Holiday Events
Magalie Knopf
The holiday season is here! Celebrate with festive markets, live theatre, enchanting concerts, dazzling lights, and more.
Continue cherished traditions, or start new ones, right here in Kamloops.
CPKC Holiday Train
Get into the festive spirit
CPKC Holiday Train
Dec 18, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Sandman Centre Parking Lot
This year, the CPKC Holiday Train rolls into Kamloops with a free concert by the Barenaked Ladies. Enjoy the festive lights, live music, and community spirit while supporting the local food bank!
A Country Christmas at Blackwell Dairy
Dec 19, 2025 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Blackwell Dairy Farm
Enjoy Christmas lights, sip hot chocolate around bonfires, check out the girls in the barn, and sample Blackwell products, all while getting into the festive holiday spirit.
Kamloops Wine Trail Open House
Dec 20 & 21, 2025 | 10am-4pm, Monte Creek, Sagewood, & Privato Wineries
It's the most wonderful time of the year... and a special time to visit our local winteries for the holiday season! Sip, shop, and save while you mingle and jingle around the Christmas Tree, featuring complimentary tastings, special discounts, and other surprises.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 21, 2025 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | VENUE twelvefifty
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at VENUE twelvefifty in the Coast Hotel & Conference Centre, with gifts, family activities, and face painting, all supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at RIH.
Privato & Woodward Christmas Trees
Magalie Knopf
Holiday Magic in Kamloops
Kamloops Festival of Trees
Nov 14, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Delta Hotel Kamloops
Explore the uniquely decorated trees at Delta Hotel Kamloops and vote for your favourite—all in support of BC Children’s Hospital.
Winter at Privato & Woodward Christmas Trees
Nov 23 - Dec 21, 2025 | 10 am - 4 pm | Privato Winery
Experience the magic of the season at Privato’s Winter Wonderland! Enjoy festive hayrides, wine and cider tastings, s’mores by the fire, and find your perfect Christmas tree with Woodward’s U-Cut experience.
Santa's Village
Nov 29 - Dec 24, 2025 | Weekends from 10am - 6pm or by appointment | 250 Victoria Street
Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves as you view a one-of-a-kind, large-sclae replica or the North Pole and capture family photos.
Wildlights at the BC Wildlife Park
Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Nightly
*Lights turn on at 5:00 pm | Closed Christmas Day
Enjoy Wildlights at BC Wildlife Park with Santa, Uncle Chris the Clown, and special appearances by Anna and Elsa for a magical family night out.
Kamloops Symphony
Dylan Sherrard
Concerts & Theatre
Candlelight Concert Series
Dec 13 & 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm & 8:30 pm
Paramount Theatre
Enjoy an enchanting evening at the Candlelight Concert Series, featuring live tribute performances.
Over 30s Daytime Christmas Party
Dec 20 | 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Night Shift on 5th
Step back in time, celebrate the season, and sleigh the dance floor with dazzling lights, retro visuals, giveaways, festive decor, and more!
Peter Pan - The Panto
Dec 24 & Dec 26 - 30, 2025 | 1:00 pm
Dec 27 & 29, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Sagebrush Theatre
Fly off to Neverland with The Laughing Stock Theatre Society’s panto twist on Peter Pan!
Sagewood Winery
Royce Sihlis
Cheers to the New Year!
New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance
Dec 31 | 6:00pm - 1:00am
Colombo Lodge
Celebrate NYE with an elegant semi-formal evening featuring a delicious multi-course Italian-inspired dinner, lively music, and plenty of festive cheer.
New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec 31 | 6:30pm - Midnight
Lac Le Jeune Resort
Featuring a chef-crafted feast, live music all night long, and a celebratory glass of sparkling wine to toast at midnight, there's no better place to welcome the new year.
New Year's Eve Party
Dec 31 | 6:00pm - 1:00am
Coast Kamloops Conference Centre
Dress to impress and celebrate New Year's Eve in style with a night featuring incredible food, live entertainment, casino gaming, and dancing.
Black Tie Affair NYE
Dec 31 | 9:00pm - 2:00am
Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge
Grab the champagne and kick off 2026 surrounded by good enegery, great people, and nonstop grooves featuring a tequila toast at midnight.