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. 

What's accepted: Plastic bags, plastic overwrap, crinkly plas

Join us on the ancestral and unceded territory of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemcúl’ecw for two days of dialogue, lea

A night of legendary rock'n roll is coming your way!

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:

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.
 

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: 

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

Lace up your skates, enjoy some fun on the ice, and be part of this exciting new chapter in Kamloops recreation.

You are invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new mini rink at the McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre, 1655 Island Parkway, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4:15 to 6:15 pm.

This is an information session for the 2026 Social and Community Development Grant process, guidelines and application. Attendees will have the opportunity ask questions directly to a City staff member. 

Register for the online information session.

The City of Kamloops, in partnership with Tourism Kamloops, the Kamloops Sports Council, and Kamloops United

Meet the Arena Multiplex project team, explore the exciting plans, and discover what's ahead for the next Build Kamloops project. 

We want to hear from you! Take a survey and tell us how we can enhance your experience at Kenna Cartwright Nature Park through the use of the Arena Multiplex. 

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. 

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. 

Hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Services, this free, all-ages community event has something for everyone - tots and youth soccer, pickleball, badminton, Zumba, adaptive Zumba, self-defense, Tai Chi, a sensory-friendly station, art activities, and more.

Whether you're playing, exploring, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great chance to move, connect, and enjoy time together.

All are welcome - bring your family and invite your friends!

Wildfires shape our landscapes, our stories, and our communities. Join us for HOT TOPIC Open House on Friday, September 5, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm for an evening of conversation, connection, and cultural mapping.

Hosted with Thompson Rivers University, this free event brings together wildfire experts, local partners, and community voices to explore FireSmart methods, resilience, and our shared experiences.

Enjoy thoughtful discussions, music, and light refreshments.

The City of Kamloops and

The much-loved Seniors’ Picnic is back, providing an afternoon of entertainment and camaraderie for adults ag

Calling all EV owners! Showcase your ride on Electric Avenue.

The Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival will be taking place alongside Kamloops Daybreak Rotary Ribfest again this year. Teams from across the country are coming to Kamloops to compete on the South Thompson River off the shores of Riverside Park beach. Dragon boating is a modern sport with ancient traditions that is both competitive and fun! Boat crews consist of 20 paddlers, a steersperson and a drummer.