Nutrien Children's Festival of Saskatchewan

My kids love the Childrens Festival! For anyone worried that the $10/person is too high a cost, the libraries around the city give out free passes and Ive never seen a year where they run out. Bring a stroller for your young kids as there is a good chance theyll wear themselves out. For the $10 admission fee youll have access to all the activities, face painting, fossil hunting(always a favourite), an amazing amount of shows and many other booths from organizations such as Parks Canada; face painting at the EX cost $10 a kid so really its not that bad for a whole day of activities. Parking isnt the best around Rotary Park so plan to bike, they have an area to leave your bikes, or walk from a car or bus just across the bridge or from Broadway(~500m walk either way). Bring snacks and water as the food choices arent inexpensive; good food but not easy on the wallet with a large family. Id have given it five stars if they could improve their food choices. Love that they had CHEP selling fresh fruit one year but I dont remember seeing them after the move to Rotary Park.
Jun 23rd, 2021

Hours on the weekend sort of ok, but it closes early. Week days it closes when kids finish school, preventing any school age kids from going. Many find $10 cost too high when its charged for every child and adult. No parking at rotary park- recommended to take bikes or walk over 1 km from river landing (again, week days is only available for preschoolers: ever try to get preschoolers to walk 1km, then play in the hot sun then walk back? Clearly not) Food trucks available - not kid friendly food like hot dogs or pizza or ice cream- all gourmet adult stuff, vegan, Mexican power bowls, gourmet grilled cheese- no kraft singles style, nice for adults but not for kids. No shade. It might suit you if you are a vegan, yoga lovBig, high income, stay at home parent of preschoolers:
Apr 11th, 2020

Dec 23rd, 2018

Kids will enjoy the rides for sure!
Sep 20th, 2018

Joni Mitchell singer Amazing ! Banjo and Bass players exceptional. We appreciate these FREE performances ! Perogies delicious in nearby truck. Bannock 2$ each delicious unlike Fake Cake at Dakota Dunes and Wanuskaywin.
May 5th, 2018