Plan your holiday adventure in Vernon with our detailed event guide. From Vernon locals to wandering adventurers, our guide ensures a season full of magic and delight.
One of the highlights of the season is the Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees create a heartwarming winter wonderland in support of local charities. The Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle offers an enchanting glimpse into holiday traditions within a historic setting, featuring stunning decorations and themed tours. And the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour is something you definitely don't want to miss, as talented skaters bring the joy of the season to life on ice. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Vernon
- Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle (Victoria)
- Festival of Trees (Victoria)
- Centennial Lights of Wonder (Victoria)
- WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum (Victoria)
- Stars on Ice Holiday Tour (Kelowna)
- 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair (Victoria)
- A Christmas Carol- OKeefe Ranch
- Light-Up Summerland (Summerland)
- Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display (Victoria)
- Caravan Farm Theatre Holiday Sleigh Ride Show (Armstrong)
See these and even more events listed below!
Vernon Holiday Light Displays
Light-Up Summerland
What to Expect:
Spectacular fireworks display and festive activities.
Description:
Light-Up Summerland is a premier winter festival in downtown Summerland, featuring over 40 vendors, festive activities, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Where: Summerland | More Info: Light-Up Summerland
Light Up West Kelowna
What to Expect:
Santa visit and fireworks display
Description:
Light Up West Kelowna is a vibrant holiday event featuring choirs singing carols, kids' activity stations, craft vendors, free hot chocolate, food trucks, and a visit from Santa. The event culminates with a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.
Where: West Kelowna | More Info: Light Up West Kelowna
Centennial Lights of Wonder
What to Expect:
Interactive light tunnels and live entertainment.
Description:
Centennial Lights of Wonder is a free outdoor event in Downtown Victoria featuring themed light exhibits, interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. The event offers live entertainment, warm nibbles, and magical light displays.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Centennial Lights of Wonder
Vernon Holiday Markets and Shopping
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
What to Expect:
Multicultural performances and local artisan market.
Description:
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum is a multicultural holiday market celebrating arts, culture, and community with food, warm drinks, and multicultural performances paired with local vendors.
Where: Victoria | More Info: WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Immersive shopping experience with local artisans.
Description:
The 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair is a premier holiday event featuring over 60 local artisans offering handmade and homemade products, including woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, candles, clothing, knits, foods, and baked goods. Meet and support local makers, bakers, and growers while exploring a treasure trove of unique items.
Where: Victoria | More Info: 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
Vernon Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
What to Expect:
World-class figure skating with Olympic and national medalists.
Description:
The Stars on Ice Holiday Tour features a diverse cast of elite figure skaters performing to the music of the season in a spectacular on-ice entertainment event.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
Cod Gone Wild Neighbourhood Rounds Christmas
What to Expect:
Energetic Celtic music performance with rich harmonies.
Description:
Cod Gone Wild Neighbourhood Rounds Christmas features an energetic, modern Celtic band with rich harmonies and an upbeat stage presence, evoking nostalgic experiences through their unique style.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Cod Gone Wild Neighbourhood Rounds Christmas
A Christmas Carol- OKeefe Ranch
What to Expect:
Immersive Victorian Christmas experience with interactive storytelling.
Description:
Step back in time to experience the Victorian Christmas at O'Keefe Ranch, where the ranch comes alive with festive lights, charming decorations, and timeless holiday traditions. Interpretive actors bring the spirit of the season to life with tales of yore, and guests can engage in Victorian Christmas parties with real parlour games and enjoy special treats and drinks.
Where: Vernon | More Info: A Christmas Carol- OKeefe Ranch
O Christmas Tea
What to Expect:
Interactive comedy show with physical antics and wordplay.
Description:
O Christmas Tea is a hilarious and inventive British comedy show reminiscent of classic pantos. Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, the 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo James & Jamesy conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat when catastrophe strikes at their Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, this show is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of the play.
Where: Vernon | More Info: O Christmas Tea
Caravan Farm Theatre Holiday Sleigh Ride Show
What to Expect:
Outdoor theatrical journey with horse-drawn sleighs and large-scale puppets.
Description:
Caravan Farm Theatre's Holiday Sleigh Ride Show is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, featuring large-scale puppets, music-filled horse-drawn processions, and a magical winter landscape. The show combines storytelling, music, and epic design to create a powerful and transformative theatrical experience.
Where: Armstrong | More Info: Caravan Farm Theatre Holiday Sleigh Ride Show
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
What to Expect:
Victorian-era Christmas decorations and traditions.
Description:
Explore authentic Victorian toys and traditions at Craigdarroch Castle, where visitors can experience a unique glimpse into Christmases past through self-guided tours. The castle is decorated with vintage toys, festively decorated mantles, and a Christmas feast setting fit for the Dunsmuir family.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
Vernon Other Holiday Activities
District Wine Village Light Up
What to Expect:
Complimentary tasting event supporting local food bank.
Description:
Join District Wine Village for a complimentary tasting event where you can bring food to support the local food bank. Enjoy a complimentary tasting at the winery of your choice.
Where: Oliver | More Info: District Wine Village Light Up
Countdown to Carnival
What to Expect:
Unique blend of winter sports and cultural events.
Description:
The Vernon Winter Carnival is a 9-day celebration of winter activities, featuring events like the international snow sculpture competition, beer tasting, The Chocolate Experience, parade, snogolf, and more.
Where: Vernon | More Info: Countdown to Carnival
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven tree decorating for pediatric cancer research.
Description:
The Festival of Trees brings together community businesses and organizations to decorate trees, raising funds for BC Children's Hospital. This event supports oncology research and features beautifully decorated trees at various locations across BC.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Festival of Trees
Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display
What to Expect:
Haunted mini-golf with interactive challenges and ghostly ambiance.
Description:
Step into a spooky Victorian manor for an immersive mini-golf experience with unique holes and ghost projections, followed by a round of ping pong in a private lounge.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Haunted Manor Mini Golf Christmas Display
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Okanagan (7 miles)
- Kelowna (28 miles)
- West Kelowna (31 miles)