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Saturday, November 30, 2024
12pm - 6pm

See you next year!

We hope everyone had a blast at the 2024 Downtown Winter Street Market & Light Up. It was a magical day, kicking off the holiday season with thousands of you in the heart of Downtown.


JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL
WINTER STREET MARKET & LIGHT UP!

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

Winter Street Market & Light Up was held on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Over 13,000 people visited the Market over a 6-hour period (12pm-6pm), with Stuart Park filled to the brim for Light Up at 5:00pm! It was a wonderful day full of plenty of fun and magic. 

The Central Okanagan Food Bank raised $2430.95 in hot chocolate sales and donations.

Thank you to all the vendors who joined us for the Market, and our sponsors.

Best wishes from Downtown Kelowna, and thank you for supporting our community events. Happy Holidays! 

Market Hours: 12pm-6pm
Light Up: 5:00pm

Kick off the Holiday Season at the Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up on Saturday, November 30th at Stuart Park. 

This year we have also added a SATELLITE MARKET at Cannery Lane with more vendors!

This free, festive outdoor celebration features artisan and market vendors, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and Photos with Santa

Enjoy hot chocolate by donation (proceeds to the Central Okanagan Food Bank). 

Come Downtown for the Market and shopping at Downtown businesses; stay Downtown for dinner or holiday cheer with friends!

See you there!


Supported By

activities

Before heading over for the exciting Downtown Light Up at Stuart Park at 5:00 pm, plan to stop by Cannery Lane Satellite Market. The lane will be filled with vendors & activities.

Photos With Santa returns to Winter Street Market thanks to the generous support of ATB Wealth!

All pre-booked appointment times have been filled. However, walk-ups may be accepted as time allows. Please check in with our onsite volunteers.

For those with existing bookings:

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and will be moved to the next available time or will revert to the walk-up line. Thank you for your understanding.

Winter Street Market & Light Up is an outdoor event. While Photos With Santa is stationed inside a large tent, we ask visitors to please dress accordingly for the weather.

Photos With Santa is generously supported by ATB Wealth.

5:00pm SHARP

Make sure you’re at Stuart Park at 5:00pm when Santa & Mayor Dyas officially light the Downtown Kelowna Christmas Tree!

Sacks of letters are arriving at the North Pole, and the Canada Post elves are busy helping Santa with his mail. This is an excellent activity for the little ones to practice their spelling and share what is on their hearts this holiday season. Make sure to put the correct address on there, as every letter sent out will hear back from Santa himself!

Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and support the Central Okanagan Food Bank. Get your hot chocolate with a min. donation of $5; for $10 you’ll also receive a Winter Street Market branded mug (while supplies last).

Come on into the BCLC Warm Up Station for Downtown Kelowna’s warmest welcome!

Subject to weather conditions

Lace up those blades and hit the ice at Stuart Park. No skates? No worries! Skate rentals are available on-site. Free public skating is available all day long; the Stuart Park Outdoor Rink, weather permitting.

Before heading over for the exciting Downtown Light Up at Stuart Park at 5:00 pm, plan to stop by the Gallery to make a glowing Winter Lantern inspired by a cozy festive house. Families will have a chance to create a shining keepsake complete with an electric tealight using tissue, cardstock, and markers. Use your lantern to bring extra cheer to this year’s Downtown Light Up (plus show off just how great it looks!).

Times: 1 to 5 pm
Cost: $6/person (supplies included)

Register for this activity.

SATELLITE ACTIVITY
Festival of Trees
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

Stroll through the lobby at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and view the beautiful Festival of Trees! For the 3nd year in a row, the Delta has transformed its lobby with beautifully decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations raising money for BC Children’s Hospital. 

The Market

From seasonal treats to that ‘perfect’ gift, you’ll find it at the Winter Street Market! Check out our list of vendors, including several Downtown Kelowna businesses, in the site map below. See you at the Market!

Entertainment Lineup

VENDOR list to be announced shortly

Grab a snack at the Market from the following food vendors.

Crepe Bistro: Authentic French savoury and sweet crepes. Hot and cold drinks.

Little Spoon: German Christmas baking, pretzels, fresh baked waffles, butter tarts, cookies, fruit pie, hot apple cider.

Cin City Donuts: Cin City Donuts specializes in freshly made mini donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot apple cider, and other beverages.

Still hungry? You’ll find a huge selection of eateries, cafes, bakeries, quick eats, and fine dining option in Downtown Kelowna!

Sip on an “adult beverage” while you stroll the Market! Drink tickets are just $6 and available from the Downtown Kelowna booth (shipping container) mid-Market. Cash, debit, and credit card accepted. Proof of identification is required.

Mulled Wine: Provided by Sandhill Wines


Beer: Provided by BNA and Kelowna Beer Institute.

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Hot Chocolate: By donation and available at the Central Okanagan Food Bank
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Artisan and market vendors will line either side of Water Street. Click here for a complete selection of vendors at this year’s Winter Street Market.

VENDOR APPLICATION CLOSED

Due to a overwhelming amount of applicants, we have now closed applications.

To be placed on the waitlist, email Cassandra via the email below.

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