Parks, Recreation and Culture News

2022 Twinkle Tour winners shine bright

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Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2021

Homes and businesses throughout the Greater Westside put a whole watt of work into decorating and showcasing their holiday cheer as part of the third annual Twinkle Tour. With a record breaking 32 submissions received this year, the competition was tight for top spot!

Last week, a panel of judges hit the road to crown this year’s winners.

Best Residential winner:

• 2549 Pebble Place

Best Business winner:

• 2306 Hayman Road (Rollingdale Winery)

Best Street...

West Kelowna shines bright with Light Up, Twinkle Tour and more this holiday season!

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Friday, Nov. 25, 2022

Join us as we bring an array of winter program activities and fun, festive events, starting with two West Kelowna holiday staples – Light Up and Twinkle Tour.

On Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Light Up will take place at Westbank Centre on Brown Road, from Main Street to Gossett Road. The free, family- friendly event will include kids’ activity stations, entertainment on stage and various food vendors. Watch Santa and Mayor Milsom flip the switch...

Turn up the beat for the last Music in the Park of the season

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Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022

We are wrapping up another great season of Music in the Park performances with the last show on Friday, Sept. 2.

All summer long we’ve been celebrating West Kelowna’s art and culture with our free, Friday night concert series from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful setting of the Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre at Memorial Park at 3737 Old Okanagan Highway.

Stop by one of the food trucks on site and bring the little ones to the Kids Zone hosted by the City’s...

Celebrate summer on a high note with more, free Friday Music in the Park concerts

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Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022

Enjoy the super sounds of summer as Music in the Park continues through Sept. 2 with free outdoor community concerts celebrating West Kelowna’s art and culture.

Concerts run every Friday evening until Sept. 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the beautiful setting of Annette Beaudreau Amphitheatre at Memorial Park on 3737 Old Okanagan Highway.

Bring your lawn chairs, umbrellas, blankets and water and settle in to enjoy an evening of live music. Check out the food...

July 29 Music in the Park postponed due to heat warning

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Sorry, Music in the Park fans, it is just too hot to host the show this week.

With the continued heat warning in place, the July 29 Music in the Park event has been postponed. 

Recreation and Culture staff will work with event planners and performers to determine a new date. Stay tuned! We thank fans for your understanding.

As a reminder, the following locations in West Kelowna are available for the public to help stay cool during the current heat...