When snow softens the landscape and lights twinkle to life, Kelowna transforms into a celebration of winter’s magic. From holiday markets to snowy adventures, this season is full of warmth, wonder, and unforgettable moments.

Start with the Downtown Kelowna Winter Street Market & Light Up, where music, food, and festive cheer fill the streets. Discover handmade treasures at the Craft Culture Holiday Market, perfect for thoughtful, locally made gifts. Wander through Candy Cane Lane, a neighbourhood tradition glowing with thousands of dazzling lights.

Food lovers can dig into Kelowna’s culinary creativity at Taste Around, a self-guided winter food tour showcasing local restaurants and seasonal flavours. Then ring in the new year early with New York New Year’s Eve, a family-friendly downtown celebration with fireworks timed to midnight on the East Coast.

Explore the events below and plan a winter getaway that glows from start to finish.

December

Craft Culture Holiday Market

Take the opportunity to find that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or loved one at the Craft Culture Holiday Market. This event features over 175 carefully selected artisans and…

Big White Winter Rally

Winter action sports are in full swing at Big White! The Annual Big White Winter Rally is an event that tests the limits of performance rally teams as they take on the speed and snow of…

New York New Year's Eve

New York New Year’s is an annual family-friendly celebration to ring in Kelowna’s New Year, one of the only all age appropriate events happening on New Year’s Eve.

January

Taste Around

Through mid-January to early-February, you can Sip, Savour and Save your way around the Thompson Okanagan. More than 50 restaurants are featuring three course menus for $15, $25, $35, or…

February

Taste Around

Through mid-January to early-February, you can Sip, Savour and Save your way around the Thompson Okanagan. More than 50 restaurants are featuring three course menus for $15, $25, $35, or…