This guide brings together the major Okanagan Christmas events happening throughout the valley, including Light Ups, festive parades, and seasonal celebrations. From sparkling village displays and waterfront tree lightings to community parades, fireworks, and Santa visits, these highlights offer families plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays (Weather permitting for all events.)
Okanagan Light Ups and Parades
Village Light Up at District Wine Village – Oliver
Date: November 15, 2025
The Village Light-Up at District Wine Village in Oliver brings together festive lights, outdoor skating, live music, s’mores by the fire, and seasonal tastings for parents, creating a warm way to welcome the holidays.
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Tree of Hope Festival, Landmark District – Kelowna
Date: November 22, 2025
Kelowna’s iconic Tree of Hope shines brightly as families gather for live entertainment and community cheer.
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Frostival – Downtown Vernon
Date: November 27, 2025
Frostival transforms Downtown Vernon into a festive street celebration with twinkling lights, holiday entertainment, food trucks, and family activities stretching along 30th Avenue. This free community event offers live music, photo opportunities, and a cheerful start to the holiday season.
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Downtown Light Up – Armstrong
Date: November 28, 2025
The Downtown Light Up in Armstrong fills the community with music, family activities, festive displays, and interactive experiences hosted by local businesses. With crafts, photo opportunities, and special features like the Night the Light Passport, it offers a lively and welcoming way to celebrate the start of the holiday season.
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Oliver Light Up – Oliver
Date: November 28, 2025
The Oliver Light Up brings the community together for an evening of festive cheer, beginning with downtown activities and leading into the official tree lighting, school choir performance, and Santa’s arrival at town hall. After the countdown, families can enjoy the light tunnel at Lion’s Park, warm up by the bonfire, explore food trucks, and end the night with fireworks.
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Summerland Festival of Lights – Summerland
Date: November 28, 2025
The Summerland Festival of Lights fills Main Street with music, sparkling displays, food vendors, and live entertainment as the community gathers to celebrate the start of the season. The evening features a festive light-up, local performers, and a fireworks finale that has become a beloved tradition in Summerland.
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Winter Street Market and Light Up – Downtown Kelowna
Date: November 29, 2025
The Winter Street Market and Light Up at Stuart Park brings Downtown Kelowna to life with market vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and an early-season lighting celebration. Visitors can enjoy photos with Santa, sip hot chocolate by donation, and explore downtown shops and restaurants as part of this lively community event.
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Forage General’s Yuletide Village
Date: November 29 & 30, 2025
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Rutland Winter Light Up – Kelowna
Date: November 30, 2025
Celebrate the season at the annual Rutland Winter Light Up in Kelowna, a fun-filled afternoon for all ages. Held at Rutland Centennial Park, this free community event features live music, carolling, crafts, local vendors, delicious food, and a visit from Santa. The highlight of the day is the official tree lighting, bringing a little extra sparkle to the holiday season.
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Magic on Main Street – Penticton
Date: November 30, 2025
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Magic on Main Street in downtown Penticton. This festive event features a sparkling Santa Claus Parade along Main Street, followed by family-friendly fun and a grand Light Up at Gyro Park. With dazzling floats, followed by a light tunnel and park light up, it’s the perfect spot for family photos.
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West Kelowna Light Up – West Kelowna
Date: December 5, 2025
The West Kelowna Light Up turns Brown Road into a festive gathering place with holiday music, activity stations, food trucks, free hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa. The evening includes a tree lighting led by Santa and the Mayor, followed by a high-altitude fireworks show that lights up the night (weather permitting).
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Osoyoos Christmas Lite Up and Parade – Osoyoos
Date: December 5, 2025
Get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas Lite-Up in Osoyoos, a two-day celebration filled with festive fun for all ages. Enjoy a parade down Main Street, a bonfire and carols at the beach, dazzling fireworks, shopping, and breakfast with Santa. With activities running all day and into the evening, it’s a joyful way to kick off the season with the whole family.
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Christmas Light Up and Pre-Parade Party – Peachland
Date: December 5, 2025
A waterfront light up with a glowing tree, music, and a scenic holiday backdrop.
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Enderby Traditional Christmas Celebrations
Date: December 5, 2025
Experience holiday charm at the Enderby Traditional Christmas Celebrations, a two-day event filled with festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy a tree lighting, cheerful parade, wagon rides, kids’ crafts, pictures with Santa, and plenty of cozy holiday cheer. With activities happening across town, it’s a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the season.
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Keremeos Light Up Weekend
Dates: December 5 & 6, 2025
The Keremeos Light-Up Weekend brings the community together each year with festive lights, local entertainment, and family-friendly holiday activities that brighten the Similkameen. This annual celebration welcomes visitors from across the region and continues to grow with special events, including the return of its popular Christmas craft fair.
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SilverStar Annual Light Up, Vernon
Date: December 6, 2025
The SilverStar Annual Light Up transforms the mountain village into a magical winter celebration with glowing displays, roaming performers, a torchlight parade, and a fireworks finale. Families can explore festive activities throughout the village, including gondola rides by donation, live entertainment, and opportunities to see Santa.
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Parade With a Purpose, Kelowna
Date: December 6, 2025
Parade with a Purpose brings more than two dozen festive floats to downtown Kelowna, creating a bright and joyful holiday parade for families to enjoy. The event also raises funds for youth mental health care, adding a meaningful community impact to the seasonal celebration.
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2025 Okanagan Santa Photos
Pre-registration may be required, and fees may apply. Check each event listing linked below for full details.
Nov 21-Dec 24: Orchard Park Shopping Centre (Kelowna)
Nov 22-Dec 24: Kelowna Actors Studio (Kelowna)
Nov 22: Ex Nihilo Vineyards (Lake Country)
Nov 28: Summerland Museum & Archives (Summerland)
Nov 28-Dec 24: Village Green Shopping Centre (Vernon)
Nov 29 & 30: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery (Kelowna)
Nov 30: Kelowna Play Loft (Kelowna)
Dec 5: NONA Lights for Kids (Vernon)
Dec 7: Cannery Brewing (Penticton)
Dec 13: Truck59 Ciderhouse (West Kelowna)
Dec 14: Cannery Brewing (Penticton)
2025 Okanagan Breakfast with Santa
Looking to enjoy a festive Breakfast with Santa in the Okanagan this holiday season? These family-friendly events offer a chance to share a meal with Santa. Please note: Pre-registration may be required and fees may apply. Please check individual event listings for full details.
Breakfast with Santa Dates:
Nov 29: Oliver and District Recreation (Oliver)
Dec 6: Peachland Recreation (Peachland)
Dec 6: Coast Capri Hotel (Kelowna)
Brunch/Lunch with Santa Dates:
Nov 30: Predator Ridge (Vernon)
Dec 19: Penticton Lakeside Resort (Penticton)
With so many Light Ups, parades, and festive moments happening across the valley, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Christmas in the Okanagan with your family. Whether you’re exploring a new community or returning to a favourite event, these celebrations offer a bright and cheerful way to welcome the holiday season.
