Author: Juli Harland
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Carnival Craze takes over the Children’s Arts Festival
Clowns, art, face painting and a whole lot of buttons are coming to Riverside Park this September as the Kamloops Arts Council’s Children’s Arts Festival returns, this time with two days of free creative fun! This year’s festival runs Sept 25–26, kicking off on the Friday evening with a free Kamloops Art Party workshop. On…
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Photo by All Mine Photography by JessicaTapestry Festival brings the world together in McDonald Park
Presented in part by the City of Kamloops, the North Shore Business Improvement Association’s Tapestry Festival Multicultural Event 2026 is returning to McDonald Park on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event brings together music, dance, art, food, and cultural experiences from all around the world right here in Kamloops. For Tapestry…
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Photo provided by Gail Anderson-DargatzLocal author takes on Time Travel in new novel, The Atlas Keeper
After a career spanning 35 years with more than 20 books under her belt, Shuswap author Gail Anderson-Dargatz is taking readers travelling through time with The Atlas Keeper, a new novel that hit shelves Aug. 25. “It is a time travel romance, which is a weird thing for a literary writer to write,” Anderson-Dargatz said.…
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Photo submitted by Open Door GardengateOpen Door Group’s Gardengate celebrates 25 years
For 25 years, Open Door Group’s Gardengate Horticulture Program has been proving that a garden can grow far more than vegetables. The Kamloops program supports adults aged 17 and older living with mental health challenges or addictions by offering a hands-on environment where participants build practical skills, confidence, and meaningful connections while working in a…
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Classic cars take centre stage in Kamloops this August
Classic cars, trucks, semis, custom builds, and even motorcycles will be rolling into Kamloops this August as two events celebrate the community’s passion for amazing automotive history, design, and customization. The month begins with the 32nd annual Hot Nite in the City on Aug. 7 and 8 in downtown Kamloops. This community event brings thousands…
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The corgis will be racing again at this year’s Overlander Days. Photos submitted by NSBIAOverlander Days returns to fill Brocklehurst Park with food, fun, and community spirit
On Sunday, July 19, Brocklehurst Park will transform into a thriving celebration of community as the 11th Annual Overlander Days presented by Beem Credit Union welcomes thousands of visitors for a full day of entertainment, local businesses, delicious food, and family fun. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the festival has grown into the…
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“Wes the Ranger” and “Miro Arora” prep for the coming quests. Photo by Juli HarlandOmens 2026 returns to the Barrière Fairgrounds
The group is bringing a fantastical new take on Renn Faires to the public Faeries, magic, and storytelling is returning to the Barriere Fairgrounds from July 10–12 with Omens 2026 Renaissance Faire. In its second year, the weekend long event offers both a market and immersive experience wrapped around whimsey and fantasy. Omens is run…
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Local free private gallery opens new show
Tucked away in the hallways and lobby of a downtown office building, Gallery 635 is once again bursting with colour as it unveils its newest art exhibition, Petals & Possibilities. This gallery show features dozens of local artists’ works that will remain on display through the middle of the fall. Located at 635 Victoria Street,…
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Theatre Under the Trees celebrates its twentieth year in 2026. You can celebrate with them from July 6–25 by attending their performances of Robin Hood and The Paper Bag Princess Photo by Mallory MoggTheatre Under the Trees celebrates its twentieth year
This year, Project X Theatre Company is celebrating its twenty-second year offering live theatre to Kamloops, and its twentieth year holding summer theatre in the park! Formerly XFest, and now Theatre Under the Trees, the summer offerings have become a staple in summer entertainment. And this year is no different. Running from July 6–25, this…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingHighland Games brings culture and fun to Kamloops once again
This year marks the 16th annual Highland Games here in Kamloops. Set to return to Albert McGowan Park on June 27, the day will be fueled with food, culture, competition, entertainment, and of course a whole lot of fun — Scottish style. Put on by the Kamloops Highland Games Society, the event features many fan…