Thanksgiving weekend events and activities in Saskatoon, including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, sports, and exhibitions: Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026.
Contents
- Family & Kids Activities
- Live Music & Performing Arts/Movies
- Sports
- Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
- Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch
I. Family & Kids Activities
Pumpkins After Dark
Pumpkins After Dark is Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event. Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Details
Thursday – Sunday, October 8 – 31, 2026
Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon
$19.07 – $29.64
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 – Sunday, and Holiday Monday | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Youth Farm Corn Maze, Mennonite Nursing Home Road, Rosthern
$14.95 – $20.95 + tax
Prairie Pathways Corn Maze
Friday – Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Prairie Pathways, 301 Valley Road, Saskatoon
$9 to $11
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 $3.99. Details
II. Live Music
Chris Murphy (of Sloan) w/ Peter Elkas
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 10:00 PM
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
$30 – $40 + tax
Tucker Lane: Mixed Tape
Singer Leslie Stanwyck and bassist Johnny Sinclair have impressive rock pedigrees. This show will be like your favorite mixtape…only live. This year, Tucker Lane has thrown out the rule book – no boundaries – no single genre – no decade restrictions. Mixed Tape is exactly what it sounds like – the songs they love, the songs that inspired them and the songs they simply can’t stop playing. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 8:30 PM
The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue N, Saskatoon
$35.78 – $47.42
Close Talker w/ Etienne Fletcher
Close Talker is an indie rock band from Saskatoon, Canada. After now a decade of performing and writing together, Close Talker has been an integral aspect to the individual lives of Will, Matthew, and Chris. The project that started as a passion for three friends in 2012 has become formative to their identities. It’s applying the nurture vs. nature argument to now-thirty-year-olds from the Canadian prairies, a place where change happens slowly and nostalgia holds strong. 19+ w/ ID. Details
Friday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 PM
Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Avenue, Saskatoon
$25 – $30 + tax
The Nightstands Album Release
Come celebrate the debut album release of The Nightstands! A little bit bluegrass, a little bit folk, all great! Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Coors Event Centre, 241 2 Ave S, Saskatoon
$17.90
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
Saturday October 10, 2026 | 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM
TCU Place – Sid Buckwold Theatre, 35 22 St E, Saskatoon
$72.75 – $153
Kashmir: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Featuring Josh Palmer, John Lisi, Ross Folkerson, Ray Goertzen, and Dave Cummine. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue N, Saskatoon
$39.27 – $50.90
THE SHINDIGS & ZOO!
Enjoy an electric evening with Vancouver Island indie rockers The Shindigs. 19+. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026| 7:00 PM
Capitol Music Club, 244 1st Ave N, Saskatoon
$23.60
III. Live Theatre/ Performing Arts
Luke Kidgell – Live in Canada
Luke Kidgell brings his brand new high-energy stand-up show packed with sharp observations, relatable storytelling, and quick-witted crowd interactions. Expect a fun, unpredictable night of stand-up full of laughs and stories you’ll still be quoting the next day. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon
$43 + fees
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
A queer young person who dreams of adventure, a girl obsessed with glass figurines, a mother attempting to plan for the future while unable to let go of the past; Broken Glass Collective’s production of The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams’ classic play, directed by Skye Brandon, tells the story of a family caught between memory and dreams as they struggle to support one another and thrive in a changing and frightening world. Details
September 30 – October 10, 2026
Henry Woolf Theatre, John Mitchell Building, 118 Science Place, U of S, Saskatoon
$15 – $75
Drinking Habits – Dinner Theatre
In a quiet convent where routines rarely change, two well-meaning nuns secretly brew wine to keep their home afloat. When reporters Sally and Paul (former fiancés turned undercover investigators) arrive to expose the mystery vintage, every fib multiplies faster than the fermentation. As disguises unravel and cover stories collide, the sisters scramble to protect their secret while Mother Superior fights to restore order.
