Events

Online registration opens Dec. 1, for the 94th Kelowna Kiwanis Festival in 2020 at http://KelownaKiwanisFestival.com. Deadline for registration is Jan. 22/20. See news release featuring local 2019...

Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 Various Times

Are you learning to play guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro or upright bass? A slow-pitch jam is a fun and welcoming way to improve your playing and learn to play with others.

Bluegrass Slow-Pitch Jam, 1130 Windermere Court, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

St Paul's United Church presents a musical celebration featuring Pepper Choplin's Go Sing It On The Mountain, with Choirs directed by Sylvia Clerke. Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted. A...

St. Paul's United Church, 1130 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Get ready for a spectacular retelling of Tchaikovsky’s Holiday Classic: The Nutcracker, as re-imagined for the outdoors by Director Manon Beaudoin. Featuring a cast of five actors,...

Caravan Farm Theatre, 4886 Salmon River Rd, Armstrong
Dec 12 4:00 PM

Get ready for a spectacular retelling of Tchaikovsky’s Holiday Classic: The Nutcracker, as re-imagined for the outdoors by Director Manon Beaudoin. Featuring a cast of five actors,...

Caravan Farm Theatre, 4886 Salmon River Rd, Armstrong
Dec 12 6:00 PM

New Vintage Theatre and Willy Wonka invite you and your family to his chocolate factory for a delicious magical adventure December 6-19 at The Mary Irwin Theatre at Rotary Centre For The Arts.

Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

This is where Kelowna's top comics test out their newest material! New comics, experienced comics, and everyone in between . We often have as many as 40 comics on the show! This is a big event and...

Dakoda's Sports Bar & Grill, 1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

a film about a devastating decision, made over 500 years ago, which continues to profoundly impact Indigenous and Settler people worldwide. Pope Alexander VI ruled that the lands being discovered...

First Mennonite Church, 1305 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC , Kelowna
Dec 12 6:30 AM

Bring your child ages 2.5-4 years old to our Terrific 2\'s &3\'s Parent & Tot class every Thursday from 9:00-9:45 am. This 45 minute parent participation class will be led by a NCCP...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 9:00 AM

Bring your child age 4-5 years old to our Fabulous 4's class every Thursday from 10:15-11:15 am. This 1 hour independent class will be led by a NCCP certified gymnastics coach to introduce your...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 10:15 AM

Can't commit to an entire session of classes? Drop In instead! We offer preschool drop-ins for children 5 years of age and under every Thursday from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. All children must be...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 10:30 AM

Bring your child age 5-6 years old to our Fantastic 5's class every Thursday from 3:20-4:20 pm. This 1 hour independent class will be led by a NCCP certified gymnastics coach to introduce your...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 3:15 PM

Bring your girls ages 6-14 to our Intermediate Girls #1 class every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm. This 1 hour class led by a NCCP certified gymnastics instructor follows our Foundations Girls class...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 3:30 PM

Bring your girls ages 6-14 to our Intermediate Girls #2 class every Thursday from 4:30-6:00 pm. This 1.5 hour class led by a NCCP certified gymnastics instructor follows our Intermediate Girls #1...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 4:30 PM

Bring your girls ages 6-14 to our Foundations Girls class every Thursday from 5:20-6:20 pm. This 1 hour class led by a NCCP certified gymnastics instructor will introduce your child to the sport of...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 5:15 PM

Bring your girls ages 6-14 to our Advanced Girls class every Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm. This 2 hour class led by a NCCP certified gymnastics instructor follows our Intermediate Girls #3 class and...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 6:00 PM

Bring your kids ages 8-13 to our Tumbling class every Thursday from 6:20-7:20 pm. This 1 hour class led by a NCCP certified gymnastics instructor will introduce your child to tumbling. In this...

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre , 365 Hartman Rd, Kelowna
Dec 12 6:15 PM

LIVER & ONION LUNCH plus Chef Special Lunch at the Legion every Thursday 11:30-1:00pm. Come join us from some home made meals! Everyone welcome! Members and guests welcome! Anyone can become a...

