Grab your Hallowe'en pumpkins and join us for this smashing event!
Smash and stomp your jack-o'-lanterns and have some fun with these pumpkin games and activities:
Kids are encouraged to have one last hurrah with their Hallowe'en costumes by wearing them to this event.
No registration required.
The final group event of Go By Bike Week invites you to join the organizers of the event to ride your bike from Aviation Way to Red Beard Cafe ( 449 Tranquille Road). RSVP or registration is not required. Your participation in this ride may win you some awesome prizes! Group ride leaves at 1:00 pm. All are welcome to join the group at the cafe at anytime.
Riders should be prepared to ride with their own bike, helmet, and other personal safety gear.
Food and beverages are not included.
Join Go By Bike event organizers for a fun evening ride from MacArthur Island Park (meeting at Norbrock Stadium) to the Noble Pig restaurant located downtown. RSVP or registration is not required. The group ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Additional excitement is the opportunity to win prizes!
Please ensure you are prepared for a night ride with a helmet, reflectors, and lights (if available). Food and beverages not included.
City Council will be at Barnhartvale Hall to meet with residents of Juniper Ridge, Barnhartvale, Campbell Creek, Rose Hill, Valleyview, and Dallas and listen to their opinions and concerns about their neighbourhoods.
The event is open to prospective students of all ages, community members, and anyone who would like to explore and experience TRU. Bigger and better than ever, guests will explore labs, get their hands dirty in science and trades, attend mock lectures and meet with students, faculty, and staff. Younger future TRU students can enjoy the Family Fun Zone from 10:00 am–2:00 pm .
Luminocity, a week-long outdoor video art exhibition, returns with dynamic video projections and immersive light experiences with projects that range from narrative storytelling to experimental film and animation, accompanied by nightly tours in Riverside Park.
Luminocity offers a portal to urban transformation and insightful encounters for all ages.
An exhibition by the Kamloops Art Gallery
The City will be hosting one virtual information sessions to explain the grant process and guidelines. Registered charities and non-profit organizations and societies interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to register to learn more.
Funding is available for projects that address priorities identified in the Kamloops Social Plan and/or align with at least one of the Council’s Strategic Priorities. Applications may be submitted for operational costs, special projects, special capital expenditures, or one-year seed money for a social enterprise initiative.
Music for the People—A Cultural Experience is a unique concert event bringing the voices, music, and artistry of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together for an unforgettable evening. With passion, talent, and love... Rod "Little Sky" shares his stories, and the stories of those who are lost, through music.
The concert brings culture, music, artists, and communities together and is suitable for all ages. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
This is the last show of the season!
Residents are asked to bring a non-perishable food bank donation for the Kamloops Food Bank to support members of our community.
A screening of The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be shown on a giant inflatable screen under the stars. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to get a good viewing spot and take part in the family-friendly pre-show activities that will be available. A concession stand will be open to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth. While there is no charge to attend the event, a donation of $3 per person or $10 for a family is suggested. All funds raised will benefit Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism.
The City is partnering with the RCMP and local non-governmental organizations to host a Pride Week open house. This event will be an opportunity for 2SLGBTQPIA+ community members to learn about City programs and initiatives designed to build inclusivity and create safe spaces. More importantly, it will be an opportunity for community members to be able to share feedback with the City and other invited organizations about the barriers and challenges they continue to face.
This is a free event. Drop-in welcome. No registration required.
Registration for fall programs, including swim lessons, will open on Tuesday, August 15, starting online at 6:30 am at Kamloops.ca/Register. Starting at 10:00 am, residents may register by phone at 250-828-3500 or in person at one of the following locations:
Join the Daybreak Rotary at Riverside Park to enjoy live entertainment, vendors, refreshments and of course, award-winning ribs from Champion Ribbers. All activities are free to enjoy, including the Family Fun Zone, which features an assortment of bouncy castles, live family entertainment, face painting, kids games and more!
Do you want to learn more about EV technology, charging, and more? Stop by Electric Avenue at Hot Nite in the City!
This annual show and shine features live music and vendors among an array of custom, sport, vintage, collector, and electric vehicles. Join us for a family-friendly day of fun and learn more about going electric!
Zone 3: July 5 to 13
Zone 4: July 12 to 18
Zone 5: July 17 to July 25
Zone 1: July 24 to August 1
Zone 2: July 31 to August 8
Kamloops welcomes the world to our beautiful Riverside Park! Professional street performers from the local region, across Canada, and around the world, will converge for the 4th annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival July 27 - 30, 2023! This event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival presented on outdoor stages. Tips to Buskers hats welcomed and appreciated!
Juniper Ridge and neighbouring residents are invited to take part in a self-driven emergency evacuation route tour to familiarize themselves with two of the three emergency evacuation routes in the neighbourhood. Residents are asked to pre-register for route(s) of interest, both tours will take place on Saturday, July 29, between 10:00–2:00 pm:
Zone 3: July 5 to 13
Zone 4: July 12 to 18
Zone 5: July 17 to July 25
Zone 1: July 24 to August 1
Zone 2: July 31 to August 8
Zone 3: July 5 to 13
Zone 4: July 12 to 18
Zone 5: July 17 to July 25
Zone 1: July 24 to August 1
Zone 2: July 31 to August 8