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Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in Kamloops including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions, and more. A few weekday events are also listed: Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Daily | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Pete Murray’s Corn Farm, 5973 VLA Road, Chase
Pumpkin: $6 – $15+; Corn maze: Ages 3 and up $5.00 each
Daytime Pumpkin Patch at Desert Hills Ranch
Who’s ready for Harry Pumpkin Land down at Desert Hills Ranch in Ashcroft?! Thousands of pumpkins to choose from!!! Also for the weekends listed below, down at the farm we will be serving Chicken Tacos, Pork belly Tacos, Hamburgers, and Hot dogs. Details
October 4-5, 11-13, 18-19, 24-26, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Desert Hills Ranch, 250 Elm Street, Ashcroft
wagon ride to patch, apple: $5.00; wagon ride to patch, apple, any size pumpkin: $7.50 each; $2.50 for any extra pumpkin from the patch
U-Pick Pumpkin Tours
Hop aboard our Johnny Popper Tour and take a scenic ride out to the patch, where pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colours are waiting to be picked. Whether you’re searching for the perfect jack-o’-lantern or just want to soak up the autumn vibes, this is a farm experience the whole family will love. Details
October 1 – 26, 2025
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Davison Orchards, 3111 Davison Road, Vernon
BC Wildlife Park
Spend a day seeing wildlife at the BC Wildlife Park. You can see Arctic Wolves, Bobcats, Cougars, Bison, Mountain Goats, a variety of reptiles, bears, birds of prey, raccoons, geese, and so many more. Details
Daily | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
BC Wildlife Park, 9077 Dallas Drive, Kamloops
Child (3-17) $16, Senior (65+) $18, Adult (18-64) $20
Things to Do with Kids in Kamloops
There are plenty of family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities that will keep your kids busy every moment of every day. Details
Family Getaways in BC
The dynamic landscape of beautiful British Columbia makes it the perfect spot for the perfect family trip. Whether your family enjoys exploring the mountain ranges, big cities or beach front destinations, BC has something for every family, young and old.
II. Live Music / Live Theatre/ Performances
Dawson Gray Chevy Back Road Show Tour
This fall, Dawson Gray is hittin’ the highway and bringing the party to YOU. Dawson and his band will be doing it the only way they know how – loud, proud, and powered by 2 packed Chevy Silverado’s from Kelowna Chevrolet. The Dawson Gray Chevy Back Road Show Tour is all about bringing the people together through country music and community. The tour kicks off in his hometown of Kelowna on September 13th, 2025, spanning 21 dates across Canada, in cities such as Prince George, Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, and Victoria to name a few. Details
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Effie Arts Collective, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops
$33.40
Rube & Rake Good Time After Bad Album Release Tour
ECMA 2022 Songwriter of the Year and 2020 Music NL Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, Rube & Rake enchant audiences with storytelling, intricate guitar work and rich vocal harmonies. Based in St. John’s NL, the duo consisting of Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite create intimate connections with every song and performance. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Effie Arts Collective, 422 Tranquille Road, Kamloops
$21
Women of the Fur Trade
In the year eighteen-something-something, three women–Métis, Ojibwe, and European Settler, respectively–sit in a trading fort on the shores of a “Reddish River” sipping tea. They contemplate love, politics, power, and their roles in history while “hot nerds” like Louis Riel get all the glory. This sharp-witted satire shifts the focus to the women in the room. The fact that they are name-dropping The Killers and Breakfast at Tiffany’s tips us off that this isn’t your garden-variety history lesson. Recommended age: 13+. Details
October 9 – 19, 2025
Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 9th Avenue, Kamloops
$25 – $61
III. Sports, Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Kamloops Storm
Watch Kamloops Blazers face off against the 100 Miles House. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM
McArthur Park Arena, 1655 Island Pkwy
Prices vary, starting at $14
mgbe mmụọ na-agba egwu (When Spirits Dance)
In this new body of work, Ral Ojah explores questions of cross-cultural exchange and the immigrant experience through fashion and dance. Ojah’s research draws upon a traditional spiritual masquerade called Ekpe, performed in his hometown of Amaekpu, Ohafia, Nigeria. Through a series of life-size dancing figures hanging from the wall, Ojah reimagines the Ekpe masquerade to reflect upon his own roots and the ways in which ancestral rituals are expressed through contemporary Nigerian and Western fashion. Ojah’s figures capture the dynamic movement of traditional Igbo, Enugu, and Ohafia dances, which have had a strong influence on contemporary dance, including hip-hop and club dance culture. Details
September 13, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Closed Monday, Sunday, and Statutory Holidays
Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria Street
Adult: $5 Childen/Student: Free; Senior: $3; Free admission on Thursdays
BC Culture Days
Culture Days features free participatory and interactive arts and cultural activities presented by individual artists, groups, organizations, municipalities and festivals. The event will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes”—and to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their community. Details
September 19 – October 12, 2025
Various Locations, BC
Free
Go Hiking or Visit Nature Areas
Parks and pathways, Provincial parks, and conservation reserves are open for people to enjoy some time with nature.
