We have compiled a list of all the best 2023 Family Day Events and Activities that your kids will love in the Okanagan this weekend.
We are all about family and we are excited to share what Okanagan businesses and communities are planning this year. Please check if events/activities require pre-registration.
Click the links below to find Family Day Events & Activities in your community easily:
Enderby | Kelowna | Lake Country | OK Falls, Kaleden & Naramata | Oliver | Osoyoos | Peachland | Penticton | Princeton | Similkameen | Summerland | Vernon | West Kelowna
Enderby
Family Day Fun – Enderby & District Recreation Services
Bring the Family for Active Fun in both an indoor and outdoor setting for free, fun family activities brought to you by Enderby & District Recreation Services.
February 20, 2023
- Family Skating at Enderby Arena | 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Family Shinny at Enderby Arena | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Crafts & Games upstairs in curling lounge | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Build a Snowman at Diamond #3| Cancelled due to weather- Try Family Curling | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Kelowna
Family Day Fun – Capital News Centre
February 20, 2023 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Join the City of Kelowna for the Family Day holiday at Capital News Centre for an afternoon of fun! Featuring games and activities for the whole family including a Park & Play bouncy castle, zorb soccer, community stations as well as free skating (don’t forget your helmet)! This event is free, but donations in support of Jumpstart are greatly appreciated.
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Family Day – Kelowna Family Y, H20, and the Downtown Y
February 20, 2023 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stop by their centres for some family fun for everyone on February 20. Their centres are open to the community for you to get active and spend time together. Each centre will be celebrating differently. The Kelowna Family Y is free on February 20, offering creative family-friendly activities, games, a bouncy castle, swimming, and the gym and fitness studio. H20 is offering half-price admission for swimming, their gym, and fitness studio. The Downtown Y is offering free admission to the gym and fitness studio. Adults, please bring a photo ID.
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Family Day at the Gallery – Kelowna Art Gallery
February 20, 2023 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Step in out of the cold and explore the exhibitions on view before getting creative with a FREE hands-on art activity on Family Day.
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Family Day Pony Rides – Kyra Londos Training Stables
February 20, 2023 | Hours vary
Book a family day pony ride at Kyra Londos Training Stables. Pony rides are $49.50 for a half-hour ride and are suitable for ages 3 and up. Riders should be strong enough to hold themselves upright.
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Airhouse Kelowna
February 17-20, 2023 | Hours vary
Join Airhouse Kelowna for family day fun where parents and kids can jump around.
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Arcadia Virtual Reality Lounge
Choose from over 70 different games and experiences and immerse yourself in the VR environment, there’s something for everybody at Arcadia VR. Please book ahead through their website or via phone to secure your spot.
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Axe Monkeys
Open daily | Hours vary
Have you thrown an axe before? Well, Family Day may be the time to give it a try. Axe Monkeys has 9 indoor axe-throwing lanes, where you can learn to throw from their trainers. Not into throwing axes? Try their Rage Rooms, where you can smash supplied items or ones you bring from home.
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The EnergyPlex
February 17-20, 2023 | Hours vary
Drop in at the EnergyPlex for the best family fun-filled day. This is Kelowna’s biggest indoor family recreation centre and offers rock wall climbing, a four-level playground, a ball-shooting arena, an arcade, and laser tag.
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H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre
Open Daily | Hours vary
Drop-ins are welcome at the H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre where visitors can enjoy the wave pool, splash park, and lazy river. Other amenities are available during specified times.
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Scandia Golf & Games
Take a family to Scandia Golf & Games, where they are open for indoor mini-golf and arcade games. They are open every day of the week, so you don’t have to wait until Family Day to visit them.
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Public Ice Skating
Stuart Park | 8 am – 11 pm. Rentals are available 11 am – 8 pm weather permitting
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Lake Country
Let’s Play Dress Up – Lake Country Museum
February 20, 2023 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Join the Lake Country Museum for dressing up on Family Day. The Museum will host a variety of photo opportunities to capture your family memories. Their craft table and learning stations will also feature fun for everyone.
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Frost and Fire Family Fiesta – Kaloya Regional Park
February 19, 2023 | 10:30 am- 12 pm OR 12:30 pm- 2 pm
Join the Regional District to celebrate Family Day with a staycation get-together. Dig out your tropical outfits and accessories to layer over your snowsuits and enjoy fun in the park. Parks staff will lead games, challenges, and dancing, along with entertainers and warm-up stations. Prizes for the best outfit, best dance moves, and games or challenges. Bring a sled if snowy conditions allow. Choose one of two waves and drop in anytime within that time slot for free.
