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:

This annual event is a fan favourite, and is returning to Hillside Stadium. Enjoy food and beverage, activities for the whole family, and appearances from the players and UPROAR members. Plus, the main event, BC Lions practice.

Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc, the City of Kamloops, and the Kamloops Museum and Archives will host an unveiling of the revitalized Memorial to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Plaque on Thursday, May 22, 2025, along the 100 block of Victoria Street.

The public plaque unveiling ceremony will take place from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and is open to all members of the community. This special occasion will include an opening prayer by a Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc Elder, followed by the ceremony and light refreshments. Some seating will be available.

Heritage BC’s annual conference is a chance for professionals across the heritage sector in BC to come together to connect, learn and discuss the future of heritage. This year’s annual heritage conference emphasizes place, featuring panels, workshops, and site visits throughout Kamloops. Departing from the traditional conference setting, sessions will spotlight local projects, community-driven initiatives, and sustainable heritage practices—all rooted in the rich cultural and historical landscape of our host communities.

Join us for a second information session where residents and business owners will have the opportunity to learn about more specific construction impacts and ask questions related to Tranquille Phase 3 project delivery.

Join us for an Active Transportation Plan public engagement session with the goal to:

• Summarize what was heard during previous engagement opportunities
• Present the recommended near-term/priority projects
• Seek feedback from residents on upcoming projects

Planning to ride your bike to the session? Park your bike at the Bike Valet!

Emergency Services Day offers residents a free family-friendly event that interacts with various emergency services teams and organizations operating within our community. This is an event where attendees can interact with emergency equipment, gain valuable insights into emergency preparedness, available services, and volunteer opportunities.

Bring a reusable bag to bring home coloring books, stickers, toys, swag, and other helpful information.

Join the Riverside Lawn Bowling Club on May 3–4 for a fun, free introduction to lawn bowling! You'll receive a lesson from the club's certified coaching staff, then jump right into the action with a game. Whether you're a first-timer or just looking to try something new, it's the perfect way to try lawn bowling. Free event open to ages 12-99!

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:

Attention residents of Kamloops! Are you ready for the deal of a lifetime? The City of Kamloops is cleaning out its closets and holding its annual online auction this April.

Thank you for making a difference in Kamloops! 

Please join Mayor and Council at the 12th Annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ to celebrate the volunteers who build, maintain, and grow healthy communities.

This event is made possible thanks to the volunteer service of the Brock Central Lions Club.

The Kamloops Museum and Archives, in partnership with the Kamloops Film Society, is excited to present Wide A

Hosted by the Kamloops Long Blades, the Canadian Youth Short Track Championships presented by Intact Insurance features skaters aged 11 to 13 and serves as an introduction for developing skaters to represent their province or territory on the national stage. Skaters will compete for individual distance titles in their respective age/gender category.

Join Council and City Staff at McArthur Island, Sports Center Lounge for an update on the provisional budget and a chance to weigh-in on supplemental budget items.

Come celebrate Unplug & Play week at this free Family Sports Night event! Engage and explore a variety of equipment, games, and sports - all while building your physical literacy skills. All ages are welcome. Registration required. Registration opens Monday, January 20.

 Register Here

The City of Kamloops, in partnership with BC Wildfire Service, invites residents to attend an informal, drop-in, open house on Thursday, January 30, to learn more about the prescribed burn projects planned for the community this spring. This is an opportunity to ask questions directly to project partners and gain insight into the role of prescribed fire in wildfire risk reduction, planning and collaboration, and ecological restoration.

In support of Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play week, this ice time will be directed towards new and beginner skaters who are looking for an opportunity to develop new skills and learn tips to improve their movement and level of comfort on the ice. Children under 7 years of age must be supervised by an adult who is wearing skates. No sticks or pucks are permitted. This program is monitored by Skate Patrol.

This program is at Valleyview Arena and skate rentals will be available.