Saskatooning this October
I, for one, LOVE the season of fall. If you have yet to go out for a walk along the Meewasin Valley, you must go ASAP! The colours of the trees along the river are absolutely stunning. With a new season, there are many fall events and festivals coming up. Here is your guide to Saskatooning this October!
Fall at Black Fox Farm & Distillery
One fall must-do is spending time at Black Fox Farm & Distillery. Be sure to add their uPick Pumpkin Experience to your agenda! It is stunning out there all the time, but the colours of fall make it absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy all the beautiful colours of fall, sip some Gin on the patio and get your pumpkin for carving, decorating or baking into a dish with their 3-acre pumpkin patch to choose from on Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Black Fox also has some other great experiences you can check out, such as: Pumpkin Carving Class, uPick Flower Experiences, Outdoor Tasting Experience, and so much more; you can make a day out of it and enjoy an afternoon at Black Fox!
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Happy Potter & the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
"You're a wizard, Harry!" Is anyone else secretly waiting for their Hogwarts letter? While you are forever waiting, check out this "magical" event at TCU Place, put on by Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra! Watch as cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry's second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams' unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world with two different shows on October 5th!
Photo Credit- David Stobbe Photography
Thanksgiving at the Berry Barn
Want to skip the cooking this year for Thanksgiving? Check out the Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet at The Berry Barn! The buffet will include turkey, mashed potatoes, cabbage rolls, sausage, stuffing, perogies, pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and so much more! All are happening on October 13th and 14th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (reservations are needed!) While you are out there, check out their Haunted House, which will be open for the month starting on October 11th!
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Pumpkin After Dark Experience
The Pumpkins After Dark Experience is new to Saskatoon this year, happening at Prairieland Park! I'm not going to lie; when I first heard this, I thought it would be some haunted and scary event (which isn't my thing!) HOWEVER, after learning more, it is a must-see event with over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, pumpkin sculptures and displays with music, sounds and special effects, perfect for the family or an Instagram-worthy photo op! It will run from October 11th to 31st in the evenings; I can't wait to check it out! Get your tickets here!
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Saskatoon Blades
The Saskatoon Blades are back for another season! They are coming off an exciting year end playoff run, and the team is ready to get back at it! They have multiple games this month happening at SaskTel Center. Check out their schedule here, and if you are heading to your first game or need a refresher, you can find everything you need in this Game Day Blog!
Photo Credit- Saskatoon Blades/Steve Hiscock
The Nightmare Express & Pumpkin Palooza
All Aboard! Take a short drive to Wakaw and jump aboard the Wheatland Express this fall! With two different themed train rides happening, you will want to take advantage of this! For all ages, there is a Pumpkin Palooza Murder Mystery, and for 19+, there is a Nightmare Express experience! These interactive train rides are full of puzzles, activities, and live character interactions to help you solve the mystery! See the province from a different perspective on board the Wheatland Express and have a howling good time! Book your experience here!
Those are just a few of the things going on this month; you can also check out one of Back2Nature's Sauna experiences, Boo Town Ball at the WDM or the PBR at SaskTel Centre, see all our events here! There is something for everyone. How will you go to #Saskatooning? Be sure to tag us on our social media so we can follow along!
Happy Fall, Ya’ll!
Bailie Knowles
Bailie grew up in a small town but was always a "city girl" at heart. Saskatoon is home to her and her family. Her household is full of love and chaos with her husband, four (wild) & wonderful children, and their beloved furry companion. Bailie works as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator with Discover Saskatoon. She loves getting out into the community with her family and taking in all of Saskatoon's events and attractions. Her family loves discovering new parks, trying new restaurants and breweries, hitting up all the events, and attending sporting events like the Saskatchewan Rattlers & Huskies. Follow along with her family adventures @bailie.knowles on Instagram!