KELOWNA LEGION, 1380 Bertram Street, Kelowna
Dec 12 11:30 AM

The Holiday Feast Thu, Dec 12, 2019 Venue: Great Estates Wine Experience Centre | 21 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton Time: 5:00pm Price: $25 per person Wines to go with that special holiday meal from...

Great Estates Wine Experience Centre, 21 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
Dec 12 5:00 PM

Rick 'Poppa Dawg' Halisheff plays live acoustic blues, soul and Americana music from 5:30 til 8:00. Blues and BBQ in downtown Kelowna and fun for the whole family!

Memphis Blues BBQ House 289 Bernard Ave, 120-7841 Highway 97, Kelowna
Dec 12 5:30 PM

Have you ever wondered what it is like to taste a without knowing what it was? Learn how in this great seminar! With no preconceived ideas of what the wine is, blind tastings can heighten...

BC VQA Wine Information Centre, 533 Vees Drive, Penticton
Dec 12 6:00 PM

Every Thursday @ The Green find your inner Mariah or Freddie Mercury and jump on our large stage (and the biggest sound and lights in town). Home of Okanagan's Got Talent is now your stage every...

The Green Pub in The Village Green Hotel Complex, 4801 27 Street, Vernon
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Super Wicked Awesome featuring Karl Hourigan is playing blues and rock and more at Dunnenzies In the Mission on Thursday December 12.

DunnEnzies Pizza and Parlour , 4638 Lakeshore Road Kelowna, Kelowna
Dec 12 8:00 PM

Blues, Soul, R&B and Motown live music with Rick 'Poppa Dawg' Halisheff, Grant Jones and Greg Donskov from 9 til Midnight and no cover charge!

Blue Gator Bar & Grill, 441 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 9:00 PM

Live, free-to-play Texas Hold'em poker league. Play weekly for points to advance to Regionals and Provincials for cash prizes.

Tug's Taphouse, 260 Martin Street, Penticton
Dec 12 6:30 PM

Join us for a fun filled, interactive and entertaining evening of Trivia on Thursday Nights at 97th Street Pub! The Emcee Entertainment combines traditional Pub Trivia with a focus on...

97th Street Pub, 2400 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, Kelowna
Dec 12 8:30 PM

Join us for a fun filled, interactive and entertaining evening of Trivia on Thursday Nights at 97th Street Pub! The Emcee Entertainment combines traditional Pub Trivia with a focus on...

97th Street Pub, 2400 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, Kelowna
Dec 12 8:30 PM

This coming Saturday, November 9, the final exhibition of the year will have arrived. All Okanagan artists will have had the opportunity to offer their best works prior to the Christmas gift-giving...

Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, Peachland
Dec 12 9:00 AM

One of the largest photography exhibitions in the Okanagan featuring 28 fine art photographers showcasing 68 works. Opening reception on Saturday, January 18th from noon-3pm.

Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Avenue, Peachland
Dec 12 9:00 AM

The Under 100 exhibition/art sale shows over 700 pieces of artwork that are all priced under $100, with new art being added every Wednesday. We are open 10-4 pm, 7 days a week and until 9 pm on...

Lake Country Art Gallery, 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Hockey is many things – shinny on a frozen pond, the sweat-soaked smell of a locker room, a winning wrist shot, a roaring crowd. But most of all, it is an enduring national passion that brings...

Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Exhibition Dates: November 21, 2019 through December 23, 2019 Art Drop-Off Dates: Works can be dropped off or shipped to the gallery between Friday, October 18, 2019 and Thursday, November 7,...

Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Steeped in our traditions is a new exhibit featured at Lake Country Museum and Archives. It includes a handmade Girls Festival Doll display and illustrates the importance of tea and the ceremony...

Lake Country Museum and Archives, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd. W., Lake Country
Dec 12 10:00 AM

The PDCAC presents a dual themed group exhibition, Long Night’s Journey + Ornamented featuring artists from across the Okanagan. A Long Night’s Journey explores the darker days as we slip...

