Kelowna Events Guide
December 31 – January 3
Looking for fun things to do in Kelowna this week? From New Year’s Eve parties to family-friendly events, live music, and winter traditions, here’s what’s happening around town as we ring in the new year.
🎉 Tuesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
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80s NYE Dance Party – DunnEnzies Pizza (Mission)
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New Year’s Eve Celebration – Hotel Eldorado
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Casino Royale NYE – OK Corral Cabaret
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New Year’s Eve Party – Distrikt Nightclub
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NYE Poker Tournament – Chances Casino Kelowna
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New Year’s Eve 2026 – The Blue Gator
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Family New Year’s Eve Extravaganza – Delta Grand Hotel
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New Year’s Party – Red Bird Brewing
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New Years in the Stills – Urban Distilleries
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New York New Year’s Eve (Outdoor Event) – Stuart Park
Good to know:
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Pro: Lots of choices for every age and vibe.
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Con: Popular events can sell out early.
🎆 Wednesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
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Kelowna Pet Lovers Club – Kelowna Library
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Major Mambo (Live Music) – Soul de Cuba Café
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New Year’s Day Poker Tournament – Chances Casino Kelowna
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Champagne Polar Dip – Manteo at Eldorado Resort
Why it matters:
Great mix of calm community events and bold “new year, new me” fun.
🏒 Thursday, January 2
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Kelowna Rockets Home Game – Prospera Place
Perfect for families and sports fans looking to kick off 2026 together.
🐶 Friday, January 3
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Dog Disco: New Year’s Party – So Fetch
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Kelowna Pet Lovers Club – Kelowna Library
Yes—your dog has social plans too.
📅 Ongoing & Weekly Events (Kelowna)
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Kelowna Art Gallery – Free Thursdays
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Board Games Night – Kelowna Library (Tuesdays)
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Rutland Flea Market – Rutland Centennial Hall (Sundays)
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Wool Joy – Kelowna Art Gallery (until Jan 15)
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Shut Up & Write – Vice & Virtue Brewing (Sundays)
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Okanagan Parkrun – Parkinson Sports Fields (Saturdays)
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Fireworks Show – Big White Ski Resort (Saturdays until April 4)
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A Midwinter Night’s Dream – Caravan Farm Theatre (daily until Jan 3)
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To Be Something More – Kelowna Art Gallery (until Feb 1)
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The Story You Tell – Kelowna Art Gallery (until Feb 8)
👉 For full details and more events, click HERE.
🍷 West Kelowna & Peachland Highlights
West Kelowna / Peachland
🎉 December 31 – New Year’s Eve
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Great Gatsby NYE – Crown & Thieves
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New Year’s Eve Celebration – Quails’ Gate Winery
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New Year’s Eve Party – Whiski Jack’s
📅 Ongoing & Weekly
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Festival of Trees – Mission Hill Winery (until Jan 4)
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Trivia Night – The Hatching Post (Mondays)
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Wings & Live Music – The Hatching Post (Wednesdays)
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Trivia Night – Lakesider Brewing (Wednesdays)
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Singo Music Bingo – Neighbours Pub (Wednesdays)
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Music Bingo – Connector Brewing (Thursdays)
👉 For more details, click HERE (West Kelowna) and HERE (Peachland).
🏡 Thinking About Moving to Kelowna?
Events like these are why people love living here.
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Pro: Strong community feel, year-round lifestyle.
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Con: Popular areas get busy—housing choices matter.
Next steps:
Selling Kelowna Real Estate Group
Helping you live where life actually happens.
Mark and Maddie Coons
Selling Kelowna Real Estate Group
Tel: 778-744-0872
