What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | October 23-25, 2026

As we draw closer to the end of October, this weekend is busy with lots of live music, shopping, and some early Halloween events beginning to pop up across many different businesses and venues in your local area. Enjoy this weekend’s list of fun activities and make sure you figure out your costume for this weekend or next weekend!

PENTICTON

Brit Floyd “The Moon, the Wall, and Beyond” Tour at the South Okanagan Events Centre

Widely recognized as the world’s premier Pink Floyd experience (Rolling Stone), BRIT FLOYD brings their 2026 The Moon, The Wall and Beyond world tour to the South Okanagan Events Centre. This monumental show celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.

When: Friday, October 23, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Tickets: Prices Vary
Where: South Okanagan Event Centre, 853 Eckhardt Avenue W, Penticton

More information: South Okanagan Event Centre

Blackberry Wood Halloween Party at Highway 97 Brewing

Get ready for a wild night of live music, dancing and Halloween fun at Highway 97 Brewery! Vancouver’s Blackberry Wood takes over the brewery with their signature blend of wild bohemian, foot-stompin’ alt-country and high-powered acoustic dance music. Grab your friends, put together your best costume, and join us for a night of live music, cold beer, dancing and Halloween chaos.

When: Friday, October 23 from 8 pm to 10 pm

Tickets: $18

Where: Highway 97 Brewery, 200 Ellis Street, Penticton, British Columbia

More information: Highway 97 Brewery

Cinema in the Cellar at Township 7 Winery

Join us for a spooky evening of Cinema in the Cellar on the Naramata Bench with a screening of the 1998 classic, Practical Magic. Entry is complimentary, with wine, popcorn, and snacks available for purchase. The movie begins at 6:30 PM, so come early to enjoy a wine tasting and settle in for the evening. Seating is very limited, so please bring a lawn chair or blankets for your comfort.

Reservations recommended.

When: Saturday, October 24, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Township 7 Winery, 1450 McMillan Ave, Penticton
More information: Township 7 Winery

BOOKISH Market: Aboard the SS Sicamous

We’re bringing our market magic to the S.S. Sicamous and creating a market made for book lovers alike! Expect local authors, bookish makers, a book swap, cozy little treasures, sweet treats, readings + plenty of reasons to add just one more book to the pile. Authors, makers, bakers, artists + wonderfully bookish businesses. Mark your calendars. Text your book club. Start making room on the bookshelf. Proceeds go to For the Love of Local Foundation.

When: Sunday, October 25, at from 10 am to 3 pm

Entry: $5
Where: SS Sicamous, 1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton

More information: The Collective Markets

KELOWNA & AREA

BizExpo 2026

The Kelowna Chamber is excited to bring you BizExpo 2026 – our fall business showcase where the Okanagan’s business community comes together to discover what’s new, make connections, and celebrate local business! Whether you’re looking to showcase your business, discover new products and services, meet local organizations, or build valuable connections, BizExpo has something for everyone.

When: Friday, October 23, from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: The Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna

More information: Kelowna Chamber

Okanagan Vintage Fair

Shop over 40 tables of vintage treasure: Collectibles, antiques, clothing, accessories, decor, small furniture, art, comics, toys, music, books, coins, jewelry, vinyl, primitives, ephemera and more!… Bop to vintage beats while you shop. Find that one-of-a-kind vintage treasure. You never know what you’ll find! They just don’t make them like they used to…

When: Saturday, October 24, from 10 am to 3 pm

Entry: $3
Where: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna

More Information: Okanagan Vintage Fair

Family Monster Bash

The annual Family Monster Bash returns with a day of family-friendly spooktacular fun! Join us for an afternoon of spooky, seasonal fun. The Bash is free to attend, but be sure to bring a donation for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. Enjoy all kinds of activities, including a bouncy house, Zorb soccer, face painting, Halloween-themed games, free skating, and so much more. Be sure to wear your costume!

