Activity - Kid Friendly Wineries Breweries and Cideries

Planning to tour the Okanagan and you want to know all the kid-friendly wineries, breweries, and cideries? Don’t worry, we have you covered.

As a mom of three kids, it can be difficult to find kid-friendly wineries, breweries, or cideries in the Okanagan. But I’m here to tell you, they do exist! From animal farms to picnic areas to outdoor playgrounds, there are experiences to keep the kids busy while you enjoy a tasting at a winery, brewery, or cidery.

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Wineries

Meadow Vista Honey Wines – Kelowna

Parents can enjoy tasting award-winning honey wines or meads while the kids take a self-guided bee path tour. They also offer activity sheets and in the Bistro, they sell honey ice cream. Wine tasting for the parents and honey for the whole family!
3975 June Springs Road, Kelowna | meadowvista.ca

Sperling Vineyards – Kelowna

Children and families are always welcome at Sperling Vineyards. They’ve created an experience the whole family can enjoy including the Labyrinth Vineyard, Picnic Area, and a kids’ play centre (visible from the tasting area). Pets are also welcome on leash. Visit them for a tasting while the kids play or pack a picnic or snacks, buy a cold bottle of wine in their store and enjoy!
1405 Pioneer Road, Kelowna | sperlingvineyards.com

Off the Grid Organic Winery – West Kelowna

Off the Grid Organic Winery, West Kelowna

This family-owned and operated winery has a passion for sustainability. Taste award-winning wines and then bring the kids to visit their farm family. Take their self-guided farm tour and meet their sheep, goats, chickens, bunnies, and a turkey. They have a local & artisan pizzeria food truck on-site with all the menu options themed around the T.V. Series Friends.
3623 Glencoe Road, West Kelowna | offthegridorganicwinery.com | Read Our Blog Post

Frind Estate Winery – West Kelowna

They are kid-friendly throughout the winery. Choose indoor seating for full-service dining from Annie’s Beach Restaurant or take-out from Annie’s Beach Cafe and Coffee Shop.
3725 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna | frindwinery.com

Grizzli Winery – West Kelowna

Kids and pets are always welcome at Grizzli Winery, whether it’s in their art gallery, during a tour, at their happy hour, or during wine tasting – they have sparkling juice for children to enjoy. They also host family-friendly events throughout the year, such as a Harvest Farmers’ Market, Christmas Market, Halloweenie, and outdoor cinema nights.
2550 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna | grizzliwinery.com

Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – West Kelowna

Bring the entire family! While the parents taste wine, minors are offered complimentary juice during their visit.
2845 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna | volcanichillswinery.com

Blind Tiger Vineyards – Lake Country

This winery is family-friendly and they have non-alcoholic offerings available.
11014 Bond Road, Lake Country | blindtigervineyards.ca

D’Angelo Winery – Penticton

D’Angelo Winery is a pet-friendly business with a large area for the kids to play, a bocce pit, and a little tikes play structure. There is a food truck on-site that sells Gelato. Enjoy tasting or order a bottle of wine while the kids play. The winery also has a family-friendly on-site guest house which can be rented.
979 Lochore Road, Penticton | dangelowinery.com

Origin Wines – Penticton

A spacious property that is kid-friendly and dog-friendly! They have toys and a sandbox for the kids to play in as well as a giant Jenga and bean bag toss and Bocci set to keep everyone busy.
1268 Riddle Road, Penticton | www.originwines.ca

Three Sisters Winery – Penticton

This family-friendly winery understands what it’s like to have kids because they have two daughters. While you are tasting their delicious portfolio of wine, there is a coloring table for the kids supplied with individual packages of crayons. If the kids are hungry, you can purchase Cheezies or Karma soda.
1250 Munson Avenue, Penticton | 3sisterswinery.com

8th Generation Vineyard – Summerland

All aboard! Kids can play on a little wooden train made out of wine barrels outside the winery. We took my niece there who was 13 at the time and they offered her a choice between a freezie or a sucker. Needless to say, she was quite happy while we were wine tasting.
6807 Highway 97, Summerland | 8thgeneration.com

Dirty Laundry Vineyards – Summerland

We love visiting Dirty Laundry Vineyard in Summerland when our family is visiting from out of town. The winery offers kid-friendly food and drink options as well as dessert – hello gelato and Sorbetto! Their outdoor patio offers beautiful views of Summerland, you may even see the Summerland Steam Train go by.
7311 Fiske Street, Summerland | dirtylaundry.ca

Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery – Summerland

Located in the same building as Summerland Sweets, parents can enjoy a wine tasting while the kids cool down with an ice cream treat. There are picnic tables outside the winery and a cool tractor to play on – a great photo opportunity!
6206 Canyon View Road, Summerland | sleepinggiantfruitwinery.ca

