Things to Do this Labour Day Weekend in Kelowna
Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Labour Day long weekend events & activities including free, fun family & kids’ activities, live music, theatre & performing arts, exhibitions, and more.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Kelowna Labour Day Picnic
Labour Day has its roots in an 1872 printers’ strike in Toronto. Fighting for a nine-hour work day, the strikers’ victory was a major milestone in the changing relations between Canadian workers and their government. Labour Day, we celebrate the achievements of all workers across Canada. Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Ben Lee Park, Kelowna, BC
Free
Pick Your Own Apples Experience
Take a tour into the Orchard and pick your own apples right from the tree! Our U-Pick apple tours begin on September 1st! Details
Wednesdays – Sundays, until September 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Davison Orchards, 3111 Davison Rd, Vernon
There is no admission charge; U-pick charges
Peachland Making Waves Mural Festival
Great line up of performers including Celtic Dancers, Kiki the Eco Elf, Hot Sax, Bangra Dancers, Latin Salza Dancers, Grandpa Groove’s Sunday Dance church and Japanese Taiko Drummers. The Festival is open to everyone the only requirement being to bring your own blanket/chair to take in the free entertainment. Details
September 2 – 3, 2023
Cousins Park, 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland
Free
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
Daily | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kangaroo Creek Farm, 5932 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna
Adults $20, children and youth $10, Seniors 65 yrs + $10, children 4 and under, Free
Myra Canyon Adventure Park
Kids will definitely enjoy this site, with its challenging rope courses, netted climbing course, disc golf, zip lines, balance boards, swings and so much more. Courses are of different levels and children from ages 3 and above are welcome. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Myra Canyon Adventure Park, 4429 June Springs Road, Kelowna
Kinder Course (3 and over) $25, Other courses: $49 – $64
Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
Okanagan’s largest Adventure Park. Don’t miss the full-size aerial ropes obstacle courses & huge zipline park. Choose exhilarating Guided 7 Zipline Tour (with sidexside lines); or Climb-Zip-Jump-Play in the self-paced multi-level Aerial Obstacle Courses. Details
Open Daily
Oyama Zipline Adventure Park, 5617 Oyama Lake Road, Lake Country
Varies
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
Enjoy a Picnic in the Park
Parks around Kelowna are open to enjoy a fun time together with your family. Fly kites, go cycling or hiking, or just enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket and make it a day out!
Spread over 310 hectares, Knox Mountain Park is a good place to enjoy a fun time with nature.
Relax and enjoy the views at the Kasugai Japanese Gardens.
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
Denim on the Diamond
Denim is back for TWO DAYS over Labour Day Long Weekend 2023 in downtown Kelowna. Don’t miss your chance to join thousands of festival-goers enjoying a collective of top North American musical artists, local food trucks, beer, wine & cider. 19+ event. Details
September 1 – 2, 2023
September 2 | Gates 3:00 PM
September 3 | Gates 12:00 PM
King’s Stadium, 531 Gaston Avenue, Kelowna
Friday Pass $74, Saturday Pass $79
Mandy Cole – Sunset Concert Session
Origin Wines is excited to host Okanagan vocalist and singer-songwriter Mandy Cole for a fun evening of beautiful music! Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Origin Wines, 1268 Riddle Road, Penticton
$35
Major Mambo
MAJOR MAMBO LATIN BAND performs classic Latin hits and original compositions. Music that will make you move and dance! They have performed throughout British Columbia at the finest night clubs, restaurants, wineries, festivals and theatres. MAJOR MAMBO is Maggie Ponzo Cotton (vocals/Latin percussion), Tricia Dalgleish (vocals/piano), Bob Rogers (trombone/vocals/Latin percussion), Stephen Buck (bass) and Trevor Salloum (vocals/Latin percussion). Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Vibrant Vine, 3240 Pooley Road, Kelowna
$21
Andrew Allen
Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He’s scored five Top 10 hits in Canada! His benchmark single “Loving You Tonight”, a lilting, sunny tune about an ideal romance, got Andrew signed to EPIC Records and helped put Andrew on tour with acts like Bruno Mars, One Republic, Andy Grammer, The Script, Train, Joshua Radin and The Barenaked Ladies… with the official music video garnering more than 4 million views and over 100,000 copies sold worldwide. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Vibrant Vine, 3240 Pooley Road, Kelowna
$36.75
Rockin’ for Labour Day with Conroy Ross!
Join us for live music with local talent Conroy Ross! Satisfy your foodie craving with The Spot Food Truck alongside fabulous Priest Creek wine while Conroy entertains! Details
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road Kelowna
$6.66
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Acts at Dakoda’s
Join the laughter at Dakoda’s. Details
Comedy for a Cause for Kelowna Fire Relief by Marshall’s Home Living | Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Ogopogo Comedy Challenge | Friday, September 1, 2023 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Comedy for a Cause for the SPCA | Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sick & Twisted Comedy Night | Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Dakodas Comedy Lounge, 1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna
$16.82 – $21.99
Outdoor Cinema Nights in the Vineyard
Join us once again for this year’s Outdoor Cinema Series. We are showcasing many anticipated new releases, classics and family-friendly movies. You will be surrounded by a one-of-a-kind theatre experience in the vineyards while sipping on estate-grown wine.
We have everything you need, including lounge-style chairs, picnic blankets, and sweet snacks to purchase, including salted caramel popcorn. This picturesque evening promises fun for the entire family! Details
Pretty Woman | Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Back to the Future | Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 6:30 PM
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna
$10–$25 per person
IV. Sports
Fiv’r Fridays
Introducing Fiv’r Fridays, your ticket to Friday fun with friends on the dirt. Gear up and unleash your competitive spirit!
