Explore Outdoors
Hardy Falls Regional Park. Photo by: Melissa McCluskey
Melting snow from the mountains makes April the perfect time to discover some of the waterfalls in and around Kelowna.
South of Peachland, you’ll find Hardy Falls Regional Park. The short, approximately 1 km (0.62 miles) path to the falls is flat and easily accessible for hikers of varying abilities, including people using wheelchairs or families with strollers.
Other parks with waterfall hikes include Mill Creek Regional Park in Kelowna and both Fintry Provincial Park and Bear Creek Provincial Park in West Kelowna. Be sure to reference our Outdoor Safety page for helpful reminders when exploring outdoors.
PRO TIP: Head back to Hardy Falls in September to catch the annual salmon spawning!
Discover the Best of Kelowna
Tantalus Vineyards. Photo by: Shawn Talbot Photography
Kelowna is the birthplace of BC wine, with close to 40 wineries in and around the city. In April, it’s time to celebrate BC Wine Month and the arrival of new wine releases, particularly aromatic white wine varietals. Read our blog post to discover why spring wine touring in Kelowna is incredible!
Fruit trees in the area also start to bloom—those who love golf can be surrounded by blossoms when playing a round at The Harvest Golf Club, nestled amongst fruit trees and vineyards. You’ll have expansive views of Okanagan Lake from the greens, too.
The increasing temperatures mean outdoor markets start to reopen. The Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2020, kicks off its outdoor season in early April. You’ll want to visit often as the selection of fresh produce will grow and change as fruit and vegetables come into season. Stay tuned to their Instagram page for the official opening date for this year's outdoor market!
Attend Local Events
AltiTunes 2022.
Live Music
- AltiTunes, Canada's biggest mountain music festival, is back at Big White Ski Resort on April 4 & 5, 2025! Acts that have been announced so far for this include Bob Moses, Loud Luxury, Emmitt Fenn, me n ü, Elohim, and Pineo & Leob. Learn more and purchase tickets on the AltiTunes website.
- The Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) has several shows taking place in April 2025, including live music performances by Tonye Aganaba on April 5, James Ehnes Quartet on April 24, and Nouveau Funk on April 29. Visit the RCA website to see what else is on for this month and beyond.
- BUSH is bringing its Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour to Prospera Place on April 23, 2025, with special guests Rival Sons and Filter.
Earth Day Quest
- On Saturday, April 12, celebrate Earth Day by joining in the family-friendly Earth Day Quest, taking place throughout downtown Kelowna from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Markets & Speciality Shows
- The BC Interior Sportsman Show 2025 returns April 5 - 7 at MNP Place, bringing all things hunting, fishing, and outdoors to Kelowna.
- More than 100 vendors will showcase local goods at Craft Culture’s Kelowna Spring 2025 Market, which takes place at the Kelowna Curling Club from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
- On Sunday, April 20, 2025, East Kelowna Market will host its 8th annual Easter Market starting at 10 a.m., with an egg hunt set to take place at 11 a.m.
Arts & Culture
- Kelowna MapleFest 2025 will take place from April 24 - 27, with family-friendly activities planned including the Sugar Shack Brunch on Sunday.
- Kelowna Actors Studio is bringing the "greatest movie musical of all time," Singin' in the Rain, to the stage from April 23 to May 11, 2025.
- The Kelowna Art Gallery invites Indigenous and non-Indigenous crafters of all skill levels to attend its Indigenous Beading Circle on April 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m..
- Stay tuned to the Okanagan Heritage Museum's online calendar of events for announcements on what they have planned for April 2025.
Browse our online calendar of events to see what else is happening in and around Kelowna this April.
Prepare for the Weather
Arrowleaf Balsamroot Flowers at Knox Mountain. Photo by: Matt Ferguson Photography
Temperatures continue to increase throughout April, reaching an average high of 16°C / 61°F. Temperatures cool off later in the day, so it is good to be prepared with layers to adjust for your desired comfort. In need of a warmer layer? Stop by our Kelowna Visitor Centre to check out the selection of hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts.
April tends to be dry, with light showers on and off delivering an average of less than 1 inch of rain for the entire month. Higher elevation areas will be pretty muddy from snowmelt, so be prepared with proper footwear and avoid areas that might be inaccessible due to unstable ground.
Helpful Planning Resources
Kelowna Visitor Centre. Photo by: Shawn Talbot Photography
Plan a purposeful and rewarding trip to Kelowna by using the resources available on our website:
- Use our itinerary-builder to keep track of things to do and plan your schedule.
- Learn more about Kelowna’s accommodation options and browse available packages and promotions.
- Discover more about spring in Kelowna.
Have more questions about your trip to Kelowna? Connect with our team at the Kelowna Visitor Centre.
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