Events
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Week of Events
Westside Daze – West Kelowna
Westside Daze is returning July 7-9, 2023 to Memorial Park in West Kelowna for a free family fun 3-day event! What better way to celebrate our Community than with Free Kids' Activities, Live Music Entertainment, Live Wrestling, Belly Dancing, on-site Food and merchandise vendors! PLUS …
The Raptors – Vernon
The Raptors – Vernon
The Raptors from Vancouver Island are back July 4th through 9th at Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon. See these amazing Birds of Prey as they demonstrate their abilities and the incredibly valuable roles they have in our environment. Sit in a DEMONSTRATION and watch as …
Family Sundays – Kelowna Art Gallery
Family Sundays – Kelowna Art Gallery
Join the Kelowna Art Gallery for Family Sundays, where you and your family can join Gallery staff to take part in an enjoyable and exciting art activity based on one of their current exhibitions. Create a unique piece of artwork to take home with you whilst …
The Raptors – Vernon
The Raptors – Vernon
The Raptors from Vancouver Island are back July 4th through 9th at Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon. See these amazing Birds of Prey as they demonstrate their abilities and the incredibly valuable roles they have in our environment. Sit in a DEMONSTRATION and watch as …
Family Story Time – Vernon
Family Story Time – Vernon
Join Stephanie for picture books, songs, rhymes, and felt stories during Family Story Time at the Vernon Library. Children will learn early literacy simply by having fun. Caregivers must remain with the child for this interactive storytelling experience. Location: Children's Area at the Vernon Regional …
Kids Summer Yoga – Lake Country
Kids Summer Yoga – Lake Country
Join Nicole Melissa at Rose Hill Orchard in Lake Country for weekly classes of Kids' Summer Yoga on Tuesdays from July 4- August 29, 2023. Please bring water, a yoga mat, and sun protection. Meet at the cafe at 9 am. Registration by email is …
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
Get ready for a summer of outdoor fun with Park Play Day! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., the City of West Kelowna is bringing you a free, casual drop-in event for children aged 2 - 8 and their parents/caregivers. This …
Summer Maker Lab – Penticton Museum
Summer Maker Lab – Penticton Museum
Build, create, and tinker with water, micro-circuits, mini-turbines, and more at the Penticton Museum’s Summer Maker Lab! Location: Penticton Museum & Archives - 785 Main Street, Penticton Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July and August 2023 Time: 10 - 11:30 am in the Museum/Library Auditorium …
Story Time in the Park – Kelowna
Story Time in the Park – Kelowna
Meet at Mission Creek Regional Parks on Tuesdays from June 6 to August 29, 2023, for story time in the park. Each week will have a different nature theme and include stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor exploration for your 3 to 5-year-olds. Registration is not …
The Bug Guys – Vernon Library
The Bug Guys – Vernon Library
The Bug Guys educational presentation program is a fun, safe and interactive way for animal lovers of all ages to get up close and personal with exotic animals from around the world. Join Stuart and his cast of exotic and colourful friends including but not …
Outreach Play in the Park – Penticton
Outreach Play in the Park – Penticton
Visit the grass area by Discovery Park at Skaha Beach in Penticton on select dates for Outreach Play in the Park. Location: Skaha Lake Park, Penticton (near Discovery Park and Tennis Courts) Dates: July 12, August 24, and September 12, 2023 Time: 9 am - …
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
Get ready for a summer of outdoor fun with Park Play Day! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., the City of West Kelowna is bringing you a free, casual drop-in event for children aged 2 - 8 and their parents/caregivers. This …
Little Scientists – Vernon
Little Scientists – Vernon
Join the Okanagan Science Centre in Vernon every Wednesday this summer for their Little Scientists program! Geared towards children ages 2-5, this come-and-go event will be weekly, every Wednesday from between 10 am -11 am. Meet with one of their science programmers and there will …
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
July Park Play Day – West Kelowna
Get ready for a summer of outdoor fun with Park Play Day! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., the City of West Kelowna is bringing you a free, casual drop-in event for children aged 2 - 8 and their parents/caregivers. This …
Summer Maker Lab – Penticton Museum
Summer Maker Lab – Penticton Museum
Build, create, and tinker with water, micro-circuits, mini-turbines, and more at the Penticton Museum’s Summer Maker Lab! Location: Penticton Museum & Archives - 785 Main Street, Penticton Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays in July and August 2023 Time: 10 - 11:30 am in the Museum/Library Auditorium …
Family Story Time – Vernon
Family Story Time – Vernon
Join Stephanie for picture books, songs, rhymes, and felt stories during Family Story Time at the Vernon Library. Children will learn early literacy simply by having fun. Caregivers must remain with the child for this interactive storytelling experience. Location: Children's Area at the Vernon Regional …
2023 Kelowna Fan Experience
2023 Kelowna Fan Experience
Kelowna Fan Experience is an annual event that will transport the interior of BC to a world of superheroes, film, comics, manga/anime, Sci-Fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, performance, and more. The festival is three days of fandom and fun for all ages! Once again, The Rotary …
Music in the Park – West Kelowna
Music in the Park – West Kelowna
Join us every Friday night, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., from June 23 to Aug. 25, at Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre at Memorial Park, for free entertainment, that's great fun for the whole family. Food trucks will be on-site for those who wish to purchase food …
Live! in Lake Country
Live! in Lake Country
Live! in Lake Country is back and better than ever with free Friday night concerts in Swalwell Park all summer! Presented by TD, live music with opening and headlining acts will fill Swalwell Park, 10090 Bottom Wood Lake Road, every Friday from 7-9 pm, July …
Music in the Park – Armstrong
Music in the Park – Armstrong
Music in the Park returns June 23 – August 25 in Memorial Park, Armstrong. Every Friday in the summer from 7-9 pm at the Lions Gazebo in Memorial Park, there will be live music and food trucks on location. Donations of non-perishable food items will …
U-Pick Garlic Festival – Kelowna
U-Pick Garlic Festival – Kelowna
Join Janzen Garlic Acres for their 1st U-Pick Garlic Festival in Kelowna. With over 50 000 garlic cloves planted last fall October 2022, they are looking forward to finally celebrating this milestone with their beloved customers. This event is free entry for everyone, farm rides …
Swan Lake Summer Festival – Vernon
Swan Lake Summer Festival – Vernon
Swan Lake is thrilled to host their annual Summer Festival on Saturday, July 15th and Sunday, July 16th. Join them for a weekend of family fun as they celebrate summer with their 16 Market Huts filled with local suppliers and vendors. Entertainment: Kath and the …
Family Story Time – Vernon
Family Story Time – Vernon
Join Stephanie for picture books, songs, rhymes, and felt stories during Family Story Time at the Vernon Library. Children will learn early literacy simply by having fun. Caregivers must remain with the child for this interactive storytelling experience. Location: Children's Area at the Vernon Regional …
The Summer Classic – Penticton Speedway
The Summer Classic – Penticton Speedway
The first event of July at the Penticton Speedway comes rolling in with a lot of excitement - the Summer Classic! The race will feature Hornets, Legends, Street Stocks, and a Hit-to-pass Trailer Race. Face painting and food will be available for purchase. Location: Penticton …
2023 Kelowna Fan Experience
2023 Kelowna Fan Experience
Kelowna Fan Experience is an annual event that will transport the interior of BC to a world of superheroes, film, comics, manga/anime, Sci-Fi, fantasy, horror, gaming, performance, and more. The festival is three days of fandom and fun for all ages! Once again, The Rotary …