The 2024 Okanagan Family Fall and Halloween activities guide is here! Back for another exciting year this fun-filled guide is packed with Fall family fun in the Okanagan! In this annual local guide you’ll find info on the best Okanagan pumpkin patches, festivals, markets and more!
Reminder: save this page and check back often as events will be added regularly. Happy Fall! xo
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Events are listed within categories by date. Events with multiple dates in a month are listed under Recurring September Events and Recurring October Events. Please confirm city location, time and prices as these often are subject to change!
OKANAGAN PUMPKIN PATCHES
Check out these amazing Okanagan pumpkin patches and fruit stands! Buy your pumpkins early and store them outside in the garage or cold location until closer to Halloween!
Blossom Fruit Stand
Location: 5408 Highway 97, Summerland
When: 9 am – 6 pm daily
Davison Orchards
Location: 3111 Davison Road, Vernon
When: Wednesday – Sunday in October, 10 am – 4 pm
Don-O-Ray Farm
Location: 3443 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna
When: 9 am – 6 pm daily
Gambell Farms
Location:12133 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country
When: 9 am – 6 pm daily
Heritage Pumpkin Patch at Sparrow Grass Field & Flower
Location: 5050 Knob Hill Rd, Armstrong
When: September 26-28 sunrise – sunset; September 29, 4 pm-7 pm; September 30, 10 am -5 pm; October 2-7, 10 am – 5 pm
Kelowna Fruit and Veggies
Location: 2190 Cooper Road, Kelowna
When: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
McMillan Farms
Location: 3690 Berard Rd, Kelowna
When: Sunday – Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm; Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6pm
Paynter’s Fruit Market
Location: 3687 Paynter Rd, West Kelowna
When: 8 am – 6 pm daily
St. Annes Pumpkin Patch
Location: 642 St. Anne’s Road Armstrong. Follow the pumpkins past O’Keefe Ranch!
When: Dawn til Dusk, October 1-31.
Tejay’s/Bilga Farms
Location: 1844 Rutland Rd., Kelowna
When: 9 am – 5 pm daily
FARM & ORCHARD FUN
A visit to these popular farms & orchards is an Okanagan fall must-do!
DAVISON ORCHARDS
Location: 3111 Davison Road, Vernon
U-pick apples
What: Take the Orchard tour and pick your own apples right from the tree!
When: Wednesdays – Sundays in September, 10 am – 4 pm, tours run every 45 minutes.
Cost: $14.00/10lbs bag; $5/2lb bag; Tractor Tour: $10/adult & $6/child 2-12 years
U pick pumpkin tours
What: Take a tractor tour out into the pumpkin patch and find the perfect pumpkin!
When: Wednesday – Sunday in October, 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: Pick any size pumpkin $6; Tractor Tour: $10/adult and $6/child 2-12 years
DON-O-RAY FARM ADVENTURE
What: Visit the pony, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens and bunnies in the mini petting farm. Activities include a hedge maze; airbrush tattoos; archery target practice; bouncy horses and a rickshaw horse carriage. Visit the market place to purchase ice cream, snacks and pumpkins from their huge selection! The Haunted Farm experience (family-friendly) runs the month of October.
When: Open Friday – Monday, 10 am – 5 pm until October 31
MCMILLAN FARMS
Location: #1 – 3690 Berard Rd, Kelowna
What: Tractor hay rides showcasing the 110 acre farm and fun activities including a corn maze and a giant sling shot to shoot gourds or apples through. The petting farm includes pigs, pygmy goats, rabbits, horses, donkeys, a llama and more. There is an onsite concession with drinks and snacks for purchase.
When: Sunday – Wednesday, 10 am – 5 pm; Thursday – Saturday 10 am- 6 pm. September 23 – October 31.
Cost: Adult fun pack $9-12; kids fun pack $7-9 (depending on day of visit)
O’KEEFE RANCH
Location: O’Keefe Ranch, 9380 Hwy 97N, Vernon
What: Family Daze in the Corn Maze! Tons of family friendly activities, including visits with farm animals, the general store, a model railway exhibit, tractor rides, kids haunted house ($5 entry) and more.
When: Fridays -Sundays, 10 am – 4 pm from September 28 – October 27. Kids Haunted House runs October 5-27.
Cost: Admission by donation
Haunted Houses & Mazes!
Kelowna
Kelowna Fruit n Veggies Corn Maze
Date: Sunday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm; Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 2190 Cooper Road, Kelowna
What: Find 6 stations hidden throughout this massive corn maze and solve the farm scene investigation.
