The cold weather and snow have arrived and now it’s time to explore things to do with kids in Kelowna this winter.
Family Drop-In & Pre-Registered Programs in Kelowna
- Have fun at Family Playtime at the YMCA. The program runs Monday to Friday at the Kelowna Family Y and is for children ages 0-6 years and their caregiver. Registration required.
- Register at a StrongStart Program near you – locations at A.S. Matheson, Raymer, Pearson Road and South Rutland Elementary Schools. They are open the same days as schools.
- Attend a family program at the Kelowna Library. The library offers activities for kids and teens both online and in-person. Registration required.
- Check out the monthly calendar at the Central Okanagan Family Hub. Programs such as Registered Family Play Time and Parent Talk are available.
- Get flexible or just play at Okanagan Gymnastics. They offer preschool and homeschool drop-in programs.
Indoor Family Activities in Kelowna
6. Choose from over 70 different games and experiences at Arcadia Virtual Reality Lounge. It’s fun for all ages.
7. Check out all the different activities at the Energyplex! There is a kids’ zone, rock climbing, laser tag, Skytrax Aerial Park, and an arcade area.
8. For a real-life exit escape room, virtual reality(VR) exit escape room, outdoor exit escape room, an online exit escape room, and VR arcade games visit Xperience Kelowna.
9. Bring your family to Exit Kelowna Escape Games to solve clues and try to beat the clock to escape.
10. Let the good times roll and go bowling at Capri Bowling Lanes, McCurdy Bowling Centre or BNA Brewing.
11. Sign the kids up for a class or camp at YMCA Okanagan.
12. Take out a book at one of the three Kelowna Regional Library branches: Mission, Rutland, and Downtown Kelowna. In addition, the Downtown Kelowna location offers in-person storytimes, registration available online.
13. Catch a flick at Landmark Cinemas Grand 10 or Cineplex Orchard Plaza.
14. Spend the whole day at Just4Fun Play Centre in West Kelowna. They have a bouncy castle, bouncy slides, a climbing structure, spinning teacups, and a toddler zone. Bring your own snacks or purchase them at their concession.
15. Jump around at Airhouse Kelowna! They offer drop-in programs, skateboard lessons, trampoline lessons, parkour lessons, and more.
16. Learn to throw an axe or burn some steam off in a Rage Room at Axe Monkeys Kelowna.
17. Climb to new heights and go indoor rock climbing at Beyond the Crux or Gneiss Climbing.
18. Bring your friends and family to experience laser tag at Planet Lazer. After playing a few games of laser tag, stay to play at their arcade and win some fun prizes.
19. Play indoor mini-golf or spend hours playing arcade games at Scandia Golf & Games.
20. Make a splash and take the family swimming at H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre or Parkinson Recreation Centre.
21. Stay and play board games at Twice the Dice, Kelowna’s Board Game Cafe. They have a collection of over 1000 games and you can purchase food or beverages from their menu.
22. Drop-in to Work of Art Pottery Studio where there is ready-to-paint pottery waiting for you! Create your own art piece using fun paint colours. Price includes the piece you choose. For groups of 5 or more, call to reserve a spot.
23. Go swimming at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre in West Kelowna.
Outdoor Winter Family Activities in Kelowna
24. Spend the day, weekend, or week at Big White Ski Resort. It’s the ultimate kids’ playground where you can ski, board, tube, skate, bowl, snowmobile, and much more!
25. Lace-up your skates and enjoy indoor public skating at Rutland’s Area or the Capital News Centre.
26. Book a Candle Creek Dog Sled Tour at Big White Ski Resort and discover the beauty of the mountains.
27. Take a leisurely winter hike up Knox Mountain Park for views of Kelowna.
28. Enjoy outdoor skating at Stuart Park Ice Rink or Big White Ski Resort
29. Bring your own snowshoes, cross country skis, or rent them and explore the trails at Telemark Nordic Club. They offer rentals for adults and youth and the option to book lessons.
30. Hike or snowshoe Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park.
31. Go sledding at Hudson Road Elementary School or Crystal Mountain.
