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OKANAGAN ECHO
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Event Recap: Kelowna’s First International Women’s Day Gala Brought Purpose, Power and Celebration to the City
Kelowna marked International Women’s Day with style and intention on March 7, 2026, as The Boss Network hosted its first annual International Women’s Day Gala
Mar 102 min read


5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival Returns to snpintktn (Penticton) Three days of music, art, and community take over downtown March 27–29
The 5th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival returns March 27–29, 2026, bringing three days of music, art, performance, and community celebration to downtown snpintktn (Penticton).
Mar 83 min read


The BC Interior Sportsman Show Returns to Kelowna March 27–29: A Weekend of Adventure and Expertise
Gear up for the outdoor event of the season as the BC Interior Sportsman Show returns to MNP Place from March 27 to 29, 2026.
Mar 62 min read


Kelowna’s Latest Social Club Bets Big on Boozeless Nights for Professionals
Julie Kross and Shelly-Anne Mckay created Sober & Social Club after noticing how quickly an alcohol-free choice can shrink a person’s social world
Mar 43 min read


KWIB’s Third Annual Business Bootcamp Returns to Kelowna with a Full Day of Strategy, Leadership and Growth
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is bringing back its highly anticipated Business Bootcamp for a third year — and the 2026 edition is set to be its most comprehensive yet.
Feb 183 min read


Event Recap: Vernon Hosts Historic First Black History Month Celebration at Paddlewheel Hall
Vernon marked a significant cultural milestone this February with its first-ever community-wide Black History Month celebration, held at Paddlewheel Hall.
Feb 182 min read


Experience the Best of Okanagan Beauty: The Glow + Flow Show Returns to Kelowna
The Glow + Flow Show is officially returning to Kelowna for its second edition on Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jan 232 min read


Home Decor Closet Cleanout Returns to Laurel Packinghouse in Support of The Bridge Youth and Family Services
The Home Decor Closet Cleanout is set to return on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the historic Laurel Packinghouse from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Event Recap: Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) Celebrates With a Vibrant Members Appreciation Night in Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) brought the community together on November 27 for a lively and heartwarming Members Appreciation Night
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Event Recap: The Naija Wedding - When Kelowna Fell in Love with Nigerian Culture
Africans in Okanagan Society hosted The Naija Wedding, an immersive cultural experience that transported everyone into the heart of Nigerian celebration
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Art After Dark - Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2025 Lights Up the City
On October 11, downtown Kelowna came alive for Nuit Blanche 2025, a dazzling all-night celebration of art, performance, and community organized by the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO).
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Event Recap: Voices of Wellness - A Gathering of Real Stories and Shared Strength
The Voices of Wellness event offered something refreshingly different in Kelowna - space to slow down, connect, and listen.
Oct 16, 20252 min read
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