Cost: Family rate (4) $26.25; see website for individual ticket pricing
Black Mountain Haunted House
Date: October 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 & 27, 6 pm – 10 pm FAMILY FRIENDLY TIMES: Saturdays & Sundays (19, 20, 26 , 27) 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Hillcrest Farm Market, 700 Highway 33 East, Kelowna
What: Prepare for the scariest, most thrilling experience of the year! This Halloween, step into the NEW, bigger location at Hillcrest Farm Market and face the horror within.
Cost: General $15/person; Youth $5/person (6-12) $, Family Hours $5/person
Kelowna Corn Maze
Date: October 5, 4 pm opening day! Open daily in October from 4 pm – 6 pm /(day maze) and 6:30 pm – 10 pm (eve maze); 7 pm – 10 pm weekends (scare maze)
Location: 539 Valley Road, Kelowna
What: Two different corn mazes this year! Plus lots of pumpkins and other fun family-friendly activities!
Cost: Day Maze $10/person; Eve Maze $20/pp; Scare Maze $20/person; $10/child
West Kelowna
Haunted House at the Museum
Date: October 21 – 25, 28-30, 9 am – 4 pm; October 26 12 pm – 7 pm; October 31, 10 am – 5 pm
Location: 2376 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna
What: The Westbank Museum presents the 4th annual Haunted House at the Museum. Do you think you are brave enough? Bring your ghosts, goblins, and ghouls along and come find out!
Cost: Entry is by cash or non-perishable food donations.
FALL FAMILY EVENTS
September Events
Friday September 27
Family Glo Run
Date: September 27, check-in will take place at Heritage Park from 6:15 pm – 7 pm. The race begins at 7:15 pm.
Location: Heritage Park, 1st St & Beach Ave, Peachland
What: Enjoy a stroll or run with the whole family under the spell of the night. Starting at Peachland’s Heritage Park, this all-ages event will include a 6K run or a 3K walk or run along scenic Beach Ave. Dress up in your best and brightest clothing!
Cost: See registration details online.
Grizzli Winery Outdoor Cinema Series
Date: September 27, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Featuring the Proposal! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Saturday September 28
Grizzli Winery Outdoor Cinema Series
Date: September 28, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Featuring Bridesmaids! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Sunday September 29
Kelowna Events
nakulamen (What we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Date: September 29, 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna
What: Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Cost: $15
Let’s Examine Salmon
Date: September 29, 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Hardy Falls Regional Park & Mission Creek Regional Park
What: Drop by to learn about the lifecycle of Kokanee salmon. Thousands leave Okanagan Lake and swim upstream to spawn in their natal waters annually. Get an up-close look at these incredible fish and deepen your understanding of what makes this species so special.
Cost: Free drop-in anytime during this time frame. Registration not required.
Kelowna Art Gallery Family Sunday
Date: September 29, 45 min timeslots from 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Kelowna Art Gallery
What: Have fun print making using seasonal materials including leaves and other outdoor nature supplies.
Cost: $6/person. Pre-registration required.
Fall Market
Date: September 29, 11 am – 5:30 pm
Location: Priest Creek Estate Winery
What: Sip wine and shop local vendors!
West Kelowna Events
Grizzli Winery Outdoor Cinema Series
Date: September 29, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Outdoor Cinema featuring Pretty Woman! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Recurring September Events
Check out these events with multiple dates throughout September!
Kelowna Farmers Market
Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm September – October 31
Location: Landmark District
What: Vendors selling a large variety of seasonal items, including farm vendors, food vendors and crafters.
Fall Wine Smokies and S’mores at Kelowna Artisan Farm
Date: Dates throughout September and October
Location: 3975 June Springs Road Kelowna
What: Guests will enjoy a full artisan farm experience with fire pits, hay bale seating, roasting marshmallows for building your own s’mores, and exploring all the farm has to offer in Fall! Enjoy warm mulled mead, a full dinner plate with artisan honey smokies made with local ingredients served on an organic bun, a fall scavenger hunt with prizes, guided wine tastings and honey tastings from an experienced staff member and more!
Cost: Tickets from $23-$45/person
October Events
Friday October 4
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 4, Doors open at 5, movie starts at 6
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring Hocus Pocus! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
Spooky Cinema Series: Movie in the Vineyard
Date: October 4, 7 pm – 9 pm; Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Featuring Practical Magic! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Saturday October 5
Kelowna Events
2nd Annual Butterfly Run Kelowna
Date: October 5, 9 am
Location: City Park Downtown Kelowna
What: The Butterfly Run Kelowna is dedicated to supporting those who have experienced infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. All proceeds go to supporting local initiatives and the BC Women’s Health Foundation. 5 km run/3 km walk; live entertainment, food trucks & other light refreshments, kid zone activities, local vendors and community resource booths.
Cost: $60/participant; Children are free but must register.
