On Monday, February 17, 2025, the 11th annual Family Day Festival will take place 10:00 am–2:00 pm at the Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Road). Families with children of all ages are invited to join this free event, where the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse will be transformed into a vibrant festival space filled with exciting activities and entertainment.
Community organizations and businesses will offer a wide range of family-focused activities, including arts and crafts, face painting, live performances, science experiments, sports activities, and musical instrument exploration. Food vendors with delicious offerings will be on site.
In addition to this free family festival, residents can take advantage of toonie skate and swim programs. For two dollars per person, families are invited to enjoy:
- public skating at Valleyview Arena, 12:00–1:00 pm and 1:15–2:15 pm. Registration required.
- public swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 1:00–4:00 pm
If you’re looking to stay active on Family Day, the wellness centre and weight room facilities at the Tournament Capital Centre will be open 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Entertainment Schedule Highlights:
- Bells of Note - 9:50 am
- Welcome - 10:00 am
- Black Maria Squadron of Kamloops - 10:00 am
- Taiko Drummers - 10:15 am
- Gray Edwards (singer) - 10:50 am and 1:05 pm
- Bollywood Dance Session - 11:10 am
- Kerry Tarnawsky (musician) - 11:30 am
- Clinton W. Gray Family Magic Show - 11:55 am
- Lorena’s School of Highland Dancing - 12:50 pm
- Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers - 1:30 pm
For full festival details, including a list of booths, food vendors, and entertainment, visit Kamloops.ca/FamilyDay.
Give back this Family Day. The Kamloops Food Bank will be at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse entrance collecting non-perishable food items to support families in need within our community.
This event is proudly supported by the Government of British Columbia.
