The new year is just around the corner, bringing with it ample opportunity to celebrate as we say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. Gather the family for some fun or head out on the town with your besties—however you choose to celebrate, you'll be sure to have lots of fun at any of these Kelowna spots.
Celebrate with the Whole Family
Fireworks at Big White Ski Resort
- The long-running and popular Valley First New York New Years, presented by Festivals Kelowna, is back! This family-friendly event takes place downtown in Stuart Part and at the Kelowna Community Theatre, including live entertainment, activity stations, games, and more. The evening caps off with fireworks, which happen at 9 p.m. to align with New York's time zone so the little ones can enjoy the experience, too.
- Both Big White Ski Resort and SilverStar Mountain Resort will also have fireworks displays on New Year's Eve.
- McCurdy Bowling Centre is offering all-you-can-bowl starting at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve, so set your sights on scoring as many turkeys as possible (that's three strikes in a row, for those who may not know).
Savour Local Flavours
- CRAFT Beer Market is hosting Mood is Bright Bottoms Up 4-course dinner and countdown party—a perfect way to ring in 2024.
- Frankie We Salute You! is celebrating the new year the Italian way, with a 4-course "La Dolce Vita" Italian feast with executive chef Brian Skinner.
- Freddy's Brewpub will be hosting a New Year's Eve dinner where you can feast on slow-cooked Prime Rib and scrumptious sides (you can also take in the comedy show afterwards).
- 19 Okanagan Grill + Bar is hosting a specially curated New Year's Eve menu (with Vegan options!)
- Home Block restaurant at CedarCreek Estate Winery is hosting a New Year's Eve Wine Paired Dinner. This experience thoughtfully pairs locally-inspired cuisine with Chef Neil Taylor’s curated menu, including cellared vintages and a special sparkling toast to the season.
- Bouchons Bistro is hosting a New Year's Eve Dinner with a 3-course- or 4-course dinner with some delectable selections. You can enjoy a complimentary glass of Bubbly to welcome 2024.
Dine and Stay
- Both Lakeside Dining at Hotel Eldorado and Maestro's at Manteo are offering multiple seatings for their 3-course New Year's Eve dinners—Hotel Eldorado will also have live music by DJ. Once you've dined on the delicious fare and toasted the new year, why not take the elevator to your room instead of having to make your way home?
- The Cove Lakeside Resort makes it easy to have a romantic getaway with that special someone thanks to its NYE 2023 Package. The package includes a two-night stay in one of the resort's suites, along with a bottle of bubbly and keepsake flute glasses, sweet treats from a local chocolatier, and festive swag—check in on December 30 or December 31.
- OAK + CRU at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort is hosting two seatings of their 'Ring in the New Year' dining experience fixed with elegance and gourmet delights. Choose from their 5 pm - 7:30 pm or 9pm + seating with a live band. Enjoy a luxurious stay after your NYE celebrations in the hotel (that hot tub will feel great in the morning!).
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Have Some Laughs
- Award-winning comedian, Dave Nystrom, will be performing at Train Wreck Comedy's New Year's event, taking place at the Kelowna Curling Club. The evening will include a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by the comedy show, and then champagne at midnight.
- Freddy's Brewpub is also teaming up with Train Wreck Comedy to present A Very Nutty New Year courtesy of comedic wizard, Tim Nutt. Separate tickets are available for the Prime Rib dinner being served beforehand.
Toast the New Year
- Distrikt Nightclub is having a fun-filled night topped with New Year's Eve party favours, complimentary pizza, prizes and giveaways all night long - plus a balloon drop at midnight!
- Revelry Food + Music Hub will have Hot Sax New Year party, ticket includes a glass of bubbles for NYE Midnight Toast and countdown. Tickets are also available for dinner and a view from the Revelry Balcony.
- Downtown, Red Bird Brewing is throwing a 90's and 00's NYE Video Dance Party— ticket includes a welcome drink, all-night 90's appies, and bubbly at midnight.
- Naked Cafe is hosting a Vanderpump Rules New Year's Eve Party. Dawn your best reunion wear and enjoy DJ James Kenny. The ticket includes finger food and a glass of bubbly at midnight.
Kick-Off 2023
- Keep the good times rolling on New Year's Day and get your blood pumping by taking part in the 10th annual Polar Bear Dip. You'll run into icy cold Okanagan Lake from Tugboat Bay Beach, all in support of Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS), an organization that works to ensure people of all abilities can explore the Okanagan's outdoor playground.
- Pranify Yoga is having a New Year's Day Visioning event. Join Dana Skoglund, Master Mindset Coach, for a day retreat of visioning, manifesting and goal-setting to discover how to achieve your biggest goals and make 2024 your best year ever.
Stay tuned to our calendar of winter holiday events for more NYE events happening in and around the city (events are added as they are announced).