August

Art in the Park

Spend a lovely Sunday in August at Pothole Park visiting Art in the Park, a FREE outdoor art show and sale of the work of local artists.

Motion Notion is back!

Motion Notion is returning to Golden this summer with a festival of electronic music, art, nature in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Get tickets early!

Flats Fest

Flats Fest, Canal Flats’ first ever music festival will host a line-up of great country musicians onstage at the Civic Centre ball diamond. Please join us!

Kimberley Kaleidoscope

Kimberley Kaleidoscope is an annual 8-day arts and cultural festival through concerts, puppet theatre, poetry readings, exhibits, workshops, food and fun for the whole family. You’re invited.

Invermere Music Festival

The 2018 Invermere Music Festival covers 2 glorious days of great food & drink, fantastic musicians. Hear the best of the best. Tickets on sale now.

Summer Suitcase Theatre Camps at Key City Theatre

Summer Theatre Camp for 6 to 13 years

Kids play theatre games and work on voice while creating their own show at summer Theatre. Camp Live performance for family and friends on the final day.

Lakeside Event

The Lakeside Event is a summer’s Tradition. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & refreshments to James Chabot Park to watch the show! After-party with live music!

Loop the Lake 2018

Run, jog or walk at your own pace and comfort level. It’s great exercise in the fresh air, fun for every age and ability. It’s Loop the Lake!

Wapiti Music Festival

The Wapiti Music Festival is an annual truly Canadian summertime music event in Fernie’s Annex Park. There’s spectacular scenery, great music good food, lots of dancing.

Golden Sound Festival – Summer Edition

The Golden Sound Festival is a twice-yearly music event held in different downtown locations and highlighting quality up and coming western Canada artists.

First Saturdays in Kimberley

The First Saturdays Arts and Culture Series is a monthly summertime event that celebrates the arts, culture and heritage of the Kimberley BC community. You’re invited!

Kids! Help solve the Deer Island Mystery

The Deer Island mystery needs solving and kids from gr. 3-8 are invited to help author Don Kelly crack the case at Invermere Library. Parents welcome too.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’

‘The LEGO Batman Movie’ will be the Aug 21 presentation at Pothole Park. It’s suitable for all ages, it’s FREE and it’s fun for all.

Butterfly Barn Dance

The 5th annual Butterfly Barn Dance at Coy’s is a fundraiser for the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. Live music, roast-beef-on-a-spit, live and silent auctions. Adults only.

‘GhostBoy’ back by popular demand!

Aaron Young and Denis Dufresne are bringing the magical sound of Ghost Boy back to Strands. You don’t want to miss these guys. Make your reservation now!

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Beauty & the Beast’

‘Beauty and the Beast’ will be playing at Pothole Park in Invermere August 28. It’s FREE summertime family entertainment, suitable for all ages. Everyone’s invited.

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale fundraiser

A pancake breakfast and bake sale fundraiser at the Edgewater Community Hall is a perfect way to treat the family on a late summer Sunday morning! Join us!

Keeping Food Real Part II: Save Your Own Seeds, Grow Better Crops

Keeping Food Real Part II is about saving your own seeds to grow better crops. Learn to select, harvest, store, collect, clean and package seeds.

The Kiss! Arne Sahlen piano concerts

The Kiss! This Arne Sahlen piano concert explores the many ways the kiss has been celebrated over the years. Shows at 3pm and 7pm. Admission by donation.

Scooter Rodeo & Pancake Breakfast

The Scooter Rodeo and Pancake Breakfast at Columbia Garden Village is a FREE community event for all ages. Don’t have a motorized scooter? Borrow one from The Gardens.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Grease’

This week’s Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park is the all-time classic favorite, ‘Grease’. Bring the family for FREE summer entertainment.

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is an annual weekend-long, self-directed tour of the arts, culture and heritage of the Columbia Basin area. There is no charge.

Kids Fashion Camp

Kids Fashion Camp (10-15 yrs) teaches young fashionists and fashionistas how to up-style their wardrobes and accessories while learning basic sewing skills. Class size limited. Register now.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Moana’

‘Moana’ is this week’s Movies in the Mountains presentation. It’s fun FREE summertime entertainment for the family.

Lake Windermere Summer Splash!

Join the fun at James Chabot Beach! Summer Splash is an annual celebration of Lake Windermere and everything we love about it. Competitions, live music, learning.

Kimberley Bed Race

The annual Kimberley Bed Race consists of 18 teams of 5 fun-loving people each. This is one event you definitely don’t want to miss this summer! Be here.

August Beach Parties

The August Beach Parties at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach take place every Thursday from 5-8 pm. FREE fun for all ages. Everyone’s welcome. Mark the dates. Join us.

Arts on the Edge 2017 gallery exhibition & gala reception

The Arts on the Edge 2017 gallery exhibition at Centre 64 is a display of the works of the winners of the 13th Annual Adjudicated Regional Exhibitions.

Kids Theatre Camp

Kids Theatre Camp with Michelle Lemay at Centre 64 is for kids aged 7-15 years.
Theatre games, voice work, creation and performance of their own stage play

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them’

Looking for great free family fun this summer? Bring the tribe to Pothole Park every Monday evening at dark for Movies in the Mountains. Suitable for all ages.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Trolls’

This week’s Movies in the Mountains presentation is ‘Trolls’ which starts at dark in Pothole Park. It’s great family entertainment and it’s FREE. Suitable for all ages.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Movies in the Mountains is ‘Rogue One: a Star Wars Story’ starting at dark. There’s FREE family entertainment in Pothole Park every Monday this summer.

