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Christmas markets and craft fairs listed in the Okanagan, November through Christmas Eve. Each one has its own page.

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Light displays, Christmas markets, parades and winter festivals in the Okanagan. Dates, hours and which ones are for kids.

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Things to do in Kelowna & in the Okanagan this weekendSat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8

27 events happening across the Okanagan.

This weekend in Kelowna & in the Okanagan (Nov 7–8) there are 27 events on at 16 venues, busiest in Kelowna, Penticton and Oliver.

The ones to plan around: Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery, Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour and Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery.

In the mix: 2 free, 1 for families, 10 with live music and 6 comedy and stage shows. Times, prices and venues are below, and the list updates itself as events are added.

Updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:25 PM

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Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM

Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery

Creek & Gully$27

Creek & Gully, 1053 Poplar Grove Rd.. Join us at Creek & Gully for our annual Wassail, a celebration of the harvest, the orchard, and the changing…

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM

Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour

Grizzli Winery

Grizzli Winery, 2550 Boucherie Rd. Join us for the official launch of Rooted in Colour, a vibrant new exhibition by British Columbia artist Veronica…

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery

Kismet Estate Winery$60

Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Road 20. Diwali at Kismet is back and bigger than ever.

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM

Winemaker's Harvest Dinner at See Ya Later Ranch

See Ya Later Ranch Winery$97

See Ya Later Ranch, 2575 Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls.

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Revelry$48-$85

Revelry, 1383 Ellis St. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen…

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

Live Music: Boy Golden at The Dream

Penticton$35

The Dream, 67 Front Street. Enjoy Live Music in Penticton at The Dream After a four year hiatus, Boy Golden is returning to Penticton for his debut…

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

Maple Laughs Comedy Show at The Barley Mill Brew Pub

Barley Mill Brew Pub$22.40+

Barley Mill Brew Pub Penticton, BC, 2460 Skaha Lake Road. Hey Penticton, BC!

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

Dinner Series - Sri Lanka

Ex Nihilo Vineyards & Tasting Room$118

Ex Nihilo Vineyards, 1525 Camp Rd. Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the vibrant flavours and culinary traditions of Sri Lanka.

Tickets available

Our picks this weekend

Penticton's Yuletide Market and Comic Strippers, Kelowna blues and a bartender battle, plus UBCO Heat basketball against UBC.

Outdoors & on the water

Sat, Nov 7 · UBCO Gymnasium, Kelowna
UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades
UBCO Heat men's basketball vs UFV Cascades in Kelowna, Saturday night. $8–$15.
UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades

Arts, stage & nightlife

Sat, Nov 7 · Cleland Community Theatre, Penticton
THE COMIC STRIPPERS! at the Cleland Theatre
The Comic Strippers at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton, Saturday evening. $49.
THE COMIC STRIPPERS! at the Cleland Theatre

Saturday, November 7

17 events

Sat, Nov 7
UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UFV Cascades
4:00 PMUBCO Gymnasium$8-$15
UBCO Gymnasium, 3211 Athletics Court. Come on down to see the UBCO Heat take on the UFV Cascades!
UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UFV Cascades — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades
6:00 PMUBCO Gymnasium$8-$15
UBCO Gymnasium, 3211 Athletics Court. Come on down to watch the UBCO Heat take on the UFV Cascades!
UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
Comedy for a Cause for Okanagan United FC Girls U17 and U16
6:30 PMDakoda's Sports Bar & Grill / Dakoda's Pub$20
Comedy for a Cause for Okanagan United FC Girls U17 and U16 — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
Jim Jefferies Live
7:00 PMProspera Place$54.75-$121
Prospera Place, 1223 Water Street.
Jim Jefferies Live — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran & Coldplay
8:45 PMRevelry$48-$85
Revelry, 1383 Ellis St. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to…
Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran & Coldplay — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
Bearded Beauties of the Okanagan
9:00 PMKelowna$10-$15
Unicorn Lounge, 315 Lawrence Ave. Bearded Beauties of the Okanagan — A Movember Kickoff Movember starts here, and it…
Bearded Beauties of the Okanagan — Sat, Nov 7
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Sat, Nov 7
Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery
6:00 PMPenticton
Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery — Sat, Nov 7
Sat · Nov7
Sat, Nov 7
Vernon Vipers vs Coquitlam Express
6:00 PMKal Tire Place
Vernon Vipers vs Coquitlam Express — Sat, Nov 7