Overflowing with quick-turn mix-ups, Drinking Habits delivers a full evening (or afternoon!) of effortless, laugh-out-loud fun. Details
September 18-19, 24-26, October 1-4 and 8-10, 2026
St. John’s Anglican Hall, 816 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
$80 + tax | Licensed event | No minors permitted
Movies at Twilite Drive-In
Enjoy a movie under the stars. Details
Friday – Sunday
Twilite Drive-In, 194 Cedar St, Wolseley
Carload $30, General Admission $10, 12 & under $5, Preschool Free
IV. Sports
Saskatoon Blades
vs. Moose Jaw Warriors on Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
vs. Regina Pats on Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM
SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon
$7.50 – $31.50
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
There are plenty of opportunities across Saskatoon to enjoy nature. Spend a day cycling the Meewasin Trail. Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are open. Boat launches (as 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
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Haunted House at The Berry Barn
October 3 – 4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25 & 31, 2026
The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon
$5 – $10
Experiences at Black Fox Farm & Distillery
Black Fox Farm & Distillery offers many experiences to its visitors from Distilery tours, SE Eleven Whisky Excursion, Founders Tour, Gladioli uPick Flower Experience, and Mixed uPick Flower Experience, uPick Pumpkin Experience and more. Details
Various dates
Black Fox Farm & Distillery, 245 Valley Road, Saskatoon
Varies with experience
Nights with Seoul VR + Ramen Experience
Step into a night inspired by the convenience stores of South Korea and Japan — the kind you’ve seen in K-dramas — combining immersive VR, table tennis, and the ultimate Korean ramen experience all in one fun night out. Details
Friday – Sunday, September 18 – November 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
400-1222 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon
$25.11
Whooping Crane Viewing Tour
Join an 8-hour guided self-driving Whooping Crane Viewing tour led by Stan Shadick of Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Flying J Travel Center, 3850 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon
$490 – $590 for 1 – 4 persons in their own vehicle
Field / Studio: Bats & Brushes
Remai Modern and Meewasin join forces once again for the latest Field / Studio workshop. This event—for Remai Modern members only—kicks off spooky season with a guided bat walk and an art workshop that lets attendees explore their dark sides. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Remai Modern, 102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon
$50 or $90 (painting apron included)
YXE Artisan Market Fall ’26
90 locally owned small businesses from all across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba with a variety from jewelry, home decor, clothing and food and much more! Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TCU Place – Centennial Hall, 35 22 St E, Saskatoon
$5; 12 and under are free
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 – 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
Like a Rolling Stone – Habitat
September 5 – October 24, 2026
Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery, 813 Broadway Avenue, Saskatoon
Free Entry
Crossmount Spooky Domes
This Halloween, step inside your choice of two hauntingly decorated private domes:
The Witches’ Coven, The Dead Man’s Den. Each dome is transformed with spooky décor and eerie Halloween ambiance for a one-of-a-kind experience at Crossmount. Details
October 2 – November 1, 2026 |12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
30 Glen Road, Crossmount
$20/adult | $10/child (10 & under) | 2 & under 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
V. Thanksgiving Dinner/Brunch
You may like:
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Restaurant
Berry Barn Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet
Join us for a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet at the Berry Barn! Details
October 11 – 12, 2026
The Berry Barn, 830 Valley Rd, Saskatoon
$7.99 – $37.99
Thanksgiving Dinner or Brunch Take-Out / Dine-in
- Calories Restaurant – October 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
- Garden Cafe – Saskatoon Inn – Saskatoon Inn – October 11
- Aroma – October 11
- Four Seasons Restaurant – October 11
More Options
- Montanas
- Earls Kitchen + Bar
- Moxie’s
- Denny’s
- Hearth Restaurant
- Little Grouse on the Prairie
- Odd Couple
- Chop Steakhouse & Bar
- Blanco Cantina – Cumberland
- Primal
- Odla
- Saint Tropez Bistro
- CUT Casual Steak and Tap
- Mano’s Restaurant and Lounge
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