November

Invermere Light Up Celebration & Santa Claus Parade

The annual Light Up Celebration in Invermere is the official kick-off for the holiday season. Santa Claus Parade, Snowball Drop, lighting of the Christmas Tree, shopping specials.

Handmade Market in Windermere

Handmade Market at the Windermere Community Hall is a great opportunity to find beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family members. Everything crafted locally.

The Headbanger Festival

Join us to celebrate the annual return of the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from the higher elevations to their winter campground below in Radium Hot Springs.

The Barra MacNeils Christmas Show

The Barra MacNeils Christmas Show is coming to the stage at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook, ringing in the coming holiday season. Get your tickets early!

‘Their Finest’ – Cinefest 2017 Fall Program

Their Finest is a romantic comedy about bringing a female perspective to war films. Brilliant cast of characters and excellent period details make this movie a must!

Santa Claus is coming to Cranbrook!

The 2017 Cranbrook Santa Claus Parade is coming to town with its theme of ‘Flannel & Frost’. There will be colorful floats, Christmas music and Santa himself!

Wild and Scenic Film Festival

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival, touring 150 communities in North America, will feature several fantastic films that cover topics of environmental concern to our local population.

LIVE Kicks presents: Motus O’s ‘One Hit Wonders’!

Motus O is presenting their show ‘One Hit Wonders’ on the stage at the Golden Civic Centre. The dance troupe a favorite with Golden theatre-goers. Get tickets early.

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.

The Roosters Blues Band is ‘Live @ Studio 64’

The Roosters Blues Band brings a dynamic live show to Studio 64 with a mix of
Blues & Urban, R&B, acoustic & electric styles, Get tickets!

The Magic of Christmas at Bootleg Gap

The Magic of Christmas at the Bootleg Gap Golf Course in Kimberley offers beautiful handmade gifts by local artisans. Hosted by the Marysville Artisans. Mark your calendar!

The Debaters Live in Cranbrook!

The Debaters Live, hosted by award-winning comedian and CBC host, Steve Patterson, is coming to the stage at Key City Theatre. It’s laugh-a-minute comedy. Get tickets soon!

‘The Sense of an Ending’ – Cinefest 2017 Fall Program

The Sense of an Ending is the 4th film of the Cinefest 2017 Fall Series. About what makes us human – regret, the nature of truth, closure, forgiveness and love.

‘Love it Live’ Concert Series presents: Leeroy Stagger

Leeroy Stagger,one of Canada’s best contemporary singer/songwriters, is coming to the stage at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, part of the Love it Live Concert Series, Great musical entertainment!

Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty

‘Mom’s the Word 3: Nest 1/2 Empty’ is a hysterical, deeply touching new show in the series from the world-renowned moms you’ve come to love, Key City Theatre

Rockies Film Series presents – ‘Their Finest’

The Rockies Film Series presents ‘Their Finest’ about a woman scriptwriter charged with bringing a female perspective to war films A romantic comedy at Key City Theatre

Barenaked Ladies Tour coming to Cranbrook!

The Key City Theatre in Cranbrook is hosting the Barenaked Ladies’ Canada 1 Five 0 Tour this November. Get tickets early!

Homegrown Coffee House at Centre 64

A Home Grown Coffee House, hosted by the Home Grown Music Society, takes place each month at the Centre 64 theatre. Good coffee, great music. Get tickets!

LIVE Kicks presents: the thrilling sound of Bravura

Bravura is bringing their thrilling baritone voices to the stage at the Golden Civic Centre. They have a unique sound that is deep, rich and unmistakably masculine.

Fresh Fridays Youth Open Mic Night

Calling young, local musicians, stand-up comedians! Perform in this fun, friendly venue. Showcase your talent before a live audience and win prizes!

FREE Ancestry Session at the public library | Invermere BC

This FREE Ancestry Session offered by the Invermere Public Library, is an introduction to the fascinatingfield of geneology, Learn how to find your own roots. Register now!.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time is a FREE on-going weekly program for parents & their babies 0-24 months at the Invermere Public Library. Call for information & to register.

Library Orientation 101

Library Orientation 101 is a great opportunity to learn your way around the new Invermere Public Library! Four dates to choose from. Pick one and join us!

