ghosts remain, they never die. Details
Septembe 1 – 2 , 2023 | 7:30 PM
ON THE BOARDS at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
Price: $20 (All general ticketing)
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. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Lumsden Duck Derby
Join us for a weekend of family-friendly activities all weekend long. Details
September 1 – 4, 2023
Lumsden. SK
Varies
Blackstrap Birdwatching Tour
Join our experienced local birding guide for a 4 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. Novice and experienced bird watchers are especially welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested. The leader will bring a spotting scope to Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wild Birds Unlimited Parking Lot, 2600 8th St E #330A, Saskatoon
$190
Meewasin Grazing Dinners (19+)
Meewasin’s Grazing Dinners begin with a private hike through the native prairie at Beaver Creek Conservation Area with Meewasin’s Resource Conservation Officer and Prairie Conservation Award recipient Renny Grilz. Details
August 31, September 1, 6, 7 & 8, 2023 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Beaver Creek Conservation Area
$225 CAD + tax per person
Fireworks Festival Viewing Party
Enjoy one of the best views of the Nutrien Fireworks Festival from Remai Modern’s rooftop deck. Details
Friday – Saturday, September 1 – 2, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Rooftop Deck, Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
$40 – $65
Blackstrap Lake Birdwatching Tour
Join our experienced local birding guide for a 4 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
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wild Birds Unlimited, 2600 8th St E #330A, Saskatoon
$150 – $190
Canoe 2.0
Building a canoe is an art form that links families and communities together. It reinforces our commitment to reconciliation and reminds us of our responsibilities to live in harmony and peace amongst all living things.
Every Wednesday-Sunday from August 16-September 10, visitors are invited to watch and participate in the building of a birchbark canoe at Remai Modern. This project is led by Pinock Smith, an Algonquin canoe maker from Kitigan Zibi, Québec. Participants will work with Smith through a traditional knowledge transfer to create a finished birchbark canoe. Details
Wednesday – Sunday, until September 10, 2023 | 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
No registration required. By-donation admission; free for members and youth under 18
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 14, 2023
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
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
Garden Alchemy
Experience the Station Arts Centre’s bounty this summer! Learn about forgotten railway gardens, create your own herb-infused simple syrup and experiment with botanical prints. Cap off your inspirational journey with a visit to our gallery or have a taste of the prairies from our Craft beer and Coffee bar. This program is ideal for ages 15 and up. Details
July & August 2023
Station Arts Centre, 701 Railway Avenue, Rosthern
$30 + taxes
Friday Nights Classic Saskatoon Car Show
Check out the Friday Nights Classic car show held every Friday evening from June 23 to September 30. This family-friendly event is open to all car enthusiasts and their special vehicles. All makes and models, old to new are welcome. The event takes place Friday evenings starting at 5 p.m. at the Market Mall in Saskatoon, weather permitting. Details
Fridays | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Market Mall, 2325 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon
Free
Tipi Sleepovers
A unique way to experience the wonders of the opimihāw Valley. Wanuskewin is pleased to offer our visitors an evening interpretive experience and overnight accommodation at our outdoor Tipi Village with four 18 foot Plains Cree style tipis. Details
June 17 – September 24, 2023
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Reserve your spot
Friday Family BBQ
Enjoy a sizzling and fun-filled Friday at our Family BBQ! We guarantee you delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company, making it the perfect way to start your weekend. Details
Fridays, until September 29, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum, 5 Hangar Road, Saskatoon
$12 includes admission to museum, burger, bag of chips and a pop
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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
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