Saskatoon 
May Long Weekend Events & Activities in Saskatoon
A go-to list of family activities and events taking place during May long weekend in Saskatoon: Friday, May 21 – Monday, May 24, 2021
For other weekend activities including adult activities, see Things to do this weekend in Saskatoon.
Enjoy the Outdoors Safely. Be mindful of health advisories. Maintain a physical distance of two meters from people outside your household. Always wear a mask when you are in a shared space, either indoors or outdoors. The places and activities mentioned in the article are merely suggestions. Do not travel if public health orders during the long weekend do not recommend travel in and out of Saskatoon.
The Last Key
Experience the Heritage Farm and Village at the WDM North Battleford in a whole new way with a virtual escape room.
Virtually enter various buildings in the Heritage Farm and Village where you will solve brain-busting puzzles as you unlock the secrets of the Museum! Find all six keys to make your way out! Details
April 12 – August 31, 2021
Online
$22.50 – $25
Bird Tours
Join for guided birding tours.
- Quill Lakes Birding Day Tour
- Chappell Marsh Birding and Hiking Tour
- Porter Lake Birding Tour
- Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour
- Birding by Ear Outdoor Session – Marsh Birds
- Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary Tour
Know Violet’s Saskatchewan
Learn about Violet McNaughton and her role in improving early women’s rights in the province. 16+. Details
Through June 30, 2021
Online
$15 – $17
Visit a Museum
The Western Development Museum is open to visitors once again. Experience Boomtown, a representation of a Saskatchewan town from the 1910s. The exhibits here tell stories of the past and present Saskatchewan. Details
Wednesday to Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2610 Lorne Avenue Saskatoon
$5 – $12
See Outdoor Art
See Va-et-Vient (Coming and Going), Remai Modern’s first commissioned outdoor installation. Va-et-vient (Coming and Going) is made up of simple modular platforms that seem to fold up and unfold like pieces of a giant, multi-coloured origami. Details
From May 22, 2021
Remai Modern – western grounds, 102 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
Play Boardgames
Check out Breakout’s Board Game Lounge. There are hundreds of board games to play. Details
Breakout Escape and Game Lounge, 103 – 2750 Faithfull Avenue, Saskatoon
$7 / person or $5 / student
Black Fox Technical Tasting
Enjoy a private sampling of Award-Winning Gins, learn how they were crafted from seed to sip and try them in cocktails. Includes a sample of spirits, instruction, and sample cocktails. 18+. Details
May 13 – 28, 2021
Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon
$30
Taken
Taken is an online escape room – designed with a real-world feel. You won’t know where fiction ends and reality begins. Play with friends, family, and colleagues under one roof or connect remotely anywhere around the world! Details
You can also check out Escape Manor‘s exciting attractions at 245 2nd Avenue S.
Attractions at the Berry Barn
Have fun at the petting zoo with goats, sheep, mini horses & donkeys. Enjoy a pony ride or hop abroad on the Berry Barn Train or enjoy the pedal go-karts. Details
Saturday & Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon
$5 – $10
Escape City
Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete the adventure before time runs out. Details
Escape City, 248 3rd Ave S, Saskatoon
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Support local farmers, bakers, artisans, and makers at the Farmer’s Market. The market will run every Saturday. Details
Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
River Landing, Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
Free
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Enjoy self-guided tours and guided tours at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Details
Wednesdays – Sundays, March 24 – May 23, 2021
Wanuskewin, Penner Road, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Regular admission
Wonder in the Park
Chalk of the Walk – Join Wonderhub and get creative with sidewalk chalk. Try out new chalk challenges, and explore all of the amazing things you can do with sidewalk chalk! Details
The Nature of Art! – Get creative this weekend with virtual paint nite. Browse through the many pictures, select the one that strikes your fancy, get your supplies and start! Details
Saturday, May 22 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Chalk of the Walk
Sunday, May 23 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | The Nature of Art!
You can find Wonderhub staff at any of the scheduled park/outdoor locations by looking for the Wonderhub banners.
