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Celebrate West Kelowna!
Recreation and Culture staff coordinate a number of free events throughout the year at a variety of locations throughout the city.
For a list of Recreation and Culture drop-in programs and events, check our calendar. Annual West Kelowna events include:
| Family Day Fun - February |
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Check back in January 2024 when we will have more details on Family Day Fun in 2024! |
| Easter Eggstravaganza - April 1 |
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Enjoy a morning full of fun. Play some games, hunt for eggs, visit the Easter Bunny and hold a baby chick or duckling! This popular event fills up quickly so don't delay. This event is for children 10 years and under. Date and time: Saturday, April 1 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | $5 per child Saturday, April 1 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $5 per child Location: Multi Sport Centre/Dome | 2139 McDougall Road Registration information: This event is now Sold Out. To get added to the waitlist, register online at westkelownacity.ca/recreation or call 778-797-8800. |
| Art Exhibition - April & October |
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April 22 & 23, 2023 at the Westbank Lions Community Hall.
The West Kelowna Art Exhibition is a two-day celebration of local artistic talent with a variety of techniques and mediums on display. Admission is free! This year will also see the addition of 'Art in Action' workshops. Sign-up to take part in an onsite art class by one of the artists.
Art Exhibition dates and times: Saturday, April 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 23 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Art in Action workshops: Register to take part in an onsite art class by one of the artists: Saturday, April 22 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Glaze a Mug - $20 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Sculpture - $20
Sunday, April 23 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mexican Tooling Foil Art - $30
Register online or call 778-797-8800. Are you an artist looking to participate? Submissions are being accepted until March 12. Email events@westkelownacity.ca for event details and to apply.
Photo Gallery: 2023 Spring Art Exhibition will appear here on the public site.
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| Peruse the Parks - May |
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The hunt is on!
From May 1 - 26, visit a park and track down the hidden symbol. Details will be available starting on April 26. |
| Music in the Park - Summer |
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Thank-you for another great season, check back in June 2023 for more event details!
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| Light Up - December |
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Thank you for coming out to Light Up! Light Up was a great success and we look forward to seeing you for the next Light Up on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. |
| Twinkle Tour - Winter |
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The streets of West Kelowna shone brightly this year! Thank you to all for participating in our Twinkle Tour and we look forward to the 2023 Twinkle Tour in December.
Check out our photo gallery of winners below.
Photo Gallery: 2022 Twinkle Tour Winners will appear here on the public site.
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The city also participates in a number of annual community cultural events that are endorsed by Council, or in cooperation with other organizations:
| Canada Day - July |
| Check our online calendar in June each year. |
| Culture Days - September / October |
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Experience arts and culture in a new and exciting ways. Join us in 2022 for our annual celebration of creativity all across Canada: indoors, outdoors and online. Get started at culturedays.ca. |
| Mayor's Youth Forum |
| Please contact us for more information on date and location. |
| Westside Daze - July |
| A free, fun, family festival hosted by the Westside Celebration Society. Thank-you for joining is this year, see you in 2023. |
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