Guide
Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026
Light displays, Christmas markets, parades and winter festivals in the Okanagan. Dates, hours and which ones are for kids.
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Light displays
Rutland Centennial Park, 190 McIntosh Rd, Kelowna
November 29, 2026
1:00–5:00 p.m. Tree lighting around 4:15 p.m.
Free.
Christmas markets
Stuart Park, 1430 Water St
November 28, 2026
Market 12:00–6:00 p.m. Tree lighting at 5:00 p.m.
Free. Hot chocolate by donation for the Central Okanagan Food Bank.
Santa photos in the tent until 4:45 p.m. Santa and Mayor Dyas light the tree at 5:00 p.m.
Festivals and parades
30th Ave between 30th and 34th St, Downtown Vernon
November 27, 2026
4:00–8:00 p.m.
Free. Free parking.
Music, vendors and holiday characters downtown.
Downtown Oliver
November 28, 2026
2:00–7:00 p.m.
Free.
A holiday market, the Town Hall light-up, Santa photos and fireworks.
Main Street and Gyro Park, Penticton
November 29, 2026
Santa Claus Parade 4:30 p.m. Gyro Park light-up 6:00 p.m.
A 180-foot light tunnel, with a free transit shuttle.
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