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Weekend need to KNow!: May 3 to 5, 2019

From charity runs and sports games to craft markets and the biggest community events in the city, it is hard to be bored while being in Kelowna.

If you’re looking for a way to make the most of your weekend, we are here to tell you about the notable events and activities coming to town.

Here is your Weekend Need to KNow!

The Pack AD at Fernando’s

Start your weekend off with some live music at Fernando’s Pub! Vancouver’s garage rock duo, The Pack A.D. are set to destroy the stage with local rockers, Ancient Engines.

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Gear up for one awesome night! Cover is $20 with doors set to open at 9 p.m.

Cat Cafe

Looking to add one more to the family? Head over to the Lake Country Art Gallery to meet some of the adorable cats and kittens available for adoption through a pop-up cat cafe hosted by the Okanagan Humane Society.

For $2 you can meet, pet and cuddle all the eligible candidates, enjoy lunch, and even flex your art skills by drawing the critters on site. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Home Grown Market

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the “May the Fourth Be With You” Home Grown Market this Saturday!

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Hosted at Canoe Coffee Roasters, Kelowna’s latest food and craft market welcomes one and all to browse dozens of artisan vendors, enjoy live music and treats in abundance from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Following the market, those attendees who are 19+ can get all dressed up in your Star Wars best and head to the after party! Enjoy more music, food trucks, local craft brews and more for just $15.75 a ticket. Click here to get yours!

Healthy Kids Day

Get ready parents, one of Kelowna’s best family-friendly events is back this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

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The YMCA of the Okanagan on Hartman Road will be hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day celebration!

With over 50 activities, healthy snacks, an entertainment stage and more, you and your little ones can learn all about fun ways to stay active year round.

Cinco De Mayo at East Kelowna Market

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the East Kelowna Community Hall at the first East Kelowna Market of the spring season.

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Starting at noon you can enjoy a fiesta of fun that will include live Latin music, dancing, food from CrAsian food truck, a pinata and over 50 local artisan vendors!

Admission is free and the event is both family and pet-friendly.

Music Fest MS

Giddy-up country music fans because local musician, Ben Klick is hosting the very first Music Fest MS this Sunday!

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Held at the Kelowna Community Theatre, the event will showcase the music of Klick as well as Juno Award winner, Jess Moskaluke — all the while raising vital funds for the Canadian MS Society.

Tickets are still available online for $55 general admission and $105 for VIP, click here to get yours!

To see a more comprehensive list of events taking place in our community you can head to our events calendar! If you would like the Now you KNow cruiser to be at your next event, send an email to events@kelownanow.com.



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