Welcome to this weeks events guide, we have something for everyone in preparation for the holiday season! From festive hayrides and Christmas carols to holiday markets and sparkling light displays, this week is packed with holiday cheer and seasonal fun for all ages!
Nikki's Highlights:
Christmas Carols in the Park
Dates: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Where: Stuart Park
Link: Event Link
Details: For the 3rd year in a row Redeemer Baptist Church will be celebrating Christmas with carols and hot chocolate and giveaways in downtown Kelowna.
Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM (7:00 PM is SOLD OUT)
Where: The Laurel Packinghouse
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Details: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Kelowna. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Movie Soundtracks at The Laurel Packinghouse under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Winter Solstice 2024
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Summerhill Pyramid Winery
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Details: Join us at the pyramid to celebrate the beginning of Winter, bring warm clothes, yoga matt, chairs also available.
After the meditation in the pyramid, everyone is invited to the Kekuli for drumming and dancing around the fire, so don’t forget your drum if you play. We will also enjoy an organic vegan potluck, feel free to bring something yummy to share.
Breakfast with Santa at the Delta Grand Okanagan!
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Where: Delta Grand Okanagan
Link: Event Link
Details: Celebrate the holiday season with a magical morning at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort! ✨ Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet
🎁 Meet Santa for a special photo and a treat for every child
🎨 Face painting, crafts, games, and more fun for the whole family!
🌟 Create cherished holiday memories"
Traditional Christmas Eve Service
Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Where: Benvoulin Heritage Church, 2279 Benvoulin Road
Link: Event Link
Details: Experience the joy of the season at our traditional Christmas Eve service at the lovely Benvoulin Heritage Church. Join us for a heart-warming celebration with carols and candlelight!
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Date: Friday, December 27, 2024 and 28
Time: Various Times
Where: Kelowna Community Theatre
Link: Event Link
Details: This year, Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS Adaptive) is excited to bring three showings, with two different film selections, to Kelowna, while raising funds for adaptive and inclusive outdoor recreation programs for people living with disabilities. With three showings and two different film selections there will be films for everyone; to inspire adventure, to showcase diversity of the natural landscapes and those who recreate in them, to educate and empower about the outdoors, and to simply laugh and enjoy.
Valley First New York New Years
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Stuart Park
Link: Event Link
Details: Family-friendly celebration to ring in Kelowna’s New Year and one of the only all-ages events in Kelowna on New Year’s Eve.
Happening this Week!
Friday, December 20, 2024
Happy Hour and Live Music at Grizzli Winery
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Grizzli Winery
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Details: Join your friends in our wine lounge and cozy up fireside every Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm to listen to a rotating musical lineup, ensuring every Friday is a new experience. Enjoy Happy Hour prices on drinks, delicious light bites, and desserts, and take in the frosted vineyard views.
Holiday Wine & What Knot Workshop
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery
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Details: Join us for a fun night of holiday wine tasting and create your own macrame Christmas ornaments at our Wine & What Knot Workshop!
Bee Merry & Bright Holiday Light Up
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Meadow Vista Honey Wines
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Details: Stroll through our enchanting wonderland, where a dazzling array of twinkling lights and Christmas scenes await. Bring family and friends to marvel at the breathtaking light displays & soak in the holiday atmosphere. Sing along to Christmas carols with live holiday music performers, and treat yourself to gourmet delights. Includes s'more's to roast at our cozy fire pits.
Ringing in the Season
Time: 12:00 (Noon) to 1:00 PM
Where: Central Okanagan United Church, 721 Bernard Ave
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Details: The Alleluia Ringers handbell choir presents a short concert of seasonal music. The perfect interlude to your day! Take a break from last minute shopping and be filled with the sounds of Christmas. Admission is by donation at the door.
Pasta for a Cause
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Saj Common Kitchen
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Details: Chef Andrew will guide you in crafting authentic ravioli pasta—an opportunity to put your Italian cooking skills to the test. After the cooking session, enjoy a dinner inspired by the demonstration and a traditional Christmas dessert. Fundraiser dinner supporting the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Winter Solstice Indigenous Market
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: 1580 Bernard Ave., Metis Community Services
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Details: Join us for an afternoon to celebrate the Winter Solstice. We are going to have storytelling from an elder by a fire, craft making, tea and scrub making, and an Indigenous vendor market
Winter Wonder Night Walk at Scenic Canyon Regional Park
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: Scenic Canyon Regional Park, 3965 Field Road
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Details: Join us to celebrate a winter's night. Bring your sense of adventure for a fun evening in the crisp, fresh air. We'll listen for owl calls, look for animal tracks, share stories around a fire and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate. Dress warmly, bring a flashlight and a mug!
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Last Chance Holiday Market! Plus: Gift Wrapping by donation
Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: Delta Grand Okanagan
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Details: Join as at the Delta Grand for the Last Chance Holiday Market and Gift Wrapping by donation to the Festival of Trees
Monday, December 23, 2024
All You Can Eat Holiday Buffet
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Where: Naked Cafe
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Details: Ukrainian-style All You Can Eat holiday buffet. Perogies, borscht, lazy cabbage rolls, sausage, and more!! Skip shopping and cooking and let us take care of it.
Winter Break Camps
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Creative Flow Craft Studio - 1936 Windsor Rd
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Details: Each Day will include a full, fun day of arts and crafts to keep your kids engaged! Throughout the 6 days, we will combine the kid's favourite activities, such as warm snow making (cloud/moon dough), painting, crocheting/knitting, clay, seasonal holiday crafts, baking, and use of our epic splatter room!
Now You KNow with Pam and Nikki will be back next week with more hand curated events.
You can always see the latest events on our Events Calendar!
Enjoy the beautiful region we live in and get out there to meet people who share your interests!
