Free Neighbourhood Events

Strong Neighbourhoods

Meet your neighbours and spark connection through free events near you.

Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Ups

Third Thursday evening
MAY - OCTOBER
Adult socials with fun activities that bring neighbours together in local parks.

Park & Play Family Fun

Weeknights 5-8 p.m.
JULY - AUGUST
Family-friendly events with music and games in parks across the city.

Connections Over Coffee

First Tuesday at 10 a.m.
MAY - SEPTEMBER
Senior-friendly meetups in local parks with snacks and activities.

“The Strong Neighbourhoods event is a great way to gather neighbours and turn them into friends. It encourages neighbours to get together and build relationships with each other. We are no longer strangers”.

- Julie, Kelowna resident

Come meet your neighbours

Whether you’re after family-friendly activities or adult social nights, Strong Neighbourhoods brings people together through free events that spark connection and belonging.

What should I bring?

Most events are outdoors in the summer, so come prepared with your sun‑smart essentials—hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle—plus a blanket or lawn chair to get comfy. Feel free to pack a picnic too, especially since some events line up perfectly with dinner time!

Will events happen rain or shine?

The health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority. That’s why:

we may shorten or cancel events during extreme heat, poor air quality, or storms.
we cannot set up inflatables above 32°C or in rain or high winds.

Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Ups schedule

Pulse Pop-Up events in 2026
Last Thursday of the month from May to October:

August 20: Bingo N' Beats — Sutherland Bay Park — 6-7 p.m.
September 17: Movie in the Park — Ben Lee Park — 7:30-9 p.m.
October 15: Bark Party — Matera Glen Park — 5-6 p.m.

What you can expect
Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-ups are your go-to, free events held in local parks, featuring bingo, trivia, comedy, and more! Think of it as the ultimate hangout spot for adults, where you can vibe with your neighbours, make new connections, and enjoy some seriously fun moments right in the heart of your neighbourhood. Come for the fun, stay for the connections.

Park & Play schedule

Park & Play events in 2026
Weeknights in July and August from 5-8 p.m. View 2026 calendar.
Find the remaining dates for 2026 below:

July 17: Golfview Park
July 20: Talumeen Park
July 21: Ballou Park
July 22: Rutland Centennial Park
July 23: Knox Mountain Park
July 24: Golfview Park
July 27: Carney Park
July 28: Cameron Park
July 29: DeHart Park
July 30: Blair Pond Park
July 31: Lund Park
August 4: Cameron Park
August 5: DeHart Park
August 6: Blair Pond Park
August 7: Lund Park
August 10: Sumac Park
August 11: Richmond Park
August 12: Matera Glen Park
August 13: Ben Lee Park
August 14: Hartwick Park
August 17: Sumac Park
August 18: Richmond Park
August 19: Matera Glen Park
August 20: Ben Lee Park
August 21: Hartwick Park

What you can expect
Park & Play features activities for all ages and abilities, including:

Sports like soccer, catch, and relays,
Lawn games like ladderball, running parachutes, spike ball, bean bag toss, bocce, and giant board games,
Play structures like inflatables and Zorbs (when weather and staffing allows),
Live music on select dates through Festivals Kelowna’s Parks Alive! program.

Connections Over Coffee schedule

Connections Over Coffee events in 2026
First Tuesday from May to September, from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

What you can expect
Connections Over Coffee are gatherings for seniors to meet in neighbourhood parks, enjoy free coffee, tasty treats, and activities. It's all about relaxing and having a great time with neighbours old and new.

Get active & meet your neighbours

Recreation programs and sports leagues are a great way to connect through play.

Free Neighbourhood Events