What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | October 30 – November 1, 2026

Halloween weekend is here! Across the Okanagan and Kamloops, many local businesses are hosting fun activities for both kids and adults. Get your costumes ready for some spooky daytime and evening activities happening this weekend. There are also plenty of activities after Halloween, so plan your weekend accordingly! Here’s a fun list of spooky and fun activities happening near you!

PENTICTON

The Penti-Con 2026

The Penti-Con is Penticton’s annual pop culture convention, bringing together fans of comics, anime, gaming, cosplay, sci-fi, and fantasy for a weekend of community and fun. Enjoy panels, workshops, cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, exhibitors, artists, and family-friendly activities, all celebrating creativity and fandom in the heart of the Okanagan.

When: Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1st, from 10 am to 6 pm

Tickets: Day Passes $28, Youth $18 (Weekend and Family Rates Available)
Where: Penticton Trade and Convention Center, 853 Eckhardt Avenue W, Penticton

More information: Penti-Con

Halloween Tricks and Treats aboard the S.S. Sicamous

The S.S. Sicamous will host a Special Halloween Trick or Treat Extravaganza.
Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so why not have some fun with it??? There will be fun games, Ghostly Scavenger Hunts and more!

When: Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 4 pm

Where: S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society, 1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton

More information: S.S. Sicamous

Spooky Crafts at the Penticton Art Gallery

Enjoy a fun afternoon doing some Halloween arts and crafts with the family. Costumes are encouraged, and some treats will be available! Drop-ins are welcome, but RSVP is recommended to help with attendance.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton
More information: Penticton Art Gallery

Halloween Spooktacular Rock Concert at the Elks Hall

Six bands, two stages, one massive Halloween night of live music, costumes and chaos! Featuring a costume contest and prizes. Music includes PHARM, Lurker, Polly (Down The Lees as Nirvana), The Cavernous, Jared Jackel’s Bad Vibrations, Death/Ambrosia.

When: Saturday, October 31, starts at 7:30 pm

Entry: $20 in Advance, $25 at the door
Where:  Elk’s Lodge, 343 Ellis Street, Penticton

More information: Halloween Spooktacular Concert

Downtown Halloween: Triple Feature Downtown Penticton

Get ready for Downtown Halloween: Triple Feature, a Halloween celebration that brings together trick-or-treating, family-friendly entertainment, and spooky thrills throughout downtown Penticton. With three exciting events to explore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

When: Friday, October 30, from 3 pm to 8:20 pm

Downtown Trick-or-Treating | from 3:00 pm to 5 pm

Nightmare on Front Street | 3rom 3:00 pm to 7 pm

Halloween Haunted House (The Foundry) | 5:00 pm – 8:20 pm

Haunted House is Entry by Donation ($5 minimum)
Where:  #3 – 212 Main Street, Penticton

More information: Visit Penticton

KELOWNA & AREA

2026 Skate Canada International

Get ready for a memorable Halloween weekend, as Kelowna welcomes the world’s top figure skaters for three days of thrilling competition as part of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

When:

Friday, October 30, Starts at 6 pm

Mens Short, Opening Ceremony, Pairs Short

Saturday, October 31, starts at 12:30 pm

Rhythm Dance, Women Short

Saturday, October 31, starts at 4:40 pm

Men Free, Pairs Free

Sunday, November 1, starts at 1 pm

Free Dance, Women Free

Tickets: Prices Vary
Where: Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street, Kelowna

More information: Prospera Place

6th Annual Halloweenie: Halloween Day Family Celebration

Celebrate Halloween at Grizzli Winery! Bring the whole family in costume for a fun, non-scary afternoon featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, spooky theatre, a Halloween dance party, s’mores, and more. Kids and pets are welcome.
Halloweenie Passport and Goody Bag are only available with a pre-purchased child ticket.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 12 pm to 4 pm

Tickets: Kids $10, Adults $6
Where: Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna

More Information: Grizzli Winery

Family Fall Festival

Join us for a free family-friendly event! Our Fall Festival is happening Saturday!

Dress up in a fun, family-friendly costume and collect lots of treats along the indoor candy trail with over 40 collection stops. There will also be bounce houses, hot chocolate and more! This event is perfect for younger children as it is a non-scary event.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Willow Park Church, 439 Hwy 33, Kelowna

More information: Willow Park Church

Halloween Massive – True Rhythm

True Rhythm presents Halloween Massive. Featuring Stylust, Pineo & Loeb, Average Citizens, and more to be announced, get ready for a full night of electronic music, top-tier production, and Halloween energy in the Main Room at the Kelowna Event Centre. $500 prize for best costume.
This is a 19+ event

When: Saturday, October 31, from 7 pm to 2:30 AM

Tickets: $90
Where: Kelowna Event Centre, 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

More information: True Rhythm

Day of the Dead – Latin Voices Society

Join the Latin Voices Society for our annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration at the Kelowna Event Centre! Día de los Muertos is a joyful tradition where families honour, remember, and celebrate the lives of passed loved ones.

This family-friendly festival offers an immersive look into authentic traditions, music, art, and flavours. Experience the warmth, colour, and community spirit of this beautiful ancestral holiday.

