Labour Day Long Weekend in Regina
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions.
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I. Family & Kids Activities
Labour Day Picnic
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
City Square Plaza (Fiacco Square), Regina
Free
16th Annual Labour Day Show N Shine
In its 16th year, the Labour Day Show N Shine is one of the largest car shows in Western Canada. Show N Shine brings together families, car enthusiasts and community businesses, with all proceeds going to the Regina Food Bank, supporting its fight against hunger. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rain date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Access Park, 2250 Park Street, Regina
$5/person, $10/family. Children under 12 years free.
Cedar Creek Gardens Corn Maze
Get lost at the Cedar Creek corn maze! The 2023 theme is ‘Pirates of the Corn Maze: The Curse of the Black Kennel’. Details
Monday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cedar Creek Gardens, Saskatchewan 6, Regina
$12 – $13/person
Happy Hollow Corn Maze
Come on out and visit Saskatchewan’s Premier Corn Maze & Family Farm! Details
September 9 – October 15, 2023
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM
Happy Hollow Corn Maze, Lumsden
$14.43 – $16.65
Fenek Farms
Fenek farms is more than just a petting zoo. As a working farm, people can learn and see various farm operations. Pet and meet various farm animals and buy fresh, locally raised produce (pick your own eggs, veggies, honey and meat). Details
Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fenek Farms 4.5 km west on the Edenwold Grid, Zehner
4 years old and up $10 a person
Wild Weather
Wild Weather will immerse visitors of all ages in the science of severe weather. Delve into current severe weather science, discover cutting edge technology and investigate the stories of scientists, forecasters and passionate enthusiasts. Details
April 5 – September 4, 2023
Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Drive, Regina
Regular admission
Regina to Qu’Appelle Valley Road Trip
This long weekend is a great time of year to get into your vehicle and head out for a fun day or two to explore the route between the city of Regina and the beautiful Qu’Appelle Valley.
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
Check out our list of great family fun summer activities in and around Regina to keep the kids entertained all summer. Details
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99. Details
General Activities
- Leisure Centres – Enjoy the many free activities at the City of Regina’s Leisure centres. Details
- At the library – Regina Public library offers plenty of free activities to choose from for all ages, including toddler story times. Plan to attend some free activities on the following weekends: Details and link for registration.
- Visit Saskatchewan Science Centre
- There is always something to do at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
- Classes and Workshops @ MacKenzie Art Gallery
- Explore Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks for Free with Your Library Card
- Fenek Farms: Fenek farms is more than just a petting zoo. As a working farm, people can learn and see various farm operations. Pet and meet various farm animals and buy fresh, locally raised produce (pick your own eggs, veggies, honey and meat). Details
- Indoor Attractions
- Check out the Inflatable Water Parks by Sask Aquatic Adventures
II. Live Music/Live Theatre/ Performing Arts
Swamp Fest
Swamp Fest is a community organized, multi-venue, independent music and arts initiative in Regina dedicated to increasing the visibility to Regina’s alternative music and arts community to a broad and diverse audience, while also showcasing musical talent from across the Western provinces. Details
September 1 – 3, 2023
Willow Island, Regina
Festival Pass – Full Admission $91.86
Bilf and How You Doin
Labour Day Weekend kickoff Party. These fun and crazy party bands with give you a full helping of 90’s fun and dancing. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 9:30 PM
Revival Music Room, 2224 Dewdney Ave, Regina
$10 Cover
Revival Parking Lot Party Labour Day Weekend
There will be 2 stages with 10 bands, Food truck, and lots of indoor and outdoor fun! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | Doors 6:00 PM
bands start outside at 7:30 PM
Revival Music Room, 2224 Dewdney Ave, Regina
$20 cover per day gets you indoor/outdoor pass
MAGDANCE
MAGDANCE 5: art + dance + archive will look at the generative possibilities of the archive through a series of responses to one of the most compelling traces in recent Canadian contemporary dance: the set for Paul-André Fortier’s extraordinary choreography Bras de plomb (1993). The set was collaboratively designed by Fortier in dialogue with the renowned Montreal artist Betty Goodwin and was recently donated by Fortier to the MacKenzie Art Gallery. A select group of choreographers and dancers from across Canada have been invited to explore new possibilities for this set in conversation with Fortier and dance archivist Ginelle Chagnon, and to create responses during residencies at the gallery. Details
on until October 1, 2023
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
Seussical The Musical
Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lovingly brought to life are all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and Jojo with a big imagination. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos while The Cat in the Hat takes us on the journey of Horton and Jojo. Seussical is a story of the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and how when communities are challenged and work together they can emerge triumphant. Details
August 30 – September 1, 2023
Friday, September 1 | 7:30 PM
Capital Auto Theatre, Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive Regina
$30.06 – $42.25 (Plus Applicable Service Charges)
Augurium, Cell, Kryotic, Mycelia
An all-ages and licensed event featuring Augurium, Cell, Kryotic, Mycelia. Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM
The Exchange, 2431 8th Avenue
$15 – $20
Movie Nights
Enjoy incredible movie nights! Details
Pre-show | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Show | 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Super Mario Bros | Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ St. Anne’s Park
Various locations
Free
Movies at Drive-In
Spend an enjoyable time with family than to watch a movie under the stars.