Wild Writers Squad

Are you in grades 9 to 12? Like to read stories based upon the wilderness? Learn to write your own. Join the Wild Writers Squad this summer!

Wild Ideas kids club at the Invermere Library

Wild Ideas kids club at the Invermere Public Library is a FREE weekly program for kids grades 5-8. Explore life in the wilderness through fun challenges and activities

Windermere Valley Museum summer children’s program 2017

The summer children’s program at the Windermere Valley Museum is a fun weekly kid’s program for ages 6 to 10 years. Space is limited so please register early!

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Storks’

Looking for great free family fun this summer? Bring the tribe to Pothole Park every Monday evening at dark for Movies in the Mountains. Suitable for all ages.

Art Walk

Art Walk is one of summer’s favorite cultural pleasures in Invermere. Visit participating local art galleries as you take a pleasant Friday evening stroll around town.

Creative Kids Summer Art Camp

The Creative Kids Summer Art Camp at Centre 64, Kimberley, lets kids 7-14 encourages creativity while they learn new artistic techniques. Tuesdays to Fridays. Register now!

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’

This week’s Movie in the Mountains is ‘ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’ It’s great family entertainment every Monday at dark in July & August. And it’s FREE!

Glass Art Show & Sale

The Glass Art Show and Sale at the Radium Hot Springs pools, is themed ‘Celebration’ and is a tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday. A FREE event.

Final Art Show of the Season at Pynelogs

This Pynelogs Art Show features works by Bryn Stevenson, Stephanie Kellett, Carol Gordon, Jim McElroy & Ingrid Vincent. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe.

The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery

Have you ever wondered about the story of the Stolen Church? Come see “The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery” and we’ll let you in on the scoop.

Mini Golf Fundraiser

Our mini golf fundraiser is a family event to assist the Sonshine Chldrens Centre building insulation project. There’s golf, ice cream, prizes and a gift certificate!

Pancakes and Crafts in Edgewater!

Pancakes and crafts are on the menu at the Edgewater Community Hall. Everyone’s welcome! Come for a delicious breakfast and stay to enjoy displays by local vendors.

Gateway to Nature Hike

The Gateway to Nature Hike is a 2.5-hour guided hike in Kimberley Nature Park. Enjoy and learn to respect nature as you learn about its diverse bio-systems.

FREE Barbecue

Come to the Edgewater Park at the Community Hall for a yummy FREE barbecue. It will be fun for everyone in the gang. Join the party!

Pop-up Story Time in the Columbia Valley!

Pop Up Story Time will be coming to communities in the Columbia Valley this summer. There will be reading, crafts and activities for all the neighborhood kids.

“A Major-Minor Miracle!”

Katie Wang, the amazingly talented 12-year-old Invermere piano student of Arne Sahlen, is returning to perform with her teacher at Christ Church Trinity. You’re invited! Join us.

Theatre Under the Stars is back!

Theatre Under the Stars at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere is a FREE family event. Watch current movies outdoors on a 2-storey screen on the resort lawn.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your favorite teddy bears to the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Edgewater Park. It’s a FREE family event with lots of fun activities and healthy snacks.

Golden Senior Open

The annual Golden Senior Open is a fun summer event for golfers 50+ years. Golfers over 65 years get special bonuses! Great opportunity to eat up the fairways.

FREE Valley Forged concert in Cranbrook

Valley Forged will be onstage at the pavilion in Rotary Park, Cranbrook, It’s a FREE concert, part of the Summer Sounds 2016 Series. Their music is unforgettable!

Learn how to make Watskna!

What, for goodness sake, is watskna? Well, watskna is jerky – real jerky, made the traditional way over hot coals. Learn how to make it yourself!

‘Species at Risk’ traveling exhibition

Visit the ‘Species at Risk’ mobile museum exhibit when it stops in Invermere. It’s fun! and it’s educational! Mark this must-see event on your calendar. Be there!

Do Nothing Floatation Specials

Do Nothing Floatation in Invermere offers three new special packages for an unlimited time. Choose the perfect one for you and call or drop in to register!

Giant Jenga on the beach!

Everyone’s invited to join the weekly Giant Jenga game on the beach this summer. Come on down! Test your skill. Be the last to collapse the tower!

Creative Kids Summer Arts Program

The Creative Kids Summer Arts Program at Centre 64, Kimherley, encourages children from 7 to 14 years of age to freely express their own unique creativity

KNP Junior Naturalist Program

Kids bored this summer? Sign them up for the Junior Naturalist Program at the Redstreak Campground. It’s a fun summertime experience for kids 6 – 12 years.

Chamber of Commerce Local Market

The Chamber of Commerce Local Market at the Invermere Visitor Centre gives visitors and locals mid-week opportunities to purchase home grown, baked and crafted products this summer.

Play Spur Valley for only $16!

Golf for only $16 every Tuesday and Wednesday all season long at Spur Valley Golf Course! Bring the whole family for some fun adventures on the greens!

Public Roller Skating

There’s public roller skating this summer at the Roller Rink, the Invermere Curling Centre. Friday evenings from 7-9 PM and Sundays from 2-5 PM. Great family fun!

Invermere Art Walk

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Spend pleasurable Friday evenings in July and August visiting Invermere BC art galleries to view the inspired work of local artists. See all in one evening or make it a regular Friday treat!