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Four West Kelowna wineries have been recognized by National Geographic as some of the best places in the world for their food and wine offerings.

The City of West Kelowna and Visit Westside are bringing back Pop-Ups on the Plaza for summer 2026, offering a variety of free community events from May through September. Held at the City Hall outdoor plaza, the series features yoga, Zumba, pottery workshops, cultural dance classes, family activities and youth events. Residents and visitors can also enjoy Friday Markets on the Plaza before Music in the Park performances. Pop-Ups on the Plaza aims to bring people together through arts, culture, recreation and community connection in the heart of West Kelowna.

Check out the 2026 Summer Recreation Guide for ways to build community connections, learn, laugh and enjoy the spirit of summer. 

From Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, crews will complete asphalt remediation on Old Okanagan Highway from Chieftain Road to Reece Road.

More than 17,000 City of West Kelowna property tax notices are being sent and payments are due by 4:30 p.m. on July 2.

Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived within one business day. Please visit pub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com to view the May 19 webcast archive.

At the May 19 Regular Council Meeting, West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom shared an update on Council’s advocacy priorities for 2026.

Plan for fun, food, FireSmart^TM demos and more at our annual FireSmart^TM Family Day on Saturday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station #31 located at 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Everyone is invited to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue firefighters, staff and special guests for this free event as we all work together to become a more fire smart community.

From perusing our parks for prizes to lakeside outings and hillside hikes, West Kelowna has something for everyone this May long weekend, with tons of summer fun to follow hot on its heels.

Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived within one business day. Please visit pub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com to view the May 12 webcast archive