Penticton Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants paint watercolour Christmas cards while learning fundamental watercolour techniques and colour mixing. Taught by self-taught artist Lauren Carnahan, the session includes step-by-step painting tutorials for making handmade cards.

Families and friends gather to watch more than 35 festive floats light up the streets of downtown Kelowna. The community celebration fills the area with holiday music, lights, and cheer. The event also serves to raise funds and awareness for...

Visitors can browse outdoor and indoor holiday booths, enjoy seasonal snacks and sweet treats, and dance alongside Loose Moose at a high-energy dance party. Guests looking to warm up can head inside the Village Centre Mall to hear live local...

Guests can explore a seasonal market featuring vendors with treats and cozy winter goods alongside complimentary popcorn and cotton candy. The celebration features live fire artistry performances by Kinshira Entertainment in the Village Centre. The evening wraps up with a...

Skiers and snowboarders gather to cruise down Sun Run alongside Santa in festive style. Following the run, guests head to Santa's Workshop, where cheerful elves serve warm hot chocolate with a variety of toppings. Visitors can cozy up, snap photos...

Families can step into a winter wonderland to meet Santa Claus for photos and join his elves for hands-on holiday craft making. Children can listen to enchanting holiday tales during cozy story sessions with Santa. Little ones can also drop...

Participants learn tool-handling techniques while following step-by-step guidance from a Customer Advisor to carve a Santa figure. The workshop includes the use of hand tools and all necessary carving materials.

Join the community for the 39th annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Dip at Sun-Oka Beach. Locals and visitors alike will gather at noon to run into the frigid lake, a spirited way to welcome the new year. Spectators are...

Ring in the New Year with a spectacular, family-friendly celebration at Stuart Park. This all-ages event features live music, a fun 'Snow Zone' with games and activities, public ice skating, and delicious food trucks. The evening culminates with a dazzling...

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable celebration at Big White Ski Resort! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with a live DJ spinning energetic beats, complimentary hot chocolate to keep you warm, and a free skating rink for some festive...