FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES JANUARY 26th to February 2nd, 2025
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH UNPLUG & PLAY KICK-OFF EVENT
Kick-Off Event
Date: Sunday, January 26th
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Click here for map.
Join us and our many Community Partners for a fun-filled day of FREE events and activities for the whole family to begin this week of fun!
EVENT ACTIVITIES
| BEEM Credit Union | Great Money Challenge |
| BGC Okanagan | |
| Central Okanagan Family Hub | |
| City of Kelowna | Little kids Bouncy Castle, Park & Play Giant Lawn Games and FREE Public Swim (1-4pm) |
| Childhood Connections | |
| Connect Counselling | TBD |
| CRIS Adaptive Adventures | |
| Let’s Talk Science Outreach at UBC Okanagan | Science demo activities – details TBD |
| NITEO | Jeopardy! |
| Okanagan Regional Library, Downtown Kelowna Branch | Button Making |
| Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society | Party Pencil Making |
| ReaLM Lab | Family Reading Area – The Leafy Library |
| Regional District of Central Okanagan | TBD |
| School District 23 | Loose Parts Play |
| Sportball | Obstacle course, stickers & bubbles for kids |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
| Leif David | Magician |
| Bubble Wonders | Bubble Show |
MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Outdoor Skating at Stuart Park
Dates: Sunday, January 26th – Saturday, February 1st
Time: 6:00am – 11:00pm (except on Monday, when the rink is closed from 6am-8am for maintenance)
Location: Stuart Park, 1439 Water Street, Kelowna
The outdoor skating rink at Stuart Park is open for free, casual, drop-in use daily. No pre-bookings are required.
Skate rentals will be available on-site, but make sure to bring your own protective gear for outdoor skating (such as helmets). Also make sure to check ice conditions, maintenance schedules and crowd levels using the live cam here before heading down to the rink. Equipment rentals are cash only and weather permitting.
Skate Rental Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm, daily (weather permitting)
Skate Rentals Cost:
- Adults: $7.00
- Children, 2 and under: $6.00
- EZ bars: $2.00
- Helmets: $2.00
For questions regarding Public skate please call 250-469-8800 or click the logo below.
Screen-Free Time at Peachland Library
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28th 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 29th 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, January 30th 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, January 31st 11:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, February 1st 11:00am – 4:00pm
Time: SEE ABOVE
Location: Peachland Library, 40-5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland
Drop in to the Peachland library for some screen-free fun! There will
be a variety of free family-friendly activities and games to enjoy.
For more information click here
Family Play Time at the Kelowna Family Y
Date: Monday, January 27th – Friday, January 31st
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am and 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
- Meaningful play-based experiences for children ages 0–6 and family
- Access to knowledgeable professionals
- Connections with community services and supports
- Parenting education and training
- Opportunities to build friendships and supportive networks
- Individual family support to access basic needs and referrals to enhanced services
- Culturally inclusive play spaces, materials and resources
Please note: Parent/guardian supervision is required at all times.
Family Play Time is a 1-hour play program and registration is required to participate.
To register visit: Family Play Time | YMCA of Southern Interior BC or email
katrina.carson@ymcasibc.ca
Join CCRC at the Toy Library!
Date: Monday, January 27th 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday, January 28th 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday, January 29th 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday, January 30th 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, January 31st 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, February 1st 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Unit #201, 2949 Pandosy Street, Kelowna BC, V1Y 1W1
Families are warmly invited to the YMCA SIBC Child Care Resource & Referral Toy Library to borrow toys for free and enjoy our welcoming space. We will also have a recycled art table set up for families to create and have fun together. Come and explore, play, and make new memories!
For more information click here
Dome Play Days
Date: Tuesday, January 28th – Thursday, January 30th
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Location: Multi-Sports Dome, 2139 McDougall Rd, West Kelowna
Enjoy a huge space to run, play and be loud. Please bring shoes to change into.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27TH EVENTS
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Peachland BGC Okanagan Club, 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland
Come drop-in for some play and social time, lots of fun activities, and a snack. There is no registration required, for children ages 0-5.
Connect & Play
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Family Hub for sensory play. These activities include sensory bins filled with rice or beans, finger painting to explore different textures and temperatures.
Family are welcome to drop in!
Baby Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! This program is recommended for babies ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
Drop in for some free fun!
For more information click here
Frosty Fun!
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some free frosty fun!
For more information click here
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28TH EVENTS
Baby Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! This program is recommended for babies ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Baby Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 11:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! This program is recommended for babies ages newborn to 18 months and their caregivers.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Baby Time at Rutland Library
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Rutland Library, 20-301 Hwy 33 West
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their parents/caregivers.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Martin Ave BGC Okanagan Club, 1434 Graham St, Kelowna
Come drop-in for some play and social time, lots of fun activities, and a snack. There is no registration required, for children ages 0-5.
Drop-in Playtime
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am AND 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Hub for Fine Motor Skills activities that will focus on refining smaller muscle movements, particularly those in the hands and fingers.
* Drawing and Colouring: Using crayons, markers, or pencils to draw, colour, or trace shapes and patterns helps improve hand-eye coordination and control.
* Playdough and Clay: Manipulating playdough or clay by rolling, pinching, and shaping develops hand strength and dexterity.
Parents/caregivers with children are welcome to drop-in for a family play time in the HUB playroom. For more information call the HUB at 236-970-4567.
