Events
See what’s happening downtown
Our Events & Promotions
Downtown Kelowna is host to many exciting events all through the year. Whether hosted by the Association, the city, or other businesses or partners you’re sure to find something fun to do in #downtownkelowna. Find out more about what’s happening below.
Night Market
The Downtown Kelowna Night Market is a weekly Spring/Summer event that is held on Thursdays evening from 5pm – 10pm between May and August in Kerry Park and the 200 & 300 Blocks of Bernard Avenue.
Downtown After 5
Arguably Kelowna’s best business casual mixer, Downtown Kelowna After 5 turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. These events routinely draw 200+ guests looking to socialize, network, share ideas, and have a great time ‘After 5’.
Events in Downtown Kelowna
Organizing an event in Downtown Kelowna? We automatically source and list events posted on Google Events, Eventbrite or Facebook. Ensure it’s within the Downtown boundary, and we’ll handle the rest!
Together, let’s keep our community vibrant and engaged!
Group Counselling Through Therapeutic Art
Participants will be guided by Josie Rouss, RCC, through four group sessions and create a therapeutic journal. We will cover topics of grief and discuss prompts to encourage emotional reflection. Then we'll translate these insights into our journals through writing and mixed media. It's encouraged to bring photos of memories related to your feelings of grief to be used in the journal. By the end of the program, participants will have a meaningful, personalized journal that serves as a tool for healing and self-expression.
The first session is on April 2nd, and the last on April 23rd
The course is held from 6:30pm-8:30pm at 1302 Water Street
Naked Cafe Presents Jazz Nights Jam
NAKED CAFE JAZZ NIGHTS JAM: Where Music Meets Plant-Based Magic!
First Friday of the Month, 7-9 PM. Starting April 4th.
NAKED CAFÉ 571 Lawrence Ave, V1Y 6L8 PH (778) 484-5640
Join host Trevor Salloum and the house band for a night of improvisation, connection, and incredible vibes! Naked Cafe's Jazz Jam welcomes musicians and music lovers of all levels to celebrate the Okanagan's vibrant jazz scene.
What to Expect:
• 7-8 PM: The house band + special guests serve up a set of jazz standards and surprises.
• 8-9 PM: The stage is yours! Bring your instrument and jam with the best. (New to jamming? Read the etiquette guide: https://jazzguitartoday.com/.../the-jam-session-survival…/
No Cover! Come hungry for delicious, plant-based food, thirst quenching beverages, and a night you won't forget.
UBC Okanagan Three Minute Thesis Final
Graduate students will take centre stage—their challenge? To captivate you and the panel of judges while explaining their master’s or doctoral research in just three minutes.
Join our host Victoria Femia from Global Okanagan, come cheer on the faculty heat champions, and learn about the research happening at UBC Okanagan! Leading off the event will be guest speaker, Dr. Jelena Komanchuk, winner of the Michael Smith Health Research BC and UBC Okanagan Postdoctoral Fellowships, with her talk, “Sleep health inequities for children in foster and kinship care.”
We will then hear from eleven graduate students who are researching everything from solar cells to sustainable water to preventing falls. Don’t miss the chance to vote for your favourite presentation!
Following the presentations, join us for a reception where you can network with students, faculty, and community members.
Winter Street Market
A magical day, kicking off the holiday season with thousands of visitors in the heart of Downtown. Loads of vendors and activities to get the whole family into the holiday spirit.
Taste of Downtown
Explore local eateries & drinkeries with Taste of Downtown! Celebrate Downtown Kelowna’s food & drink scene by trying delicious free samples, collecting signatures in your passport and entering to win great prizes.