New STEAM programs for kids at the library

Two new STEAM programs at the Invermere Library make learning fun for school-aged kids. We explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math.Fun activities & games. Pre-registration required!

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Fairmont Open House

Open House at 4954 Mountainside Place in Fairmont Hot Springs. Phone ahead to make an appointment to view this gorgeous 3000 sq ft family home.

Koneline: Our Land Beautiful – Cinefest series

Koneline: Our Land Beautiful is a moving documentary which captures the splendor of this remote northwest corner of British Columbia and the people who call it home.

Hobnails and Hemp Rope: Film

Hobnails & Hemp Rope is thrilling, true adventure documentary. Four amateur climbers undertook on its 100th anniversary, to repeat Conrad Kain’s historic climb of the Bugaboo Spire.

David “Swanee” Swanson at Strands

Swanee & Johnee (Swanee Swanson and John Cronin) will be onstage at Strands Restaurant with a musical smorgasbord of Blues, R & B, Swing and Bluegrass root

Invermere Legion Christmas Market

The Legion Christmas Market in Invermere is a 2-day event with lots of great items for the special folks on your holiday shopping list. Bring the family.

‘Twas the Book Sale Before Christmas

You’ll find great books, gently used and giftable, at this weekend’s Legion Christmas Market. The prices just can’t be beat either! Something for everyone on your gift list.

‘The Dressmaker’ – Cinefest series

The Dressmaker is a tale of love & vengeance in the 1950s. Kate Winslet plays a worldly dressmaker returning to the Australian backwater that exiled her.

Hey Kids! Have breakfast with Santa!

Breakfast with Santa at the Invermere BC Legion is a great way for families to get an early start on the holiday season. Reservations should be made early.

Turkey Shoot

You could win your Christmas turkey this year! Come on out to the Turkey Shoot at the Invermere Legion and test your skills with the best.

Invermere Library Christmas Silent Auction

The annual Christmas Silent Auction at the Invermere Library has a fantastic display of items waiting for your bid. Come in to view them during library hours.

Baby Goose Program at the Library

Baby Goose Program at the library, an outreach of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, is designed to encourage early language development in babies to 18 months.

Junior Fun Spiel

The annual Junior Fun Spiel is always a great way to get the local youth excited about the sport of curling. Junior & Advanced pools. Register now.

Youth Chef It Up Night

Chef-It-Up at the Invermere Summit Youth Centre on Thursday evenings! You can wow your family and friends with your culinary talents. Delicious budget-friendly cooking.

Is Radon Gas hiding in your house?

Radon gas, the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer, is prevalent in many Columbia Valley homes. Is it seeping into yours? Come and learn from an expert!

Syndicate Party this weekend!

The Syndicate Party at the Community Hall will be fun for everyone! A FREE kids carnival and a grown-up party with live music and a movie premiere.

Amanda Tosoff with ‘Words’ – the ‘Love it Live’ series

Amanda Tosoff is bringing her ‘Words’ project to the stage at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere BC with timeless poetry set to her own musical compositions.

Have Coffee with DOI Council members

Coffee with Council offers you an opportunity to meet your town councilors in person and let them know your concerns. All Invermere residents welcome. Three different locations.

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars will be remembered and celebrated in a special evening presentation by Arne Sahlen at Christ Church Trinity. Join us.

‘Love and Friendship’ – Cinefest series

Love and Friendship is a hilarious examination of 18th century polite society in Britain, a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s long-unpublished novella, Lady Susan. A riot!

Artists Applications now being accepted

Columbia Valley artists who wish to have their work featured in 2017 Juried Gallery Shows may now apply until 4 PM January 16, 2017.

Pre-Christmas Craft & Home-based Business Fair

The Pre-Christmas Craft & Home-based Business Fair arrives just in time for Xmas giving. The event has fabulous gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

2016/2017 Junior Curling Program

The 2016/17 Junior Curling Program at the Invermere Curling Centre teaches basic curling skills to kids and youth aged 8 to 18 yrs, Wednesdays from 4-5 pm.

Bereavement Support Group

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is running a free 10-week bereavement support group at their Invermere office. Anyone is welcome to join. Call the office.