Fall Family Activities

Fall in the Okanagan is our favourite time of year. With an abundance of family-fun activities, the kids will get the most out of this season. We have created a list of Fall Activities & Things to Do on our Fall Bucket List. It also includes a free printable when you sign up for our newsletter.


Fall Bucket List

A list of fall activities and things to do with your family in the Okanagan this Fall. The list features activities from Enderby to Vernon to Kelowna to Penticton, right down to Osoyoos.

Don-O-Ray Farms, Kelowna

Pumpkin Patches

Bring the family to pick the perfect pumpkin and while there, tour a corn maze, take family photos or explore the outdoors.

Gotta Goat Farm in Penticton

Farms & Zoos

Animal farms and petting zoos are the most requested from our girls. Goats, horses, kangaroos, you name it! Visit one today.

Gambell-Farms-Pumpkin-Patch-Lake-Country

Fruit Stands, Orchards, U-Picks

Still bursting with fruit and local produce, visit a fruit stand, orchard or u-pick for pumpkins, squash, and more!

Upcoming Events Near You:

2025 North Okanagan Early Years Fair – Vernon

Vernon Boys and Girls Club 3300-37th Avenue, Vernon, BC, Canada

Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to the 2025 North Okanagan Early Years Fair on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Vernon Boys & Girls Club Gym. Why Should You Attend? Discover Local Resources: Meet a variety of community programs and service providers who …

Free

Unplug and Play and Family Literacy Week – Central Okanagan

Unplug & Play and Family Literacy Week encourages children and families to unplug from their screens and explore different ways of spending time together. BEEM Credit Union’s Unplug & Play and Family Literacy Week provide families with free, community-supported activities so they can increase their …

Free

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour – Penticton

South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Avenue West, Penticton, BC, Canada

Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) in Penticton on January 28! This is your chance to witness the World Record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, …

Event Series Born to ‘Bee’ Wild – Kelowna

Born to ‘Bee’ Wild – Kelowna

Kelowna Museums 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do at Born to 'Bee' Wild at Kelowna Museums. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population. After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own …

By donation
Event Series Firefighter Story Time

Firefighter Story Time – Vernon

Vernon Library 2800 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC, Canada

Firefighter Story Time at the Vernon branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Meet a real firefighter! Lieutenant Reich from the station will be at the library. Suggested age is 2-5 years old but everyone is welcome. Location: Vernon Library – 2800 30th Avenue, Vernon Date: Thursday, …

Free

Youth Nights: Pizza Party and Improv – Vernon

Powerhouse Theatre 2901 35th Avenue, Vernon

Join them for Powerhouse Youth Nights, a free and exciting event for youth to unleash their creativity through acting, theatre games, and improv! The first session features a Pizza Party and Improv Night with Peter Church, a seasoned theatre professional with over 20 years of …

Free

Event Series Born to ‘Bee’ Wild – Kelowna

Born to ‘Bee’ Wild – Kelowna

Kelowna Museums 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do at Born to 'Bee' Wild at Kelowna Museums. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population. After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own …

By donation

Early Years Family Literacy Fair – Penticton

Cherry Lane Shopping Centre 2111 Main Street, Penticton, BC, Canada

Celebrate the joy of reading and family literacy at the Early Years Family Literacy Fair at the Cherry Lane Mall on February 1, 2025! This fun, free event encourages families to explore literacy activities together. Enjoy engaging activities, entertainment, and connect with community partners offering …

Free