Events Calendar
View the Events Calendar to find out what's going on this week, next week or all season or learn more about our Daily Family Events and our Annual Events. You can also jump over to the TELUS Park Events, Races & Competitions or check out the Unique Activities available around the resort to enjoy and be sure to come join us for the Season-End Reunion Party, it's all so much fun up here at Big White!
May 12th & 13th - Play On!
CBC Hockey Night in Canada presents Play On! returns to Kelowna. This is Canada’s most amazing street hockey tournament and outdoor hockey festival. Tournaments feature hundreds of teams and thousands of participants and include separate divisions for each gender, all skill levels, and all ages.
Prospera Place
1223 Water Street Kelowna B.C.
More information visit www.playon.ca
May 17th-20th - Rutland May Days
Come out and join the excitement at Kelowna’s longest running festival and parade. Enjoy live entertainment, food, games and carnival rides. Kick things off, by watching the May Day Parade along Rutland Road, before taking in the kids zone, concerts and much more!
Rutland Centennial Park
180 Rutland Road
May 23rd - Big White Ski Resort Presentation in Auckland
Big White will be hosting a presentation at the Ski Traveller Office! Bring friends and family that are interested in a winter wonderland holiday of a lifetime. Josh Foster, Big White's Director is Snow Sports, hand to provide you with general information on Big White and the most convenient way to plan your holiday. Refreshments and canapés will be served.
Where: Ski Traveller Office, 333 Remuera Road
When:Friday,May 23rd 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Please RSVP to sarahH@skitraveller.co.nz as space is limited.
May 24th - Sydney Mix & Mingle Social
The Big White team will be hosting a mix & mingle at the 3 Weeds Pub in Sydney! Bring friends and family that are interested in a winter wonderland holiday of a lifetime. Big White representatives will be on hand to provide you with general information on Big White and the most convenient way to plan your holiday. Refreshments and canapés will be served.
Where: 3 Weeds Pub, 197 Evans Street, Rozelle
When: Thursday, May 24th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Please RSVP to jrafter@bigwhite.com as space is limited.
All in attendance will be entered to win a six night trip for a family of 4 to Big White & Silver Star including accommodation, lift tickets, ski hire lessons, and ground transportation.
May 27th - Family Fun Day
The City of Kelowna is hosting a FREE Family Fun Day this Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. There will be entertainment, children’s games, swimming, activities and food. Don’t forget your bathing suit and a donation to the Kelowna Community Food Bank.
Parkinson Recreation Centre
1800 Parkinson Way
May 31st - Melbourne Travelplan Ski Expo
The Big White team will be at the Travelplan Ski Expo in Melbourne May 31st from 5pm to 9pm at the Convention Exhibition Centre. if you happen to be in Australia, stop by for a visit!
June 1st - Brisbane Mix & Mingle Social
The Big White team will be hosting a mix & mingle at the Lexus of Brisbane! Bring friends and family that are interested in a winter wonderland holiday of a lifetime. Big White representatives will be on hand to provide you with general information on Big White and the most convenient way to plan your holiday. Refreshments and canapés will be served.
Where: Lexus of Brisbane, 582 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
When:Friday, June 1st 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Please RSVP to jrafter@bigwhite.com as space is limited.
All in attendance will be entered to win a six night trip for a family of 4 to Big White & Silver Star including accommodation, lift tickets, ski hire lessons, and ground transportation.
June 2nd - Brisbane Travelplan Ski Expo
The Big White team will be at the Travelplan Ski Expo in Brisbane June 2nd from 10am to 3pm at the Convention & Exhibition Centre Southbank. if you happen to be in Brisbane, stop by for a visit!
June 3rd - Sydney Travelplan Ski Expo
The Big White team will be at the Travelplan Ski Expo in Sydney June 3rd from 11am to 4pm at the Australian Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. if you happen to be in Sydney, stop by for a visit!
June 3rd - YMCA Healthy Kids Day
YMCA Healthy Kids Day brings thousand of children together to engage in fun, active play and to learn healthier habits to help them grow and thrive. Children will enjoy games, activities, healthy snacks, prizes and much more. Over 70 activities FREE and open to all from 12pm to 4pm!
Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Rd.
June 8th - 10th - Fat Cat Children's Festival
Join us for a global adventure featuring Interactive Activity Stations, Cultural Showcases, Stage Performances and Roving Performances. This two day festival offers the opportunity for children and their families to get hands-on exposure to the arts and to allow their creativity and imaginations to blossom.
