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Okanagan Father’s Day 2023 Activity Guide

Father's Day 2023

It’s time to celebrate Dads! Father’s Day is Sunday June 18, 2023. Here is a list of local Okanagan activities and events to get out and enjoy as a family! Happy Father’s Day!

Family Events

Go Fish! Father’s Day Weekend

When: June 17, 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Shannon Lake Regional Park and Mission Creek Regional Park (Hall Road entrance)
What: Children can try their hand at fishing on weekends through May and part of June. Hall Road Pond and Shannon Lake will be stocked with trout. Staff will be on hand to teach new fishers. No fishing license required for BC youth aged 15 years and under.

Kelowna Farmer’s & Crafters’ Market Father’s Day Weekend 

When: June 17, 8 am – 1 pm
Where: 1992 Dilworth Dr., Kelowna
What: Live music, great food, local artisans, and lots of fresh produce and meats for the BBQ!

A Reel Fishing Derby 

When: June 17 & 18
Where: Okanagan Lake and surrounding local lakes
What: A fun weekend starting with a fish bake dinner and ending with prizes and Father’s Day Brunch back on Rustic Reel’s patio!

Father’s Day at Okeefe Ranch

When: June 17 & 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: 9380 Hwy 97N, Vernon
What: Special activities including: Pet-A-Goat, Blacksmith, Role Play Artists, Live Music, Kids Colouring Corner, Old Fashioned Games, Model Railway, Mansion Tours, Vintage Machinery Displays and more!

Annual Father’s Day Car Show by CSN Collision Centres 

When: June 18, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: City Park, Kelowna
What: Check out the cars, trucks and motorcycles at this annual car show! There will be live entertainment by local bands, a Kids Zone and much more! Proceeds will be going to the Child Advocacy Center of Kelowna.

SBC Father’s Day Classic Car Show

When: June 18, 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Where: Summerland Baptist Church
What: Live music, BBQ, goodies, People’s Choice Trophy, prizes from Akribis Leather, and the much requested Cruise for Cash! Vote for your favourite car and buy a Cruise for Cash ticket to be taken out for a ride in it. All proceeds from this event go to supporting SBC youth and their SERVE trip this summer to go and do community projects in Kelowna.

Craft Culture Father’s Day Market

When: June 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave
What: Over 90 vendors inside and outside the building, you’re sure to find something unique for every member of your family. Anarchy Coffee Roasters and Shabbang Food Truck will be serving up delicious eats all day long!

Food & Drink

Father’s Day Brunch at Craft

When: Sunday June 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Craft Beer Market, 257 Bernard Ave., Kelowna
What: Enjoy an all you can eat brunch menu, featuring classic breakfast items, the famous Chicken & Waffles and more! Reservations recommended.

Father’s Day Brunch at the Harvest

When: Sunday June 18
Where:2725 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna
What: A delicious buffet brunch featuring hot and cold stations, pastries, and more. Reservations required.

Wineries & Cideries

Poplar Grove Winery

Father’s Day Sip South East Kelowna

When: June 17, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: 2555 Saucier Road, Kelowna
What: Set off on a self-guided tour of South East Kelowna’s finest wineries, distilleries, and cideries. Collect stamps as you explore and be entered to win a curated basket with products from South East Kelowna’s best spots!

Father’s Day Tailgate BBQ at Phantom Creek

When: June 18, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: 14315 Black Sage Road, Oliver
What: Grill and chill under the South Okanagan sun and join us for an extraordinary tailgate BBQ extravaganza – with Executive Chef Alessa Valdez working the grills! Whisky & “Big Reds” tasting to follow at 1pm in the Phantom Room at Phantom Creek Estates. If you can’t make the event, try Chef Alessa Valdez’s amazing BBQ creations at home with a takeaway boxes. The boxed menu will feature similar fares to what is being enjoyed on-site, including a marinated meat, BBQ sides and a dessert.

Fries at Summer Gate

When: June 18, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where:11612 Morrow Avenue Summerland
What: A family-friendly outdoor food and wine experience! Classic fries and poutine along with loaded burgers and kid’s items too! Try new wine releases, enjoy a poutine and fries, and visit family and friends on the Summer Gate’s patio and picnic area! No reservations necessary, walk ups welcome!

Father’s Day Cream Puff Weekend

When: June 18, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Arrowleaf Cellars1574 Camp Road, Lake Country,
What: Enjoy freshly made cream puffs, rotating flavours weekly! Arrive early – they sell out quickly! $8 each

Father’s Day Charcuterie Board Class

When:  June 18, 3 pm – 5 pm
Where: Sperling Vineyards, 1405 Pioneer Rd. Kelowna
What: Learn how to build a perfect charcuterie board with your dad or father figure. Ingredients and tools are provided and you get to take your creation home.

 

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Father’s Day Activities in the Okanagan

Father's Day

It’s time to celebrate Dads! Father’s Day is Sunday June 16, 2019. Here are a list of local Okanagan activities to get out and enjoy as a family!

Activities

Father’s Day Walk Run 

When: Sunday June 16, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Waterfront Park (1200 Water Street/ Rhapsody Plaza), Kelowna
What:  Join the annual Father’s Day Walk Run to create awareness and fundraise to support prostate cancer research in BC. Take part in the 2.5 km stroll or 5 km walk/run at 9 am, followed by complementary food, entertainment and prizes!