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Okanagan Falls, Kaleden, and Naramata
Family Day Bingo – RDOS Communities
February 17-20, 2023
Join the RDOS on Instagram and take part in their Family Day Bingo Challenge. Tag @rdosrecreation on Instagram with your completed sheet and photo proof of completed squares and you could win some awesome prizes!
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Family Day – Okanagan Falls Gym
February 20, 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm
Come play games, make crafts, eat snacks, and have fun with your family at the Okanagan Falls Gym. This event is open to all ages and free.
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Family Day Weekend Fun – Naramata Community Church
February 18, 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm
Visit the Naramata Community Church on Saturday, February 18 for a free, family event. There will be snacks and hot chocolate from Just Baked, sandwiches from the Naramata General Store, and kids’ games.
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Oliver
Family Day Fun and Games – Oliver Community Hall
February 20, 2023 | 10 am – 2 pm
Come play with the equipment in the Oliver Community Hall. Run around or do a craft – all ages are welcome! There will be a ‘Ninja-nastics’ obstacle course, activity challenges, craft stations, and youth and teen booths.
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Family Skate – Oliver Arena
February 20, 2023 | 10 am-12 pm
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BC Heritage Week – Oliver Museum & Archives
February 20, 2023 | 11 am – 3 pm
Monday is the beginning of BC Heritage Week! Join the ODHS Museum and Archives for special heritage activities, crafts, and behind-the-scenes museum and archive collections tours! Prizes are available to the first three people who complete their scavenger hunt! Entry is by donation.
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Osoyoos
Kobau Lanes Bowling Centre
Open February 17-20, 2023 | 10 am – 9 pm
Enjoy Family Day at Kobau Lanes in Osoyoos. They offer 8 lanes of 5-pin bowling for you and your family to enjoy. Call or message to book your lane today at (250) 495-6112.
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Peachland
Free Family Day Film & Fun – Peachland Community Centre
February 20, 2023 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Join Peachland Recreation for a Family Day Film & Fun on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. There will be a big-screen movie, games, goodies, face painting, and more! For more information call 250-767-2133.
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Penticton
Penticton Family Day – Gyro Park and Outdoor Rink
February 20, 2023 | 11 am – 1 pm
Join Recreation Penticton at Gyro Park and Activate Penticton’s outdoor rink for family day fun! There will be outdoor skating with free rentals (FCFS), free hot chocolate provided by IGA, outdoor games, a bouncy castle, and food trucks on-site.
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Children’s Showcase Three Hat Circus – Cleland Community Theatre
February 19, 2023 | 2 – 4 pm
Three Hat Circus is an all-star circus duo based in Calgary, AB. Together they have performed at hundreds of schools, children’s festivals, fairs, and family-focused community events over the last few years. Their presentation entertains and inspires with amazing circus skills and their message of cooperation and believing in yourself!
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EXIT Penticton Escape Room
Open Daily
Book one of four escape rooms at EXIT Penticton. Choose from Kingdom, The White Rose Murders, Casino, or The Toymaker and try and solve the clues in time to escape the room. Pre-book your room to secure your spot.
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Hoodoo Aventures Indoor Rock Climbing
Open Feb 17-20, 2023 | Hours vary
Book a spot online and enjoy exploring Hoodoo Adventures’ indoor climbing wall with your family. They offer 2-hour time slots.
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Meeples and Milkshakes Boardgame Cafe
Open Feb 17-19, 2023 | Hours vary
Enjoy amazing food and drink and choose from a wide selection of board games, puzzles, and dice games.
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Penticton Vees at the SOEC
February 20, 2023 | 2 pm
Purchase tickets to the Vees and watch them take on the Cranbrook Bucks at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Monday, February 20, 2023.
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Springers Gymnastics Family Drop-In
February 19, 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm
Enjoy drop-in at Springers Gymnastics for ages 12 months to 10 years. Parent supervision is required. The cost is $15 per child for a one-time visit. Cash is preferred.
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Princeton
Family Days – Princeton Museum
February 17-20, 2023 | Noon – 4 pm
Bring your family photos to the Princeton Museum to create an artistic Family Tree. Art materials and refreshments are provided. Use their local family history resources.
