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Summer is here but it never lasts as long as we want it to! Get the most out of summer with your family. What’s on your summer fun bucket list? Check out our guide filled with terrific Saskatoon summer events to help you find the best ways to spend your time. You and your family can make some memories and have some FUN!

What’s on Our Summer Fun Bucket List?

Visit the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo all summer long. Take a wander through the park, introduce yourself to the newest animals, visit the other awesome animals, play in two different playgrounds, and spend the perfect day outside with your family.


Nutrien PlaylandNutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park has something fun for everyone in the family. Hop aboard the Canpotex Train, soar high above the city on the Ferris wheel, pick their favourite animals and twirl around on the carousel. Check out the amazing park area with a spray pad, cable rides, a climbing structure and more. This is open until September!


If it’s a hot day, don’t forget that Kids Bowl FREE ALL Summer! Get out of the heat and spare some change! Kids Bowl Free at Hunters Bowling Centres is on all summer long!


Art in the Park Summer Festivals are held at three different parks in Saskatoon. Join the fun at Rotary Park on June 25, President Murray Park on July 23 and Buena Vista Park on August 27.


The Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on from June 30th to July 9th! This year’s festival, in a new location, will feature six days of completely free programming followed by four days of ticketed programming.


Shake it Up This Year At Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan 2023! They’ve got a great season planned for us. Get ready to shake it up on the banks of the South Saskatchewan at Saskatoon’s most theatrical festival! Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is set to warm up your summer with fantastic theatre. You can catch performances from July 4th until August 19.


The 3-day shopping fun returns with The Downtown Sidewalk Sale. Find entertainment, music, and of course: all the deals! It on July 6-8, 2023 on 2nd Avenue.


Kids in The Park – FREE Soccer in Your Neighborhood this Summer is coming to a neighbourhood near you this summer. This hour-long drop-in program was developed to create soccer programming during the summer months free of charge in many park locations throughout Saskatoon for boys and girls of all ages.


2023 Saskatoon Fringe Festival is on from August 3-12! Whether you’re sampling a delicious new flavour from an on-site food truck, watching a street performer or perusing the wares of a trendy vendor, the Saskatoon Fringe Festival has something for everyone in the family!


Saskatoon ExDon’t forget a Saskatoon summer tradition. The 2023 Saskatoon Ex at Prairieland from August 9-14! The sounds of rides whizzing by on tracks, fun for kids, beloved entertainers at the grandstand, the taste of carnival food, and fireworks EVERY night of the week–it’s all part of the recipe for a perfect week!


Travelling the World in a DayTravel the world without leaving Saskatoon. That’s right. Folkfest 2023 is back from August 17-19. Experience local cultural performances, taste incredible flavours and discover and explore traditions that make Saskatoon a diverse and welcoming community.


Nothing says summer like hitting the pool! Find outdoor pool hours in Saskatoon with the help of our guides. Cool off all summer long in some of Saskatoon’s amazing pools.


A beautiful spot to visit just outside Saskatoon is Wanuskewin! They have fun programming, a museum to explore, daily shows, a unique park, beautiful trails and so much more.


Playgrounds are the absolute best way to spend a morning or an afternoon. Best of all without spending a dime! It’s summer fun at its best and simplest. Check out some of our favourite Playgrounds in Saskatoon.


 


 

Saskatoon Ice Cream ShopsI Scream! You Scream! We all Scream for Ice Cream! Try a few new spots this summer and enjoy a sweet treat to beat the heat. Find the Best Ice Cream Shops in Saskatoon.


Saskatoon is full of places to cool off. Check out all the great spray pads we have to offer. They aren’t in every neighbourhood but they are spread out across Saskatoon so you can always find one.


If there is a rainy day and you’re not prepared for a day of puddle jumping, you can always check out the AWESOME Indoor Play Centres in Saskatoon!


Explore downtown with your kids on Saskatoon’s brand-new Punch Buggy. It’s a pedal bus powered by kids!


Lakes near SaskatoonGet out and explore our beautiful Saskatchewan lakes! With have a list of our favourite Lakes Near Saskatoon Worthy of a Day Trip! Get your beach time in without having to worry about a long drive.


Don’t forget to take a stroll at Kinsmen Park. The StoryWalk® Project with Saskatoon Public Library is back. Combining reading and walking around a beautiful park, this is the perfect afternoon activity.


If you and the kiddos love outside time, don’t forget to check out 5 Hikes In and Around Saskatoon That Every Family Will Enjoy Hiking is a great way to keep fit, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors.


Summer fun never ends at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo! Take a summer stroll with the family and enjoy the beautiful scenery, the friendly animals, and the amazing parks! The Prairie Butterfly House is open for the full summer season. Butterflies fly freely around the space allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in nature. Kids will love having guided tours around the Saskatoon Zoo on the electric trackless train. The train tour is free with Zoo Admission.

Meet some of the new species featured in the newly opened Small Mammal House including Naked Mole Rats and Sugar Gliders. Other mammals in this space include the Goeldi’s Monkeys, Meerkats and Crested Porcupines.

Climb a gigantic boulder or bump down the roller slide at the nature-themed McDonald’s Natural Place to Play Playground across from the Superintendent’s Residence. The Forestry Farm Park has picnic tables, outdoor BBQ pits, cricket pitches, and plenty of green grass inviting your family to enjoy some old-school outdoor fun.

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is a great place to meet with family and have some wonderful outdoor time! It’s the perfect summer activity!


Find more great family events to enjoy this summer at www.familyfunsaskatoon.com!

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