PDCAC Gallery at the Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Ave, Penticton
Dec 12 11:00 AM

Preservation + Conservation Workshops We create, receive, and keep records throughout our lives. They have emotional, legal, financial, or administrative value. This series of workshops will...

Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
Dec 12 12:30 PM

Exhibition Dates: November 21, 2019 through December 23, 2019 Art Drop-Off Dates: Works can be dropped off or shipped to the gallery between Friday, October 18, 2019 and Thursday, November 7,...

Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
Dec 12 5:00 PM

Join us for an exclusive Penticton screening of the new movie from Salomon and The Blank Collective – The 7 Stages of Blank. In the pursuit to capture the seven stages we all go through as...

Slackwater Brewing, 218 Martin St, Penticton
Dec 12 7:30 PM

Wine and Cheese “The Perfect Pairing” $25.00 p/p Serving wine and cheese together feels like a no-brainer but which wines work best with which cheeses? From red and white wine to...

Great Estates Okanagan Wine Experience Centre, 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton
Dec 12 4:00 PM

Each month, we create specially designed food pairings to go with a selection of exclusive wines from the Great Estates Okanagan portfolio that celebrates what's special and timely for the season....

Great Estates Okanagan @ The lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Drive , Penticton
Dec 12 5:00 PM

MuD polymer house & Red Rooster Winery have teamed up to bring you a fantastical polymer earring DIY evening just in time for the holidays. Spend an evening at Red Rooster with Anna, the local...

Red Rooster Winery, 891 Naramata Road, Penticton
Dec 12 6:30 PM

Dance every Thursday 7 - 10 p.m. 1700 Parkinson Way. Enjoy a great old-time dance with a live band. Vic & Co play foxtrots, polkas, 2-steps, waltzes, schottisches. cha cha, rumba and probably...

Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna presents SALSA THURSDAYS 8pm Singles, Couples, All levels and ages 30 minute lesson with dance to follow 421 Cawston Ave. V1Y 6Z1 (250)717-5304 $10/person...

Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 8:00 PM

Visit the Summerland Community Arts Council's Christmas Gift Market starting on Friday, November 29th at 4 pm. 10105 Main St. in downtown Summerland. We'll be open Tuesday to Saturday until...

Summerland Arts & Cultural Centre, 10105 Main St.Summerland, Summerland
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Rustic Chalk Decor now offers Drop In time, where you can come in on a whim & paint a beautiful wooden sign with over 20 design choices, OR book ahead and choose from several of our most popular...

Rustic Chalk Decor DIY Studio, #102 - 1974 Moss Court, Kelowna
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Sip some wine & embrace your creative side with us at the Rustic Chalk Decor DIY Studio! Come solo or as a couple, or come with your girlfriends, and make a festive wooden sign for your holiday...

Rustic Chalk Decor DIY Studio, #102 - 1974 Moss Court, Kelowna
Dec 12 6:30 PM

Make a splash this festive season at the Vancouver Aquarium. With over 60,000 creatures, and amazing shows daily, there’s something for everyone this holiday season. • The holidays...

The Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Dec 12 10:00 AM

The Crystal Man CHRISTMAS OPEN WAREHOUSE! Two buildings, dozens of displays, thousands of crystals, amazing new sales, and so much more! We’ll be open to the public Thursdays,...

The Crystal Man, 28 Novoting Rd, Enderby
Dec 12 10:00 AM

Enjoy Tunes of the Season, Sip and Savour hot beverages and Holiday Treats Visit our indoor Christmas Tree Walk in support of the Central Okanagan Food Bank. Okanagan ChristmasFest...

Kanata Hotel and Conference Centre, 2429 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, Kelowna
Dec 12 5:00 PM

Come join us for our Holiday Party "Bah Humbug" event at our Capri location from 6-7 pm at #107-1835 Gordon Dr.

