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Okanagan Family Fall and Halloween Guide 2023

Kelowna Pumpkin Patch

Welcome to the 2023 Okanagan Family Fall and Halloween guide! Back for another exciting year is our fun-filled guide full of Fall family fun in the Okanagan! One of my favourite annual must-do lists, this free family fun guide is filled with the very best Okanagan pumpkin patches, festivals, markets and more! Save this page and check back often as events will be added regularly. Happy Fall! xo

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Events are listed by date and further broken down by city. Events with multiple dates in a month are listed under Recurring September Events and Recurring October Events

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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.

 

If you know of any more special events happening, please let us know and we will share the details! To stay up to date on all Okanagan holiday and event guides, sign up for my newsletter! Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dads! xo

Okanagan Mother’s Day Activity Guide 2023

This one is for the Moms! I am excited to share my annual Okanagan Mother’s Day Activity Guide, one of my favourite guides! This post is filled with fun activities and places to celebrate the moms in your life. Treat yourself or send this to your family to plan something special! Happy Mother’s Day! xo

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Evolve Cellars Wine Event & Discount

The seasons are quickly changing and we want to celebrate the last of our gorgeous Fall weather with a fun Okanagan wine experience! I’ve teamed up with Evolve Cellars and Kelowna Cruises to offer some delicious wines at great prices and an amazing Okanagan outing. Not local? Don’t worry- you can still order a case of wine at discounted prices and receive free shipping anywhere in Canada! Below are some fun ideas for a night out, plus my favourite wine picks from Evolve Cellars Winery.

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Family Day Fun in the Okanagan

Family Day Okanagan

Anyone else feel like January was the longest year of the year?! And winter just keeps. coming. back. But, we are in luck! February brings a bonus long weekend for Family Day! Family Day 2020 in BC is Monday February 17.  So mark your calendars and get ready to spend the day with your loved ones. We are excited to check out these fun Okanagan events and activities & hope you are too!

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2019 Okanagan Christmas Family Activity Guide

Christmas activity guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Who’s ready to take in all the Christmas fun?! Y’all know we love holidays, and the lead up to Christmas is truly one of my favourite times of the year. Below you’ll find tons of fun winter family events, from town light-ups, to Santa visits, to holiday market shopping. Wishing you all a magical, merry, holiday season! PS- Don’t forget to enter at the bottom of this page to win an advent calendar!

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Okanagan Easter Family Activity Guide 2019

Okanagan Easter Activities

The Easter bunny is coming 😉 and it’s time to check out those fun family Easter activities! I’m a local Mom to two little girls (plus a baby boy on the way!) and we love checking out all the fun activities in our community. Did I mention holidays are our favourite? Here is a quick guide to all the fun events happening in Kelowna & area for Easter weekend. Enjoy! xo  Continue Reading