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!

BCSPCA Trivia

Do you love animals and trivia? This Friday night the Laurel Packing House is combining the two of them for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event.

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The Smarty PAws Meow-It-All event welcomes locals in teams of eight to enjoy a night of trivia, vegan snacks, prizes and more to raise funds for our local BCSPCA branch. Tickets are available online right meow!

Dreamy Sessions at NAC

Head to the New Arts Collective at 6 p.m. this Friday to take in some incredible local, live music!

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Featuring the talents of Post-Modern Connection, David The Comic and Mr. Bates, the Dreamy Sessions offer up a cool, new way to experience live music.

With psychedelic projections for lighting, cozy blankets and pillows to snuggle up with this is not an event music lovers will want to miss.

Tickets are $20 and available online now. 

Final Indoor Farmers Market

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Get your fresh produce haul, browse artisan creations and support local this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parkinson Recreation for the final Indoor Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market of the season.

REpair Cafe

Do you have some broken household items you’re on the verge of tossing? Don’t do it!

Save your broken bikes, electronics, jewellery and more from the landfill and take it to the Okanagan College Trades Building this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Handy volunteers will be on hand to work with you to get your injured items fixed up and working like new for free!

Pro tip: get there early to ensure you snag a spot.

Build a Bee House

With Spring nearly in full swing, it is time to help out or hardworking bees to ensure their safety.

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To help with that, Kelowna Museums are teaming up with Border Free Bees for a fun and informative DIY session.

From 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Laurel Packing House,  you can learn all about the important work Mason bees do and how to make your space a safe and friendly hang out spot for them. All you have to do is bring a plastic, one litre milk jug to create your house in!

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.