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Light Up in the Kimberley Platzl

The 2017 holiday season in Kimberley BC officially begins with the Light Up event in the Platzl. Music by the Community Choir plus a visit with Santa.

‘Love it Live’ Concert Series presents: Lester Quitzau

Juno award-winning artist, Lester Quitzau, opens the Love it Live concert series with an evening performance of soulful acoustic and electric Folk, Blues & Roots music.

Canal Flats Remembers on November 11th

A Remembrance Day community event will take place at the Civic Centre in Canal Flats. After a ceremony, wreaths will be placed at the village cenotaph.

October Apple Pick and Press

The annual October Apple Pick and Press weekend is your opportunity to help remove attractants for the bears, take home delicious fresh-pressed juice and share with others.

Sue Wells Art Day for Kids

Art Day for Kids is an annual FREE event that lets children aged 5 years and up explore their creative sides. Pre-register your child for a session.

Annual Harvest Party at the Open Gate Garden

The Annual Harvest Party, for the 4th year, is hosted by Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook, It’s an end-of-season celebration. Everyone’s welcome to join the fun. Lots of activities.

Golfing for GALS Tournament

The Golfing for GALS fundraiser at Spur Valley Greens is not just for gals – it’s for GALS! Enjoy 9 holes, BBQ, live entertainment by L8, great prizes!

Show & Shine Car Show dance

The annual Car Show Dance tops the charts every year! There is always a live band so you can dance your bobby socks off the whole night!

Annual Christ Church Trinity Garage Sale

The Annual Christ Church Trinity garage sale has great stuff at bargain basement prices! Are you looking for something special? Come early for the best choices!

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.

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.

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.

Movies in the Mountains: ‘Moana’

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

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.

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.

Lions’ Annual Charity Golf Day

The Lk. Windermere Dist. Lions Club annual Charity Golf Day is at Copper Point Golf Course. Entry fee gets 18 holes, cart and use of the driving range.

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.

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!

ICAN Garage Sale

From 9am to 1pm, find great bargains at ICAN’s annual garage sale! Clothing, toys, books, home decor and more. Support ICAN as they help homeless companion animals in our communities.

Fathers Day Weekend marks season opening at Fort Steele

Tell your Dad or a very special man in your life how much you appreciate him. Take him to Fort Steele for a weekend of special ‘Dad’ events.

DTSS Year-end Band Concerts

Everyone’s invited to the DTSS year-end band concerts in the high school gymnasium. It’s a great opportunity to show your support for these talented teens. Join us.

Sneak Peek Book Sale!

Get an early start on next month’s Big Book Sale! The Sneak Peek book sale event offers hundreds of fantastic bargains on gently used books for everyone.

Annual Rotary Garage Sale

The annual Rotary Garage Sale at Deck Storage is a two-day event to raise funds to support the many projects of the Rotary Club of Invermere

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.

Mother’s Day Tea & Vintage Fashion Show

Make Mother’s Day special this year by surprising the special lady in your life with the Mother’s Day Tea & Vintage Fashion Show event at Fort Steele.

The Easter Bunny Always Comes to Strands!

Hey kids! Bring your Easter baskets to Strands Restaurant and fill them with scrumptious treats the Easter Bunny has left behind for you on the Chocolate Trail.

Easter Egg Hunt at Kinsmen Park

Hey kids! Bring your baskets to Kinsmen Park for the annual Easter Egg hunt! See if you’ll be the one to collect the most Easter eggs.

Photos With Santa Claus

Photos with Santa Claus at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort make great gifts for loving grandmas and grandpas, irreplaceable mementos of your child’s growing years.

Children’s Christmas Party

The annual Radium Volunteer Fire Department Children’s Christmas Party is for kids 10 years and under. There will be cookie decorating, music and a visit from Santa!

Annual Tree of Lights

Hospice Society hosts the annual Tree of Lights ceremony in 5 Columbia Valley locations this year to commemorate loved ones who will not be with us this season.

6th annual ‘Sensational Seconds’ fashion show

It’s an adults-only fashion show with gorgeous local models on the runway wearing the season’s latest Thrift Store designs. It’s a hilarious evening. Cocktails to start.

Annual fall Shoreline Clean-up

It’s fall shoreline cleanup time again! Volunteers are wanted to help clean up the public shores around Lake Windermere. Let’s make them safe for winter activities

Dance to the music of Valley Forged at the Butterfly Barn Dance

You’ll be dancing to the classical tunes of Valley Forged at this year’s Butterfly Barn Dance at the K-2 Ranch. Be sure to purchase your tickets early.

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.

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.

2016 Summer Home Show & Shopping Fest

The 2016 Home Show & Shopping Fest in Cranbrook is going to be a shopping spree to end them all! FREE admission! FREE parking! Something for everyone.

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.

Celebrate Victoria Day at Fort Steele

Celebrate Victoria Day with an old-fashioned family picnic on the lawn at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Live music and games. PS – don’t forget to bring the camera!

Highway Clean Up party

Everyone’s invited to the Fairmont & District Lions Club’s annual Highway Clean Up party. Help spruce up for the summer. Hot dogs afterward at the Lions Den.

Valley Voices Spring Concert

The Valley Voices presents its annual Spring Concert, a lovely musical presentation of light-hearted music to celebrate the season. It’s real family entertainment at its best.

Art From the Heart 11 Pynelogs Show

Come and view the 700+ amazing art works of the students of valley elementary schools as the 2016 art season opens with ‘Food for Thought’ at Pynelogs Culural Centre.

Windermere Easter Egg Hunt

From the youngest to the oldest, everybody is invited to hunt for eggs left behind by the Easter Bunny. Starts at 10 am sharp! Join the 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!

Puppy Love 5 Fundraiser

It’s time to get a mini tat! Help Global Animal Lovers (GALS) raise funds for food and veterinary care for rescued animals. 8 talented tattoo artists.