Top 9 things to do for family day in Kamloops
Getting through the tail-end of a Canadian winter takes stamina, so thankfully we’ve got a long weekend in there to help us pull through! Whether there’s a fresh dump of snow or street sweepers on the move, we’ve got options to make the most of your stat. Here are our top nine things to do for Family Day 2025 in Kamloops:
1. Family Day Festival & Toonie Swim
Tournament Capital Centre
Mary Putnam
Check out the Tournament Capital Centre for the 11th Annual Family Day Festival on February 17th. With booths from a ton of local organizations and businesses, there’s something for the whole crew here. Get your faces painted, bounce it out in the inflatable fun zone, enjoy tasty food from Taste Kitchen and Fryers Express, enjoy live music, and try all sorts of arts, crafts, sports, and science activities. Additionally, the Aquatic Centre will be offering $2 swimming so you can burn off any leftover energy on the waterslide. Speaking of toonies, Valleyview Arena is also offering a $2 public skate from 12:00–1:00 pm and 1:15–2:15 pm on February 17th, registration is required.
2. Harper Mountain Ski & Snowboard
Harper Mountain Ski and Snowboard
Dylan Sherrard
If you’d rather get outside, head up to Harper Mountain for Family Day on the slopes. Located only 30 minutes out of town – with affordable ticket prices – Harper is ideal for family ski days. After all, if the kids are burned out by lunch, you’re close to home! If shredding the slopes isn’t your thing, Harper also offers tubing, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing. Equipment is available to rent, and the lodge kitchen is open for lunch.
3. Zaaz Eatery & Play
Zaaz Eatery and Play
Lisa White
For families with little ones, we highly recommend Zaaz Eatery & Play. If the weather isn’t kid-friendly, you can still burn off energy with Zaaz’s indoor mazes, obstacle courses, and imagination stations. Plus, the nutrition-focused menu means your little bugs get a treat and you can feel good about it. Zaaz updates their play areas regularly so kids can always find something new to explore. Check them out at 425 Mount Paul Way!
4. Kamloops Blazers Home Games
Sandman Centre
Olsen Imaging
Sandman Centre
Miguel Ports
If you’re up for a good ol’ hockey game, we have great news – you can catch two Kamloops Blazers home games this long weekend. Head down to the Sandman Centre for games against the Kelowna Rockets at 7 pm on Friday, February 14th, then against the Spokane Chiefs at 2 pm on Monday, February 17th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
5. Free Admission at the Kamloops Art Gallery
Kamloops Art Gallery
Kim Anderson
If the arts are more your speed, then good news – admission to the Kamloops Art Gallery is FREE on Saturday, February 15th, from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. On Saturday come on down for a fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by the Kamloops Art Galleries current exhibitions. This is a family-focused program where parents and/or caregivers participate with their children throughout the tour and art-making activities. No registration is required. All materials are provided. Get ready to get creative!
6. BC Wildlife Park
BC Wildlife Park
Mary Putnam
Is a things-to-do-in-Kamloops list complete without a visit to the BC Wildlife Park? This is a great way to spend the day together and support local conservation efforts. The Park is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on stats and can be found just east of Kamloops on Dallas Drive. Animal encounters are a fantastic way to meet some of your favourite reptiles and raptors up close. Join the BC Wildlife Park's knowledgeable educators at the Education Centre at 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:00pm to ask questions and learn about a variety of different reptiles and birds. At 10:30am, explore the unique adaptations and feeding habits of caribou and their role in the ecosystem. At 1:00pm, observe Robert the bobcat during his feeding and learn about his natural behaviors. Finally, at 3:00pm, watch a training session with Ranger, the flying squirrel, and see how positive reinforcement supports his care and enrichment. You can also join the educators at 12:00pm in the Classroom for an interactive enrichment-building session, where you'll have the chance to create offerings for the permanent residents of the BC Wildlife Park. The sheep will also be waiting to say hello at the Home Hardware Family Farm, the mini train ready to take you for a ride around the park as well as a scavenger hunt. Complete the hunt for a chance to win the ultimate prize: an annual pass for 2 adults and 2 children. It’s a fun and educational way to engage with the park and its residents - don’t miss your chance to join the adventure!
7. Free Family Flicks at the Paramount
Paramount Theatre
Dylan Sherrard
Celebrate Family Day at the movies, with lots of popcorn! The Kamloops Film Society is showing Inside Out 2 and kids 12 and under are FREE. Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Get tickets here with free kid entry at the door.
8. Kamloops Children’s Museum
Kamloops Museum + Archives
Dylan Sherrard
Visit the Kamloops Museum & Archives on Friday, February 14th at 10:00am - 10:45am and on Saturday, February 15th at 10:00am - 10:45am for Music Makers at the Museum. Introduce your little one to the world of museums through music, song, and movement. Each session will offer a variety of sensory and play experiences for young children and caregivers alike. Located downtown – with admission by donation – the Children’s Museum offers a hands-on opportunity for kids of all ages to experience local history. Register using your online recreation account.
9. Thompson Nicola Regional Library Events
North Kamloops Library
Kelly Funk
The library is the place to be for all the fun this Family Day long weekend. With storytime and crafts, fibre fun and lego club, the North Kamloops Library is going to be nonstop fun. Check out the full schedule here.
So cheers to the Family Day Long Weekend! There’s enough going on to keep anyone busy – but let us know if we missed your favourite. Keep us in the loop on social with the hashtag #ExploreKamloops, and tag @tourismkamloops. Be sure to keep an eye on our website for more great stuff coming up, and happy Family Day!
