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Christmas markets 2026

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

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Things to do in Kelowna & in the Okanagan next weekendFri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8

51 events happening across the Okanagan.

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Friday, November 6

12 events

Fri, Nov 6
Yuletide Market at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
3:00 PMPenticton Trade and Convention Centre$3

Saturday, November 7

21 events

Sat, Nov 7
The Hallway Social at the Cannery Trade Centre
10:00 AMPenticton
The Cannery Trade Centre, 1475 Fairview Rd.

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…

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM

Fizz Ed Experience at Red Rooster Winery

Red Rooster Winery$25

A sparkling wine experience at Red Rooster Winery on the Naramata Bench. It runs Friday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4:30 PM, on weekends through November.

Tickets available

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

DJ Splendid Bastard at Wild Goose Winery

Wild Goose Winery

Wild Goose Winery, 2145 Sun Valley Way. Ease into the weekend with DJ Splendid Bastard, wines by the glass and our 5-7 menu. Reservations not…

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM

Blues Night with Sherman Doucette Harp & Soul

Sandhill Wines$29

Sandhill Wines, 1125 Richter Street. Settle in for an evening of soulful live music on November 6th with Sherman Doucette Harp & Soul at Sandhill…

Tickets available

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Kelowna Chiefs vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Rutland Arena$8-$10

Rutland Arena, 645 Dodd Road. Come on down to watch the Kelowna Chiefs take on the Creston Valley Thunder Cats in an exciting, action-packed game of…

Tickets available

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Epic Okanagan 2026 Bartender Battle

The Laurel Packinghouse$109

Presented by Simps Modern Beverage and Luckhurst Distillery: an evening of cocktails and bites as bartenders battle to become the 2026 EPIC Okanagan…

Tickets available

Nov 6 – Nov 7 · 7:00 PM

The Legend of Garth Brooks

Creekside Theatre$49

Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. An electrifying, high energy, award winning show fronted by CCMA nominated country singer Chris Buck of…

Tickets available

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM

Dean Brody and the Reklaws at the South Okanagan Events Centre

South Okanagan Events Centre$69.50+

South Okanagan Events Centre, 853 Eckhardt Avenue W.

Tickets available

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Preserve Your Harvest – Pickling, Fermenting and Canning

Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus$179

Okanagan College, 1000 K.L.O. Road.

Tickets available

Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power Street.

Fri, Nov 6

UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UBC Thunderbirds

5:00 PMUBCO Gymnasium$8-$15

UBCO Gymnasium, 3211 Athletics Court. Come on down to see the UBCO Heat take on the UBC Thunderbirds!

Fri, Nov 6

Next Stop Comedy at Cannery Brewing

7:00 PMCannery Brewing$38

Cannery Brewing, 198 Ellis St. Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians for an unforgettable night of laughter!

Fri, Nov 6

Harmony Radio After Dark

7:00 PMRotary Centre for the Arts$44.98

Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. One night, one radio dial, a century of songs.

Fri, Nov 6

Train Wreck Comedy Cabaret: Derek Seguin

7:00 PMKelowna Actors Studio

Stand-up comedian Derek Seguin headlines Train Wreck Comedy's 2026/27 Comedy Cabaret at Kelowna Actors Studio (also Sat…

Fri, Nov 6

UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UBC Thunderbirds

7:00 PMUBCO Gymnasium$8-$15

UBCO Gymnasium, 3211 Athletics Court. Come on down to the UBCO Gymnasium to watch the UBCO Heat take on the UBC…

Nov 6 – Nov 7

Four Voices Live

7:30 PMKelowna Community Theatre$18-$63.98

Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St. Ballet Kelowna opens its 2026/27 season with Four Voices, a striking mixed…

Fri, Nov 6

Live Music: Roger Gabriel & Dos Hooligans at The Hub on Martin

9:00 PMThe Hub on Martin$10

The Hub on Martin, 260 Martin Street. Roger Gabriel & Dos Hooligans bring a high-energy mix of original country music…

Sat, Nov 7

Winter Warm-Up Market

10:00 AMRotary Centre for the ArtsBy donation

Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue. Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Winter Warm-up Market at the…

Sat, Nov 7

Westbank Cemetery Centennial Tours

11:00 AMWest Kelowna

Westbank Cemetery, 3200 Elliott Rd. Join the Westbank Museum as they commemorate 100 years of the Westbank Cemetery!

Sat, Nov 7

Ballet Kelowna: Four Voices

1:30 PMKelowna Community Theatre$40.81-$102.65

Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St. Four Voices opens Ballet Kelowna’s 2026/27 season with a specially curated…

Sat, Nov 7

Minecraft Build Challenge

2:00 PMOkanagan Regional Library - Kelowna Branch

Okanagan Regional Library - Kelowna Branch, 1380 Ellis St. Like playing Minecraft and want to put your creative skills…

Sat, Nov 7

Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour

4:00 PMGrizzli Winery

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

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!

Sat, Nov 7

Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery

5:00 PMKismet Estate Winery$60

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

Sun, Nov 8

Old Biddies Drag Brunch with Ella & Ginny

10:30 AMKelowna$10-$15

Unicorn Lounge, 315 Lawrence Ave. Pull up a chair.

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…

Sun, Nov 8

Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery

5:00 PMCreek & Gully$27

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

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.

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…

Sun, Nov 8

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

7:00 PMThe Hub on Martin$20

Sun, Nov 8

Cafe A Gogo

7:00 PMVernon

Okanagan Regional Library - Vernon Branch, 2800-30 th Ave., Vernon BC.

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Friday, November 6

Yuletide Market at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

Saturday, November 7

The Hallway Social at the Cannery Trade Centre

Sunday, November 8

Ella's Naughty Drag Brunch

Fizz Ed Experience at Red Rooster Winery

DJ Splendid Bastard at Wild Goose Winery

Blues Night with Sherman Doucette Harp & Soul

Kelowna Chiefs vs Creston Valley Thunder Cats

Epic Okanagan 2026 Bartender Battle

The Legend of Garth Brooks

Dean Brody and the Reklaws at the South Okanagan Events Centre

Preserve Your Harvest – Pickling, Fermenting and Canning

UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UBC Thunderbirds

Next Stop Comedy at Cannery Brewing

Harmony Radio After Dark

Train Wreck Comedy Cabaret: Derek Seguin

UBCO Heat Men's Basketball vs UBC Thunderbirds

Four Voices Live

Live Music: Roger Gabriel & Dos Hooligans at The Hub on Martin

Winter Warm-Up Market

Westbank Cemetery Centennial Tours

Ballet Kelowna: Four Voices

Minecraft Build Challenge

Winter Gallery: Rooted in Colour

UBCO Heat Women's Basketball vs UFV Cascades

Diwali Party at Kismet Estate Winery

Old Biddies Drag Brunch with Ella & Ginny

Pre-Game Flights at the BC Wine Information Centre

Annual Wassail at Creek & Gully Cidery

Live Music: Tim Rhyno at Cannery Brewing

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

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

Cafe A Gogo