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- 25 Wilderness & Off the Grid Getaways in British Columbia
Sun Peaks Fall Market Day
This is a perfect opportunity to bring local, sustainable food to your family’s dinner table. Stroll through the village and browse products from local farmers, ranchers, and artisans.
You may find fruit, vegetables, meats, seafood, arts, crafts, beauty products, and more. Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sun Peaks Village Stroll, Sun Peaks
Free admission
Mystic Fair & Artisan Market at Sun Peaks Grand
This Thanksgiving, the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel invites you to embrace the beauty of the season at the Mystic Fair & Artisan Market, where craft, wellness, food and drink come together under one roof.
Browse handcrafted goods, explore wellness and spiritual services, and meet the inspiring individuals behind each practice. From cozy candles and handmade apparel to tarot readings, palmistry, sound bathing and more, there is something for everyone. Details
October 10 – 11, 2025
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Ballroom, Sun Peaks
Free admission
Thanksgiving Back: Sun Peaks
This Thanksgiving weekend at Sun Peaks is all about giving back, connecting with community, and creating memories!
As a part of the Thanksgiving Back event at Sun Peaks, you’ll spend Saturday morning building and restoring trails, starting the day with coffee and a snack before heading out for a fun, hands-on session. After a light lunch, enjoy a guided group hike or bike ride, then wrap up the evening with a gift card to Morrisey’s Thanksgiving Dinner Special. Volunteers will be treated to a complimentary two nights’ stay in Sun Peaks on Friday and Saturday evening.
Beyond trail building, the weekend is filled with other exciting events and activities, making it the perfect chance to recharge, celebrate, and experience the best of Sun Peaks. It’s a Thanksgiving to remember, with purpose, connection, and plenty of mountain fun.
October 11, 2025 | starts 9:00 AM
Sun Peaks
Register; Enjoy two free nights’ accommodation courtesy of Bear Country Property Management (Friday and Saturday).
Movie Night
Join us this long Weekend for FREE indoor activities and Movie Nights.
October 11 – 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sun Peaks Centre
Free; Concession by donation
Halloween for Hunger Food Drive
Halloween for Hunger is a new community initiative aimed at raising awareness, food, and funds for those in need in partnership with the Kamloops Food Bank. During the month of October, you can make a difference by donating your non-perishable items at any of the convenient Kamloops Food Bank drop-off locations scattered throughout the Sun Peaks Village. Details
October 1 – 31, 2025 | All day
Various locations in Sun Peaks Village
Kamloops Farmers Market
Find everything you need for the perfect Thanksgiving feast at this outdoor market. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM
200 block of St Paul St. and the Stuart Wood schoolyard
Free admission
Go on Scenic Drives
British Columbia has some of the most scenic vistas in the entire country. With a mixture of ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, vineyards, waterfalls, orchards and farmland, the highways and byways of the province will take you past some amazing views. A road trip through the province will allow you to experience a little bit of everything. Details
Weekend Getaways
- Girls Weekend Getaways. Details
- Cheap Weekend Getaways for Couples. Details
- Wilderness & Off the Grid Getaways. Details
- Yoga Retreats & Getaways. Details
- Must-Visit Nature Parks. Details
V. Thanksgiving Dinner/Events
You might like: Turkey Sale
Thanksgiving Dinner Dine-In/ Take-out
- Sun Peaks Resort on October 10 – 13
- Mantles Restaurant & Lounge on October 12 – 13
- Open Table listing
Other Options
- Brownstone Restaurant
- Cordo Resto + Bar
- Atlas Steak + Fish
- Denny’s
- ROMEOs Kitchen + Spirits
- Masa’s Bar & Grill
We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.