Events in Kelowna and Beyond

Inclusive outdoor events, programs, and community gatherings for all abilities. We have an assortment of adaptive events for participants, volunteers, and supporters of all types.

Upcoming Events

  • An outdoor scene featuring rock climbers on a dark mountain, under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible. Text on the image advertises the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at Kelowna Community Theatre on December 27-28 at 6:30 pm, showcasing the world's best mountain films. Logos of sponsors and partners are at the bottom.

    2027 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    Dates: Sunday, Monday Dec . 27 & 28, 2026 (different each night)
    Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St, Kelowna

    Kelowna is the first stop for the 2027 World Tour!

    This is for people who check the snow report before the news.

    For two nights, the Kelowna Community Theatre fills with folks just like you. The lights go down, and you’re on a mountain, a river nobody’s run, a ski line that makes the whole room go silent, and probably a few
    places you didn’t know existed.

    Two nights. Two different shows. One room full of people who’d rather be outside.

    Each night is different, and no film plays twice. See one, and you’ll want to see them all, so buy both nights together for $70 (when both events are in your cart the discount will automatically apply).

    Groups of ten or more get in for $35 a ticket. Discount will automatically apply when 10+ tickets are in your cart.

    Every screening ends with a prize draw stacked with gear from World Tour sponsors.

    Adaptive Adventures hosts these nights because the mountains should be open to everyone, and every ticket helps get more people out there.

    Night 1: December 27th: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
    Night 2: December 28th: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

    Tickets: $40 (including fees and taxes)
    $70 for both nights
    $35each for groups of 10 or more

    Registration now open!

  • a group excited to experience the polar bear dip

    Kelowna Polar Bear Dip: Jan. 1,  2027

    Time: Checkin at 1pm. Dip at 2pm sharp)
    Location: Tugboat Beach, Waterfront Park, Kelowna

    Shake off the fog of New Year’s Eve and celebrate with hundreds of brave participants jumping into Okanagan Lake. All proceeds fund inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation for people of all ages and abilities.

    Registration: $15

    Registration now open!

Adventure awaits! Join our Okanagan fundraisers and make it possible for everyone!

Our calendar of events brings together community, challenge and celebration all in one place.

From winter dips in Okanagan Lake to adventure film nights and trail races, every event is designed to raise awareness and funds for adaptive outdoor recreation.

We collaborate year‑round with municipalities, schools, community groups and local businesses to create experiences that are welcoming, accessible and built for connection.

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