Let us take you on a festive journey through West Kelowna this holiday season. For West Kelowna dwellers and visitors, this guide highlights the best of the city's festive season.
One of the notable events is the Festival of Trees Kelowna, where beautifully decorated trees create a magical atmosphere while supporting local charities. Complementing this, the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour features dazzling performances from world-class skaters, showcasing their talent through holiday-themed routines. And the Light Up West Kelowna is something you definitely don't want to miss, with its captivating light displays that transform the city into a winter wonderland. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around West Kelowna
- Stars on Ice Holiday Tour (Kelowna)
- Festival of Trees Kelowna (Kelowna)
- Light Up West Kelowna
- The Nutcracker by the Canadian School of Ballet (Kelowna)
- ELF The Musical (Kelowna)
- Fireworks at Big White (Big White)
- Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up (Kelowna)
- Winter Wanderland
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (Kelowna)
- Candy Cane Lane Kelowna (Kelowna)
See these and even more events listed below!
West Kelowna Holiday Light Displays
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What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with live entertainment and fireworks.
Description:
Light Up is a family-friendly holiday event featuring choirs singing carols, kids' activity stations, free hot chocolate, food trucks, and a visit from Santa. The event includes a craft show and concludes with a high-altitude fireworks show.
Where: West Kelowna | More Info: Adventsmarkt
Peachland Light Up
What to Expect:
Spectacular town-wide lighting display.
Description:
Peachland Light Up is a festive event featuring illuminated displays and decorations throughout the town, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the holiday season.
Where: Peachland | More Info: Peachland Light Up
Candy Cane Lane Kelowna
What to Expect:
Community-driven Christmas light display with charitable food donation aspect.
Description:
Candy Cane Lane in Kelowna is a community-driven event where over 70 homes on Collison Road, Gramiak Road, and Mary Court come together to create an elaborate Christmas light display. The event supports local charities by collecting non-perishable food donations, making it a heartwarming and charitable holiday activity.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Candy Cane Lane Kelowna
West Kelowna Holiday Markets and Shopping
Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with live entertainment and festive activities.
Description:
Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up is a free outdoor celebration featuring artisan and market vendors, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and Photos with Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate by donation, with proceeds supporting the Central Okanagan Food Bank. The event includes skating, lantern making, and a tree lighting ceremony.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up
West Kelowna Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Light Up West Kelowna
What to Expect:
High-altitude fireworks and holiday craft show.
Description:
Light Up West Kelowna is a family-friendly event featuring choir performances, kids' activity stations, free hot chocolate, food trucks, and a visit from Santa. The event includes a high-altitude fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. and a holiday craft show.
Where: West Kelowna | More Info: Light Up West Kelowna
ELF The Musical
What to Expect:
Interactive musical comedy with iconic characters.
Description:
ELF The Musical is a heartwarming and hilarious adaptation of the beloved film, featuring catchy songs and lovable characters.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: ELF The Musical
The Nutcracker by the Canadian School of Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Nutcracker by the Canadian School of Ballet is a classic ballet featuring principal dancers from the New York City Ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky's memorable score, this production brings E.T.A. Hoffmann's heart-warming story to life with sparkling costumes and lavish sets, beautifully choreographed by the Canadian School of Ballet's esteemed directors and instructors.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: The Nutcracker by the Canadian School of Ballet
Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
What to Expect:
World-class figure skating with Olympic medalists.
Description:
Stars on Ice Holiday Tour features a stellar cast of Olympic, World, and National medalists performing dazzling figure skating routines to holiday music.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Stars on Ice Holiday Tour
A Charlie Brown Christmas
What to Expect:
Immersive experience with potential splashes of fake blood.
Description:
A high-energy musical adaptation of the iconic horror franchise, blending horror and comedy with catchy musical numbers, featuring chainsaws, possessed trees, and plenty of fake blood.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: A Charlie Brown Christmas
West Kelowna Other Holiday Activities
Winter Wanderland
What to Expect:
Family-friendly event with Santa meet-and-greets and various activities.
Description:
Join us at JoeAnna's House for a fun-filled afternoon featuring Santa meet-and-greets, winter crafts, cookie decorating, food trucks, and a make-your-own s'mores station. All proceeds support JoeAnna's House, a home away from home for loved ones of those receiving specialized care at Kelowna General Hospital.
Where: West Kelowna | More Info: Winter Wanderland
Dining in the Domes
What to Expect:
Heated dome dining with lakefront views.
Description:
Dine in one of the cozy, heated domes at Frind Estate Winery, offering Dining, High Tea, and Brunch experiences with stunning lakefront views.
Where: West Kelowna | More Info: Dining in the Domes
Festival of Trees Kelowna
What to Expect:
Locally sponsored and decorated trees raising funds for pediatric care.
Description:
Community businesses and organizations curate beautifully decorated trees for public viewing and voting, supporting BC Children's Hospital.
Where: Kelowna | More Info: Festival of Trees Kelowna
Fireworks at Big White
What to Expect:
Vibrant fireworks display against mountain backdrop.
Description:
Big White's Fireworks display is a spectacular evening event featuring vibrant fireworks set against the backdrop of the mountain, creating a visually stunning experience.