Free
Paint Nite
Get creative this weekend with virtual paint nite. Browse through the many pictures, select the one that strikes your fancy, get your supplies and start! Details
Various dates
Online
$15
Black Fox Distillery Tour
Experience the Black Fox story! Enjoy an in-depth explanation of the distillation process and what makes Black Fox Distillery’s spirits unique. Details
May 13 – 28, 2021
Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon
$20
See an Exhibition
Remai Modern holds the most complete set of Pablo Picasso’s linocuts in the world and is delighted to present an exhibition that shows Picasso’s mind at work, Pablo Picasso – Drawing in Colour. This chronological exhibition demonstrates Picasso’s innovation and ingenuity in mastering printing in colour, which he achieved through both the one-block-per-colour method and the reductive technique. Spanning the years 1955 to 1968, Drawing in Colour follows the various stages of Picasso’s process with linocut prints, which are presented alongside ceramics that he created in the same period, thereby highlighting the role of collaboration in his oeuvre. Details
Until June 6, 2021
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
$10 – $15
Enjoy a walk
Saskatoon is a beautiful city with endless options for recreation and entertainment. There are some great options for hiking – be your neighbourhood or a nearby park, you will surely enjoy discovering many aspects of the region you explore. For more details see 25 Hiking Trails In and Around Saskatoon
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Celebrate…
… the Long Weekend! Even if you are stuck indoors or confined to your backyard, you can still enjoy a great time. Freshen up your space with beautiful blooms from your own garden or your local florist. Order a snack or dinner from your local bakery or restaurant.
Go Fishing
From bustling hotspots to best kept secret spots, sparkling fresh water to saline lakes, Saskatchewan really is an angler’s paradise. Check out these 15 Great Places to Fish in Saskatoon.
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Discover Nature Attractions in Saskatoon
Saskatoon has many green spaces to explore. Be it a neighbourhood park or the nearest provincial park, each space offers unique attractions to enjoy. Use Wild about Saskatoon’s NatureCity adventure guides to plan a trip to Saskatoon’s natural hot spots. Details
You may also like:
- 25 Off-Grid Adventures in Saskatchewan
- 50 Amazing Things to Do in the Parks and Natural Areas of Saskatchewan
- 50 Things to Do in Central Saskatchewan
- Adventures in Northern Saskatchewan
Explore from Home
Enjoy at-home activities by Saskatoon attractions:
- Remai Modern – At-home art-making videos
- Western Development Museum – Fun at-home activities like connecting the dots, colouring pages, spot the difference, and story Time
Go Camping
There are many Provincial Parks and campgrounds in Saskatchewan where you can spend overnight. In addition to camping, provincial parks offer many activities for a multi-day adventure that makes the journey worthwhile. For more details see 10 Best Places to Camp in Saskatchewan.
Picnic in the Park
Order a takeout of your favourite goodies from a local restaurant or bakery. This not only supports local businesses but also saves you the hassle of preparing for the picnic. So pick up your order and head to your neighbourhood park or one of the many picnic sites in the city.
Adventure on a Page
Books are great sources of adventure. Although Public Library locations are closed, online services are still available open. Get started on your reading adventure. Not sure want to pick? Check out Grab & Go Express Bags, each of which will contain 10 books of a selected genre. Book Club in a Bag, Role Play Game in a Bag & STEAM Kits are also available for borrowing. Details
Pick up at various Library Branches, Saskatoon
Free with your library card
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Enjoy Musical Concerts
Tune in and listen to live music streamed from all over the world! Details
Leisure Centres and Recreation Programs
The City of Saskatoon has re-opened Leisure Centres with limited programming in full compliance with the guidelines and restrictions. Register for your favourite activity online.Details
Watch Theatre Performances
One positive outcome of the pandemic is that you can now access theatre performances from all over the world online. See what’s on the show this weekend. Details
Take-out and Support Local
Support local businesses by ordering a take-out from Saskatoon restaurants. Check out Restaurants Open for Take-Out and Delivery During COVID-19.
Explore the World From Home
With travel being restricted, there are no ways to physically enjoy a trip to distant places. But the good news is you can explore these places virtually. From Canada’s arctic, cities, National Parks to international or outer space destinations like the international space station, Egypt’s Heritage Sites, and scenic train rides, you can now enjoy many travel destinations virtually.
Visit the Zoo
See a variety of animals, birds, and reptiles at the Zoo. The Orano Fun Zone playground will also be open. For safe viewing, guests to the Zoo follow a one-way path around the various exhibits. Do note that Kinsmen Express Train, Affinity Learning Centre, Kinsmen Children’s Zoo will remain closed. Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Last admission at 3:30 PM)
1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive (off Attridge Drive)
$8.10 – $13.50
Visit Provincial Parks
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are great places to spend your day with nature. Here, you can enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing, and more enjoyable activities. Details
Regular provincial park fees
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