Saskatoon Public Library hosts StoryWalk for the summer, a series of signs along the walking path in Kinsmen Park with pages from a children's book. For August, the book is Poem in my Pocket by Chris Tougas.
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By Gwen Christensen

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Take in a food festival, a nature evening for adults, a children’s reading walk, or catch up on cleaning this weekend.

Saskatoon Public Library hosts StoryWalk for the summer, a series of signs along the walking path in Kinsmen Park with pages from a children’s book. For August, the book is Poem in my Pocket by Chris Tougas. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon Star Phoenix

As summer continues to brighten the city, festivals and nature tours abound, with food, music, and a variety of entertainment for all ages.

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1 — Get out to a food festival

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The eighth annual PlayNow Food Truck Wars Street Festival features food trucks, trailers and booths offering a variety of food and beverages, with a table seating area. There will also be a festival stage with cultural dancing and food competitions, along with charity fundraising and a pet water station. The pet-friendly family festival runs Friday and Saturday along Fourth Avenue North and 23rd Street West. Learn more at foodtruckwarsyxe.com.

2 — Take in a cultural food and music festival

The three-day Saskatchewan Filipino Music & Food Street Festival features food vendors, live music and cultural performances. There will also be games and prizes for all ages and children’s activities. Grand opening guests include Canadian MPs Rechie Valdez and Salma Zahid. Festivities run Friday to Sunday at Kiwanis Memorial Park, 11 am to 9 pm each day. Learn more on Facebook.

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3 — See what wildlife gets up to after hours

A comedic adult-only event, Meewasin Valley Authority’s Naughty by Nature returns to the Beaver Creek Conservation Area this summer. Tour the river valley with storyteller and conservationist Jamie Harder and learn about wildlife mating and courtship strategies. Local foods and beverages are included. This weekend, the tour is Saturday at 6 pm Learn more at meewasin.com.

4 – Clear out your hazardous waste

Household hazardous waste materials require safe handling and disposal. The next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is Sunday at the Civic Operations Center on Valley Road. Drop-off is open to Saskatoon residential properties from 9 am to 3:30 pm, but could close earlier, depending on the level of traffic. Learn more at saskatoon.ca.

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5 — Take a walk through a story

The Saskatoon Public Library hosts StoryWalk this summer. Combine reading with nature and physical activity at Nutrien Playland in Kinsmen Park, where a children’s story is posted on signboards that you can read as you walk along the path. The story for August is Poem in my Pocket by Chris Tougas. Learn more at saskatoonlibrary.ca.

Saskatoon Public Library hosts StoryWalk for the summer, a series of signs along the walking path in Kinsmen Park with pages from a children's book. For August, the book is Poem in my Pocket by Chris Tougas. Saskatoon Public Library hosts StoryWalk for the summer, a series of signs along the walking path in Kinsmen Park with pages from a children’s book. For August, the book is Poem in my Pocket by Chris Tougas. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon Star Phoenix

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