Fall Family Festival
Date: October 5, 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Don O Ray Farms
What: Praxis Church will be on site providing Free Hot Dogs & Face Painting for all guests who enter the Farm Adventure! (See Farm Adventure details under Farm and Orchard Fun above)
Cost: Entry tickets required (free admission registration is sold out)
nakulamen (What we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Date: October 5, 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna
What: Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Cost: $15
Cranksgiving Festival and Enduro
Date: October 5, 8 am – October 6, 3 pm
Location: Crawford Trails
What: Two days of celebrating Bikes & Community at Crawford Trails, featuring: a 4 stage FUNDURO and 4-stage timed ENDURO.
Cost: See website for details- 0-$75
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 5, Doors open at 5, movie starts at 6
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring Twilight! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
West Kelowna Events
Gellatly Nut Harvest Celebration
Date: October 5, 10:30 a m- 2:30 pm
Location: Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park, 2375 Whitworth Road, West Kelowna
What: Celebrate the autumn harvest at B.C.’s oldest working nut farm. Enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations and activities for the whole family. Stroll the century-old nut orchard and gather walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and more.
Spooky Cinema Series: Movie in the Vineyard
Date: October 5, 7 pm – 9 pm; Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Outdoor Cinema featuring Hocus Pocus! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Sunday October 6
Kelowna Fire Department Open House
Date: October 6, 9 am – 12 pm
Location: What: Coffee and a pancake breakfast (by donation). Community safety demonstrations, bouncy castles, face painting, a kids firefighter challenge, visits with FireSmart mascots and the opportunity to meet in-person with our City’s firefighting and emergency response teams. A live, high-angle rope rescue demonstration from the KFD Technical Rescue Team will also take place at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free and by donation.
Monday October 7
The Masked Bandits
Date: October 7, 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Location: Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park
What: It’s spooky season! Join us for a family-friendly nature walk and learn about animals that are masters of disguise!
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Thursday October 10
Gellatly Nut Farm Tours
Date: October 10, 10 am – 11 am; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park is a 4-hectare park located on the shores of Okanagan Lake at 2375 Whitworth Road, West Kelowna
What: Discover the history and heritage of B.C.’s oldest working nut farm with a behind-the-scenes look at the nut harvest process. Registration required.
Friday October 11
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 11, Doors open at 5 pm, movie starts at 6 pm
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring Casper! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
Spooky Cinema Series: Movie in the Vineyard
Date: October 11, 7 pm – 9 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Outdoor Cinema featuring Ghost Busters! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Saturday October 12
Harvest Pumpkin Festival Family Day
Date: October 12, 8:30 am – 3 pm
Location: Armstrong Fair Grounds, Armstrong
What: Live music and entertainment, local artisans, face painting, pumpkin catapult, the great pumpkin weigh in, armstrong farmer’s market and artisans, horse drawn wagon rides, kids corner, fun and games!
Cost: Free entry
Fall Fest Harvest Market and Outdoor Concert
Date: October 12, 3 pm – 7 pm
Location:
What: This is a free, family and pet-friendly event. Activities include a fall photo booth, outdoor lawn games, kids’ face painting, apple bobbing, a fire pit for s’mores and craft and coloring stations to keep the kids busy.
Cost: $15; Children under 6 free but rsvp required
Sunday October 13
East Kelowna Market: Gratitude Market
Date: October 13, 10 am – 2:30 pm
Location: 2704 East Kelowna Rd, Kelowna
What: Local artisans, farmers, and vendors showcasing the best of our community’s harvest. Enjoy the vibrant colors, rich flavors, and warm, welcoming atmosphere that make this market a beloved tradition.
Friday October 18
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 18, Doors open at 5 pm, movie starts at 6 pm
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
Spooky Cinema Series: Movie in the Vineyard
Date: October 18, 7 pm – 9 pm; Doors open at 6:30- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Outdoor Cinema featuring Haunted Mansion! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Saturday October 19
Spooky Cinema Series: Movie in the Vineyard
Date: October 19, 7 pm – 9 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm- arrive early to to buy snacks!
Location: What: Outdoor Cinema featuring The Addams Family! Enjoy lounge-style chairs and a fully stocked concession stand.
Cost: $10/ticket
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 19, Doors open at 5, movie starts at 6
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring Hotel Transylvania! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
Thursday October 24
Carve and Craft Pumpkin Workshop
Date: October 24, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park, 2363A Springfield Road, Kelowna
What: Help carve pumpkins for the Spooktacular event! Let’s have some fun creating the scariest, funniest, most creative carved pumpkin creations as we prepare for the event. Supplies provided.
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Pre-Halloween Weekend!
Friday October 25
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 25, Doors open at 5, movie starts at 6
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring Ghost Busters! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
Saturday October 26
Vernon Events
Vernon Public Art Gallery Family Saturday
Date: October 26, 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228- 31st Ave. Vernon
What: Sculpting and painting animals and creatures we connect with.
