Experience SASKATOON
November/December 2016 Event Guide
Plan Your Next Saskatoon Experience The holiday season in Saskatoon is a magical time to enjoy the company of family and friends. With so much entertainment on offer, you’ll have to squeeze in your shopping trips between can’t-miss performances and cool attractions. Tourism Saskatoon can help! If you are visiting the city for a night or two, we’ve made it even more irresistible to return again and again - The Saskatoon Winter Experience Pass is back! Request the Pass at the time of booking your stay at a participating hotel, and you’ll be spoiled for choice with all the amazing offers! Go to tourismsaskatoon.com/visit/experience-pass to find out all the details. Program runs November 5, 2016 until March 31, 2017.
From all of us at Tourism Saskatoon, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!
november EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3 You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown presented by Saskatoon Summer Players
SATURDAY
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5
Sask Snow Show Weekend
Amati Quartet
Knox United Church
Prairieland Park /Nov. 4-6
Broadway Theatre Nov. 3-6
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8
April Verch in Concert
Great Lake Swimmers
9
The Bassment
The Bassment
10
11
Marianas Trench with special guest Shawn Hook
Remembrance Day Service and Parade
SaskTel Centre
Florida Georgia Line: Dig Your Roots Tour
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15
17
Roger Hodgson SaskTel Centre
TCU Place
Moscow Ballet: The Great Russian Nutcracker
22
TCU Place
26th Annual Santa Claus Parade
19
Our Best to You Art and Craft
SSO presents Stravinsky’s Firebird
23 A Christmas Carol
2016 FSIN Spirit of our Nations Cultural Celebration and Powwow
TCU Place
BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park Nov. 19-Jan. 7, 2017
SaskTel Centre Nov. 18-20
Persephone Theatre at the Remai Arts Centre Nov. 23 - Dec. 7
Downtown Saskatoon
Festival of Trees: Nature’s Magical Christmas
Boxes and Bows: Spirit of Christmas Gala TCU Place
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30
24th Street Wailers
It’s A Wonderful Life
The Bassment
27
18 Prairieland Park, Hall E Nov. 18-20
Four by Four: A Musical Tribute
20
Western Development Museum Nov. 20 -26
Nutana Lions Flea Market
Prairieland Park /Nov. 11-12
SaskTel Centre
13
Knox United Church
Barn Playhouse Christmas Dinner Theatre Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
Barra MacNeils Christmas Tour Broadway Theatre
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DECEMBER EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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2
3
Celtic Thunder
Sundog Arts and Entertainment Faire
Christmas with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
TCU Place
Persephone Theatre at the Remai Arts Centre On now to Dec. 7
SaskTel Centre/Dec. 2-4
Saskatoon Children’s Choir: Sing Choirs of Angels
TCU Place
Knox United Church/Dec. 2-3
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7
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahey: A Celtic Family Christmas
8 Good Lovelies Christmas Show Broadway Theatre
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10
SSO Baroque Series: Handel’s Messiah
SSO Sing-Along Messiah
Knox United Church
It’s A Wonderful Life
TCU Place
11
WEDNESDAY
A Christmas Carol
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park On now to Jan. 7, 2017
4
TUESDAY
The Barn Playhouse Christmas Dinner Theatre Dec. 7-11
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13
Knox United Church
Maurice Drouin presents a Jazzy Christmas
The Bassment/Dec. 10-11
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17
It’s A Wonderful Life
The Fireside Singers Christmas Memories
The Barn Playhouse Christmas Dinner Theatre Dec. 14-18
TCU Place Dec. 17-18
Kohkoms in Toyland Broadway Theatre Dec. 14-17
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22
SJO: Peter and the Wolf a la Swing
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Karrnnel
The Bassment
Broadway Theatre
24 Christmas Eve
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Photo by Andy Trimlett
30
Christmas Day
Strauss Symphony of Canada, featuring the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra present Salute to Vienna
31 New Year’s Eve House Party Prairieland Park
TCU Place
Saskatchewan’s Premier Festival of Handcrafts over 200 eclectic artisan
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specialty food booths
non-stop entertainment children’s areas door prizes food court demonstrations
www.sundoghandcraftfaire.com
sundoghandcraftfaire@sasktel.net
Book Your Stay At Bestsaskatoonhotels.com
sasktel centre FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 10:00AM - 9:00PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 11:00AM - 5:00PM
$10 per adult / $15 for 2-day pass Children under 12 FREE
18th Season as the Top Saskatchewan Winter Tourist Attraction A Family Christmas Tradition at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park off Attridge Drive SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19th THROUGH SATURDAY JANUARY 7th
Mark your calendar for a Magical Trip through the Forest of Lights
T Open every evening 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm N Tour buses welcome! S Push2Play Light Walks Friday November 18th and Sunday January 8th ONLY! No vehicles. G Gate admission is $10/person or $33/car, maximum 7 passengers, Ages 5 and under free. Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park , just off Attridge Drive Circle Dr
Attridge Dr
22nd St
College Dr
8th Street
www.enchanted-forest.org
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Stay in a Saskatoon hotel* this winter and receive a family car pass (up to seven passengers) for the Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour – a value of $33. Simply ask for the Saskatoon Experience Pass at the time of booking your hotel stay, and you will receive the pass upon check-in. It’s that easy! Go to tourismsaskatoon.com/visit/experience-pass and check out the participating hotels. *Only available at participating hotels. See website for details.