Parks, Recreation and Culture News

Bring on the family fun in West Kelowna this long weekend

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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

We have something fun for everyone to do and explore in West Kelowna this Family Day long weekend.

Pro-D Day Skate

Lace up your skates for the Pro-D Day skate at Jim Lind Arena on Friday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per person.

Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt

Try your hand at our Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt to keep you busy and exploring our community’s great outdoors this long weekend, while sharing your experiences for a chance to...

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...