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Kamloops community events and recreation

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Coverage of community-organized events and recreational activities in Kamloops, including sports competitions, festivals, cultural gatherings, and participatory leisure activities that bring together residents.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Sep 23 Indigenous Film Festival returns ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ↗ The Wren details
  2. Sep 22 Hundreds drawn to Riverside Park for annual Terry Fox Run ↗ CFJC Today details
  3. Sep 19 Unmuted event an opportunity to learn about spelling-to-communicate methods ↗ CFJC Today details
  4. Sep 18 Terry Fox Run set for Sunday as organizers hope for another record turnout in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  5. Kamloops residents turn up in droves for annual Starfish Backpack drive-thru breakfast ↗ CFJC Today details
  6. Sep 17 United Way B.C. launches fall campaign with Kamloops community breakfast, focus on youth ↗ CFJC Today details
  7. Starfish Backpack drive-thru goes Friday in support of 300-plus Kamloops families ↗ CFJC Today details
  8. 88th Kamloops Provincial Winter Fair celebrates agriculture and community | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  9. City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  10. Sep 16 First batch of B.C. law students takes course over bar exam as Ontario mulls switch forbidden ↳ In this roundup: BC Parks is implementing identity verification and account requirements for day-use passes at popular provincial parks including Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Mount Seymour, and Golden Ears starting September 22, 2025, following reports of resales and bot activity. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
  11. Sep 15 Final Tapestry Festival to take place at McDonald Park in Kamloops this Saturday ↗ CFJC Today details
  12. RED BRIDGE – Rally attendees invited to bring signs, wear red and make noise ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  13. Sep 14 Cops for Kids scheduled for stop in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  14. Sep 12 Sold-out Gur Singh Memorial tournament supports brain-injury survivors ↗ CFJC Today details
  15. Sep 11 Kamloops Food Bank in search of volunteers ahead of fall food drive ↗ CFJC Today details
  16. Sep 10 LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 10, 2026 ↗ CFJC Today details
  17. Sep 8 City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  18. Sep 7 iN VIDEO: Armstrong showcases agriculture and community for the 125th Interior Provincial Exhibition | ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  19. Sep 4 What’s happening this weekend in the Okanagan & Kamloops | September 4-6, 2026 | iNFOnews.ca ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A roundup of activities and events happening in the Kamloops and Okanagan region during the Labour Day long weekend (September 4-6, 2026) as summer weather cools. InfoNews Kamloops roundup details
  20. ENDING STIGMA – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  21. New Majority focuses on younger voters – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  22. Alpenglow Arts Festival part of five-year event strategy for Sun Peaks – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  23. Fitness in the time of smoke – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  24. Carnival Craze takes over the Children’s Arts Festival – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  25. Tapestry Festival brings the world together in McDonald Park – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  26. Kamloops prepares to welcome BC’s 55+ Games – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  27. Sep 2 City of Kamloops ↗ City of Kamloops details
  28. Aug 26 Kamloops Target Sports Association brings target competition to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  29. Aug 24 Midget Wrestling Warriors bring Destiny Awakened Tour to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  30. Aug 22 Young entrepreneurs squeeze big lessons out of Lemonade Day Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  31. Gardengate celebrates 20 years of flavour, friendship at Summer Salsa Challenge ↗ CFJC Today details
  32. Aug 21 Latin Dance Social Patio Party Brings Salsa, Bachata and Community to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  33. Aug 20 Team Canada standout Evans teaches Interior Outlaws lacrosse clinic in Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  34. Aug 14 Dirty Feet Trail Run Series Gets Kamloops Moving Through Scenic Trails | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  35. Aug 8 2026 Dragon Boat Festival Brings Racing, Culture and Community to Riverside Park | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  36. Aug 7 Classic cars take centre stage in Kamloops this August – Kamloops Chronicle ↗ Kamloops Chronicle details
  37. Aug 3 Kamloops seniors picnic returns to Riverside Park on August 28 ↗ CFJC Today details
  38. Aug 1 Kamloops Interior Dragon Boat Society christens new boat ahead of festival ↗ CFJC Today details
  39. Jul 23 Lost Earring Project raises over $4,000 for Kamloops Women’s Emergency Shelter ↗ CFJC Today details
  40. Jul 18 Overlanders Day brings corgi races, live entertainment and family fun to Kamloops | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  41. Kamloops Classic swimmers in fine form in home pool at provincial championships ↗ CFJC Today details
  42. Jul 17 RiverDogs’ glue guys plan to represent city well, chase wins at provincial championship ↗ CFJC Today details
  43. Kamloops sports community rallies to support coach’s cancer battle ↗ Radio NL details
  44. Jul 10 Twin Rivers Strengthfest in Kamloops set for this weekend ↗ CFJC Today details
  45. Jul 6 Kamloops shows off emerging ball hockey prowess as Rivershore Kings secure provincial title ↗ Radio NL details
  46. Jul 3 Kamloops Rock N' Gem Show Returns with Crystals, Fossils and Family Fun | iNFOnews.ca ↗ InfoNews Kamloops details
  47. Jun 29 Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run crosses finish line for fifth year ↗ CFJC Today details
  48. Jun 27 Canada Day fireworks show in Kamloops a go, but weather may still play spoilsport ↗ CFJC Today details
  49. Jun 26 Fifth-annual Colour Run Sunday to help raise money for childhood cancer ↗ CFJC Today details
  50. Jun 25 Go Skate Day gets Sun Peaks’ wheels rolling  ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  51. Canadian soccer fans flock to Riverside Park as World Cup fever takes over Kamloops ↗ CFJC Today details
  52. Jun 24 Petri and Pape the big winners at the 2026 Y Dream Home Lottery draw ↗ CFJC Today details
  53. Jun 23 ENTERTAINMENT – Music in the Park returns to Riverside on July 1 ↗ Armchair Mayor details
  54. Jun 13 Loewen behold: Former Kamloops Blazers’ captain rekindling love for game on ball hockey floor ↗ CFJC Today details
  55. Jun 9 Pride Week begins in Kamloops with celebration of community, culture and connection ↗ CFJC Today details
  56. Jun 5 Hoops in the Loops basketball tournament down in numbers, high on spirit ↗ CFJC Today details
  57. Jun 4 Volunteers needed for Top of the World Ultra as Run Like a Girl returns to Sun Peaks ↗ Sun Peaks Independent News details
  58. Duck and Run returns to Kamloops to support wetland conservation efforts ↗ Radio NL details
  59. GoByBike week returns to Kamloops, encouraging residents to chose more active transportation ↗ CFJC Today details
  60. Jun 2 STK Fastball Tournament coming to Charles Anderson Stadium ↗ CFJC Today details
  61. May 23 Human foosball players shooting for Guinness World Record with massive game ↗ Castanet Kamloops details

