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!
Spring Bark & Biscuit: Easter Dog Cookie Decorating
Welcome to Spring Bark & Biscuit: Easter Dog Cookie Decorating! Join us for a pawsome time at So Fetch Canine Social Club where you and your furry friend can get creative and decorate delicious Easter-themed dog cookies. Let your pup's inner artist shine as you spend a fun-filled day together. Don't miss out on this tail-wagging event!
*Photo Op
*Ball Pit
*Treat Bar
One ticket per dog. Up to 2 Hoomans free per ticket. All ages welcome! Ticket includes a dog cookie painting kit. Limited tickets available! Event is located in the Dog-Friendly Lounge - please sign-in at the bar on arrival.
Intro to Oil Painting - with Sparkle!
Join us for this three week course where you will learn both the fundamentals of oil painting, as well as unique ways you can incorporate gold leaf, and other materials into your work to add an extra bit of sparkle. During this course you will work on two paintings side by side, which will allow you to play with different colour combinations and paint application techniques. By adding gold leaf elements to your work you create art that captures and reflects light in a special eye-catching way. While this course will be an awesome addition to the skill set of any artist, we also welcome beginners as we will take you through the basics of working with oil paint. All skill levels welcome.
All materials included – 3 sessions, 2 hours each (6 hours of class time)
Hosted at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, in the Painting & Drawing studio.
Class dates:
Friday Evening, 6-8pm, April 25, May 2 + 9
Kelowna Maple Fest - Family Day
The Kelowna MapleFest offers entertainment for everyone. Enjoy the live music from local and visiting performers. Enter the fantasy world of all the funny characters and let the jugglers, giants and dancers entertain you.
Family Activities:
The Kelowna MapleFest offers activities for the whole family. Children will be amazed by the clown, the sculpted balloons and the face painting. Everyone will enjoy the workshops and shows. The kids will for sure love the bouncy castles.
French Market with SDECB:
Candles, earrings, paintings, crafts and more… Discover products from local entrepreneurs at our French Market, sponsored by SDECB!
Food
Come and treat your taste buds with traditional sugar shack food, such as spit pea soup, maple tarts and, of course, the famous maple taffy on snow. Have a look at the menu.
On the menu:
Maple Taffy on snow - by CCFO
Maple Sugar Tarts - by CCFO
Pea soup - by CCFO
Maple Cotton Candy - by CCFO
and much more!
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.
