As the summer approaches, the weekends in the Central Okanagan are becoming jam-packed. Here is everything going on this incredibly busy weekend:
Friday, May 30
The Kelowna Falcons are set to throw the first pitch on their 25th season in the West Coast League as they welcome the Victoria HarbourCats.
First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. at Elks Stadium. Additionally, information can be found here.
Saturday, May 31
Central Okanagan Food Bank乌鸦传媒檚 (COFB) Hungry Hungry Half Marathon
The ninth annual run starts at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday as it tries to address food insecurity around the Central Okanagan. Four different runs will be going on with the distances of one km, five km, 10 km, and 21 km. All the runs will start at the Apple Bowl.
Traffic will be affected throughout the morning, but the event is expected to end by noon. The traffic advisories can be
Knox Mountain Downhill
Just two weeks after cars raced up Knox Mountain, longboarders will now rip down it this Saturday and Sunday.
Racers from around North America will converge on the mountain for the fifth annual event as the participants fly down with some reaching more than 70km/h.
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The event is free for those interested in attending. Many food trucks and artisan vendors will be at the event as well.
Many traffic advisories are also in place and listed in the link under the Hungry Hungry Half Marathon.
Wounded Warriors
The fundraising event taking place at Oyama Zipline Adventure Park is taking place to support veteran Garry McCracken before he begins a 2,500 km cycling journey from Vancouver to Winnipeg. More Information can be found here.
62nd Annual Ceremonial Review of 243 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
Taking place at KF Centre for Excellence at 10:45 a.m., this event is the celebration and review of the cadet's achievements during the 2024乌鸦传媒�2025 training year.
More than 100 cadets will be in attendance to showcase their skills and show displays.
Some local dignitaries are scheduled to attend as well, including reviewing officer Major Darryl Rolfe, Kelowna Centra MLA Kristina Loewen, Kelowna/Lake Country/Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong, BC Dragoons commanding officer Major Jim Wood, and Lake Country councillor Bib Patel.
75th Anniversary annual Ceremonial review of Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) #3 Admiral Stirling
Canada's second-oldest Navy League Cadet Corps, Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) #3 Admiral Stirling will be holding their 75th annual review in downtown Kelowna on Saturday.
Included in the celebration are cadet parades, displays of skill, and award presentations. According to the release, multiple people are expected to speak at the event, including Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.
The event is happening at the Kelowna Dolphins located at 1160 Sunset Drive.
Pride Month kicks off.
For the first time ever, Kelowna is celebrating Pride for the whole month of June (and starting a day early), after it's been just a week-long celebration in the past.
To start the month off, Kelowna's Next Drag Superstar finale will be happening at Red Bird Brewing on Friday night, with eight finalists competing for the crown. The event kicks off at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the annual Pride March and Festival will take over downtown Kelowna. Events start in Stuart Park at 8:45 a.m. with a yoga practice with Lululemon. After some pre-march entertainment from Freida Whales & Kayla the Contortionist, opening remarks will happen from community leaders and activists. The march begins at 11 a.m., starting at Stuart Park and heading to City Park, where the festival is and will have live music, drag performances, food trucks, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities.
After the festival, an after-party starts at 7 p.m. at Red Bird Brewing with live music and headliner Bif Naked.
The theme of this year's Pride month is 'Rise and Resist.'
Rock the Ridge
The one-day music festival is taking place at the amphitheatre in Upper Glenrosa, supporting Beyond the Blues - a postpartum mental health program offered by The Bridge Youth & Family Services. More information can be found here.
Palestine Rally
An Okanagan-wide rally to bring more awareness to the genocide of Palestinian families in Gaza is happening in Kelowna on Saturday afternoon.
Hosted by Kelowna Peace Group, CJPME Okanagan, Vernon4Palestine, and Penticton4Palestine, the groups are uniting for a rally and a banner drop to "demand an end to the genocide being committed against the Palestinian people."
The groups ask anyone interested in joining the rally to wear red, make signs and amplify the message.
The event is taking place at 1:30 p.m. on the Parkinson Centre overpass.
Okanagan TV & Film Forum
This event happening Saturday afternoon is to highlight the Okanagan's rapidly growing reputation in the industry, and include a "major announcement expected to draw international attention."
Taking place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Metro Hub, attendees will have the opportunity to explore on and off-screen career paths, hear from top industry professionals, and discover how to break into or advance in the entertainment world.
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On top of speaking about the industry, the day will cover the industry's impact on community development, diversity, philanthropy, and mental health. A question and answer with the audience will also happen.
To end the night, "organizers promise an exclusive, game-changing announcement that will spotlight a major new initiative poised to elevate Okanagan乌鸦传媒檚 global profile in the film world," states a press release.
Tickets for the event are available on the Okanagan TV & Film Forum .
Asian Heritage Month showcase
A month of celebrating Asian culture and heritage is set to come to an end with one last event highlighting live cultural performances, community displays and traditional attire, Asian food booths, and more. More information can be found here.
Okanagan Sun open house and pre-season game
To kick off their pre-season, the Okanagan Sun will be hosting the Calgary Gators from the Alberta Football League in a controlled scrimmage. The team will also be showing off their new training facility in the morning. More information can be found here.
Sunday, June 1
YMCA of Southern Interior BC's Cycle for Strong Kids
Exercise while helping local low-income children and at-risk youth in need at the 18th annual Cycle for Strong Kids event happening Sunday morning at Stuart Park. More information can be found here.
Okanagan Pet Expo
Four-legged friends should be ready for fun and games at the third annual event taking place at the Laurel Packinghouse. More information can be found here.
Oyama Fun Day
A staple to the start of summer, Oyama Fun Day is taking place on Sunday to celebrate the town.
The day will start at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and throughout the day will feature a parade at 11 a.m., field games, live music, a petting area, a silent auction throughout the day and more.
More information and a full schedule can be found on the event's .
Kidney Walk
An event happening across the province on Sunday is the annual Kidney Walk to raise money for those affected by kidney disease.
The disease affected 1 in 10 Canadians, with those with South Asian, Asian, African and Indigenous backgrounds at a greater risk.
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Kelowna's Kim Cross partakes in the event every year for her son.
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The Kelowna event starts at 11 a.m. at the North field of Kelowna City Park.