Linked Articles by Source

The Wren

CFJC Today

InfoNews Kamloops

City of Kamloops

Castanet Kamloops

  • First batch of B.C. law students takes course over bar exam as Ontario mulls switch
    Sep 16, 2026 · details
    ↳ In this roundup: BC Parks is implementing identity verification and account requirements for day-use passes at popular provincial parks including Joffre Lakes, Garibaldi, Mount Seymour, and Golden Ears starting September 22, 2025, following reports of resales and bot activity.
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Armchair Mayor

Kamloops Chronicle

Radio NL

Sun Peaks Independent News

Key People, Organizations, and Places

city: Kamloops , Sun Peaks

government_body: City of Kamloops , BC Parks

organization: Kamloops Food Bank , North Shore Business Improvement Association , Kamloops Arts Council , Kamloops Blazers , Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation , Tourism Sun Peaks , Tourism Kamloops , Kamloops Film Society

park: Riverside Park, Kamloops , Garibaldi Provincial Park

region: British Columbia

public_facility: Riverside Park, Kamloops , Sandman Centre , Kamloops Museum and Archives , Pioneer Park, Kamloops , McArthur Island

person: Bernadette Siracky , Sue Steenson , Kayla Hermiston , David Eby

school: School District 73 , Thompson Rivers University

business: Cascades Casino Kamloops

event: Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival , 55+ BC Games , Culture Days

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