Things to do in Kamloops in February
February’s here, and it’s bringing all the love, chocolate, and—let’s not forget—our favourite winter celebrity, the groundhog.
While the days are stretching a bit longer, it’s also the perfect time to soak up the final bits of winter magic.
And what better way to do that than by diving into the cozy, indoor adventures Kamloops has to offer? Whether you’re finding your new favourite meal, or laughing the night away at a comedy show, February is all about embracing the chill with a side of fun.
Calling All Foodies: Taste Around Kamloops
Ready to give your taste buds a thrill, Kamloops? Taste Around is back—and it’s bigger, bolder, and more mouthwatering than ever!
Warm up your winter with an unforgettable 3-course dining experience with Taste Around Kamloops! Running until February 9th, 2025, this culinary adventure spans over 20+ local restaurants and eateries, each serving up specially crafted menus ranging from $25 to $65 per person.
Don't forget to tag us in your adventures @tourismkamloops we can't wait to see where you visit.
Chocolate Lovers Unite: YKA Hot Chocolate Festival
It’s the sweetest time of the year, and everyone’s favourite hot chocolate festival is back—warm up your winter and join us for the Second Annual Hot Chocolate Festival.
For the entire month of February, cozy up as participating cafés and restaurants whip up their signature hot chocolate creations, each competing for the coveted Gold, Silver, and Bronze titles of YKA’s Best Hot Chocolate 2025. And the best part? $1-3 from each cup will help the Mount Paul Community Food Centre spread a little more warmth to our community. Drink up for a sweet cause and let the chocolatey battle begin! Here is where you can find a mug:
Brynn's Bakery - Hazelnut Praline Hot Chocolate
Fresh St. Market - Dulce de Leche Hot Chocolate
Gold Leaf Pastries - Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
He Brews Ahava Coffee - S'mores Hot Chocolate
Hello Toast - Oreo Cookie Crumble
Kelly O'Bryan's - Shamrock Sipper/Murphy's Macaron
Logjam Coffee - Banana Foster Hot Chocolate
Mary Ann's Macarons - Black Forest Bliss
The Chook Eatery - Gelato Hot Chocolate Float
The London Creative - The Empress
The Vic Downtown & 5Bean Brew Bar - Toasted Marshmallow
Yew St. Food Hall, Smashville Burger – Cocoa Freeze
Zaaz Eatery and Play – Strawberry Whiteout
Yew Street Food Hall – Cocoa Freeze
Monte Creek Winery – Haskap White Hot Chocolate
Don’t forget to show some love to your favourites. Visit the Mount Paul Community Food Centre to get all the details and download the app. Happy sipping!
For the Jokesters: Live Comedy Shows
Who said the shortest month of the year can’t be the most fun? If you’re looking for a laugh to brighten your February, Kamloops has no shortage of comedy to lift your spirits this snowy season.
Jon Dore Stand Up Comedy Live at Red Collar Brewing
February 11th (doors 7pm, show 8pm) 19+
Named one of "10 comics to watch" by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor, Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humour and unique bait-and-switch style.
He’s like the human version of a plot twist—unexpected, a little confusing, but always hilarious.
Jon’s also had his own award-winning mockumentary series, The Jon Dore Television Show, hosted Funny as Hell on HBO Canada, and starred in stand-up specials for Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. Now, he’s hosting The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore on CTV Comedy. Grab tickets here!
Julie Kim Doing Too Much Comedy Tour at The Paramount Theatre
February 14th (doors 7pm, show 8pm) 16+
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comics. She recently toured North America with Ronny Chieng, rocked a gala spot at Just for Laughs Montreal 2022, and sold out four solo shows at Just for Laughs Toronto 2023. Over the past decade, she’s graced every major Canadian comedy festival, including Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Halifax—plus multiple televised appearances. Julie’s also taken her comedy global, making her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and has been a regular on CBC’s The Debaters. Have a laugh this Valentines day and grab your tickets here!
Jared Nathan's West Coast Comedy Tour at the Effie
February 14th (8pm) 19+
Kill Tony legend, Jared Nathan, is back by popular demand! Jared's meteoric rise to fame began when he took the comedy world by storm on Kill Tony, becoming one of the show's first Golden Ticket winners. His razor-sharp wit, infectious charm, and fearless approach to comedy have won over audiences globally.
