Things to do this Thanksgiving Weekend in Kelowna
Thanksgiving weekend events & activities in Kelowna including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions, and more: Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12, 2026.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
U-Pick Pumpkin Tours
Take a scenic ride on the Tractor Train out to the patch to have an adventure, pick your own pumpkin, snap the perfect fall photos and make lasting memories. Details
October 2026
Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Davison Orchards, 3111 Davison Road, Vernon
Pumpkin of any size: $6
Tour: Wednesday to Friday $6 – $10; Weekends & Holidays $8 – $12
Family Corn Maze Weekends at the Ranch
Bring the whole family to O’Keefe Ranch for our family-friendly Corn Maze, included as part of your day at the ranch. Explore the maze, tour the historic ranch, and make some fall memories with your family and friends. Details
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 – 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Historic O’Keefe Ranch, 9380 BC-97, Vernon
General admission is By Donation; Adults: $10, Seniors: $5, Children: $5, Family (2 Adults and 4 kids): $25
Kangaroo Creek Farm
See a variety of exotic and domestic animals and birds in natural surroundings. Learn more about the animals at the farm here. A guide will be available to help you get up close to a joey and give it a gentle pet and get a picture. Details
October 10 – 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kangaroo Creek Farm, 5932 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna
Adults $20; Children (ages 5 – 15)/seniors 65+ $10; Children 4 and under are Free. Plus GST.
Okanagan Adventure Park
Discover a thrilling aerial course featuring exhilarating treetop obstacles and ziplines. Take in the amazing scenery on our Zipline Tour as you soar through the canopy of the Okanagan Valley. And finally, take a ride on our unforgettable Canyon Swing, where you and a friend can hit speeds of up to 100km/hr. Details
Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Myra Canyon Adventure Park, 5983 Hwy 33, Kelowna
Varies
Field of Screams
Field of Screams is the largest and most terrifying haunted corn maze in the Okanagan! Field of Screams promises a night of unparalleled horror and excitement, with each of the four mazes offering a fully immersive experience enhanced by dedicated actors and intricate set designs. Don’t miss your chance to confront your fears and experience the ultimate fright fest of the season!! Details
Wednesday – Sunday, September 25 – November 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Historic O’Keefe Ranch, 9380 BC-97, Vernon
Single Maze Pass – $22.50, All Maze Pass $50.70
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Kelowna
There are plenty of family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities that will keep your kids busy every moment of every day. Details
Things to Do with Kids in the Okanagan Valley
Adult travellers may think that the Okanagan Valley is just for wine lovers or outdoor adventure seekers, but in reality, the area is an excellent destination for families with children of all ages. There are so many wonderful places to be explored that are kid-friendly that you should be able to spend many days or even weeks in the area with no problems of finding activities to keep them occupied. 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 beachfront destinations, BC has something for every family, young and old. Build memories exploring the numerous West Coast destinations that BC has to offer. Details
II. Live Music
Live Music Fridays at 31 Charkay featuring Juan Man Show
Join us for Live Music Fridays at 31 Charkay, featuring complimentary live music in a relaxed restaurant setting.
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna
Free admission
The Kelowna Rock Choir
Get ready to rock with The Kelowna Rock Choir for another unforgettable show, featuring the music of Guns n’ Roses, U2, The Ramones, KISS, P!nk, David Bowie, and more. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna
$30 including fees & GST
THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES
It’s Saturday Night Fever every night with “The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees”. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated live in concert. You’ll hear hits like, “Staying Alive”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, and “Jive Talkin”. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna
$69.00 including fees & GST
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
The Fall of the House of Usher
Take an immersive journey to the house of the Ushers, in this fresh adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher. Blending spectacular site-specific staging, an original score, and an immersive design, this fresh adaptation delves into Poe’s psyche, there to encounter scathing wit, thrilling visions, and some very complicated characters. This is a theatrical experience for adults and young people alike. Details
September 22 – October 11, 2026
Caravan Farm Theatre, 4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong
$26.25 – 57.75
Little Shop of Horrors
A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names ‘Audrey II’ — after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour, as long as he keeps feeding it — blood! Details
Wednesday – Sunday, October 7 to 25, 2026
Actors Studio and Dinner Theatre, 1379 Ellis Street, Kelowna
$82
Darcy Oake
Darcy Oake is one of the most in-demand illusionists in the world, known for redefining magic as a cinematic, high-impact live experience. Blending precision sleight of hand with large-scale illusions, Darcy creates performances that feel less like traditional magic and more like immersive theatre. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country
$64.00 Per Person
Halloween Classics Under the Stars
Experience an unforgettable outdoor movie night surrounded by the beauty of our vineyard while enjoying estate-grown wine, local beverages, and movie snacks. With a unique vineyard setting, cozy lounge seating, and entertainment before the film, this is a movie experience you won’t find anywhere else.
October 9 – Edward Scissorhands (1990) | 7:00 PM
October 11 – The Addams Family (1993) | 7:00 PM
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna
$10 advance | $15 at the door
URGE/DETOUR
Urge is a duet with a jacket, or maybe a ghost. The work, created by Molly McDermott plays with gesture, instinct, and physical memory, revealing what lives in the body, what might be passed on to it.
Detour is a dance-theatre work by Zaria Rajha and Mario Lemvar of Error 404 Dance Found Collective that explores life as a series of entrances, where each door opens into something unexpected. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna
$26.86 – $44.98
Players Choice presents Top 3 Comedy Night
Players Choice proudly presents Top 3 Comedy Night, where Tait Middleton, Michael Saddi, and Jason Wobshall compete for your laughs—and the chance to headline their own show in Vancouver. At the end of the night, the audience decides who deserves the prize, so every cheer and every vote matters! Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
$21.63
Wine & Laughs at Dakoda’s Comedy Lounge
Looking for a night out that pairs great wine with big laughs?