Join us for a downhill race series Bike Big White. The race course will change each week, keeping it exciting for those who want to join us week after week; the course will be announced every Thursday before race day on the event page. Details
Fridays, until September 1, 2023
Big White Ski Resort, 5315 Big White Road, Kelowna
Hike the Myra Canyons
Hike or bike through this spectacular landscape enjoying the beautiful scenery, wildflowers, and wildlife. The Canyons are open for day use only. Details
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:
V. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Food Truck Friday and Rockin’ the Vines with Poppa Dawg!
Join us for live music with the ever popular Poppa Dawg! Satisfy your foodie craving with The Spot Food Truck alongside fabulous Priest Creek wine while Poppa entertains! Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, 2555 Saucier Road, Kelowna
$6.66
Kelowna’s Boat Party Hip-Hop Cruise
Kelowna’s Hip-Hop Party will be the hottest ticket on the lake September 1st! Time to party with our DJ spinning Hip-Hop and Top 40 music. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
230 Queensway Ave. Kelowna
$69.36
Waffles & Wine
Unwind and enjoy brunch in wine country! Sip on Raspberry Wine Mimosas paired with your very own Waffle Brunch Box*. All for just $10! Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd, Kelowna
$10
Morning yoga, live jazz music, mimosa & a parfait in the labyrinth
Morning yoga, mimosas & brunch event in the labyrinth tent in the middle of the vineyard, at Sperling Vineyards!! Upon your arrival at the winery, we will head to the beautiful grass area, that has the most amazing view of the vineyard, then let the yoga begin. I Aleena McKinnon with Buddha beats yoga will guide you through a wonderful morning yoga class with our toes in the grass and sun on our face. R.G Peever will be strumming his electric guitar playing us amazing jazz music. Allow yourself to let go of your thoughts and let the music float you into your tranquil meditative state. This class is about relaxing and letting go. We will move very slowly a moving meditation with the breath. Watery, fluid, rhythmic, simple, sweet movements. We will end this class with a guided meditation to melt away any stress from the last few months. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sperling Vineyards Wine Shop & Tasting Room, 1405 Pioneer Rd, Kelowna
$45
Morning Yoga & Sabering Some Bubbles
Yoga, Sabering, and Bubbles…. could there be a better way to spend a morning? We think not! Join Alenna McKinnon from Buddha Beats Yoga for an outdoor wine and yoga session at Volcanic Hills Estate Winery. Bring your mat, calm your mind, and kick off the weekend with Yoga and Bubbles! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, 2845 Boucherie Road, Kelowna
$45 per person
Peachland Vintage & Collectable Motorcycle Show
Come down and check out some cool vintage motorcycles on the waterfront downtown Peachland. Talk with other enthusiasts or come to see something new!! Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Beach Ave by the Cenotaph, Peachland
Free
Ghostly Garlic Market
Bring the Family for an amazing day in the country. Enjoy Local Fresh Garlic from the Okanagan Valley. Learn the different types and have a taste or two. Fun for the whole family. There will be Garlic Farmers, Local Farmers, Specialty Foods, Artisans, Concessions and so much more. Details
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Oyama Community Hall, 15710 Oyama Rd, Lake Country
Donations to the Local Food Bank, SPCA & Indigenous Reconciliation Fund will be accepted at the entrance
ArtiFACT or ArtiFICTION? The OMM edition
“Can you tell if it’s ArtiFACT or ArtiFICTION?” It’s back by popular demand … and also with a twist! Last year’s exhibition-turned-trivia-game was such a hit that we couldn’t wait to create an all-new version in the Okanagan Military Museum.
It’s an exhibition, but it’s a trivia game. ArtiFACT or ArtiFICTION: the OMM edition is not just for the military buff in the group. Questions cover a wide range of themes and incorporate objects from our archival and artifact collections. This unique way to explore the museum is sure to leave you surprised, stumped, and smarter. Details
Tuesday – Saturday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Okanagan Military Museum, 1424 Ellis Street Memorial Arena, Kelowna
By donation; Suggested donation $5 per person/$15 per family
Extra! Extra! …I Read it in the Record
The exhibition leads visitors through key topics that recur in the Record, including leisure and entertainment, health, transportation, agriculture and war. Enlarged newspaper articles, archival photos and artifacts support the stories. Details
April 20, 2023 to September 4, 2023
Monday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Monday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Okanagan Heritage Museum, 460 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna
By Donation; Suggested donation $10 per person/$25 per family
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 Glamping
There is a new phenomenon out there that appeals to those who want a wilderness getaway, but don’t want to sacrifice the usual comforts of a hotel or their own home, like a bed, comfortable mattress, electricity, or running water and flushing toilets. It’s called ‘glamping’ and there is no better place to see if this sometimes luxurious method of camping is for you. 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 Wednesday & Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm at the corner of Dilworth & Springfield and on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm at Kerry Park.
- Westbank Farmer’s Market on Saturdays through September 30, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Westridge Shopping Centre, 2484 Main St., West Kelowna
- Lake Country Farmers’ Market on Fridays, through end of September | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ Swalwell Park, 10090 Bottom Wood Lake Road
- Peachland Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market on Sundays, through September | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ Heritage Park, Beach Avenue, Peachland
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
Go Fishing
You can cast a line and reel in that big catch at BC Provincial Parks.