Vernon

Explore the Interpretive Centre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, featuring interactive exhibits, artwork, and hands-on activities in the Habitat and Discovery Rooms. For birthdays, enjoy a themed 2-hour party with guided programming, picnic time, and free exploration.

Choose one of Beyond Belief Escape Rooms’ themed rooms and race against time with your family as you attempt to complete your mission within 60 minutes.

Birthday parties at the North Recreation Centre by BGC Okanagan offer an exciting and hassle-free way to celebrate your child’s special day. Choose from a variety of party options, including active gym parties, creative craft parties, or themed parties tailored to your child’s interests. Each celebration includes 1.5 hours of supervised activities led by experienced staff, plus 30 minutes for cake and gifts, with the flexibility to bring your own food and decorations for a personalized touch.

Very kid-friendly, they offer a colouring menu for the kids where they can choose their meal. Cups come with lid and straw to avoid spills.

Brewer's Pond at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon, British Columbia, offers a quintessential Canadian ice-skating experience on its expansive 2.5-acre natural rink. Skaters of all ages can glide across the ice, enjoy a game of pond hockey, or take a leisurely skate amidst the picturesque mountain scenery. The pond features an outdoor fire pit and music, enhancing the enchanting atmosphere. Skate rentals are available on-site at Brewer's Base, and helmets are recommended for safety. Photo by Blake Jorgenson.

Their typical u-pick season for cherries begins in early July and lasts for 2-3 weeks (depending on the weather and the number of people picking). Table grapes are ready in late August. This farm is great because they supply buckets and containers to pick up and take home. Please note, that they accept cash only.

C-Lovers Fish & Chips offers a family-friendly dining experience with menu options suitable for children, including all-you-can-eat fish and chips priced for toddlers and children.

Centennial Outdoor Rink in Vernon offers free outdoor skating throughout the winter season, with a range of public skate sessions, family-friendly times, and dedicated Shinny games for various age groups. Helmets are mandatory for skaters under 10 and all Shinny players, and additional equipment requirements apply. Youth Shinny players must pre-register and display a color-coded helmet marker provided by the Recreation Centre. The rink also offers rental and private booking options, making it a versatile spot for winter fun. For the latest schedule updates or closures, visitors should check online.

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