Events & Gatherings

Atrium (Level 1), 1–6 PM

Join Rockford and friends to build and play in the Imagination Playground. Use the larger-than-life blocks to build sky-high towers and bridges, then knock it all down and start again.

The Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan is an arts-based festival where children play and learn. Each year it welcomes thousands of children, parents, educators and caregivers for a fun-filled, four-day celebration of play.

Cameco Learning Studio (Level 1), 1–6 PM

Have you ever wished that you could control the weather? Join us at the wearable weather artmaking station in the Cameco Learning Studio on Level 1 and create the weather that you would like to wear for the day. Be it a rainbow, blizzard, sunshine, the sky is the limit with what weather you can make to wear!

Riverview Room (Level 2) – 1:15 PM, 2 PM, 3:15 PM, 4 PM

In partnership with Dance Saskatchewan (DSI), Remai Modern co-hosts an August Dance Artist-in-Residence Program at the museum, culminating at WEGO with new work by local dance artists.

Alicia Clark is a dance artist, choreographer, movement director, and dance educator. Her versatility as a dancer has led her to perform and collaborate in numerous pieces, companies, and festivals in both contemporary and commercial work. Alicia’s poetic nature, drive, and curiosity fuel her approach to movement. The passion she has for live performance translates into a practice of developing immersive, introspective work that fuses artistic mediums; be it for theatre, fashion shows, installations, or beyond. Select credits include Lignes Des Fuite, Art Pop-Up Toronto, and Vancouver International Dance Festival.

Hayley Scherman is a Saskatchewan-born dancer whose practice spans a wide range of styles. Dancing since age four, she was a longtime member of 306 Elite Dance Company. Scherman recently completed two years of training in New York City under Emmy-nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey, as one of only 24 dancers selected for her program, The Bridge Movement. She has appeared in numerous New York productions and worked with artists including Anthony Morigerato, Heather Lang, Anna Marchisello, Ioana Alfonso, Calen Kurka and Corey John Snide.

Sarah Longpre is a Saskatoon-based professional dance artist and the founder and owner of the Saskatoon Pole and Dance Studio. With over 15 years of experience, Longpre is a passionate advocate for underserved dance communities, with a practice rooted in the belief that dance should be inclusive and transformative. Working in a genre historically stigmatized in Saskatchewan, she has dedicated her career to elevating Pole Art as a legitimate, expressive and powerful form of contemporary movement, alongside her work in other forms.

Julenne Florida was born and raised in Saskatoon and started dancing at age six, going on to specialize in hip hop, street dance and choreography. She has performed on major stages including World of Dance New York, Canada’s Got Talent, Artists Emerge, Represent and Release Dance Competition. Julenne directs Flip Kidz, a community dance team providing accessible programming and performance opportunities for Filipino youth, and leads The Dog House, a hip hop program based at Rise Dance Company. She is passionate about bringing communities together through dance.

Cameco Learning Studio (Level 1), 1–6 PM

Everyone is welcome to join Lady Métis (LaLayne Martel) in the Cameco Learning Studio as she shares interesting facts about the Métis sash and how they are made. There will be an opportunity to try finger weaving as the activity will include one large touchable station along with smaller traditional weaving projects.

This program is offered at Low-Sensory WEGO only.

Galleria (Level 3), 1–6 PM

Scavenger Quest: Explore the Meewasin Valley from inside the museum with a postcard scavenger hunt for all ages. The activity includes colouring sheets, interactive handouts and a colouring station, plus hands-on activities to learn about native plants and birds.

Riverview Room Foyer (Level 2), 1–6 PM

Robotic Adventure Activity Station: Join Wonderhub for a robotic adventure activity station. Have fun learning beginner coding concepts with our cute little robots. The station will also have hands-on activities that let you explore the art of construction using unique open-ended floor toys. What will you build today?

Riverview Room Foyer (Level 2), 1–6 PM

Make Your Own Temporary Tattoos: Stop by the OUTSaskatoon table to choose a design, or draw your own, and make a temporary tattoo to wear for the day.

OUTSaskatoon is a 2SLGBTQ+ community centre and service provider. We believe in a bolder, braver, and safer future for all. We strive towards this by providing support services, youth housing, and education through a harm reduction, culturally informed, equity-seeking, and community-based approach.

This program is offered at Low-Sensory WEGO only.

Small Board Room (Level 4), 1–6 PM

A quiet room with toys and books, set aside for anyone who needs a break from the activity. Open all afternoon — come and go as you need.

Rooftop Terrace (Level 4), 1–6 PM

Head up to Level 4 for views across the South Saskatchewan River and downtown Saskatoon. A good spot for a photo, or simply somewhere to stand and take in the view.

Galleria (Level 3), 1–6 PM

Spin to Win a Story: Visit the Saskatoon Public Library booth and give our giant wheel a spin. Wherever it lands, you’ll win a live story inspired by a fun prompt, such as something smelly, unexpected, magical or more. Every spin brings a new storytelling adventure.

Saskatoon Public Library offers vibrant, welcoming community spaces and digital environments that give Saskatoon residents of all ages and ability levels access to a range of programs, services, collections and online resources.

Gallery Lounge (Level 3) – narrative audio component at 2 PM

Learn more about the exhibition here.

Riverview Room Foyer (Level 2), 1–6 PM

Maps and Stamps: Celebrate Ukrainian culture through creativity and connection at Low-Sensory WEGO! Children are invited to create a keepsake using stamps featuring traditional Ukrainian symbols, including the Trident, kalyna (guelder rose), wheat, sunflower, and Cossack imagery. Visitors can also contribute to a collaborative artwork by placing a heart sticker on a map and sharing their name, a wish, a message, or a special thought. This interactive activity offers a fun and meaningful way to explore Ukrainian culture while creating something together as a community.

SaskTel Theatre (Level 2), 1–6 PM

Low-Sensory WEGO presents a series of short, family-friendly films programmed in partnership with Festival CINERGIE and the National Film Board of Canada.

• Tous les matins – Directed by Alexis Normand (2023, 4 min) – PROGRAMMED BY CINERGIE
• Goût d’un mensonge (Taste of a Lie) – Directed by Marie-Claire Marcotte (2023, 9 min) – PROGRAMMED BY CINERGIE
• Hairy Legs – Directed by Andrea Dorfman (2024,16 min) – NFB
• How Dinosaurs Learned to Fly – Directed by Munro Ferguson (1995, 5 min) – NFB
• The Visit – Directed by Lisa Jackson (2009, 3 min) – NFB
• Cactus Swing – Directed by Beth Portman & Susan Crandall (1995, 5 min) – NFB
• Tzaritza – Directed by Theodore Ushev (2006, 6 min) – NFB
• The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin – Directed by Janet Perlman (1981, 9 min) – NFB
• Little Thunder – Directed by Nance Ackerman & Alan Syliboy (2009, 2 min) – NFB
• Blackfly – Directed by Christopher Hinton (1991, 5 min) – NFB
• The Cat Came Back – Directed by Cordell Barker (1988, 7 min) – NFB
• Walk-in-the-Forest – Directed by Diane Obomsawin (2009, 3 min) – NFB
• Log Driver’s Waltz – Directed by John Weldon (1979, 3 min) – NFB

Galleria (Level 3), 1–6 PM

Heritage Toys & Games: We all love to play, but how did children play over 100 years ago? Give it a try. WDM Saskatoon brings examples of the games and toys that were popular in the early 1900s for hands-on fun.