National Indigenous Peoples Day & Summer Solstice
Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the Summer Solstice, presented in partnership with Silver Star Rotary. This special event falls on National Indigenous Peoples Day, offering a unique opportunity to honour the changing seasons and Indigenous traditions. Special Guest […]
Greater Vernon Museum Speaker Series with David Riach
Museum & Archives of Vernon 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Museum & Archives of Vernon and the Vernon Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society are excited to announce the second event in their Hometown Histories Speaker Series with Winnipeg-based aviation researcher Dr. David Riach for a virtual presentation. Dr. Riach will explore the life and legacy of Bill McCluskey (1891-1935), one of British Columbia’s most […]
Opening for Auction Preview at the VPAG
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on June 26th for the Opening Reception of the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts auction preview! The VPAG invites the community to attend this reception to preview the spectacular pieces that will be available for auction at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Light bites and drinks will be served and entry is […]
VPAG – Mini Artists
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for the next VPAG Mini Artists session on June 28 from 10:00-11:00am! This month we will be viewing Emergence, an exhibition by UBC-O graduating BFA students. We will then make multimedia sunflowers using seeds, paint, and other materials! We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 […]
VPAG – Family Saturdays
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us at the VPAG for our next Family Saturday, on June 29 from 1:00-3:30pm. We will begin our session by viewing Robert Fee’s exhibition, Accidentals. Robert Fee’s work uses a collage approach to inform the composition and idea generation in his paintings. Inspired by the exhibition, we will be painting and collaging. Join us […]
Vertigo July Art Exhibition
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaGallery Vertigo hosts its July art exhibition, Elemental Change, a collaborative series between Gloria S. Daly and Lesley Comassar. A concession to the chaos happening to planet Earth, the works are based on the 4 Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire and the 5th Element, Aether or Spirit, which suggests Infinity, Pure Energy and Unlimited […]
Silver Star Museum Summer Events
Silver Star Mountain Museum 123 Shortt Street, Silver Star, British Columbia, CanadaThis summer, the Silver Star Museum is hosting tours and presentations every weekend. Join experts and Silver Star locals to deepen your understanding of the mountain. The majority of tours depart at 10 am from the Museum tent near the SilverStar Ticket Office, however, please visit the event website to see further details on each […]
VPAG- Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
Paddlewheel Park 7813 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC, CanadaThe Vernon Public Art Gallery’s most anticipated event of the summer is back for the 38th year! The 38th annual art auction: Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts takes place at the stunning Paddlewheel Hall this year, on July 17th, 2024. The event will feature a collection of curated artwork generously donated by local artists, […]
Caetani Summer Music Festival
Caetani Centre 3401 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaMark your calendars for the annual Caetani Summer Music Festival. The event is back bigger and better than ever, with two days of live music, food and fun, July 19th and 20th. July 19th will be a Friday Night Dance Party with Okanagan favourite, Cod Gone Wild, in one of their last live performances, and Vancouver […]
Historic Downtown Mural Tours
Museum & Archives of Vernon 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Museum & Archives of Vernon (MAV) is thrilled to announce that their summer historic downtown mural tours are set to begin again on July 20, 2024. Every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning until August 20, the museum will offer two alternating tours around different parts of downtown, led by their keen summer student reprising […]
Silver Star Summer Music Series
Silver Star Mountain Resort 123 Shortt Street, Silver Star Mountain, BC, CanadaSilver Star Summer Music Series brings FREE concerts over 13 Saturday afternoons in late June to mid-September from 2 pm to 5 pm on the Nokian Community Stage. The Silver Star Summer Music Series continues: July 20 - Steve Smith and other artists July 27 - Norsu, Hot Sax and The Boom Booms August 3 […]
Teddy Bear Tea at Mackie Lake House
Mackie Lake House 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for a family-friendly teddy bear tea party at Mackie Lake House! Enjoy sandwiches, ‘tea,’ and desserts. Stick around for story time and a walk to Fulton Forest. Parents, accompany your children with a ticket. Stuffed animals only—our local deer don’t appreciate dogs. Late July event; dress accordingly and bring sunscreen.