Vernon Presents: A Festival of Gifts

Throughout the past 22 years, Vernon Presents has earned its reputation as being one of the premier Christmas craft shows in the Okanagan Valley. The event typically attracts over 100 vendors annually with crafts ranging from paintings, artisan pottery, hand-crafted candles and jewelry, table linens, creative crib boards, homemade salsa and much, much more. It...

South Okanagan Fire and Ice Festival

The South Okanagan Fire & Ice Festival will return for 2023 bringing together food, wine, and culture as we celebrate winter in the valley. Enjoy several events throughout the South Okanagan and find something fun for everyone.

Downtown Kelowna LIght UP & Winter Street Market

The annual Downtown Kelowna Light Up is a free community event held to welcome the holiday season. At Stuart Park you will find live entertainment, activities for kids from 1 to 92, skating, food, and Santa! You can also take in some great shopping at the Winter Street Market. Indulge in some festive sweets and...

The Nutcracker Winter Sleigh Ride Show at Caravan Farm Theatre

Caravan Farm Theatre 4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong, BC, Canada

We revisit our thrilling interpretation of Ernst T.A. Hoffmann’s holiday classic. Created by Cirque du Soleil artist Manon Beaudoin with an incredible ensemble of artists, THE NUTCRACKER WINTER SLEIGH RIDE SHOW weaves the magic of the winter landscape with stunning circus elements and a fleet of heavy horses to revamp an old chestnut. Told with...

Wildlights 2023 At the BC Wildlife Park

BC Wildlife Park 9077 Dallas drive, Kamloops, BC, Canada

Each year gets better and better... get ready for the brightest year yet! With over 1 million lights, endless photo opportunities and new light displays, WILDLIGHTS presented by  MJB Lawyers returns. Wildlights will run December 15 - January 7, 2024 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm nightly, excluding Christmas Day. Over 1 million magical lights will turn on at...

New York New Years

Stuart Park 1430 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Kelowna Valley First "New York New Years" is an annual family-friendly celebration to ring in Kelowna’s New Year, and one of the only free, all-ages events happening on New Year’s Eve. This one-night event, held in Stuart Park and at the Kelowna Community Theatre, features activities, and entertainment that appeals to a wide range...

Cirque du Soleil “Corteo” at South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre 853 Eckhardt Ave W, Penticton, BC, Canada

Corteo, Cirque du Soleil’s most enchanting arena production, is back in North America and heading to Penticton, set to charm audiences for the very first time. This one-of-a-kind production, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, was performed for the first time in Montreal in April 2005. Since its creation, the show has dazzled over 10 million...

Living Things International Arts Festival – Kelowna

What is Living Things? It’s groundbreaking theatre, art and performances that will leave you feeling exhilarated. These are the shows that get big cities buzzing. Taking place annually during the winter Living Things is a spectacle of live theatre, performance art, dance and music. In 2024, there will be performances from Romania, Madagascar, Germany, Montreal, and Vancouver. At Living Things,...

Date Night Clay Handbuilding

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, BC, Canada

Come for a fun date night, create a clay project and enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or mocktail. In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn a few hand-building techniques while building and decorating two individual pieces which can fit together. Firing and glazing are done for you and pieces will be available to pick...

Pride Winter Ball at Venables Theatre

Venables Theatre 6100 Gala Street, Oliver, BC, Canada

Join us for the most anticipated event of the season – the PRIDE WINTER BALL on Saturday, January 27th!  Back by popular demand, this year’s extravaganza promises to be unforgettable.  Tickets drop soon, and with limited numbers, don’t miss your chance to snag yours! Stay tuned to the SOS Pride Facebook and Instagram pages  for ticket release info and details...

Kelowna International Fringe Festival

Modelled after Fringe Festivals all over the world, the Kelowna Fringe is an uncensored arts festival where performers are chosen at random in a lottery. They’ve been given the freedom to create whatever show they want, which allows for a diverse and exciting line-up. At its core, Fringe is a unique showcase of drama, comedy, musical theatre, clown,...

Snakebite Film Festival

Landmark 7 Cinema 250 Winnipeg Street, Penticton, BC, Canada

The Snakebite Film Festival started in Penticton in 2017. The Vision of the Festival is “Awakening Culture, Uniting Communities”. The dream was to have a film festival that showcases all of the stories that exist in Penticton and the South Okanagan and highlight the rich diversity that may be perceived as invisible. The Festival is...