Ve Oh Lay Acres – Summerland

Ve Oh Lay Acres - Summerland

Discover the honey winery and farm at Ve Oh Lay Acres in Summerland. Here, parents can savour honey wines, opting for a bottle or a wine flight on the patio. The winery prides itself on crafting quality wines in a setting that welcomes families. Kids will love meeting the farm’s animals, including pigs, turkeys, chickens, ducks, sheep, alpacas, and bunnies. Come fall, the farm invites visitors to pick their own apples or pumpkins.
5616 Simpson Road, Summerland | veohlayacres.com

District Wine Village – Oliver

District Wine Village, Oliver

District Wine Village is a welcoming spot for families, with a cozy outdoor area in the Centre Plaza for enjoying live music and seasonal festivities throughout the year. Remember, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and swimming in the water features is not permitted. In the winter, the plaza transforms into a synthetic ice rink, providing delightful skating fun for the whole family.
100 Enterprise Way, Oliver | districtwinevillage.com

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Breweries

BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery – Kelowna

A bowling alley in a brewery is fun for the entire family! In their Eatery, they have a kids’ menu and high chairs are available. Activity boxes are given to the kids to keep them busy while they wait for their meal. For parents with younger children, their washrooms are equipped with change tables.
1250 Ellis, Kelowna | bnabrewing.com

Copper Brewing Company – Kelowna

If you are looking for a kid-friendly brewery, look no further than Cooper Brewing Company. They have four booths that have built-in video games as well as a few food options on their menu. I’m sure the kids will want to try their house-made donuts…yum!
1851 Kirschner Road, Kelowna | copperbrewingco.com

Vice & Virtue Brewing – Kelowna

This kid-friendly brewery is great for the entire family. While there is no kids menu, children love the brisket sandwich and smoked chicken wings.
1033 Richter Street, Kelowna | viceandvirtuebrewing.ca

Barley Mill Brew Pub – Penticton

Barley Mill Burger, Penticton

Head upstairs to the Barley Mill Brew Pub for a family-friendly dining experience. There is a kids’ menu and parents can enjoy the local brews made on-site.
2460 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton | barleymillpub.com

Cannery Brewing – Penticton

Cannery Brewing’s Taproom and Backyard are perfect spots for a family outing, offering a welcoming atmosphere inside and out. Their family-friendly taproom is packed with delicious snacks designed to be shared with the whole family, as well as great beer, local wine and cider, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t miss out on our family favorites—the vegetarian nachos and pretzel bombs are must-tries!
198 Ellis Street, Penticton | cannerybrewing.com

Tin Whistle Brewing – Penticton

Bring the kids to Tin Whistle Brewing where they can play in a small train and draw on with chalk.
118-1475 Fairview Road, Penticton | tinwhistlebrewery.com

Slackwater Brewing – Penticton

Bring the family to Slackwater Brewing! Their kid’s menu is available until 6:30 pm daily on the lower level. Minors are permitted at the brewery until 6:00 pm.
218 Martin Street, Penticton | slackwaterbrewing.com

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Cideries

Scenic Road Cider Co. – Kelowna

With our licensed picnic area, you can bring your own food and we will provide beverages to enjoy amongst the trees. And if you are feeling a little adventurous, enjoy a flight or pick up a growler. We don’t judge! Scenic Road Cider Co. is always family and pet-friendly.
772 Packinghouse Road, Kelowna | scenicroadcider.com

Soma Craft Cidery – Kelowna

This small, family-run farm includes a working Craft Cidery, Orchard, and Alpaca farm. Kids can explore the alpaca farm while mom and dad enjoy a tasting.
4485 Sallows Road, Kelowna | somacidery.com

Truck 59 Ciderhouse – West Kelowna

Children and pet-friendly, their cidery features a large outdoor patio with picnic tables, umbrellas, and a large grassy area.
3887 Brown Road, West Kelowna | truck59cider.com

Upside Cidery – Kelowna

Bring the family to enjoy a tasting and take a stroll through their orchard. They have sparkling organic apple juice on tap for the kids. You can also order pizza or cheese and charcuterie boards off their menu.
2555 Gale Road, Kelowna | upsidecider.com

NOMAD Cider – Summerland

For all you cider lovers, visit NOMAD Cidery with your family. They offer an amazing grassy, picnic area complete with picnic tables and lawn games for families. Kids can enjoy a tasting of apple juice while you enjoy tasting their amazing ciders.
8011 Simpson Road, Summerland | www.nomadcider.ca

Howling Moon Craft Cider – Oliver

Don’t hesitate to bring the kids to this Craft Cidery as they are 100% kid-friendly! Bring your little ones to visit and they have snacks for them to enjoy as they explore the Tasting Garden on-site. This is the perfect opportunity to keep the kids busy while you sit back and enjoy a cider tasting.
7952 Highway 97, Oliver | howlingmoon.ca