# Okanagan Events Today Events happening today across the Okanagan Valley (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and 6 other cities in BC, Canada). All events verified within the last 48 hours. _Updated 2026-10-06 12:34 UTC. Source: https://www.valleyvibe.ca_ ### Creatures & Curiosities | Members Show - **When:** Friday, October 2, 2026 to Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - **Where:** Vernon Community Arts Centre, Vernon, BC - **Category:** art craft - **Organizer:** Tourism Vernon - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/creatures-curiosities-members-show-vernon-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.tourismvernon.com/events/creatures-curiosities-members-show --- ### PRC- Barrel Race & Gymkhana (all day) - **When:** Monday, October 5, 2026 to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - **Where:** 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7, Peachland, BC - **Category:** sports - **Organizer:** District of Peachland - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/prc-barrel-race-gymkhana-all-day-peachland-2026-4 - **Tickets:** https://www.peachland.ca/parks-recreation/community-calendar/prc-barrel-race-gymkhana-5 --- ### Breathwork Journey - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - **Where:** Kelowna Canadian Italian Club, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** wellness - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/breathwork-journey-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathwork-journey-tickets-1989285868583 A guided breathwork journey to release, reconnect, and reset—held in presence by trained facilitators. No experience needed. --- ### Pre-Game Flights at the BC Wine Information Centre - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4 PM - **Where:** Penticton Wine Information Centre 30th Anniversary Festivities, Penticton, BC - **Category:** wine - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/pre-game-flights-at-the-bc-wine-informat-penticton-2026 - **Tickets:** https://visitpenticton.com/nm_event/pre-game-flights-at-the-bc-wine-information-centre/ --- ### Lavender Farmer and Craft Experience at Playlist Orchard Lavender Farm - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1 PM - **Where:** Playlist Orchard Lavender Farm, Penticton, BC - **Category:** markets - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/lavender-farmer-and-craft-experience-at-penticton-2026 - **Tickets:** https://visitpenticton.com/nm_event/lavender-farmer-and-craft-experience-at-playlist-orchard-lavender-farm/ --- ### Peachland All Candidates Forum - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5 PM - **Where:** Peachland Community Centre, Peachland, BC - **Category:** business - **Organizer:** Peachland Chamber of Commerce - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/peachland-all-candidates-forum-peachland-2026 - **Tickets:** https://scontent.fyka2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t51.82787-15/813101242_18018026087944926_4443206077116606826_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&cstp=mx1365x1820&ctp=s1365x1820&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=HKuxdWZuUsQQ7kNvwEguCzW&_nc_oc=AdpaEwlnMZxY9tS_3cFeZFn-E6RG3Q_CC1Qhh5aAe4YUkQesTMyy8WzapPkCZfacz70&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fyka2-1.fna&_nc_gid=wduGY1TnUWFtZEHzngraGw&_nc_ss=7b2a8&oh=00_AQKkf58-s6t4492mfoMHvQYZZmGoyrbdRIAsb6vZGdQwXw&oe=6AB35AD6 Join us for an opportunity to hear directly from the mayoral and council candidates, learn about the issues that matter most to our community, and make an informed decision before Election Day. --- ### Closing Reception: 'Opera Obscura' and 'Your Absence is Mineral' - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 PM - **Where:** Vernon Public Art Gallery, Vernon, BC - **Category:** art craft - **Organizer:** Tourism Vernon - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/closing-reception-opera-obscura-and-your-vernon-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.tourismvernon.com/events/closing-reception-opera-obscura-and-your-absence-is-mineral --- ### Hormone Harmony - Penticton - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - **Where:** Nature's Fare Markets - Penticton, Penticton, BC - **Category:** wellness - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/hormone-harmony-penticton-penticton-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hormone-harmony-penticton-tickets-1997087319934 Simple ways to support hormone shifts so you can look and feel your best through every stage of your life. --- ### Poetry Reading & Celebration - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 PM - **Where:** Downtown Kelowna Library, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** art craft - **Organizer:** Downtown Kelowna Association - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/poetry-reading-celebration-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://downtownkelowna.com/events-archive/poetry-reading-celebration/ A poetry reading celebrating the launch of debut poetry collections by Lisa Lopez Smith (Hallelujah Anyhow) and Sakiru Adebayo (Wildfire Verses), joined by Kelowna poet Matt Rader. Following the event, Mosaic Books will host a book signing. --- ### Valdy - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM - **Where:** Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre, Vernon, BC - **Category:** music - **Organizer:** Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/valdy-vernon-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/valdy-vernon-2026 Valdy at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre — part of the VDPAC SPOTLIGHT Season. --- ### Arbutus Holiday – Live Show at Ellipsis - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - **Where:** Ellipsis 51 Bar & Grill, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/arbutus-holiday-live-show-at-ellipsis-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://livemusickelowna.ca/event/arbutus-holiday-live-show-at-ellipsis/ Arbutus Holiday, an acoustic duo from Texada Island, BC (Donna Hansen and Evan Symons), plays a mix of folk, indie rock, blues and country covers and originals at Ellipsis 51. --- ### Beetlejuice (Screening) - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 PM - **Where:** Bernie's Supper Club & Cinema, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** entertainment - **Organizer:** Bernie's Supper Club & Cinema - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/beetlejuice-screening-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://berniescinema.com/purchase/91251/ A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home. Dir. Tim Burton · 1988 · 92 min. