What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | November 13 – 15, 2026

Lots is happening across the Okanagan this weekend! From holiday markets and craft fairs to collectible shows, live entertainment and community events, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Whether you’re starting your Christmas shopping or looking for a fun night out, something is happening near you!

PENTICTON

Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale at The Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

The Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale is coming to the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre! You’ll find a bountiful selection of New Crop Nuts, Dried Fruits, Seeds, and more, all available to sample and purchase. Plus, explore their delicious Gourmet Gifts, perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Join them for live recipe demos, recipe cards, and a prize draw. Mark your calendars and come share the harvest celebration with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

When:
Friday, November 13, from 9 am to 7 pm

Saturday, November 14, from 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Penticton Trade and Convention Center, 853 Eckhardt Avenue W, Penticton

More information: Rancho Vignola

Yuletide at the Lakeside Christmas Market at the Penticton Lakeside Resort

Get in the Christmas spirit with the annual Yuletide at the Lakeside Christmas Market! A festive Christmas market full of local products and unique gifts perfect for that special someone on your Christmas list!

When:

Saturday, November 14, from 9 am to 7 pm

Sunday, November 15, from 9 am to 5 pm

Entry: $2 (cash only)

Where: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton

More information: Penticton Lakeside Resort

Christmas Craft Fair at the Summerland Community Centre

Discover a treasure trove of unique handmade crafts, delightful treats and festive joy! We had a wonderful turnout of both the vendors and the public last year. Our vendors provide quality, unique handcrafted gift items that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else! You can get all of your Christmas shopping done in one place!

When: Saturday, November 14, from 9 am to 2 pm

Entry: By donation
Where: Summerland Community Centre, 9710 Brown St., Summerland BC, Summerland
More information: Summerland Community Centre

Grey Cup Party at Barley Mill Brew Pub

Join the Rotary Club of Penticton at Barley Mill Brew Pub for Grey Cup. A burger, fries and a Barley Brew are included with ticket purchase and get you into all the door prize draws. Kickoff is at 4 pm. Come out for a fun afternoon of gridiron action as the Rotary Club of Penticton raises funds for Rotary Initiatives

When: Sunday, November 15, game starts at 4 pm

Tickets: $30
Where:  Barley Mill Brew Pub, 2460 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton

More information: Barley Mill Brew Pub

KELOWNA & AREA

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Visit

Join us on World Kindness Day to celebrate Peachland, the winner of Canada’s Kindest Community! Enjoy refreshments, meet Santa Claus himself, and take photos with the brand-new Coca-Cola caravan!

When: Friday, November 13, from 4 pm to 6 pm

Where: IGA Parking Lot, 5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland

More information: District of Peachland

Immaculata Annual Christmas Craft Fair

Immaculata High School’s annual Christmas is back with a variety of vendors and artisans! Bake sale, children’s activities, refreshments, and door prizes.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Immaculata Regional High School, 1493 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna

More Information: Immaculata Regional High School

New World Men, The Sound of Rush

New World Men, The Sound of Rush offers a stunningly accurate performance of the Rush classics. They are considered by many to be the very best Rush tribute act today. The band offers top-class sound quality and stellar musicianship, nested in a high-tech multimedia experience. All of which is delivered with a contagious energy that leaves fans wanting more.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Tickets: $59

Where: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna

More information: New World Men, the Sound of Rush

Rutland Flea Market

The Rutland Flea Market is a modern-day flea market that takes place weekly on Sundays. Each event hosts local vendors selling diverse goods from handmade independent maker wares to vintage clothing, collectibles, tools, plants, artisan eats & more! The Flea Market is a thriving environment where all kinds of dealers and sellers propose their treasures. Our team is committed to promoting a friendly and community-like environment, building long-lasting relationships with our clients, vendors, and shoppers. Come join the family, join the experience!

When: Sunday, November 15, from 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Rutland Centennial Hall, 215 Shepherd Rd, Kelowna

More information: Rutland Flea Market

90’s Dance Party at Revelry

Kelowna’s most epic trip back to the decade of Notorious B.I.G., Barbie Girl and Shania Twain not being very impressed. Spice Up Your Life with SUPER TASTE for another banger night of non-stop sing-alongs, dance-off and sweaty Groove (is in the heart)! Whether you Smelled Like Teen Spirit in the 90’s and just wished you could have been Cher Horowitz in Clueless, everybody is welcome at this one-of-a-kind Big Shiny Tunes meets Much Music dance party. Backstreet’s Back… Alright!

When: Saturday, November 14, from 9 pm to 1 am

Tickets: $33
Where: Revelry, 1383 Ellis St, Kelowna

More information: Revelry

Okanagan Collectors Fest – Vaulted Gems

We’re closing out 2026 with one more BIG weekend of collecting! Okanagan Collectors Fest is a 2-day event, giving collectors even more time to buy, sell, trade, and connect with the community. 70+ TABLES of vendors from across the Okanagan and beyond. Whether you’re hunting for graded cards, looking to buy, sell or trade sports cards, searching for vintage comics, or just looking to explore the hobby, this is the place to be!

