Holiday Events and Festivities Winter 2024
The holiday season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to enjoy the winter than at festive events and cozy markets across the Thompson Okanagan. Whether you’re looking for light-ups, holiday parades, festive trees, winter markets, or ice skating, there is something for everyone. Come for the family-friendly events, free admissions, or to support a good cause.
Light Ups and Parades
Sicamous and Shuswap - Christmas Light Up Parade - December 7th
Kelowna - Rutland Winter Light Up - December 1st
Penticton - Magic on Main Street - December 1st
West Kelowna - West Kelowna Light Up! - December 6th
Osoyoos - Christmas Lite-Up - December 6th
Peachland - Christmas Light Up Event - December 6th
Enderby - Annual Christmas Light Up & Parade - December 6th
Keremeos - Keremeos Light-Up Weekend - December 6 & 7th
Summerland - Light Up the Vines - December 6 & 7th
SilverStar - Annual Light Up - December 7th
Lumby - Lumby Christmas Light Up - December 7th
Kelowna - Parade with a Purpose - December 14th
Image By: Megan Reading
Festival of Trees
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort - Festival of Trees - Now, until Jan 3rd
Mission Hill - Festival of Trees - Now, until Jan 5th
Markets
Vernon - Christmas Market - December 7th, 9am to 2pm
Keremeos - Christmas Market at the Grist Mill - December 1st, 10am to 3pm
Naramata - Slow Outdoor Winter Market - December 6th, 4pm to 7pm
Osoyoos - Christmas Market - December 21st, 10am to 2pm
Kamloops - Holiday Artisan Market at Monte Creek Winery - December 7th & 8th
Shuswap - Holiday Market - December 2nd, 10am to 2pm
Shuswap - Love Local Holiday Market - December 1st, 10am to 3pm
Image By: Tourism Kelowna/Danika Lee
Novelty Events
West Kelowna - Self Guided Light Tour - All December
Vernon - O’Keefe Ranch A Christmas Carol - Now, until December 15th
Caravan Farm Theatre - A Sleigh Ride Christmas Carol - December 3rd to Jan 5th
Oliver - Winter Skating at District Wine Village - December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, & 22
Kamloops - Who-Ville Kamloops - December 1, 6, 7, & 8
Kelowna & Kamloops - Stars on Ice 2024 Holiday Show - December 12th & 13th
Kamloops - CPKC Holiday Train - December 18th, around 5pm
From magical parades to dazzling trees and sleigh rides, this region is spreading holiday cheer. Be sure to check the local community and events page for even more fun-filled events and things to do, even after the holiday season.
Written by Caroline Peterson
A local who went from the lower mainland to the Okanagan. As a student with a passion for tourism, she aims to highlight the Thompson Okanagan experience with a fresh, adventurous perspective.