Weekend Activities

Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site

Check out our weekend activities this summer, every Saturday starting at 1:30 in July and August.

Check back soon for 2026 dates.

Pastimes of the Prairies

A family playing croquet with a red building in the background.

Learn more about historic games that were played indoors and out.

Sweet Indulgence

An elder holding an ice cream cone looking at the camera

Learn more about the history of ice cream while enjoying a tasty treat.

The Future Has Arrived

A man in a cowboy hat stands by a gate in front of a Hart Parr tractor in a shed.

Learn about the history of farming mechanization from horses to tractors. Where do you think we will go from here?

It’s Knot Hard to Make Rope

Two women hold the ends of a rope while a man in period costume twists it together in the middle.

Have you ever wanted to try making rope? Now’s your chance!

How My Garden Grows

A girl kneels in a garden holding freshly dug potatoes as a man in period costume helps her while holder a garden fork, while two other girls look on.

Join us in the garden and learn more about the different types of methods used to bring your food to your plate.

Metis Festival

A young women smiling at the camera standing in front of tall sunflowers with a coloured tipi in the background.

Hosted in conjunction with the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Eastern Region III, immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant culture of the Métis people of Saskatchewan.

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Track, Trap, and Trade

Day campers sit in a circle on the floor listening while a Parks Canada interpreters show them different animal furs.

Learn about key aspects of the fur trade on the prairies through interactive and fun activities.

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