From charity runs and sports games, to craft markets and the biggest community events in the city, it is hard to be bored while being in Kelowna.

If you’re looking for a way to make the most of your weekend, we are here to tell you about the notable events and activities coming to town. 

Here is your Weekend Need to KNow!

Rockets Vs Thunderbirds

Get those noisemakers and jersey’s out because our boys return to Prospera Place this weekend! 

Photo credit: Kelowna Rockets

Cheer on the Rockets as they face-off against the Seattle Thunderbirds and hopefully come back from a string of losses. Puck drop is at 7:05 pm.

Icewine Festival at Grizzli Winery

Get your wine-tour fix this weekend while enjoying one of Canada’s best-kept treasures, Ice wine! 

Photo credit: Grizzli Winery

Grizzli Winery is hosting its ice wine festival this weekend and attendees can enjoy sipping this sweet creation, food pairings, a romantic outdoor fire and more. 

The event runs from noon until 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, click here for tickets. 

Burgers for Elara

Central Kitchen and Bar is stepping up to raise funds for a Kelowna toddler currently battling cancer in Vancouver. 

Photo credit: Central

To help support Elara and her family, the local hotspot is donating 100% of the fund from each of the “Elara Sweet & Spicy” burgers to the cause, as well as giving diners the opportunity to go above and beyond by participating in a silent auction!

The main event takes place this Saturday evening starting at 5 pm. 

Free Youth Night at the Parkinson Rec Centre

Children in grades 6 to 9 will have the chance to socialize, swim and participate in a number of activities this Saturday night at the Parkinson Rec Centre.

Photo credit: Event Page

The free to attend event will feature everything from zorb soccer to an inflatable obstacle course from 8 pm until 10 pm. 

Student ID is required and all must arrive before 8:30 pm. 

Australia Day at Big White

One of the most popular days of the year at Big White is on the horizon.

Photo credit: Big White

Sunday is Australia Day and, as always, it’ll be celebrated with plenty of festivities on the mountain. 

From the Kangaroo run and group photo to a sausage sizzle in the woods there is so much to do at the resort to celebrate! Be sure to arrive well before 11 am.

Live Music

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Friday, Jan. 24

Steve Kubassek (rock) at DunnEnzies (downtown) – 8 pm

Jauz with Habstrakt (electronic) at Sapphire – 10 pm

Pharm (prog) with Stone Tortoise (psych) at Fernando's – 10 pm

Fireside Festival at various venues downtown from Jan. 24-26!

Photo credit: Fireside Festival

Saturday, Jan. 25

Scimitar with OdinFist (heavy metal) at Fernando’s Pub – 9 pm

Bison(stoner metal) with Cloaker (emo) and Storm the Empire (hard rock) at Muninn’s Post – 8 pm

To see a more comprehensive list of events taking place in our community you can head to our events calendar! If you would like the Now You KNow cruiser to be at your next event, send an email to events@kelownanow.com.