On Monday, February 16, 2026, the 12th annual Family Day Festival will take place from 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.
Enjoy multiple performances by Uncle Chris the Clown as well as music and dance performances by Bells of Note, Sim'ya Ukrainian Society Dancers, Old Time Fiddlers, and Lorena’s School of Highland Dancing.
Community organizations and businesses will offer a wide range of family-focused activities, including arts and crafts, face painting, bouncy castles, live performances, science experiments, sports activities, and musical instrument exploration.
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.
For full festival details, including a list of booths and food vendors, the full schedule of events, and registration links to the toonie skates, visit Kamloops.ca/FamilyDay.
This event is proudly supported by the Government of British Columbia.
