COMMUNITY – Celebrate at the 11th Annual Family Day Festival Feb. 17

The 11th annual Family Day Festival will take place 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at the Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Road).

Families with children of all ages are invited to join this free event, where the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse will be transformed into a festival space filled with activities and entertainment.

Community organizations and businesses will offer a wide range of family-focused activities, including arts and crafts, face painting, live performances, science experiments, sports activities, and musical instrument exploration. Food vendors with delicious offerings will be on site.

In addition to the free family festival, residents can take advantage of toonie skate and swim programs. For two dollars per person, families are invited to enjoy:

-public skating at Valleyview Arena, 12–1 p.m. and 1:15–2:15 p.m. Registration required.
-public swimming at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 1–4 p.m.

If you’re looking to stay active on Family Day, the wellness centre and weight room facilities at the Tournament Capital Centre will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule Highlights:
Bells of Note – 9:50 a.m.
Welcome – 10 a.m.
Black Maria Squadron of Kamloops – 10 a.m.
Taiko Drummers – 10:15 a.m.
Gray Edwards (singer) – 10:50 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.
Bollywood Dance Session – 11:10 a.m.
Kerry Tarnawsky (musician) – 11:30 a.m.
Clinton W. Gray Family Magic Show – 11:55 a.m.
Lorena’s School of Highland Dancing – 12:50 p.m.
Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers – 1:30 p.m.

For full festival details, including a list of booths, food vendors, and entertainment, visit Kamloops.ca/FamilyDay.

The Kamloops Food Bank will be at the Tournament Capital Centre Fieldhouse entrance collecting non-perishable food items to support families in need within our community.

The event is supported by the Government of British Columbia.