Father’s Day on the Bear

When: Sunday June 16
Where: The Okanagan Golf Club, 3200 Via Centrale, Kelowna
What: Purchase a round of golf for four, with power carts, for only $199+tax ($49.75 per person)!

Kettle Valley Father’s Day Fun Run

When: Sunday June 16, 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Quilchena Park, 347 Quilchena Drive, Kelowna
What: Choose to run walk, run or stroll along the 2km or 4km meandering scenic course in Kettle Valley. Adult race fee, $25.00; kids aged 5-16, $15.00; 4 and under are free. $5 from each race fee will be donated to Third Space Life Charity. Fun family activities (photo booth, prizes, craft tables, waterpark and playground) to enjoy on-site after the race!

CYK Father’s Day at Kitsch Wines

When: Sunday June 16, 9:30 AM – 11:30
Where: Kitsch Wines, 3330 Neid Road, Kelowna
What: Join City Yoga X and Kitsch Wines for a by-donation yoga class led by Ria Kitsch with all proceeds going to the Kelowna branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Following the yoga class, there will be a complimentary wine tasting to wrap up the perfect start to your Father’s Day. Every person who registers online and attends will be entered into a draw to win one of two rounds of golf + a power cart at The Harvest Golf Club!

Family Events

Annual Father’s Day Car Show by Boyd Autobody & Glass 

When: Sunday June 16, 2019 11 am – 4 pm
Where: City Park, Kelowna
What: Check out the cars, trucks and motorcyles at this annual car show! There will be live entertainment by local bands, a Kids Zone by the Kelowna Rockets and much more! Proceeds will be going to the Kelowna Foundation supporting the Child Advocacy Center.

Father’s Day Picnic 

When: Sunday June 9, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Sarson’s Beach Park, 4398 Hobson Rd., Kelowna
What: An authentic Croatian food BBQ hosted by the Okanagan Croatian Club. Enjoy food and drink, outdoor games and family fun.

Kelowna Farmer’s & Crafters’ Market Father’s Day Weekend 

When: June 15 & 16, 8 am – 1 pm
Where: 1992 Dilworth Dr. (Saturday) and St. Paul Street, Kelowna (Sunday) 
What: Dad will have a chance to win 1 of 2 Market Bags filled with local produce and gifts. There will be live music, great food, local artisans, and lots of fresh produce and meats for the BBQ.

Food & Drink

Brunch in the Vineyard 

When: Sunday June 16, 10 am – 1:30 pm
Where: The View Winery & Vineyard, #1 – 2287 Ward Road, Kelowna
What:  Axe throwing in the vineyard with Axe Monkeys Kelowna followed by a tasty brunch paired with delicious wines & ciders. Limited space available, advanced tickets are required ($55 per person).

Dads are Rad at the View Winery 

When: June 15 & 16, 11 am – 6:00 pm
Where: The View Winery & Vineyard, #1 – 2287 Ward Road, Kelowna
What: Wine and cider tastings & Dads receive complimentary tastings and a free gift with purchase.

Father’s Day Brunch at Craft

When: Sunday June 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Craft Beer Market, 257 Bernard Ave., Kelowna
What: Enjoy an à la carte Brunch menu, featuring classic breakfast items including the famous Chicken & Waffles and the must-try CRAFT Taquito Skillet! Reservations recommended.

Father’s Day Brunch at Gallagher’s Canyon & Golf BC Championship

When: Sunday June 16, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Where: Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club, 4320 Gallagher’s Drive West, Kelowna
What: Enjoy delicious chef attended stations, breakfast items, gourmet lunches, dessert and more. Seating’s available from 10 am – 2pm. Followed by a day on the course watching the final round of the GolfBC Championship. Adults, $29.95; Seniors $25.99; Kids 5-12 pay their age; Kids 4 and under are free! Call 250-861-4240 Ext. 211 to reserve.

Father’s Day Brunch at the Harvest

When: Sunday June 16
Where:2725 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna
What: A delicious buffet brunch featuring hot and cold stations, pastries, and more. Adults $39.95; seniors(65+) $30.95; youth (13-17)- $27.95; kids (3-12)- $16.95. Reservations required.

Father’s Day Brunch at Kelowna Springs

When: Sunday June 16
Where: 480 Penno Road, Kelowna
What: All-you-can-eat buffet with eggs Benedict, french toast, roast beef, a chocolate fountain and more! Adults $24.00; children $18.95; kids (3-12)- $16.95. Reservations recommended.

Live Entertainment

Dad’s Day with JP Maurice

When: Sunday June 16, 8pm – 11pm
Where: DunnEnzies Pizza & Parlor, 4638 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna
What: Live music by Vancouver based musician, songwriter and producer JP Maurice. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Gifts & Classes

DIY Father’s Day Photo Clipboard 

When: June 8 & 15, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Rustic Chalk Decor, #102 1974 Moss Court, Kelowna
What: Create a sweet, simple gift for that special Dad in your life. Grab your friends or your siblings and join the workshop to make a lovely keepsake photo clip board. $40 per board.

If you know of any more special events happening, please let us know and we will share the details! Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dads! xo