With the days growing shorter and leaves beginning to change colour on the trees, it’s safe to say that fall has hit Kelowna and the greater Okanagan area. Whether you’re looking to make the most of outdoor activities before the snow flies, or are wanting to stay close to the cozy comforts of home, we wanted to pull together a list of some fun, festive, fall activities to enjoy in Kelowna over the next few weeks.
Haunted Farm Adventure at Don-O-Ray Farms
Spooky season is upon us, which makes now the perfect time to check out a spooky farm adventure happening throughout the month of October. With Don-O-Ray market’s ghost town of Deadwood reawakening, bring the entire family for a fun day of exploring a hedge maze with twists, turns, dead ends and more spooky surprises! The whole farm has been given a Halloween makeover, and provides a large selection of pumpkins that are perfect for a festive night of jack-o-lantern carving.
Festive and fun for the whole family, this is a Halloween event you should definitely check out! Click here to learn more!
Zombie Apocalypse Scavenger Hunt
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Epic Experiences has brought forward an opportunity to see if you’ve got what it takes. The game leads you through the city, where you have 60 minutes to collect supplies needed to survive the interactive scavenger game. With a team of up to 10 people, you’ll use a smartphone to search for much needed things such as food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more challenges or answer trivia questions to gain more points and earn more supplies. The more points you receive, the closer you are to surviving.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
If you’re looking for more adult-focused ways to celebrate the spooky season, you might want to check out The Rocky Horror Picture Show, presented by New Vintage Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Paying homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that you don’t want to miss!
The show runs from October 10th to 19th. For more details and for tickets, click here.
Halloween Movie in the Vineyard
Halloween movies are the perfect way to get into the spooky season spirit, and this October you need to look no further than the Halloween Movie Night in the Vineyard at Priest Creek Family Estate Winery for a festive film for the entire family. On Friday, October 11th, they will be showing the movie ‘Casper’ under the stars in their vineyard. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children, and the movie will be happening from 5-8pm.
Fall Fest Harvest Market & Outdoor Concert
Whether you’re looking for some festive decor to decorate your home with this fall, or are simply wanting to get a head start on some holiday shopping, you’ll definitely want to check out the Fall Fest Harvest Market & Outdoor Concert happening on Saturday, October 12th at Grizzli Winery. The annual event is the perfect way to embrace the fall season while shopping from local vendors, enjoying live music, or partaking in fun fall activities with the family. There will be a fall photo booth, outdoor lawn games, apple bobbing with chopsticks, a s’mores fire pit, face painting and a craft/colouring station. The event is free and pet-friendly, so be sure to stop by and check it out!
Regardless of whether you’re looking for spooky events to help get you in the Halloween spirit or are just looking to enjoy everything that fall has to offer in the Okanagan, these festive fall events are a great place to start!