This event is recommended for ages 2-12

When: Saturday, October 24, from 1 pm to 4 pm

Where: MNP Place, 4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna

More information: City of Kelowna

HorrorFest 2026 – Film Festival

 The ultimate cinematic celebration of all things terrifying and macabre. HorrorFest brings together the most haunting films from around the Okanagan. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness, where every shadow holds a secret, and every scream echoes in the night. Are you brave enough to embrace the fear? HorrorFest is a costume party with drinks and food available!

This is a 19+ event

When: Saturday, October 24, from 6 pm to 11 pm

Tickets: $25
Where: Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis Street, Kelowna

More information: Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking

VERNON & NORTH OKANAGAN

Vernon Wellness Fair

The Vernon Wellness Fair returns with over 70 Exhibitors bringing products and services for a fun day out. Pamper yourself with luxury bath and body products, learn about health and wellness, become inspired by cooking, home, and garden ideas, find unique gifts and spend some time bonding with a loved one.

When:

Saturday, October 24, from 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, October 25, from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Vernon Rec Centre, 3228 31 Ave, Vernon
More information: Vernon Wellness Fair

The Odditorium: An Adult Carnival of Curiosities

Leave the ordinary world at the door and enter The Odditorium – a dark and dusty carnival where science, spectacle, and the strange collide. Inspired by the faded sideshows and wandering carnivals of the Dustbowl era, The Odditorium celebrates the weird, wonderful, grotesque, and downright curious. Wander through a world of strange experiments, peculiar performances, carnival games, and hands-on oddities designed for the delightfully twisted mind.

This is a 19+ event

When: Saturday, October 24, from 7 pm to 12 am

Tickets: $45
Where: Okanagan Science Centre, 2704 BC-6, Vernon

More information: Okanagan Science Centre

Alex Mackenzie’s Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour

Canada’s Funnest Comedy Tour is back, and it’s definitely a night worth leaving the house for! The Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour is rolling into town with an all-star lineup of comedians who have been featured on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Just for Laughs, Canada’s Got Talent, CBC’s The Debaters, and more. Comedians include: Alex Mackenzie, Ola Dada, Brittany Lyseng, and Efthimios Nasiopoulous.

When: Friday, October 23, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Tickets: $60
Where: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St, Vernon

More information: Alex Mackenzie’s Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour

KAMLOOPS & AREA

The Mini Kicker: Country Dance Night

Get ready for a boot-scootin’ night of country music and dancing at the Mini Kicker! The evening kicks off with line dancing lessons led by Boots and Beats, giving dancers of all experience levels a chance to learn some new moves before the dance floor opens for the night. Then, enjoy live country covers from the Dirt Road Kings and put those new dance steps to work.

This is a 19+ event

When: Saturday, October 24, doors open at 6:30 pm, dance lessons start at 7 pm, live music at 8 pm

Tickets: $27, or $30 at the Door
Where: The Night Shift on 5th, 130 5 Ave, Kamloops

More information: The Mini Kicker Country Dance Night

Gut Feeling: An Evening of Early Music

Before the modern orchestra existed, music was intimate, immediate, and alive with colour, played on gut strings, wooden flutes, and bows that sang rather than pushed. Join us for an evening of baroque and early classical chamber music inspired by the sounds and performance styles of the 18th century, and hear for yourself what three hundred years of music almost forgot.

When: Saturday, October 24, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Tickets: $50

Where: Lori Marchand Theatre at Kelson Hall, 330 St. Paul St, Kamloops

More information: Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

Kamloops Blazers Hockey

The Kamloops Blazers take on the Vancouver Giants at the Sandman Centre.

When: Friday, October 23, game starts at 7 pm

Tickets: Prices Vary
Where: Sandman Centre, 300 Lorne St, Kamloops

More Information: Kamloops Blazers Hockey

The Insoles & Advil Tour

Pop an ibuprofen, lace up the orthotics, and stretch out those hamstrings.
CodeBreaker, Dusty Pines, and We Are Not A Cult are dragging their creaky joints across the Interior for the Insoles & Advil Tour this October.

When: Saturday, October 24; doors are at 7 pm, with bands starting at 8 pm

Tickets: $20 or pay what you can
Where: Pizza Pi, 314 Victoria St, Kamloops

More Information: The Insoles & Advil Tour

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