Bring on the family fun in West Kelowna this long weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 win a great prize.

• Find a scavenger hunt form online at westkelownacity.ca/familydayfun.
• Take selfies or photos of your indoor activities, outdoor locations or guided weekend adventure and post them on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #WestsideFamilyDay or email your photos to recreation@westkelownacity.ca.
• Submissions are due Thursday, Feb. 23 and winners will be contacted on Monday, Feb. 27.

Free Family Day Fun on Monday, Feb. 20

Jim Lind Area:

• Big & Little Skate (six years and under) at Jim Lind Arena - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Public Skate at Jim Lind Arena - 10:45 a.m. - noon

Multi-Sport Centre:

• Dome Play Day for kids up to five years old at the Multi-Sport Centre - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Family Dome Play for kids five years and older at Multi-Sport Centre - 10:45 a.m. - noon.

Thanks to the Province of British Columbia for grant contributions towards free Family Day activities.

Long weekend skating schedule (regular admission rates apply)

Jim Lind Arena:

• Public Skate, Saturday, Feb. 18, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Big & Little (six years and under), Sunday, Feb. 19, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Public Skate, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you would rather go swimming, check Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre’s rates and schedules at westkelownacity.ca/recguide. 

Discover more long weekend ideas at visitwestside.com.

Other options this family day weekend include:

• Strolling or rolling along the Gellatly waterfront
• Hiking the Mount Boucherie Rush Trail or in Glen Canyon, Goats Peak, Kalamoir or Rose Valley Regional Park
• Enjoying Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
• Playing at one of the City’s 30-plus playgrounds

Transit will run on a Sunday schedule on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Check the schedule at bctransit.com/kelowna.

Curbside waste collection will continue as per usual on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 20. Check the at-a-glance schedule at rdco.com/recycle.

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