Free Neighbourhood Events

Strong Neighbourhoods

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

Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Ups

Last 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.

Learn more about Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Ups

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

May 21: YOUTH EDITION! Sunset Games & Movie — Dehart Park — 7:30-10 p.m.
June 18: A Night of Comedy — Rowcliffe Park — 7-8 p.m.
July 16: Trivia in the Park — Kinsmen Park — 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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.

Learn more about Park & Play

Park & Play events in 2026
Weeknights in July and August:

Kinsmen Park — July 2 and 9 — 5–8 p.m.
Rowcliffe Park — July 3 and 10 — 5–8 p.m.
Fawn Run Park — July 6 — 5–8 p.m.
McKinley Landing Park — July 7 — 5–8 p.m.
Fairhall Park — July 8 — 5–8 p.m.
Talumeen Park — July 13 and 20 — 5–8 p.m.
Ballou Park — July 14 and 21 — 5–8 p.m.
Rutland Centennial Park — July 15 and 22 — 5–8 p.m.
Knox Mountain Park — July 16 and 23 — 5–8 p.m.
Golfview Park — July 17 and 24 — 5–8 p.m.
Carney Park — July 27 — 5–8 p.m.
Cameron Park — July 28 and August 4 — 5–8 p.m.
DeHart Park — July 29 and August 5 — 5–8 p.m.
Blair Pond Park — July 30 and August 6 — 5–8 p.m.
Lund Park — July 31 and August 7 — 5–8 p.m.
Sumac Park — August 10 and 17 — 5–8 p.m.
Richmond Park — August 11 and 18 — 5–8 p.m.
Matera Glen Park — August 12 and 19 — 5–8 p.m.
Ben Lee Park — August 13 and 20 — 5–8 p.m.
Hartwick Park — August 14 and 21 — 5–8 p.m.

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.

Learn more about Connections over Coffee

Connections over Coffee events in 2026
First Tuesday from May to September:

May 5 — Barlee Park (1898 Barlee Road) — 10-11:30 a.m.
June 2 — Guisachan Heritage Park (1060 Cameron Avenue) — 10-11:30 a.m.
July 7 — Davie Park (300 Davie Road) — 10-11:30 a.m.
August 4 — Knowles Heritage Park (865 Bernard Avenue) — 10-11:30 a.m.
September 1 — Whitman Glen Park (308 Whitman Road) — 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