Cost: $5-$9, registration required
Kelowna Events
Spooky Halloween Party
Date: October 26, 40 minute timeslots between 10 am and 5 pm
Location: Once Upon a Bookstore, 2795 Tutt Street, Kelowna
What: Wear costumes and listen to some favourite Halloween stories and make a Halloween lantern! Each child gets to take home a treat bag! Recommended for children ages 3-8. $10/child
Spooktacular
Date: October 26, 5 pm – 8 pm
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park
What: Dress up in your Halloween costume and take a festive walk through the trails to admire all the creatively carved pumpkins lighting the way. Drop off your carved pumpkins for the contest between 11 am and 3 pm
Cost: Free drop-in, no registration required.
Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard
Date: October 26, Doors open at 5, movie starts at 6
Location: Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road
What: Featuring The Dark Crystal! Cozy up under blankets with a glass of wine and food to enjoy a classic spooky film with the whole family!
Cost: $15/adult, $10/kid
West Kelowna Events
Spooky Swamp Swim
Date: October 26, 2 pm – 4 pm
Location: Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, 3737 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna
What: Spooky Swamp Swim and Halloween themed games!
Cost: $8.50 Admission / person (no punch cards or passes accepted). Registration required.
Trick or Sip
Date: October 26, 11 am – 5 pm
Location: Various wineries along the Westside Wine Trail
What: Participants are encouraged to dress in their eeriest costumes as they embark on a wickedly entertaining journey through the picturesque wine trail. The Trick or Sip event will feature a bewitching blend of wine tastings, delectable treats, and spine-chilling entertainment, creating an unforgettable Halloween experience. All ages are welcome – they’ll be spooktacular fun for everyone in the family!
Cost: $15- unlimited access to self-guide around all of the 11 participating wineries and enjoy their special spooky-themed tasting experiences at no extra cost!
Penticton Events
Speedway Spooktacular
Date: October 26, 3 pm
Location: Penticton Speedway, 2070 Carmi Avenue, Penticton
What: Hit-to-Pass Championship race and Halloween event with s’mores fire pit!
Cost: $5-20
Sunday October 27
Halloweenie at Grizzli Winery
Date: October 27, 12 pm – 4 pm
Location: Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna
What: This fun, safe and indoor event is back! A Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, colouring and mini pumpkin decorating stations, outdoor s’mores at the fire pit, an indoor spooky theatre, a photo booth station, indoor games, inflatables and more! Dress up in your best costumes!
Cost: Tickets on sale soon!
Family Monster Bash
Date: October 27, 1 pm – 4 pm
Location: Capital News Centre
What: Activities including an obstacle course, bouncy house, active games on the field, Halloween-themed games, face painting, zorb soccer, free skate, prizes, treats and more! This free Halloween event is perfect for the whole family (ages 2-12 years recommended). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Concession will be open. Skate rentals will be available. Don’t forget your helmet!
Cost: Donations of non-perishable food items are appreciated at this event in support of the Central Okanagan Food Bank.
Tuesday October 29
The Masked Bandits
Date: October 29, 3:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: Scenic Canyon Regional Park
What: It’s spooky season! Join us for a family-friendly nature walk and learn about animals that are masters of disguise!
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Halloween DJ Skate
Date: October 29, 6:45 pm – 8 pm
Location: Jim Lund Arena, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna
What: Bring your family and friends in your best costumes and skate to spooky tunes! Costume contest and goodie bags for everyone.
Cost: $5/person
Wednesday October 30
The Masked Bandits
Date: October 30, 3:30 pm- 5 pm
Location: Scenic Canyon Regional Park
What: It’s spooky season! Join us for a family-friendly nature walk and learn about animals that are masters of disguise!
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Recurring October Events
Check out these events with multiple dates throughout October!
Let’s Examine Salmon
Date: October 5, 6, 12, 13 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Hardy Falls Regional Park & Mission Creek Regional Park
What: Drop by to learn about the lifecycle of Kokanee salmon. Thousands leave Okanagan Lake and swim upstream to spawn in their natal waters annually. Get an up-close look at these incredible fish and deepen your understanding of what makes this species so special.
Cost: Free drop-in anytime during this time frame. Registration not required.
Shore Spawning Kokanee
Date: October 6, 20, 9:30 am – 11 am
Location: Bertram Creek Regional Park
What: Join a park interpreter to learn about this population of Kokanee that prefer the lake over rivers and creeks.
Cost: Free. Registration required.
Zombie Apocalypse Kelowna- Scavenger Hunt Survival!
Date: Sign up daily in October, 9 am – 5 pm
Location: 1430 Water St Kelowna
What: The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game. Using your smartphone, your team will be tasked with scavenging the city for food, supplies, weapons, and shelter.
Cost: $30/team
