Vernon

Families can explore over 350 mounted specimens include Canadian animal and bird displays, interactive dioramas, and a nature-themed gift shop at this kid-friendly museum just north of Vernon.

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.

Chicken Little was inspired to create a great place to shop for your kids, grandkids, friends and family. There is a unique selection of hard-to-find items from all over the world.

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Civic Memorial Park offers a balloon-themed playground for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The park features a variety of play structures, including swings, slides, and a hot air balloon-inspired play tower, with natural wood elements seamlessly integrated into the design, including a soft wood chip surface.

Host an artistic party at Colour Time Ceramic Studio! For up to 8 children plus 1 adult, you receive two hours of party fun. In the first hour the kids get to choose and paint a piece. In the 2nd hour, you can have goodies and open gifts. They set up a colourful tablecloth and a few decorations (free or charge). Once the pieces are fired and ready for pick-up, they wrap each individually in tissue paper and place in a cute little bag.

Vernon, Kelowna, Armstrong's top Face and Body Painting Artist.

Creekside Park in Coldstream features a large playground with fun climbing structures, swings, and slides for children of all ages. The playground is surrounded by beautiful grass, offering plenty of space for outdoor games.

Davison Orchards in Vernon is a family-friendly destination where kids can play in the Crazy Cow Kids Corral, meet farm animals, and explore a working orchard. The farm offers a full day of fun with toy tractors, tire swings, duck races, and tractor-pulled train rides through the orchard. Parents can enjoy local eats from the Farmhouse Café, real fruit ice cream, and shop for handmade goods, produce, and baked treats in the Country Village.

Davison Orchards Playground in Vernon features the Crazy Cow Kids Corral, a free 1-acre playground packed with farm-themed fun for kids ages 2–10. Little ones can explore hay bale tunnels, climb into a treehouse, dig in the sand, race rubber ducks, and play on real tractors. The play area is open during regular farm hours and is a great addition to a visit at this popular orchard.