Moonlight Drive-In, Pilot Butte. Details
Movies at Twilight Drive-In Wolseley. Details
$10 – $30/ vehicle
III. Sports
Saskatchewan Roughriders Labour Day Classic
It’s the game no Rider fan wants to miss – the Labour Day Classic against the rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Canadian Armed Forces join the Roughriders for a flyover during the National Anthem! The Gecko Band Vallarta will get Rider Nation pumped up at Coors Light Party in the Park and the popular Labour Day Watermelon Eating Contest also makes its return. Saskatoon rockers The Steadies will perform at halftime for the Rider Concert Series. Details
vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Party in the Park | 1:00 PM @ Confederation park
Mosaic Stadium, Regina
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 Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Park spaces and pathways in Regina are open to help people stay active. 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 Regina
- 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
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Labour Day Weekend at The Lancaster: A Clash for the Ages
In the heartland of football glory, where warriors don green and gold, a battle is brewing. A clash not just of teams, but of souls, spirits, and a thirst for victory unparalleled.
Friday Night: The Retro DJ Party kicks off, with beats of the 80s and 90s resonating through the night, calling forth memories of legends past.
Saturday Night: Live music with THE PEOPLE, fueled by the liquid amber of Nokomis craft ales, echoes the battle cries of old.
Sunday Game Day: ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR awaits, with brunch, pregame festivities, and a post-game party that will shake the very foundations of Regina. DJ Dagan Harding spins the turntables, weaving a sonic tapestry fit for football royalty.. Details
September 1 – 3, 2023
Lancaster Taphouse, 1843 Hamilton Street, Regina
Various Happy Hour deals
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Festival on a Weekend/Day Trip: 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
Festival on a Day Trip: 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
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
Multiple Lives of Paintings: European Painting 1500— 1800
The Multiple Lives of Paintings: European Painting 1500— 1800 explores various moments in the lives of paintings—complex objects with lifespans that can extend well over five hundred years. Building on the success of The Multiple Lives of Drawings, the exhibition highlights twenty-two early modern paintings (1500–1800) in the MacKenzie Art Gallery, University of Regina Collection. Details
On until June 23, 2024
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE; member’s FREE
Ferry Boat Tours
The Provincial Capital Commission is pleased to offer private Ferry Boat Tours. These half hour guided tours will take you on a leisurely excursion around Wascana Lake to give you a true “on the water” experience and provide information on the history of Wascana Lake, and the stories behind the monuments located within Wascana Centre. Details
late-May to mid-September
Wascana Centre, Wascana Drive, Regina
$75
Outside the Box Display Case: The MiniatureNESS Of It All
Jacqueline Campbell’s work is comprised of repurposed materials, paper, paint, children’s toys, beads, and found objects that explore, through image and title, a whimsical view of life. These miniature three-dimensional sculptural pieces convey a joyous look at the simplicity found in the tiniest and most innocuous items. Along with vivid colour and humour, a story unfolds from each miniature artwork; perhaps they inspire a different story for each of us. Details
August 3 – September 29, 2023
Art Gallery of Regina, Regina
Free
Supper In the Orchard
Various dates in 2023 | Doors 5:30 PM
Over the Hill Orchards and Winery, Lumsden
$75 per person
Regina Farmers Market
Shop the local produce and wares from Regina’s Farmer’s Market! Shop flowers, decor, food, produce, and more. Details
Wednesdays + Saturdays, until October 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays, June 1 – August 31, 2023 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Victoria Park, Pat Fiacco Plaza, 2190 Victoria Ave, Regina / Horizon Station Park, 4701 Buckingham Dr, Regina
Free
Mystery Rides
Put on your investigator cap to find the destination. Chase the mystery location. Answer clues to take you around to famous landmarks in Regina. 2 editions available. Details
April 1 – August 31, 2023
At your location, Regina
$425.00
Self-guided walking tour
Go on a self-guided walking tour. Choose from the many options listed in our article ‘Self-Guided Tours To Do in Regina‘. Details
Various locations in Regina
Go Fishing
While Regina is far from the northern lakes in the province that are known to be excellent sport fishing destinations, there are still plenty of really great spots within a few hours of Regina. Details
Waters in and around Regina
For more options see, 15 Great Places to Fish in Saskatchewan
Deanna Bowen: Black Drones in the Hive
Combing historical texts, petitions, and archives ranging from the local to international, Bowen weaves together narrative threads of migration, power networks, and hierarchies of remembrance. Details
April 23 – September 6, 2023
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St, Regina
$12 General Admission; 17 and under FREE
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