WorkBC, #107-1835 Gordon Dr., Kelowna
Dec 12 6:00 PM

Come join us for a slice of pizza and find out how WorkBC can assist you in your career goals. Event is for youth 16-30 and runs from 6-7 pm.

WorkBC, #107-1835 Gordon Dr., Kelowna
Dec 12 6:00 PM

Shari Ulrich joins Russ Rosen, Justyn Rees and Graham Ord to make a stellar cast in this fun, interactive, compelling re-telling of the first Christmas story. Dramatist/storyteller Justyn Rees...

New life centre, 2041 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia , Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Join classes anytime! You are welcome and encouraged to participate in as many classes as you like. To join simply attend the class of your choice and and talk to the instructor. Start your path...

Francophone Cultural Centre, 702 Bernard Ave, Kelowna
Dec 12 10:00 AM

"Keeping and Preserving Your Photos Part II" We create, receive, and keep records throughout our lives. They have emotional, legal, financial, or administrative value. This series of workshops...

Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
Dec 12 12:30 PM

An educational tasting session, with Pénélope Roche, to learn and experience Rosé styles from B.C. and around the world. You must be 19 years of age to register for this class.

Okanagan College - Penticton Campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West, Penticton
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Parents, enjoy a workout or swim in the facility while your children are in the care of qualified staff and volunteers. We provide supervised play with age-appropriate toys, arts, crafts, and...

Kelowna Family YMCA, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna BC , Kelowna
Dec 12 Various Times

Make salt dough ornaments - Create your own salt dough and make a hand imprint to take home to dry. Also, paint a premade salt dough ornament at the Lab. Parent/caregiver must stay with their...

Westside Learning Lab, Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre #216 - 525 Hwy 97 South West Kelowna, BC., West Kelowna
Dec 12 3:30 PM

The beginner kids will learn traditional karate basics and get the opportunity to train in the newest, most innovative athletic methods to improve the students’ potential. This class will...

Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Dec 12 3:15 PM

This drop-in program is open to those aged 11 to 14 on Thursday afternoons from 3:15 – 4:45pm. Students draw, paint and focus on projects of particular interest to them. Young@Art is...

Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
Dec 12 3:45 PM

Kids week long parkour camps on all summer long! 2 hours/day Monday - Friday (10 hours) = $200 * includes free 1 month unlimited drop-in's (offered daily). Jump, run, climb, play, be...

Ethos Parkour & Movement, 647 Okanagan Ave East #104, Penticton
Dec 12 4:00 PM

Making an impact starts here. Our Youth Leadership Development program will help teens get to know themselves better while learning fundamental leadership skills and making new friends in a fun,...

Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Dec 12 4:00 PM

We want all girls to embrace their unique qualities and shine bright like a star! Have your girl join our inspiring leaders to participate in activities designed to celebrate, encourage and empower...

Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Dec 12 6:00 PM

This program is just for the guys! Our awesome leaders use a variety of fun, active and engaging activities to promote healthy living, encourage positive friendships and give boys an opportunity to...

Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Dec 12 6:00 PM

It’s the little things that make a big difference to being effective communicators: your approach, attitude, and how you feel all affect how you speak. Think of giving a speech as having a...

Penticton Recreation Centre, Uptairs meeting room 2, 325 Power Street, Penticton, Penticton
Dec 12 4:45 PM

SMART Recovery is an addiction recovery program that is a leading alternative to the twelve step approach. A 4-point program that teaches us to; 1) Build and Maintain Motivation 2) Cope with...

Metis Community Services Society of BC, 147 Park Road, Kelowna
Dec 12 7:00 PM

Join us at our annual 12 Days of Tasting as wineries from all over the Okanagan take a turn pouring their wines in these great complimentary tastings. December 12- Clos du Soleil (Keremeos) ...

BC VQA Wine Information Centre, 533 Vees Drive, Penticton
Dec 12 1:00 PM

Bar One Kelowna is raising money to help support the local Food Bank during the holidays! Join us this Thursday for wing night where $1 from every order of wings will go back towards buying...

Bar One, 2130 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
Dec 12 4:00 PM