Niteo Family Literacy Program at Rutland Library
Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Rutland Library, 20-301 Hwy 33 West, Community Room
NITEO’s Family Reading Program is a reading program for parents and children to attend together! Each week we will gather for opening games, reading, literacy activities, homework help, practicing English conversation, friendship, and FUN! The entire family is welcome to attend but please note the program is tailored to children in Kindergarten – Grade 6. Registration Priority will be given to families who have moved to Canada/parents 1st language is not English (children can be born in Canada).
Contact Antonia with any questions you may have: executivedirector@niteo.org
For more information click here
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH EVENTS
Born to ‘Bee’ Wild
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7
Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population.
After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own Mason Bee house for your upcoming spring garden. Great for ages 5-9.
Hope you are not ‘buzzy’ and can join us!
Toddler Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us for a half hour of singing, dancing, listening and learning! Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Stay & Play at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 10:45am – 11:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us after Toddler Time for Stay & Play, an unstructured playtime for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Drop-in Playtime
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Hub for Fine Motor Skills activities that will focus on refining smaller muscle movements, particularly those in the hands and fingers.
* Drawing and Colouring: Using crayons, markers, or pencils to draw, colour, or trace shapes and patterns helps improve hand-eye coordination and control.
* Playdough and Clay: Manipulating playdough or clay by rolling, pinching, and shaping develops hand strength and dexterity.
Parents/caregivers with children are welcome to drop-in for a family play time in the HUB playroom. For more information call the HUB at 236-970-4567.
Discover your park!
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Millcreek Regional Park, 6238 Spencer Rd, Kelowna
Join a park interpreter and explore the winter secrets of Mill Creek Regional Park. Bundle up and enjoy a crisp, frosty hike. Free!
Frosty Fun!
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some frosty fun!
For more information click here
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH EVENTS
Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Enjoy a delightful Family Story Time with singing, dancing, listening and fun!
Featuring fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs that inspire laughter, learning, movement and togetherness. Recommended for children 3 to 6 years with their caregivers, but all are welcome!
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
Stay & Craft at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 11:15am – 12:00pm
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us after Story Time on Thursdays for a fun and imaginative craft activity.
A different creative program will be offered each week. Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 years with their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
PreSchool Story Time at Mission Library
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 10:15am
Location: Mission Library, MNP Place, 4105 Gordon Drive
Stories, songs, rhymes, silliness and so much more! Join us for a lively Pre-school Story Time that promotes early learning and guarantees giggles all around. Recommended for ages 3 to 6 years with a parent or caregiver.
Drop in for some silly fun!
For more information click here
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Lake Country BGC Okanagan Club, 9870 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country
Come drop-in for some play and social time, lots of fun activities, and a snack. There is no registration required, for children ages 0-5.
Connect & Play
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Family Hub for sensory play. These activities include sensory bins filled with rice or beans, finger painting to explore different textures and temperatures.
Family are welcome to drop in!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST EVENTS
Toddler Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us for a half hour of singing, dancing, listening and learning! Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Stay & Play at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 10:45am – 11:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us after Toddler Time for Stay & Play, an unstructured playtime for children and their caregivers to socialize and explore. Soft play equipment and a variety of toys will be available. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Baby Social at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Drop in and meet other families in a relaxed, informal environment. Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to socialize, explore age-appropriate toys and books, and speak with special guests from Kids Physio Group.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Creative Playtime!
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: The Bridge Peachland, 4450 6 Street, Peachland
Get up and move your bodies! Open play followed by an interactive circle time.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST EVENTS
Frosty Fun!
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some frosty fun!
For more information click here
Saturday Family Story Time at Mission Library
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 10:15am
Location: Mission Library, MNP Place, 4105 Gordon Drive
Stories, songs, rhymes, silliness for the whole family! Join us for a lively Saturday Family Story Time that promotes early learning and guarantees giggles all around. Recommended for ages 3 to 6 years with a parent or caregiver, but all children are welcome!
Drop in for some silly fun!
For more information click here
Discover your park!
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Millcreek Regional Park, 6238 Spencer Rd, Kelowna
Join a park interpreter and explore the winter secrets of Mill Creek Regional Park. Bundle up and enjoy a crisp, frosty hike. Free!
Magic of Magpies
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO), Mission Creek Regional Park, 2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Acrylic Painting Session “Magic of Magpies” – all supplies provided. Free!
Please register here.
Born to ‘Bee’ Wild
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7
Discover pollinating insects of the Okanagan and appreciate the hard work they do. Take away tips on how you can help our wild bee population.
After becoming a pollinator expert, try your hand at creating your own Mason Bee house for your upcoming spring garden. Great for ages 5-9.
Hope you are not ‘buzzy’ and can join us!
Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Enjoy a delightful Family Story Time with singing, dancing, listening and fun!
Featuring fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs that inspire laughter, learning, movement and togetherness. Recommended for children 3 to 6 years with their caregivers, but all are welcome!
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND EVENTS
Sunday Afternoon Lego Builders
Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Lake Country Library, #2-10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road (located inside the Municipal Hall), Lake Country
(Ages 5 to 12) with an adult caregiver. Free & Drop-in. Bring an adult and bond while you build over blocks!
Drop in for some building fun!
For more information click here
Wrap-Up Event
Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna
Click here for google map.
Enter parking lot off Elliot Road.
Join us and our many Community Partners for a fun-filled day of FREE events and activities for the whole family to complete the week of unplugged fun!
EVENT ACTIVITIES
| BEEM Credit Union | Great Money Challenge |
| City of West Kelowna | Gross-motor skill activity |
| Let’s Talk Science Outreach at UBC Okanagan | Science demo activities – details TBD |
| Sportball | Obstacle course, stickers & bubbles for kids |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
| Leif David | Magician |
Thank you for joining the adventure!