18th Annual Raise a Reader Campaign
2025-09-24 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia
The 18th Annual Raise a Reader Day is back in Kamloops! Save your coins for Raise a Reader Day on Wednesday September 24th between 7:00 and 9:00 am at various McDonalds and Tim Hortons locations. Watch for local celebrities, sponsors, sports teams, and volunteers giving out the September issue of the Kamloops Chronicle featuring Raise a Reader story and donate to Literacy! ALL money collected stays in your community to help fund local family literacy programs.
Make a donation and make a difference! Literacy Matters!
Thank you to our media partners CFJC Broadcast group and The Kamloops Chronical for supporting this amazing campaign.

Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week
2026-01-24 - 2026-01-31 | British Columbia
This annual event is focused on raising awareness about the importance of engaging in literacy-related activities as a family in celebration of Family Literacy Day on January 27th. We encourage families to find opportunities to connect more with each other, and spend time doing an activity together that builds literacy skills. This week of FREE activities from a variety of hosting organizations, provides a great opportunity for families to check out some of the amazing offerings in our community to help support literacy journeys across the ages and stages.
Check out our 2026 Activity Schedule for January 24 – 31, 2026. Download Your Copy Here

ABC Family Literacy Day
2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Forest Of Stories
Free Family Fun! Join Us for Interactive Stations, Physical Literacy Activities, Mother Goose, Storytime, Crafts and More!
For Ages 0-5 with a caregiver, siblings are welcome.

Taiko Show & Tell Mini Workshop
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join the Raiden Taiko Drummers and learn about the art of Japanese drumming. Learn the basics of taiko drumming techniques and rhythms, while also exploring the cultural and community significance of taiko within the Japanese Canadian community.
Registration Required: http://bit.ly/4oMHVnm

Free Public Swim
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre, 859 Bebek Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
The City of Kamloops present Free Public Swim at Westsyde Pool.
All Ages Welcome to this Drop In event.

Family Art Saturday
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Kamloops Art Gallery, 101-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2A9, Canada
A fun afternoon of family-friendly mini-tours and hands-on art making activities inspired by our exhibitions.

This is a family-focused program where parents and/or caregivers participate with their children throughout the tour and art-making activities.

No registration is required. All materials are provided. We look forward to seeing you at the Gallery!

Try Para Hockey!
2026-01-24 17:00 - 18:00 | McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre – Olympic Ice, 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Come and try this exciting sport hosted by PacificSport Interior BC! Equipment is provided. Ages 5+
Register Here: bit.ly/49MDrJT

Free Snowshoe day
2026-01-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Overlander Ski Club, 5140 Lac le Jeune Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
~EVENT CANCELLED~ due to lack of snow
Free Snowshoe Pass for participants of All Ages ($5 value).
Hosted by PacificSport Interior BC and Overlander Ski Club.
*Weather permitting. Please check out Kamloops Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Facebook page for updates.

Free Family Swim
2026-01-25 11:30 - 15:00 | YMCA BC Kamloops – Downtown, 400 Battle Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
The YMCA BC Kamloops invites you to make a splash at the Free Family Swim Time.
All Ages are welcome to Drop In.

TechTinker Time
2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Play with Lego and Keva and games, oh my! Discover all the fun kits and activities available at the library. Presented by Thompson-Nicola Regional Library.
Ages 6-12, Drop In.

Unplug and Play in the Interactive Drop-In Centre
2026-01-26 09:00 - 11:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
For families with Children birth to 5 years – Join us for Unplug and Play Activities in our Interactive Drop In Centre at the John Tod Centre, YMCA BC.

Secwépemc Land and Stories Tour
2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Secwépemc Museum and Heritage park, 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2H 1H1, Canada
New this year! A tour of the museum combined with creation stories and songs at the Secwépemc Museum and Heritage park.
Free Drop In for All Ages.

Mindful Art
2026-01-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-28 15:30 - 16:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Join us for a Mindful Art activity that combines artistic expression with mindfulness.
We will have a number of art stations set up for school-aged children!
No registration Required.

Unplug and Play Activities in the Interactive Drop-In Centre
2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-28 09:00 - 11:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada

Come Read With Me Volunteer Tutor Training
2026-01-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 1B9, Canada
Join us for a 3 hour volunteer tutor training where you will learn simple strategies and word games to help build your young readers’ fluency and confidence.
Please register by contacting Cami at cami.literacyinkamloops@gmail.com or 250-573-1785

Cozy Cubs Club: Cooking
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | BGC Kamloops, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
A cozy space to craft and cook together to build skills and have fun.

For children ages 2 to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Registration Required: Email n.panjawani@bgckwl.com

Chill Zone
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Kamloops Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, 465 Victoria St #100, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A9, Canada
An after school hang-out destination – join the games zone, craft zone, stem zone, or chill zone!
Ages 9-13, Drop In.

Youth Hub
2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
A drop-in space to chat with friends, use technology or take part in activities such as arts and crafts and gaming.
Ages 13-18, Drop In.

Learn, Sing and Play the Métis Way
2026-01-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Centre, 703 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join us in our Otipemisiwak Centre for interactive play, jigging, songs and learning about who the Métis are!
Ages 0-5 years with a parent or caregiver.
Registration Required: Phone 250-554-9486 or Email eryn.oconnor@gov.bc.ca

Games Galore
2026-01-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Kamloops Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, 465 Victoria St #100, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A9, Canada
Unplug and play at the library! Join us for board games, card games, puzzles, even some giant sized versions of your favourites!
Families, Drop In.

Winter Family Sports Night
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Arthur Hatton Elementary School, 315 Chestnut Avenue, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Come Play With Us! Family Friendly indoor sports at Arthur Hatton gymnasium. Presented by Kamloops Immigration Services.
Registration Required: bit.ly/CC-WinterFamilySports26

FREE Public Skate
2026-01-28 17:45 - 20:00 | Valleyview Arena, 353 Highland Rd, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Enjoy this classic winter past time! Free Public Skate with The City of Kamloops.
All Ages, Drop In. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
2 Skate Times available:
5:45PM-6:45PM
7:00PM-8:00PM

Let's "Par-tea"
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 125 Palm Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Connect with family and community with warm drinks and snacks! FREE event for families with young children.
Registration Required: Email ecdcultural@kafs.ca or Phone 250-376-1296

FOOLED! Family Magic Show
2026-01-29 16:00 - 18:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Clinton Gray brings his magical family show to the John Tod Centre for our annual family magic show!
Recommended for Ages 5+. Registration Required: UPPClintonGrayMagicShow.eventbrite.ca
2 Showtimes:
4:00PM-4:45PM
5:45PM-6:30PM

Family Sport Night
2026-01-29 17:15 - 18:45 | Beattie Elementary School, 492 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Get moving together with Family Sport Night hosted by the City of Kamloops. All families welcome.
Registration Required: shorturl.at/4sCTZ

Pajama Storytime
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:00 | Kamloops Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, 465 Victoria St #100, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A9, Canada
An evening storytime for children of all ages and their caregivers. Pajamas and stuffies are encouraged but not required!
Families, Drop In.

Unplug and Play Activities in the Interactive Drop-In Centre
2026-01-30 09:00 - 11:30 | British Columbia
