Events
| Title | Date | Description | Event Rate | Featured Image | Location | Presenter | Price | Ticket Information | Website |
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| Candidate info package available | 2026-07-24 (All day) | October is election time. Candidate information packages can be requested online at kelowna.ca/election or picked up at the Office of the City Clerk, 2nd floor, City Hall, 1435 Water Street. Each package includes eligibility requirements, the nomination process, key dates and deadlines, and an overview of the responsibilities of elected officials. Step forward and shape what comes next for Kelowna. Decisions made in the next four years set the course for generations. For more details, go to kelowna.ca/election. |  | ||||||
| Worker applications open | 2026-07-21 (All day) | October is election time. We’re hiring nearly 300 election workers to support Kelowna’s municipal election in October 2026. Be part of a great team, earn a daily stipend, and help put democracy into action. Applications open today, July 21. Be part of the team that runs voting locations across Kelowna. For more details, go to kelowna.ca/election. |  | ||||||
| Fan Fest | 2026-06-27 (All day) to 2026-07-04 (All day) | Free family fun. Festival energy. All week long. Presented by TELUS, Fan Fest brings free family fun to the Touchdown Kelowna Festival every day at Waterfront Park. Fans of all ages can snap photos at high-energy welcome zones, create custom player cards, meet mascots and players (when available), and catch a special Grey Cup visit on June 27. The site will be filled with football-themed games like quarterback accuracy throws, agility relays and receiver challenges, along with hands-on activities including face painting, balloon art, cheer sign decorating and recyclable noise maker crafts. Fans can also test their knowledge with BC Lions trivia, explore the team’s history and iconic moments, and learn the basics of CFL football through interactive displays and trivia games. Check out sponsor displays and activities while connecting with local tourism and entertainment partners. Throughout the festival, the Waterfront Park Stage will feature local up-and-coming music artists, BC Lions game-day watch parties and World Soccer watch parties. Food trucks, bar service (during licensed events), washrooms, misting areas and a water bottle refill station will help guests stay comfortable and enjoy the celebration longer. While most Waterfront Park Stage programming is free to attend, the two headline concerts and Flip Flop Gala require tickets. Looking for an easy way to get there? Catch transit, walk or take advantage of the free bike valet at Bernard Avenue and Mill Street, offering a safe and convenient place to park during the festival. Operating hours are Monday - Thursday, 1 – 9 p.m. and Friday - Sunday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fan Fest is open daily during the festival, with the following hours: June 27 - 3 - 10pm Where Kelowna comes to cheer, beyond the field. Come for the fun. Stay for the fanfare.
|  | Waterfront Park, 1200 Water St. | Free | https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou… | |||
| Fan March | 2026-07-04 13:00 to 16:00 | Wear your game-day colours and join the Fan March! Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Lombardy Park as we march to the Apple Bowl in a high-energy celebration of home team pride. Wear your game- day colours (orange, black and white) and join the fun as the Kelowna Pipe Band and Kalamalka Highlanders lead the way at 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m march times or do the walk on your own when you and your team are ready.
Whether you have tickets to the game or not, show off your home team pride and join other fans for this spirited walk ahead of the BC Lions’ second match at the Apple Bowl. Bring your energy, wear your colours and be part of the march!
|  | Lombardy Park, 1320 Wilson Ave. | Free | https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou… | |||
| World Soccer Watch Party | 2026-07-02 16:00 | Kickoff at 4 PM and 8 PM
The world’s game. The Okanagan stage. Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Waterfront Park for a massive outdoor World Soccer Watch Party streamed LIVE on two giant LED screens with full concert-quality sound that puts you right in the match. As the sun sets over the water, the intensity rises. Feel every goal. Every save. Every last-minute push — amplified across the park with big-screen visuals and immersive sound that makes you feel like you’re in the stadium. World-class soccer. Waterfront energy.
This is global football energy — lakeside. |  | Waterfront Park | Free | https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou… | |||
| Breakfast with the BC Lions | 2026-06-28 09:00 to 11:00 | Start your Sunday the championship way. Part of Touchdown Kelowna Festival, join us at Stuart Park for a high-energy, family-friendly morning celebration as the BC Lions take over downtown Kelowna for a FREE community breakfast packed with music, spirit, and hometown pride.
This is your chance to meet the team, grab a photo, collect autographs, and kick off the day with thousands of fans in the heart of the city. Coffee’s hot. The grills are on. The Lions are in town. |  | Stuart Park, 1430 Water St. | Free | https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/event-tournament-planning/year-sport/tou… | |||
| Artist Opportunities, Grant Information Session | 2026-06-11 18:30 | Arts & Culture grant opportunities are open!♦ Artist in Residence, Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2026 | |||||||
| Artist Opportunities: Attend a Grant Information Session | 2026-06-10 12:00 | Arts & Culture grant opportunities are open!♦ Artist in Residence, Jun 1 - Aug 3, 2026 | http://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/arts-culture-heritage/artist-opportunities | ||||||
| Little Entrepreneurs Market | 2026-06-28 13:00 | Latin Voices Society invites you to join us Sunday June, 28 from 1pm - 4pm at Grizzli Winery for the Little Entrepreneurs Market. The Little Entrepreneurs Market is a unique event where kids get the chance to experience running their own small business. Young participants create, market, and sell their products in a fun and supportive marketplace, building confidence and valuable skills along the way. It is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring young entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and learn about business in a hands-on way. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE AS VENDORS AND YOUTH PERFORMANCE GROUPS. For more information, visit: Little Entrepreneurs Market | Latin Voices Society | |||||||
| Free Family History Discovery Day | 2026-06-04 18:00 | Kelowna & District Genealogical Society invites you to unlock the secrets of your past! Date, time and location: This is a free event but registration is required. Register on Facebook | Your Story: Free Family History Discovery |
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