Here comes the fun: free, family-friendly events all summer long

July 2, 2024

Public Service Announcement

Outdoor summer events for the whole family start this week! Park & Play, Dancing in the Park, Sunset Yoga and Roller Nights will all return in July with the first Park & Play event happening tonight (July 2) at Rowcliffe Park. There’s free community fun happening in Kelowna every weeknight throughout July and August.

Roller Nights: Tuesday evenings

Skate to the beat with Roller Night in Stuart Park on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. from July 9 until Aug. 27. Bring your own roller or inline skates and safety equipment or rent equipment from Roll Mates Skate on-site. All ages and experiences are welcome.

Dancing in the Park & Sunset Yoga: Wednesday evenings

Dancing in the Park takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Stuart Park. Enjoy a different dance style every week, including Zumba, hip hop, line dance and more. All ages and experiences are welcome. Find the schedule and dance styles at kelowna.ca/calendar.

Plus, Sunset Yoga will follow Dancing in the Park every Wednesday from 8 to 9 p.m. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle and enjoy a yoga practice led by a certified instructor.

Park & Play: weekday evenings

Starting tonight (Tuesday, July 2), the Park & Play crew will be back at neighbourhood parks across Kelowna on weeknights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with free games and activities for all ages and abilities throughout July and August. Parks Alive! will be on-site during select days with musical entertainment provided by Festivals Kelowna. The full schedule can be found at kelowna.ca/parkandplay.

Neighbourhood Pulse Pop-Ups: July 25, August 29, September 26

Join us in exploring the vibrant and unique spirit of our neighbourhoods. We're igniting connections among neighbours and celebrating the essence of our community with various activities at parks near you. Events include: A Night of Comedy at Ben Lee Park, Bingo Beats at Sutherland Bay Park, and a Trivia Night at Rutland Lion’s Park. Events run from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. More information will be available in the coming days at kelowna.ca/calendar.

Parents and guardians are reminded that they are responsible for the care and supervision of their children and are encouraged to use active transportation such as walking or biking to get to the events. Attendees at all events should dress for the weather and remember to pack sun-smart items like a hat, sunscreen and water.

Looking for even more free, family-friendly events? Check out our latest community story to learn more about how free events contribute to a healthy community and to find even more exciting ways to stay social and have fun this summer at kelowna.ca/communitystories.

For more information about the City’s free community events including schedules, visit kelowna.ca/calendar.