Wine & Laughs brings together a guided tasting of standout Okanagan wines and live stand-up from some of Kelowna’s funniest comedians—all inside the intimate, high-energy atmosphere of Dakoda’s Comedy Lounge. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
$21.63
Carson Thompson and his Brand New Friends! A Kelowna Comedy Special Presentation
Carson Thompson is a fast-rising British Columbia comedian known for his silly, absurdist comedy and eccentric storytelling. He has performed across Canada, appeared at the SouthRock Comedy Festival and is a member of Yuk Yuk’s Rising Comics League, performing regularly at Yuk Yuk’s comedy clubs. He is also the producer of Tap Into Laughs and has been profiled by the Vancouver Guardian as one of the comedians making waves in Vancouver’s comedy scene. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
$21.63
IV. Sports
Kelowna Rockets
vs. Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 7:05 PM
Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street, Kelowna
$20 – $92
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Harvest Scarecrow Festival
The Kelowna Harvest Scarecrow Festival brings an evening of fall fun, creativity, music, food, and family activities to the community. Community members, families, organizations and local businesses are invited to build and display their very own scarecrow and compete for prizes in a variety of exciting categories. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3683 Bérard Rd., Kelowna
Scarecrow Building Contest entries are $25 Pumpkin Painting $5
Tombstone Tours: Best of the Buried
Join us for the “Best of the Buried,” a greatest hits tour! This one-hour tour condenses the most captivating stories from our cemetery tour series into a single experience.
Wander the grounds of the Pioneer Cemetery and uncover the tales of Kelowna’s most intriguing residents, both in life and in death. Discover the legacy of the men and women who shaped our community and connect with the rich history that lies beneath our very own feet. Details
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1991 Bernard Ave, Kelowna
Meet in the Pioneer Cemetery section, which is in the eastern side of Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, near the base of Dilworth Mountain.
$15
Heritage High Tea at the Eldora
Join us for our iconic Heritage High Tea at the EL including delectable finger sandwiches, scones, and fine pastries. Details
Saturdays | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hotel Eldorado – Lakeside Dining, 500 Cook Road, Kelowna
$49.00 per person
Don-O-Ray Haunted Farm Adventure
Things are spookier than ever at Don-O-Ray’s Haunted Farm Adventure in Kelowna!
The ghost town of Deadwood reawakens and fall family activities are in full swing. We have our hedge maze, which is like a corn maze, but with more twists, turns, dead ends, and spooky surprises! The whole farm gets a Halloween makeover, from archery to Airbrush tattoos! Details
Friday – Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure, 3443 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna
$14.29 per person (tax included), Age 2 and under Free
Art Show Fundraiser
An Art Show Fundraiser is being held in support of Foundry North Okanagan, a central hub in Vernon where youth and young adults ages 12–24 can access mental health supports, substance use services, primary care, social services, and family and peer supports—all in one place. The event will include an art sale and silent auction, featuring local artwork including paintings, glass, photography and sculpture. 100% of the profits will go directly to the development of Foundry North Okanagan.The event will include an art sale and silent auction, featuring local artwork including paintings, glass, photography and sculpture. 100% of the profits will go directly to the development of Foundry North Okanagan. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Predator Ridge Resort, 301 Village Centre Place, Vernon
Family Sundays
Every Sunday, you and your family can join our Gallery staff to take part in an enjoyable and exciting art activity based on one of our current exhibitions or a seasonal theme. Create a unique piece of artwork to take home with you whilst having fun exploring materials and techniques. Details
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street, Kelowna
The cost is $6 per person
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 18 to October 4, 2026
Various Locations, BC
Free
Okanagan in Colour – Two Artists, One Valley
This exhibition brings together two artists, Danielle Harshenin & Leanne Spanza, whose vibrant, colour-rich landscapes offer complementary perspectives on the Okanagan Valley they both love. Details
October 10 to November 8, 2026
Peachland Art Gallery, 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland
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.
Enjoy a leisurely walk with the family at any of these locations:
Explore Okanagan Valley
Okanagen Valley is a favourite for outdoor-loving travellers who want to spend time in the year-round warmer climates, along with those who love the easygoing culture and history of these parts. Vineyards and orchards dot the landscape, offering unique culinary aspects to days spent here. Details
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
Public & Farmers’ Markets
- Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market on Wednesdays & Saturdays | 8 AM-1 PM @ Corner of Dilworth Dr. & Springfield Rd., Kelowna. Details
- Vernon Farmers Market on Mondays & Thursdays | 8 AM – 1 PM, Saturdays | 9 AM – 1 PM @ Back parking lot at Kal Tire Place, 3445 43 Avenue, Vernon. 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
Rediscover Kelowna
Rediscover this exciting city you live in! Details
IV. Thanksgiving Dinner/Events
Grizzli Fall Fest: Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration
Join us for a free, family-friendly afternoon featuring a local outdoor market, live music, seasonal food and drinks, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna
Free admission
Thanksgiving Turkey Take-Out/ Dine-In
More Options
- vintner’s grill
- White Spot
- Ricky’s All Day Grill
- Delta Grand Okanagan Resort
- Basil and Mint
- The Cove Lakeside Resort
- The Salty Caramel Kitchen
- Earls Kitchen + Bar
- Erica Jane Restaurant
- Open Table listing
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