Past Events

Kamloops Christmas Market

The Kamloops Christmas Market will be a vibrant celebration of local artisanship and seasonal charm.

Stuff the Cruiser

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  • Kamloops RCMP and the City's Crime Prevention volunteers will be outside the Real Canadian Superstore for the annual Stuff the Cruiser gift collection event. Items received will be delivered to Christmas Amalgamated, which will sort and deliver them to families throughout the city. 

    A new option this year for those looking for something different, consider a $5.00 gift card to go towards the purchase of a turkey as part of a family dinner.

    Indigenous Vendor Showcase

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  • In collaboration with Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corp (SEDC), the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are hosting an Indigenous vendor showcase for the regional community.

    Indigenous owned businesses are invited to come and meet with buyers from around the region and share information about the goods and services their business provides. Register now to secure a free table for the event.

    Pumpkin Smash

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  • Grab your pumpkins and join us at this free, family-friendly event features games to smash, roll, toss, and stomp those jack-o'-lanterns! Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes one more time. 

    Kamloops Repair Café

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  • Don't toss it—fix it! Experience the joy of fixing your beloved things and keep usable items in service to reduce waste. Kamloops Repair Café events are supported by a City of Kamloops Climate Action Grant. 

    Items are fixed for free by local volunteers. 

    What You Can Bring:

    • small electrical items
    • clothing
    • bicycles
    • small wooden furniture

    What Can't be Fixed:

    Kamloops Museum and Archives Exhibition Opening: Rock Show, The KMA Rocks and Minerals Collection

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  • Opening October 24, 2025, and running until May 16, 2026, explore Rock Show, the KMA Rocks and Minerals Collection, a stunning display from the Museum’s extensive geological specimens. See how local geologists, Thompson Rivers University researchers, and the community are uncovering the fascinating world of rocks.
     

    Change Makers Youth Conference

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  • This conference is now fully subscribed.

    Youth aged 12+ from across the region will be coming together for the upcoming Change Makers Youth Conference, a full-day free event designed to build leadership skills, encourage cultural exchange, and support reconciliation.

    Participants will take part in an engaging program that blends leadership activities with cultural learning. Hands-on sessions include: 

    Culture Days

    An annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity!

    Children's Arts Festival

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  • Running for 25 years, the Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival is a fun-filled, creative event featuring artistic, musical and theatrical activities and performances for children ages 2 to 12. The event is free for children and their families.

    This spectacular festival is back for 2025 This year’s festival theme is "Fun in the Cosmos" and will feature all those loved activities from previous years – workshops, storytelling, magic, and performances from local groups! It is going to be a festival filled with fun. 

    Children's Arts Festival (Workshops)

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  • Running for 25 years, the Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival is a fun-filled, creative event featuring artistic, musical and theatrical activities and performances for children ages 2 to 12. The event is free for children and their families.

    This spectacular festival is back for 2025 This year’s festival theme is "Fun in the Cosmos" and will feature all those loved activities from previous years – workshops, storytelling, magic, and performances from local groups! It is going to be a festival filled with fun.