When: Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

More information: Vaulted Gems

VERNON & NORTH OKANAGAN

Vernon Presents – A Festival of Crafts & Gifts

Welcome to the 25th annual winter Festival of Crafts. Throughout the past 25 years, Vernon Presents has earned its reputation as being one of the premier Christmas craft shows in the Okanagan Valley. The event typically attracts over 100 vendors annually with crafts ranging from paintings, artisan pottery, hand-crafted candles and jewelry, table linens, creative crib boards, homemade salsa and much, much more. 

When:

Friday, November 13, from 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday, November 14, from 10 am to 4 pm

Entry: $4, kids under 12 enter for free
Where: Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon
More information: Vernon Presents – A Festival of Crafts and Gifts

Kelowna Big Band

The Kelowna Big Band is a talented ensemble of 19 members, featuring: 5 Saxes, 4 Trombones, 5 Trumpets, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, and Vocals. We perform a diverse range of music, from iconic Band classics and ballroom dance standards to contemporary jazz charts and beloved covers by artists like Michael Bublé, Sinatra, Tom Jones, and more. With Singer Dan McClelland.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm

Tickets: $45
Where: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St, Vernon

More information: Kelowna Big Band

Wild Blue Herons at the Vernon Jazz Club

Featuring the acclaimed husband-and-wife team of Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, Wild Blue Herons deliver sophisticated, groove-driven jazz and funk with soul, gospel, and pop influences woven throughout. Their sound moves effortlessly from infectious jazz-funk grooves reminiscent of The Crusaders and Steely Dan to intimate, emotionally charged ballads inspired by the great ladies of jazz. The musical connection between Sample and Cooper is at the heart of the band, and forms the foundation of their latest album “It’s All About Love” – a contemporary blend of jazzy swing to funky ballads.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Tickets: $45
Where: Vernon Jazz Club, 3000 31 St, Vernon

More information: Vernon Jazz Club

Communicating Wonder – Stories in the data

What stories are hiding in the data all around us? This Friday, we’re excited to welcome Jer Thorp to Communicating Wonder. Jer is a Canadian artist, writer, teacher, and author of Living in Data. His work finds surprising ways to make data feel human. He was the New York Times’ first Data Artist in Residence, is a National Geographic Explorer, and served as Innovator in Residence at the Library of Congress. Join us for Jer’s talk, “Finding the Human Stories Hidden in Data.” We’ll explore how patterns, numbers, and visualizations can reveal the people and stories behind the data.

Jer Thorp will be speaking by video call

When: Friday, November 13, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Where: Vernon Public Library, 2908 28th St, Vernon

More information: Vernon Public Library

KAMLOOPS & AREA

Christmas at the Courthouse

Every year, the historic Old Courthouse transforms into a merry shopping haven for Christmas at the Courthouse. Local vendors fill both floors of the building with handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind finds, so you can wander from room to room and discover something special for everyone on your list. Come early for the best selection and leave a certified Holiday Hero.

When: Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Kamloops Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour Street, Kamloops

More information: Christmas at the Courthouse

CMK Presents Timeless Resonance

Experience an evening of Baroque music and meditative soundscapes with Chamber Musicians of Kamloops. The performance begins with timeless Baroque melodies featuring flute and harpsichord before transitioning into a series of meditative sound paintings created with gongs and singing bowls. Featured performers include Rob Gretsinger on gongs and singing bowls, Chizu Khan on flute, and Tomoko Uyeda on harpsichord, with special guests Kaizer Deng-Shang on piano and Kaisey Deng-Shang on violin.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 7:30 pm to 10 pm

Tickets: $38

Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 6 Avenue, Kamloops

More information: Chamber Musicians of Kamloops

Sip & Shop Artisan Market

Holiday shopping is better with a glass of wine in hand. The Sip & Shop Artisan Market returns to Monte Creek Winery for a weekend of local artisans, handmade gifts and festive cheer, just a short drive east of Kamloops. Browse the vendors, pick up a bottle or two for the holiday table, and enjoy views of the vineyard while you check names off your list.

When:

Saturday, November 14, from 11 am to 5 pm

Sunday, November 15, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Monte Creek Winery, 2420 Miner’s Bluff Road, Monte Creek

More Information: Monte Creek Winery

Have Your Say Day

A new community engagement event, that brings together current and upcoming City projects in one location. Residents are encouraged to visit booths, speak with project teams, and participate in a free public skate. The decisions we make today help shape the community we’ll live in tomorrow. Strategic plans are where that future begins, providing the roadmap for priorities, investments, and projects in areas such as transportation, parking, parks and recreation, accessibility, and more.

When: Saturday, November 14, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne Street, Kamloops

More Information: Let’s Talk Kamloops

Event details may change. Readers should confirm schedules, ticket availability and registration requirements with organizers before attending.