When: Sunday, November 1, from 12 pm to 4 pm

Tickets: $5
Where: Kelowna Event Centre, 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

More information: Latin Voices Society

Mafia Murder Mystery

It’s 1929, Prohibition is in full swing, and Godfather Donato Brundizzi is throwing a party where the booze is illegal, the gambling is questionable, and just about everyone has something to hide. Rub elbows with mobsters, molls, flappers and a few characters you definitely wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley, but when the party takes a deadly turn, suddenly everyone’s a suspect, and someone may be sleeping with the fishes! Grab your flapper dress, pinstripe suit or fedora, follow the clues and see if you can solve the Mafia Murders before the mob takes care of business.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 7 pm to 2:30 AM

Tickets: $94
Where: Revelry, 1383 Ellis St, Kelowna

More information: Revelry

2026 Okanagan Mushroom Festival

Welcome to the Okanagan Mushroom Festival. Come and celebrate ‘all things fungi’. Visit with Artisans, Crafters, Growers, and Mushroom enthusiasts. Live Music all day and a Kids Zone presented by Eco Cooks.
Silent auction to raise money for EcoCooks. Entry by donation, with proceeds going to Stars Piggly Wiggly Animal Sanctuary

When: Sunday, November 1, from 11 am to 4 pm

Entry: By donation
Where: Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main St, West Kelowna

More information: Okanagan Mushroom Festival

VERNON & NORTH OKANAGAN

Season Closing Halloween Celebration – Allan Brooks Nature Centre

Bring the kids dressed in their favourite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treat stations throughout the Nature Centre, with candy and non-food treats to discover along the way. It’s a fun opportunity for families to explore the Centre, enjoy the beauty of autumn, and celebrate another wonderful season of nature discovery!

When: Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Allan Brooks Nature Centre, 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon
More information: Allan Brooks Nature Centre

Treat Trail – Downtown Vernon

Before you take the kids out into your neighbourhood, visit ours first. Dress up and visit our downtown businesses, who will be offering treats and perhaps a trick.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 3 pm to 5 pm
Where: Various businesses Downtown, 30th Ave, Vernon 

More information: Treat Trail Downtown Vernon

Completely Creedence Band – A Tribute to CCR

Completely Creedence is a passionate and authentic tribute to the legendary music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Known for their high-energy performances and faithful sound, the band brings the timeless hits of CCR to life for audiences of all ages.

When: Saturday, October 31, starts at 7:30 pm

Tickets: $54
Where: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St, Vernon

More information: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

Pumpkin Patch Storytime – Vernon Library

Kick off your Halloween fun by starting your trick-or-treating with us! Come dressed in your favourite costume and enjoy enchanting stories, spooky songs, and fun action rhymes. It’s the perfect way for little ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins to celebrate the season before heading out to collect treats.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 3:30 pm to 4 pm
Where: Vernon Library,  2800 30th Avenue, Vernon

More information: Vernon Library

Nature Walk –  North Okanagan Naturalists Club

Join the North Okanagan Naturalists Club for a nature walk at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Meet at the Red Gate parking lot on Kidson Road. Hike to Cosens Bay, visit the beach and the waterfall, and then hike back. No dogs allowed for this hike.

When: Saturday, October 31, from 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Red Gate Parking Lot on Kidston Road, 14101 Kidston Rd, Vernon

More information: North Okanagan Naturalists Club

KAMLOOPS & AREA

Pumpkin Smash

Give your Halloween pumpkins one last hurrah at the City of Kamloops Pumpkin Smash, a free, family-friendly event filled with games, activities, and plenty of pumpkin-smashing fun! Bring your jack-o’-lanterns and get ready to smash, roll, toss, and stomp your pumpkins through a variety of interactive games. Enjoy face painting, a photo booth, educational displays, food trucks, and pumpkin passports for a chance to win prizes. Don’t miss the exciting pumpkin drops, where pumpkins are dropped from a Parks truck bucket lift and a Kamloops Fire Rescue ladder truck.

When: Sunday, November 1, from 10 am to 2 pm
Where: McArthur Island Soccer 1 & 2 Parking Lots, 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops

More information: City of Kamloops

Symphonically Hip: The Music of the Tragically Hip

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: Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31; both shows start at 7:30 pm

Tickets: Prices Vary

Where: Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9 Ave, Kamloops

More information: Kamloops Symphony Orchestra

All Aboard The Spirit Express

Get ready for a hauntingly fun evening at the Kamloops Heritage Railway! Climb aboard The Spirit Express for a night of dancing, delicious food, drinks, and Halloween excitement. Dance the night away with DJ Angie from Solo Entertainment, enjoy drinks at Caboose Cocktails, and grab a bite from the Taco Libre Food Truck. Along the way, keep an eye out for our spooky Heritage Haunts. Costumes are encouraged ( with prizes), and guests are also invited to bring their own carved pumpkin to enter our contest for a chance to win great prizes courtesy of M&M Food Market. Gather your friends, dress up, and climb aboard for an unforgettable night of Halloween fun, music, and railway magic!

This is a 19+ event

When: Saturday, October 31, from 6 pm to 9 pm

Tickets: Prices Vary
Where: The Kamloops Heritage Railway, 40 7th Ave, Kamloops

More Information: The Kamloops Heritage Railway

Little Ghouls & Gears Day – Barnes Harley Davidson

The bikes will shine, the pumpkins will glow, and the spooky vibes will be in full throttle! Throw on your best spooky gear and roll in for an afternoon of Halloween fun. Come for the treats, stay for the good time; it’s going to be one hauntingly good hangout! Pumpkin Carving, Halloween Photo Booth, Costume Contest and more!

When: Saturday, October 31, from 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Barnes Harley Davidson, 1465 Iron Mask Rd, Kamloops

More Information: Barnes Harley Davidson

Halloween Family Dance Party

Round up your little ghouls and goblins for a morning packed with crafts, games, prizes, face painting, healthy snacks (you’re welcome, parents and of course… dancing!

When: Saturday, October 31, from 10 am to 12 pm

Entry: Food bank donation
Where: Kelson Hall Centre for Arts & Education, 330 St Paul St, Kamloops

More Information: Western Canada Theatre

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