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Winter Family Fun – China Ridge Trails
February 19, 2023 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Play outdoors at the China Ridge Trails on West China Creek Road. Enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding (bring your own). Pack your sled and lunch and enjoy a family fun day on the mountain.
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Family Curling Fun – Princeton Curling Club
February 20, 2023 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Drop in for BC Family Day and have fun on the ice. Bring clean shoes with good grips on the bottom, dress warm, and learn to play a game of curling. Free to families and individuals and fun for all ages!
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Family Skating – Princeton Arena
February 20, 2023 | Various Hours
Grab your family to enjoy a good time at the rink! Free for the day, there will be family/public skating and stick and puck available at selected times during the day.
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Similkameen
Free Family Day Event – Similkameen Recreation Centre
Monday, February 20 | 11 am – 3 pm
Visit the Similkameen Recreation Centre on Family Day for free bowling, indoor rock climbing, basketball, games, and a craft table. There will be free popcorn and kid’s snack packs. Capture memories and take a family photo in their photo booth. Hixee’s food truck will also be on site.
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Summerland
BC Family Day Passports to the Past – Summerland Museum
February 20, 2023 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Summerland Museum will be open on Monday, February 20th to kick off Heritage Week 2023 and mark BC Family Day.
Take a journey into the past with our new museum Discovery Passports. Featuring puzzles, craft activities, and trivia, these passports are sure to keep your little ones engaged and entertained. There will be stickers to collect and prizes to win too! Entry to the Summerland Museum and all the activities are free (donations are greatly appreciated).
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Family Photo Scavenger Hunt – Summerland
February 18-20, 2023
Come and celebrate family day with the District of Summerland. The Family Photo Scavenger Hunt list will be made available on the District Website on February 17 at noon. Copies will be available over the weekend at the Summerland Aquatic Centre
Free Family Day Swims – Summerland Aquatic Centre
February 18, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:45 pm
February 19, 2023 | 5:15 – 6:30 pm
Free Family Day Skates – Summerland Area
February 19, 2023 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
February 19, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Vernon
Family Day Classes – Vernon Community Arts Centre
February 20, 2023 | Various hours
Connect with your family through art! Join the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Family Day for a variety of class opportunities from textiles to glass and Japanese origami arts to create unique moments. Please register on the website.
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Little Reptile Queen – Okanagan Science Centre
February 18, 2023 | 12 pm and 3:30 pm
Book your spot for this special event featuring Emily, the Little Reptile Queen. This is a great presentation for our friends that are fans of snakes….if that is not your thing, you might want to slither in another day. This is a free galley show, included in your regular admission. Pre-registration is not required, however, it is recommended. The show starts at noon in the main gallery.
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West Kelowna
Just4Fun Indoor Play Centre
Open daily | 10 am – 5 pm
Drop in for indoor play at Just4Fun! From bouncy castles to spinning teacups, to climbing structures, there is something for everyone. No reservations are needed, remember to bring your socks!
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Rink Activities at Jim Lind Arena
February 20, 2023 | 2760 Cameron Road
- Big & Little Skate | 0-5 years | 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Public Skate | All ages | 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Multi-Sport Centre Activities
February 20, 2023 | 2139 McDougall Road
- Dome Play Day (0-5 years) | 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Family Dome Play (5 years+) | 10:45 am-Noon
Community Storytime & Crafting at the Westbank Museum
February 20, 2023 | 11:00 am
Visit the Westbank Museum at 11:00 am on BC Family Day for a family storytime with local author, artist, musician, and songwriter, Mary Jane Martin. Afterward, explore the museum while doing their Beaver & Bear Scavenger Hunt, and then craft your own beaver or bear to take the scavenger hunt home with you!
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Family Day Game – West Kelowna Warriors
February 20, 2023 | 2:30 pm
The Warriors welcome the Merritt Centennials to town on February 20th for an afternoon matinee. Children 12 years of age or younger get into the game for free while there will be a post-game Skate with the Warriors following the final buzzer. Fans are encouraged to bring their skates and helmets and join the Warriors on the ice after the game.
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The Town of Princeton has lots of free Family Day fun! From curling, skating, cross country skiing to fun at Rockridge Canyon, pancake breakfast and museum or library fun!