Spring Events

Aura Rodriguez

Spring in Kamloops is a season of vibrant events, bringing the community together with stage shows, markets, and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking for local shopping, family-friendly fun, or opportunities to explore the city's natural beauty, there’s something for everyone.

Boogie the Bridge
Tracey Mounsey Photography

Signature Events

Chefs in the City
Apr 14, 2025 | TRU Conference Centre | 6pm - 9pm
Celebrate the culinary arts, fine wine, and beer from the Kamloops region. Mingle with professional chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, brewers, and friends while you enjoy beverages and hors d'oeuvres.

Boogie the Bridge 2025
Apr 27, 2025 | Riverside Park | Times vary by race
Boogie the Bridge is Kamloops' largest celebration of movement. Run or walk in the 1km Mini Boogie, 5km, 10km, or 21.1km half marathon distances. Boogie is for everybody and every body!

Pride Week
Jun 9-15, 2025 | Throughout Kamloops | Times vary by event
Mark your calendars for a week-long celebration of love, joy, acceptance, diversity and inclusion, now in June to align with Pride Month!

Easter Events

Easter Eggcitment at the BC Wildlife Park
Apr 18-21, 2025 | BC Wildlife Park | 9:30am-4pm
Enjoy four days of Easter egg hunts, animal encounters, face painting, and train rides at one of Kamloops' favourite family-friendly events of the year!

Mall Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 20 | Aberdeen Mall | 11am-5pm
Hunt throughout the common area of Aberdeen Mall for a chance to win prizes! One instant prize per person, plus chances to win MORE!

Easter Drive & Car Show
Apr 20, 2025 | Riverside Park | 1pm - 4pm
Join the Kamloops Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada in their annual Easter Drive and Car Show! The show will feature four restored vintage cars along with dozens of local vintage cars.

Easter Fun on the Farm at Blackwell Dairy
Apr 21, 2025 | Blackwell Dairy Farm | 10am-2pm
Join Blackwell Dairy Farm for their annual Easter event! Wander through the farmers market, visit the cows in the barn, play family-friendly games, and embark on an Easter Nogg scavenger hunt!

Outdoor Adventure

Spring Snow Fest
Mar 27-Apr 13, 2025 | Sun Peaks Resort | Event times vary
Bluebird days, sunny slop sessions, patio apres, and three weeks of non-stop energy to send off the ski season! Highlights include ski and board events, culinary experiences, live music, and more!

Dirty Feet Trail Run
Apr 13, 2025 | Lac du Bois Prov Park | Times vary by race
Run through the grassland trails in Lac du Bois Provincial Park and take in the beautiful views of the Thompson River valley and the city of Kamloops.

Zulu Challenge
May 3, 2025 | Riverside Park | Times vary by course
Can you complete a 5km obstacle course while tethered to your spouse, friends, sibling, coworker, or pet?! Zulu offers challenges for adults, kids, and K9s!

Arts & Culture

Exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery
Daily | Kamloops Art Gallery | 10am-5pm, 10am-8pm Thursdays
Stop by to view ITHIN-EH-WUK—WE PLACE OURSELVES AT THE CENTER and DREAM ; NÀTE until April 19, then UNFOLDING and STAIRCASES LEADING TO NOWHERE starting May 3!

Western Canada Theatre
Apr 3-13, Apr 29-May 4, 2025 | Sagebrush & Pavilion Theatre | Showtimes vary
Western Canada Theatre is wrapping up their 2024/25 season with Pride and Prejudice at Sagebrush Theatre and Motown Get Down at Pavilion Theatre.

Wide Angle at The Kamloops Museum
Apr 11-Sept 27, 2025 | Kamloops Museum and Archives | Tues-Sat 9:30am-4:30pm
Visit the KMA to learn about the landscape of film in Kamloops, and the landscape of Kamloops in film, alongside other permanent exhibits and Kamloops history.

National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
May 4-11, 2025 | McArthur Island Arena & Sandman Centre | Times vary by game
For 23 years, the NAHC has been showcasing the best Indigenous hockey talent from across Canada. All games and celebrations are free to the public, so join in, celebrate, and cheer the teams on!

Markets

Spring Artisan & Lifestyle Market
April 5-6, 2025 | McArthur Island Sport Centre | 10am-5pm SAT, 10am-4pm SUN
Explore handcrafted goods, sustainable products, and one-of-a-kind treasures made by talented makers right from our own backyard. From home decor to accessories, celebrate the joy of spring and shop local.

Valley Markets' Spring Pop-Ups
Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, 2025 | Sahali Mall | 10am-2pm
Join in for a series of must-shop spring markets, featuring incredible vendors offering locally made trasures. Market themes include Mom's the World for Mother's Day and Grill & Thrill to kickoff summer!

Haus of Misfit Spring Pop-Up Series
Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, 2025 | Haus of Misfit | 12pm-5pm
Shop alternative gifts and indie brands at Haus of Misfit, offering additional shopping days this spring!

Outdoor Kamloops Farmers' Market
Apr 19 - Oct 25, 2025 | Downtown Kamloops | 8:30am-12:30pm SAT, 8:30am-1:30pm WED
The outdoor Kamloops Farmers' Market returns to Downtown Kamloops for another season of local produce, community arisans, home-based businesses, special music, and more!

Family Friendly

Mini Pop Kids Live
Apr 27, 2025 | Sagebrush Theatre | 1:00pm
The ultimate family-friendly concert is back! Experience an electrifying lineup featuring chart-toppers from Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, and more, including some nostalgic hits!

West Coast Amusements Fair
May 8-11, 2025 | Aberdeen Mall | Times vary by day
Leave yourself dizzy and delighted from thrilling rides, taste the favourite flavours of fair foods, and collect tickets to win big prizes at the fair, returning to Aberdeen Mall to help welcome the summer season!

Europa Super Circus
May 22-25, 2025 | Aberdeen Mall | Showtimes vary
Watch high-flying aerialists, dizzying roller skaters, comedic clowns, and stuntmen all presented under a big top tent by Europe's best circus artists! This show promises to be a must see for everyone!

Sesame Street Live
June 12, 2025 | Sandman Centre | 6pm-7:30pm
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to Kamloops to say hello! Sing, dance, and play alongside your favourite friends where the air is sweet.