Participants at the annual Peachland Family Glow Run are shown dressed in bright colours in this undated photo.
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September 28, 2023 - 6:00 AM
There are lots of fun things to do this coming weekend for people of all ages to get out and enjoy together, and here are just a few of them.
The days are getting shorter and it's all about lighting up the night at Peachland’s Family Glow Run this Friday. Everyone is encouraged to bring glow sticks and wear bright clothing as they run or walk the scenic Beach Avenue along Okanagan Lake as night falls for either 3 or 5 kilometres.
The event starts at Peachland’s Heritage Park where friends and families can gather to check in and lace up their running shoes before joining the fun.
The Heritage Park is located downtown at Beach Avenue and First Street where participants are asked to gather between 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. The race starts at 7:15 p.m.
Children 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult to run the 5K while children ages 6 to 12 old may run in the 3K category without an adult.
Both pre-registration and day-of registration will be accepted for this event and only cash will be accepted on race day. Registration is available online, over the phone (250.767.2133), or in person at the Peachland Community Centre.
Okanagan Vintage Fair Spring Market.
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Those who love looking at vintage items and hunting for the most special finds might want to stop by the Okanagan Vintage Fair Fall Market in Kelowna to sort through over 40 tables full of treasure.
Treasure hunters will find collectibles, antiques, comics, furniture and more while listening to vintage music, and are encouraged to dress up in vintage clothing.
Located at the Parkinson Recreation Centre at 1800 Parkinson Way, the Vintage Fair Fall Market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Admission is $2 and part of the proceeds will go to the KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society in honour of the national day for truth and reconciliation.
The Vernon Wellness Fair is running all weekend featuring over 70 exhibitors in the health and beauty industry including health coaches, tae kwon do coaches, physiotherapists and addictions counsellors to name a few.
Guests at the free event can browse booths, learn about a wide range of wellness topics and purchase products.
Located at the Vernon Rec Centre at 3310, 37 Avenue, the Free Body & Soul Vernon Wellness Fair is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Former RN Brandi Cull and owner at GreenThumb Nursing will be one of many exhibitors at this year's Vernon Wellness Fair.
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Over in Kamloops there are still tables available for those who want to put on their lederhosen and celebrate everything Bavarian at the Sun Peaks Alpine Club Oktoberfest.
Guests can enjoy a night of Bavarian food, dancing and socializing while drinking a beer from a tapped cask in their complimentary steins. There will be games, auctions, a photo booth and more.
Located at Colombo Lodge downtown at 814 Lorne St, the Oktoberfest celebration runs from 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 to 1 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1. Tickets can be purchased here.
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The Sun Peaks Alpine Club is hosting a big Bavarian Oktoberfest party at a lodge in Kamloops.
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