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 is a fun family destination with farm-fresh produce, a bakery, and plenty to do. Kids can play at the Crazy Cow Kids Corral, feed friendly farm animals, and explore vintage tractors. The Farmhouse Café serves homemade meals and fresh apple juice, while The Old Brick Press offers real fruit ice cream. Visitors can shop for local treats at the Country Village gift shop or take a tractor-pulled Johnny Popper Farm Tour through the orchards.

Davison Orchards offers families an expansive 1-acre playground called the Crazy Cow Kids Corral, where fun never ends! Kids can explore hay stack tunnels, climb into a tree house, dig in the sand, compete in duck races, and play on the tractors.