5 christmas lights near Kelowna.
Experience Kelowna's winter glow starting with Big White’s Twinkling Trail, a highlight offering illuminated mountain paths.
For those seeking local displays, consider the community event in West Kelowna, or journey to nearby Penticton for their light-up celebration.
Signature evening supporting Women's and Children's Department
Annual holiday season kickoff with a street market and light-up ceremony.
Kelowna's original Nutcracker ballet with NYC Ballet principal dancers
Holiday parade supporting youth mental health
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Stuart Park’s giant tree and outdoor skating rink are downtown Kelowna’s signature displays, while Mission Hill Family Estate in West Kelowna offers a drive-through enchanted forest experience. Neighborhoods like Glenmore and Rutland also feature impressive residential light displays worth exploring.
Kelowna offers both: Mission Hill’s Festival of Trees is a popular drive-through experience, while downtown’s Stuart Park and Bernard Avenue provide walkable trails beneath festive light canopies. Many residential areas also invite leisurely strolls to enjoy neighborhood displays.
Most major displays, like Stuart Park’s tree and downtown light canopies, begin in late November and run through early January. Residential and neighborhood lights often peak between mid-December and New Year’s Eve, with many homes lighting up by 5 PM.
Yes, downtown Kelowna’s Stuart Park and Bernard Avenue light displays are free to enjoy, as are many residential neighborhood tours. Some ticketed events, like Mission Hill’s Festival of Trees, offer additional experiences for a fee.