Activities

The 2023 edition is being expanded to include some activities in Kerry and Stuart parks. (Kelowna Made)

Kelowna Made back for a 2nd year

The community celebration, which debuted in 2022, will be held in City Park August 26

 

The Westside Senior Citizens Service Association hosts activities such as ballroom and line dancing, card games, carpet bowling, ceramics, music, Keep Fit and more. (City of West Kelowna)

5 decades of connecting with seniors in West Kelowna

Westside Senior Citizens Service Association celebrating 50th anniversary

 

An aerial view of Kelowna’s Meet Me on Bernard program. (City of Kelowna)

Long weekend opens patio season on Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue

The early start to Meet Me on Bernard starts Friday May 19

 

Virtual Rcades in Kelowna lets you ride a rollercoaster, pilot a plane, or speed in a race car using virtual reality. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Pilot a plane or ride a rollercoaster at Kelowna’s newest arcade

Bookings can be made online

Virtual Rcades in Kelowna lets you ride a rollercoaster, pilot a plane, or speed in a race car using virtual reality. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Sara Worton stops a shot by Ian Calkins, accompanied by Merrick Hazelton and Sam Abraham, during the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association’s January 2022 Family Footy event, organized in partnership with the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society at the SASCU Indoor Memorial Complex. (File photo)

Shuswap non-profit committed to building healthy, active and physically literate communities

PLAY Shuswap to host its first open house on April 13

Sara Worton stops a shot by Ian Calkins, accompanied by Merrick Hazelton and Sam Abraham, during the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association’s January 2022 Family Footy event, organized in partnership with the Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society at the SASCU Indoor Memorial Complex. (File photo)
Robyn Spink operates Salmon Arm’s Jungle Mania. She and spouse Scott Casano took ownership of the business late August 2022. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

New owner of Salmon Arm indoor jungle gym embraces input from youth

Robyn Spink plans to bring more of the jungle into Jungle Mania

Robyn Spink operates Salmon Arm’s Jungle Mania. She and spouse Scott Casano took ownership of the business late August 2022. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
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From early nights to kisses, fireworks and laughs: Options for New Years Eve celebrations in Kelowna

After a fun night, start the new year off with a Polar Bear Dip at Tug Boat Bay

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Lake Country Seniors’ Activity Centre schedule for December 2022 (Screenshot/District of Lake Country)

Lake Country Seniors Centre board president speaks out on ‘misinformation’ on programming

PrimeTime and Drop in programs are temporarily suspended

Lake Country Seniors’ Activity Centre schedule for December 2022 (Screenshot/District of Lake Country)
(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Have an ice day: Stuart Park skating rink now open downtown Kelowna

Rentals are available at the rink from 11a.m. until 8p.m., daily

(Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Kelowna Curling Club held an open house to celebrate Curling Day in British Columbia and the club's 80th anniversary (Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News)

Kelowna Curling Club celebrates Curling Day in B.C.

The event was a free open house, giving people the opportunity to learn how to curl

Kelowna Curling Club held an open house to celebrate Curling Day in British Columbia and the club's 80th anniversary (Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News)
The Rutland Seniors Centre in Kelowna has seen a huge dip in membership over the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of rutlandseniors.com)

COVID cuts membership in half at Rutland Seniors Centre in Kelowna

Annual membership only costs $10

The Rutland Seniors Centre in Kelowna has seen a huge dip in membership over the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of rutlandseniors.com)
Canada Day safety urged by Kelowna Fire Department and RCMP. (Metro-Creative)

Stay safe on Canada Day weekend: Kelowna Fire Department, RCMP

The RCMP urges not to push your limits when in and on the water

Canada Day safety urged by Kelowna Fire Department and RCMP. (Metro-Creative)
Westbank Museum inaugural Westside Multiculturalism Day is June 25. (Photo courtesy of Westbank Museum)

Learn about your neighbours’ customs at Westbank Museum

Hosting first ‘Multiculturalism Day’

Westbank Museum inaugural Westside Multiculturalism Day is June 25. (Photo courtesy of Westbank Museum)
City says this will be a pilot year for the event with all activities taking place August 27th in City Park (Photo - City of Kelowna)

‘Kelowna Made’ made for celebrating community

All events will be locally sourced and family-oriented

City says this will be a pilot year for the event with all activities taking place August 27th in City Park (Photo - City of Kelowna)
(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News)

Shred the gnar at West Kelowna’s newest skate park

While the ribbon-cutting was last fall, this was the park’s first public event

(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Kelowna Capital News)
Rock The Lake in Kelowna is one of many events that draw residents and visitors. (Capital News)

Kelowna taking steps to become ‘eventful city’

City event supervisor hints at one-day, family-oriented event coming this summer

Rock The Lake in Kelowna is one of many events that draw residents and visitors. (Capital News)
Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre (Photo/City of Kelowna)

City of Kelowna looking for input on indoor recreation strategy

Feedback will help guide investment in sports and recreation facilities for next 10 to 20 years

Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre (Photo/City of Kelowna)
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Stuart Park skating rink closing for the season

Last chance to skate will be on Monday, Feb. 28

(Photo - kelowna.ca)
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.

Let’s play! Grants help Lake Country kids get off the sidelines

Every year, KidSport pays registration fees for low-income families, so ALL kids can play

  • Dec 6, 2021
Through a confidential application process, KidSport provides grants to kids aged 18 and under (from families facing financial barriers) to help cover the cost of registration fees for a season of sport. Visit kidsport.ca to learn more.
Grade 3 students William Barsaleau (left) and Tyson Liefke take control of a water blaster during a Beairsto Elementary School class trip to the Polson Park spray park Friday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Demolition of Vernon spray park sparks call for new facility, fast

Pressure to get new park, at Lakeview, in place before summer as Polson Park facility is a public health concern

Grade 3 students William Barsaleau (left) and Tyson Liefke take control of a water blaster during a Beairsto Elementary School class trip to the Polson Park spray park Friday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)