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Sunday, November 8

10 events

Sun, Nov 8
Ella's Naughty Drag Brunch
10:30 AMKelowna$10
A drag brunch at Unicorn Lounge that's equal parts filthy and fabulous, with Ella Lamoureux and a rotating cast of…
Ella's Naughty Drag Brunch — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Old Biddies Drag Brunch with Ella & Ginny
10:30 AMKelowna$10-$15
Unicorn Lounge, 315 Lawrence Ave. Pull up a chair.
Old Biddies Drag Brunch with Ella & Ginny — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Pre-Game Flights at the BC Wine Information Centre
4:00 PMPenticton$15
A flight of 4 BC wines (2 whites, 2 reds) before every Penticton Vees home game, with an optional local cheese plate for…
Pre-Game Flights at the BC Wine Information Centre — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing
5:00 PMCannery Brewing
Cannery Brewing, 198 Ellis St.. Local country singer Tim Rhyno keeps old-school country alive.
Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Jazz Night Out: Cory Weeds Plays the Music of Huey Lewis
6:00 PMRevelry
Revelry, 1383 Ellis St. Saxophonist, record producer, and Cellar Music founder Cory Weeds' warm sound and deep…
Jazz Night Out: Cory Weeds Plays the Music of Huey Lewis — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Cafe A Gogo
7:00 PMVernon
Okanagan Regional Library - Vernon Branch, 2800-30 th Ave., Vernon BC.
Cafe A Gogo — Sun, Nov 8
Sun, Nov 8
Live Music: Yanti & Co. at The Hub on Martin
7:00 PMThe Hub on Martin$20
Live Music: Yanti & Co. at The Hub on Martin — Sun, Nov 8
Sun · Nov8
Sun, Nov 8
Penticton Vees vs Wenatchee Wild
4:00 PMSouth Okanagan Events Centre
Penticton Vees vs Wenatchee Wild — Sun, Nov 8

Show all 9 on Sunday

Nikolay Khozyainov Pianist Live

This weekend: questions people ask

What is there to do in Kelowna & in the Okanagan this weekend?

27 events are listed in Kelowna & in the Okanagan for Nov 7–8. The highlights: Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery (Sun 5:00 PM, Creek & Gully, Penticton), Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour (Sat 4:00 PM, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna) and Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery (Sat 5:00 PM, Kismet Estate Winery, Oliver).

What's free in Kelowna & in the Okanagan this weekend?

2 free events, including Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour (Sat 4:00 PM, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna) and Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing (Sun 5:00 PM, Cannery Brewing, Penticton).

What can I do with kids in Kelowna & in the Okanagan this weekend?

1 family events, including Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing (Sun 5:00 PM, Cannery Brewing, Penticton).

Where is there live music in Kelowna & in the Okanagan this weekend?

10 shows with live music, including Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour (Sat 4:00 PM, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna), Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson (Sat 6:30 PM, Revelry, Kelowna) and Live Music: Boy Golden at The Dream (Sat 7:00 PM, Penticton).

How up to date is this list?

It updates itself as organisers publish events, and rolls over to the next weekend at noon on Sunday. Check the time and price on the event page before you head out.

Christmas markets 2026

Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026

Start here

Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery

Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour

Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery

Winemaker's Harvest Dinner at See Ya Later Ranch

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Live Music: Boy Golden at The Dream

Maple Laughs Comedy Show at The Barley Mill Brew Pub

Dinner Series - Sri Lanka

The weekend at a glance

Top picks

Free

Live music

Comedy & shows

Food & markets

Sports

Our picks this weekend

Outdoors & on the water

UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades

Arts, stage & nightlife

THE COMIC STRIPPERS! at the Cleland Theatre

Saturday, November 7

UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UFV Cascades

UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UFV Cascades

Comedy for a Cause for Okanagan United FC Girls U17 and U16

Jim Jefferies Live

Candlelight: Tribute to Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

Bearded Beauties of the Okanagan

Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery

Vernon Vipers vs Coquitlam Express

Sunday, November 8

Ella's Naughty Drag Brunch

Old Biddies Drag Brunch with Ella & Ginny

Pre-Game Flights at the BC Wine Information Centre

Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing

Jazz Night Out: Cory Weeds Plays the Music of Huey Lewis

Cafe A Gogo

Live Music: Yanti & Co. at The Hub on Martin

Penticton Vees vs Wenatchee Wild

This weekend: questions people ask