Kelowna residents prepare for Family Day with outdoor activities and quality time

Family Day is being observed across much of Canada and many Kelowna residents plan to spend the holiday with family and pets while taking advantage of mild February weather. The city is offering free, family-friendly events including an afternoon at MNP Place with a bouncy castle, skating and games.

Family Day is being observed across much of Canada and many Kelowna residents are preparing to spend the holiday with family. Castanet spoke with locals about plans for the day. The city is offering several free, family-friendly activities for Family Day 2026. British Columbia moved its Family Day to the third Monday in February in 2019 to align with several other provinces. Key details: - MNP Place will host an afternoon event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a bouncy castle, skating and games. - Other options mentioned include visiting the Okanagan Heritage Museum, skating at Stuart Park, or indoor activities at the Energyplex and H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre. - Some residents said they plan to go skiing at nearby Big White. - Family Day is not a federal holiday; the province moved the date in 2019 to match Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Summary: The scheduled activities provide a mix of outdoor and indoor options for families in Kelowna on Family Day. Attendance and longer-term effects are undetermined at this time.