Events
See what’s happening downtown
Our Events & Promotions
Downtown Kelowna is host to many exciting events all through the year. Whether hosted by the Association, the city, or other businesses or partners you’re sure to find something fun to do in #downtownkelowna. Find out more about what’s happening below.
Downtown After 5
Arguably Kelowna’s best business casual mixer, Downtown Kelowna After 5 turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. These events routinely draw 200+ guests looking to socialize, network, share ideas, and have a great time ‘After 5’.
Small Shop
Small Shop Weekend is a three-day promotion that celebrates and highlights the important role small businesses play in our community. Visit participating businesses for special events, in-store specials and more. PLUS: enter to win a prize package.
Events in Downtown Kelowna
Organizing an event in Downtown Kelowna? We automatically source and list events posted on Google Events, Eventbrite or Facebook. Ensure it’s within the Downtown boundary, and we’ll handle the rest!
Together, let’s keep our community vibrant and engaged!
Downtown After 5
Join us for Downtown After 5 on Wednesday, April 17 from 5pm-7pm at Sandhill Wines (1125 Richter Street), hosted by Sandhill Wines and Love It Dental.
Tickets are $15.75/person* or 3 tickets for $42*, which includes appies and two (2) complimentary drink tickets. Group Pricing is available only in limited quantities.
This event series sells out fast, and tickets may not be available for sale at the door. Please contact kris@downtownkelowna.com with questions or for more information.
A reminder that additional drink tickets are not available for sale and are non-transferrable. Drink tickets can only be redeemed at the event venue during the event.
We look forward to seeing you there 'After 5'!
*Ticket price shown includes GST; Payment Processing Fee and Ticket Owl Service Fee are extra.
*Refunds requested within 48 hours of the event will not be issued.
Terrarium Workshop @ Lakehouse Kitchens
Easy to maintain for new plant peeps and equally exciting for those more experienced, these stylish beauties are a great addition to any home decor or office and are the perfect way to add that bit of green into your life!
What’s Included
Expert guidance in structuring, designing, and caring for your terrarium
A beautiful glass container for your terrarium
Cacti and Echeveria
Terrarium filling materials: rocks, moss, etc.
Light bites provided by the Lakehouse Kitchens Culinary Team*
We’ve got your first drink covered! With each ticket, you’ll receive a complimentary beverage – either a curated welcome cocktail or choose from wine, beer, or coffee.
Join us for this fun hands-on workshop with Shauna from Passionate Blooms!
In this class, Shauna will be teaching the basic design and construction techniques of Succulent Terrariums.
You will learn about the different types of cacti and echeveria, their names, how to properly care for them, as well as, come to understand the origin of the plant, where they grow and where they come from.
Shauna will have a variety of different materials to use and you will be given a modern glass container to create in and take home!
All supplies and tools are included.
*Please note: Additional food is not available for purchase as we are not a restaurant. We recommend enjoying your dinner prior to class.
When and Where
Thursday, April 18th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
510 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC
BCIJF Jazz Artists' Showcase Concert
The BC Interior Jazz Festival proudly presents one of Canada’s most highly esteemed jazz musicians, three-time Juno Award winner, Brad Turner. Turner, a trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer, is the Featured Artist at this year’s Jazz Artists’ Showcase. The dynamic jazz concert will also highlight small group performances from each of the festival's adjudicators: Emily Denison, Dennis Esson, Kinga Heming, Michael Perkins, Dave Robbins, Bob Rogers, and Mike Rud, performing a set with the BC Interior Jazz Festival Big Band, directed by Craig Thomson. 7:00 pm on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at the Kelowna Community Theatre.
Tickets ($40 plus service charges) can be purchased online or by phone through the KCT ticket booking office or in person at the doors.
Winter Street Market
A magical day, kicking off the holiday season with thousands of visitors in the heart of Downtown. Loads of vendors and activities to get the whole family into the holiday spirit.
Taste of Downtown
Explore local eateries & drinkeries with Taste of Downtown! Celebrate Downtown Kelowna’s food & drink scene by trying delicious free samples, collecting signatures in your passport and entering to win great prizes.