Waterfront Park, Kelowna
Friday June 8th 8:30am – 2:00pm
Saturday June 9th 11:00am – 5:00pm
June 17th - Boyd's Father's Day Car Show
This year, the 14th Annual Father’s Day Car Show promises to be another great success. The event takes place on Sunday, June 17th 2012, from 11:00am to 4:00pm at City Park in Kelowna, B.C. Last year the 13th Annual Father’s Day Car Show was a great hit, with over 500 cars, trucks, boats and bikes! As well, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Cars for Dad, bouncy castles and face painting for the kids and the silent auction for Mom, as well as great food and entertainment.
All proceeds will be donated to a great organization, The Burn Fund.
June 28th - July 2nd - Westside Daze
Westside Daze is more than just a celebration - it’s the official beginning of our fantastic Okanagan summer. Westside, West Kelowna, Westbank, whatever you call it, we call it paradise. You and your guests are invited to share an EXCEPTIONAL weekend of fun, entertainment and food!
June 28th - July 2nd - Westside Daze
Westside Daze is more than just a celebration - it’s the official beginning of our fantastic Okanagan summer. Westside, West Kelowna, Westbank, whatever you call it, we call it paradise. You and your guests are invited to share an EXCEPTIONAL weekend of fun, entertainment and food!
July 1st - Canada Day Celebrations
"Celebrate Canada Day - Kelowna" is an annual, free community festival held in Prospera Place and Waterfront Park for residents and visitors to celebrate our nation's birthday. There are over 50+ activities and performances that are multi-generational and family-friendly, sure to entertain festival goers all day long.
Waterfront Park (across from Prospera place)
July 14th - GranFondo Kelowna
The inaugural RBC GranFondo Kelowna arrived to Okagan Valley in 2011 and returns this July. Starting and finishing in beautiful downtown Kelowna, this spectacular scenic course will take you through the Thompson Okanagan with nearly 1,200m of elevation gain on 122 km of rolling roads.
Ride through Lake Country, climb up Predator Ridge and tour through the heart of Vernon as you experience breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake. Then pass through some of BC's oldest and most renowned wineries as you make your way back to the finish in Kelowna.
July 14th - Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim
Since its beginning in 1949 as part of the Kelowna Regatta, the Across The Lake Swim in Kelowna, BC has always been more a demonstration of swimming ability than just a race. Each summer, swimmers of all ages and abilities challenge themselves to swim 2.1 kilometers across Okanagan Lake, to test what they have learned, and to master the distance in whatever conditions Mother Nature delivers on race day. First time participants especially appreciate the feeling of accomplishment when they arrive at the finish line.
July 14th - Big White Community Clean up
Help us clean up our community at Big White today! Meet in the Village Centre Mall parking Lot at 10am. We'll have a BBQ in the village at 2pm for everyone.
August 11th - Downtown Kelowna Association Fusion Festival
The new Kelowna Fusion Festival hits Kelowna's Downtown core August 11th. This will be a celebration of local food, music, and culture. Stuart Park and Kerry park will host vendors, exhibits and activities. The Big White obstacle course will be set up for the kids and you’ll have the change to enter our draw for a Stepchild snowboard. Bring your family and friends down for some fun!
August 18th-19th - 30th Annual Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon
The 30th annual Apple Triathlon takes place in Kelowna. Come and cheer on the athletes as the swim, bike and run in the beautiful Okanagan.
August 29th-September 2nd - Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede
Bring the whole family for fun, food, entertainment, rides and more for the IPE in Armstrong August 29th - September 2nd.
August 29th to September 2nd - Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede
Bring the whole family for fun, food, entertainment, rides and more for the IPE in Armstrong August 29th - September 2nd.
September 9th - 2012 Scotiabank BC SPCA Paws For A Cause
This walk for the animals is the BC SPCA's signature event bringing together animal lovers all over the province! The BC SPCA is a not for profit reliant on support from the community. Proceeds will support the BC SPCA's care and protection of animals.
September 16th - Terry Fox Run at Mission Sports Fields
Help us raise funds for cancer research the 32nd annual Terry Fox Run at Mission Sports fields. Sign up a team and walk, run, or bike the 1.5, 5, or 9km course. Freybe Meats is putting on a BBQ so come down with the family!