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Catherine O'Hara, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Winona Ryder --- ### Tuesday Jam Sessions - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - **Where:** Seniors Outreach – Recreation Centre, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/tuesday-jam-sessions-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://livemusickelowna.ca/event/tuesday-jam-sessions/2026-10-06/ oin the Fun and the Kelowna Fiddlers for an evening of traditional music. Musicians needed, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Accordian – First time is $7 and after that only $2 drop in fee. 7 Pm – 9 PM at 1353 Richter Street, January to June, Tuesdays. Must be 19 and over. Come at 6:30 and --- ### TRIVI-OKIE TUESDAYS AT THE HUB ON MARTIN - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7 PM - **Where:** The Hub on Martin, Penticton, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/trivi-okie-tuesdays-at-the-hub-on-martin-penticton-2026 - **Tickets:** https://visitpenticton.com/nm_event/trivi-okie-tuesdays-at-the-hub-on-martin/ --- ### Open Mic Night - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7 PM - **Where:** Freddy’s Brewpub, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/open-mic-night-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://livemusickelowna.ca/event/open-mic-night-7/ Tuesday’s Open Mic Night at Freddy’s Brewpub brings together some of the city’s most exciting emerging artists in an intimate listening room setting. From heart-felt acoustic performances to lively, high-energy sets, every night offers something new. No advance sign-up — arrive a --- ### Open Decks with Captn Kahnen - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9 PM - **Where:** O’Flannigan’s Pub, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/open-decks-with-captn-kahnen-kelowna-2026-3 - **Tickets:** https://livemusickelowna.ca/event/open-decks-with-captn-kahnen-3/ O’Flannigan’s Pub presents Open Decks with Captn Kahnen. DJs are welcome to sign up for 25-minute sets, first come, first served, on the house-provided DDJ-FLX10 (bring your laptop with Rekordbox). Decks open at 9pm. All-day happy hour. --- ### Fraîche and Simple Book Launch at Sandhill - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - **Where:** Sandhill Winery, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** wine - **Organizer:** Sandhill Wines - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/fraiche-and-simple-book-launch-at-sandhi-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://winebc.com/events/fraiche-and-simple-book-launch-at-sandhill/ Join us at Sandhill Urban Winery on October 6th at 6:30 PM as we celebrate the launch of Tori Wesszer’s new cookbook, Fraîche and Simple: Easy Prep and Make-Ahead Recipes for Real Life. Enjoy four wine-paired tasting stations inspired by recipes from her new cookbook, a welcome w --- ### DIY Sign Painting and Crafts . Weekday Drop-In 10- - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10 AM - **Where:** Rustic Chalk Decor DIY Studio, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** markets - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/diy-sign-painting-and-crafts-weekday-dro-kelowna-2026-4 - **Tickets:** https://www.castanet.net/events/diy_sign_painting_and_crafts_weekday_drop-in_10/153936 DIY STUDIO SESSIONS --- ### "Recon" film screening - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM - **Where:** Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** art craft - **Organizer:** Rotary Centre for the Arts - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/recon-film-screening-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://rotarycentreforthearts.com/events/event/kelownafornia4/ For more than a century, filmmakers have transformed the Okanagan into places around the world, from Ice Age Europe to small-town America. This fall, discover eight films, from indie gems to Hollywood hits, celebrating the local landscapes that have quietly starred as somewhere e --- ### Getting Your Ducks in a Row Seminar Series - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2 AM - **Where:** Kelowna Downtown Regional Library, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** education - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/getting-your-ducks-in-a-row-seminar-seri-kelowna-2026-2 - **Tickets:** https://www.castanet.net/events/getting_your_ducks_in_a_row_seminar_series/153538 Coming to a library near you! Join us for our popular Pre-Planning 101 seminar and NEW follow-up seminar, Pre-Planning 102. Attend both sessions for a complete planning experience of choose one on its own. --- ### The Fun Of Oil Painting - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10 AM - **Where:** Peachland Art Gallery, Peachland, BC - **Category:** education - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/the-fun-of-oil-painting-peachland-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.castanet.net/events/the_fun_of_oil_painting/153690 Discover the beauty and versatility of oil painting in this enjoyable hands-on workshop. --- ### Fearless Painting - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 PM - **Where:** Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, BC - **Category:** education - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/fearless-painting-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.castanet.net/events/fearless_painting/153353 Join us for a fun and inspiring 4-week all-inclusive acrylic painting workshop designed for beginners and intermediate artists. Explore essential painting techniques while discovering fresh, creative approaches to making art and overcoming creative blocks. Through colour theory, --- ### Community Sound Bath Experience - Fridays bi-weekly - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - **Where:** Kelowna, BC - **Category:** wellness - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/community-sound-bath-experience-fridays-kelowna-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.kelownanow.com/events/events/Fitness_Lifestyle/26/04/17/64265/Community_Sound_Bath_Experience_Fridays_bi_weeklydays_biweekly 45-minute immersive sound bath experience led by David Carlos Artacho. Bi-weekly series. --- ### PRC- Barrel Race & Gymkhana (all day) - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - **Where:** 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7, Peachland, BC - **Category:** sports - **Organizer:** District of Peachland - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/prc-barrel-race-gymkhana-all-day-peachland-2026-5 - **Tickets:** https://www.peachland.ca/parks-recreation/community-calendar/prc-barrel-race-gymkhana-6 --- ### Vernon Kirtan Event - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - **Where:** Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC - **Category:** wellness - **Organizer:** Tourism Vernon - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/vernon-kirtan-event-vernon-2026 - **Tickets:** https://www.tourismvernon.com/events/vernon-kirtan-event --- ### Penticton Vees Hockey Night at the SOEC - **When:** Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM - **Where:** South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton, BC - **Category:** music - **More info:** https://www.valleyvibe.ca/events/penticton-vees-hockey-night-at-the-soec-penticton-2026 - **Tickets:** https://visitpenticton.com/nm_event/penticton-vees-hockey-night-at-the-soec/