Having already shared the stage with comedy heavyweights such as Shane Gillis, Andrew Dice Clay, Joe Rogan, and Adam Ray, Jared is back touring Canada's West Coast. Grab your tickets here!
Paramount Theatre
Dylan Sherrard
For the Film Buffs: The Kamloops Black Films Festival
Get ready for action! The second annual Kamloops Black Film Festival is back, proudly presented by the Valid Dreams Foundation and the Kamloops AfroFilms Society. From Feb 1 – 2, 2025, the festival will feature films from the Black community that redefine narratives around Black identity and culture, offering powerful insights into diverse Black experiences. Alongside a thoughtfully curated selection of screenings, the festival will highlight local Black talent through special events and performances. Children 12 years and under receive free admission, available at the door only.
The film festival line-up includes:
Saturday, February 1st
A Wrinkle in Time - Doors open at 1:00PM
After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Cuda Takes the Stage - 5:00PM
Enjoy a captivating musical performance by Cuda, followed by heartfelt thanks the film festival's generous sponsors.
The Color Purple- 6:00PM
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Sunday, February 2nd
Dance Sensation - 1:00PM
Get ready to be entertained by a dynamic dance performance, followed by a brief introduction to the next film.
Love & Basketball - 2:00PM
Monica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. As they grow into adulthood, they fall in love, but they also share another all-consuming passion: basketball. As Quincy and Monica struggle to make their relationship work, they follow separate career paths though high school and college basketball and, they hope, into stardom in big-league professional ball.
Local Tip: Looking for more ways to celebrate Black History Month? Dress up for the occasion with the Black History Celebration Event presented by the Afro-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) at TRU. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusivity with performances by enchanting local Black artists. All ages welcome!
Kamloops Art Gallery
Kim Anderson
For the Art + Theatre Enthusiasts
Common Thread - Temporary Exhibit at the Kamloops Museum
Showcasing how wool makes a transformative journey—from the landscape to the workshop, to yarn, to clothing, and beyond, Common Thread at the Kamloops Museum and Archives is a celebration of the materials and processes behind our region’s wool and natural fibre production.
Ithin-eh-wuk - we place ourselves at the center: James Nicholas and Sandra Semchuk at the Kamloops Art Gallery
For fifteen years, James Nicholas and Sandra Semchuk collaborated on a series of nationally exhibited photo-installations and videos which unveil the mindset and effects of colonialism through the lens of their remarkable intercultural marriage.
This exhibition brings together for the first time a comprehensive selection of their collaborations, tracing their creative output from their initial meeting in 1993 until Nicholas’s accidental death in 2007. Their work reveals a profound commitment to dialogue in which Semchuk’s identity as the child of Ukrainian-Canadian settlers from Saskatchewan meets Nicholas’s experiences as a Rock Cree man from Manitoba.
DREAM ; NÀTE at the Kamloops Art Gallery
Casey Koyczan is returning to Kamloops to develop a new project as artist-in-residence in The Cube. As part of his creative process, Koyczan is piecing together imagery and narratives from a dream that brought him from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to Kamloops. dream ; nàte is an interpretation of Koyczan’s dream that takes him through the halls of the university, recalls people that influenced him and activities and places that occupied him both within and outside his studies. While some places are familiar, fantastical elements blend with real world counterparts to create a digital dreamworld.
Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony - KSO at Sagebrush Theatre
Witness a rising Canadian star shine! Elisabeth St-Gelais probes the emotional depths of Wagner's reflection of unrequited love and longing. Then take a journey across Scotland's misty highlands in Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3.
Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer - Western Canada Theatre
Red is the last remaining member of the Little Red Warrior First Nation. When he discovers a land development company has invaded his traditional territory and started condo construction, he attacks one of the engineers in a fit of rage. A wickedly funny satire about power, politics, and procreation from Governor General Award-winning playwright, Kevin Loring, a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation from the Lytton First Nation, a WCT favourite, and writer of Where the Blood Mixes.
As February unfolds in Kamloops, dive into all the chocolate, culture, arts and music, dining and special events awaiting this month. With an abundance of activities to choose from, your calendar is going to look pretty exciting. Start booking your favourites to experience an unforgettable month ahead!
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