Oliver Tourism

Halloween Happy Hour (gadZook Vinery)
2023-10-27 15:00 - 18:00 UTC
Stop by gadZook Vinery for Halloween Happy Hour with food by Pit Stop Smokery and wine by Uppercase Winery, gadZook Vinery and High Note Estate Winery.

Four Food Chiefs (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2023-10-27 12:30 - 16:30
FOUR FOOD CHIEFS – FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Two Seatings:12:30PM & 2:30PM
$55 per person
The Four Food Chiefs; Bear, Salmon, Bitterroot and Saskatoon berry, represent the key elements of Indigenous Cuisine. Experience the art of food and wine pairing with Nk’Mip Cellars award-winning wine and specially prepared Four Food Chief inspired food bites. You will enjoy a semi-private experience in the Qwam Qwmt Gallery while one of their experts while share the legend of the Four Food Chiefs and lead you through the fun and exciting world of pairing food & wine. Reservations required.

Bear Grease (Venables Theatre)
2023-10-25 19:30 - 21:00
Bear Grease is a fresh and fun Indigenous take on the classic 1978 musical. The all-Indigenous cast includes Crystle Lightning (2021 Canadian Screen Award Winner for Best Actress, Trickster, and Three Pines) as Sandy and MC RedCloud (Yellowstone) as Danny. Get your tickets early – this smash hit has sold out festivals across Canada and the US! TICKETS: Adults – $40, 18 & Under $20

Firehall Trivia Night (Firehall Brewery)
2023-10-24 19:00 - 21:30
Fall Season of Firehall Trivia starts at 6:30pm, but keep in mind that if you arrive before 6pm you can catch Happy Hour pricing and get a good seat. Maximum 4 people to a team, and seating is first-come-first-serve. There are two rounds of 20 questions, and one of the rounds is always themed. A new theme every week.
Complimentary, comical, and carefully conducted, Trivia Night at the Firehall is every Tuesday.

Fall Photo Contest (Nostalgia Wines)
2023-10-23 10:00 - 17:30
Nostalgia Wines would like to invite you to use their beautifully autumnal property to take a perfect fall photo during your visit during the week or on weekends. They are open daily 10am – 5:30pm. With each photo, you can enter to win a gift basket worth $100. The draw will take place Nov 18 (at their Santa event). Just show your photo to a team member to enter.

Oktoberfest Dinner & Dance (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-10-21 16:30 - 22:00
Dinner menu of roast pork, potatoes, two vegetables, apple sauce and dessert. Music by The Volunteer Band. Everyone is Welcome. Bar opens at 4:30pm; Dinner at 5:30pm, and Dancing starts at 7:00pm. Tickets sold in advance at the Oliver Senior Centre.

Oktoberfest (District Wine Village)
2023-10-21 12:00 - 18:00
Oktoberfest at the District Wine Village! Great Beer, live music and all day fun! Here’s what’s in store for you: Live music with S-Bahn Oktoberfest Band under tent in the Centre Plaza – Firehall Brewery and Neighbourhood Brewing will be there with great beers to enjoy while Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen will have great food options to join in the festivities!
Watch from a patio or buy tickets to get in the action! Tickets include a keepsake glass and a couple beer tickets. Grab your lederhosen and dirndls, and let’s toast to the most epic Oktoberfest yet.
Don’t miss out – Get your tickets now and share the joy with your friends! Buy tickets online.

The Lounge (vinAmité Cellars)
2023-10-20 10:30 - 20:00
OPEN DAILY – vinAmité Cellars’ The Lounge is serving cocktails, beer, and wine by the glass. Charcuterie and Cheese boards are always available. Open until 8pm daily until Nov. 30th.
Pre-Show Theatre Special – Do you have tickets for a show at the Venables Theatre? Show vinAmité your event tickets for that night and get 10% off your bill.

Hockey Night at Firehall (Firehall Brewery)
2023-10-19 16:30 - 21:30
Every Thursday that has a Canucks game or an important Canadian game that we can catch on the TV, head on downstairs to the Firehall Brewery to watch the game. There are food & drink specials! And you can enter your brewery receipt at the end of the night for a chance to win a custom Firehall-Canucks jersey at the end of the season!
Keep your Thursdays cleared for Hockey Night at Firehall! Game On! NOTE: Check the NHL listings for all the game days and start times.

DISSOLVE (Venables Theatre)
2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by shameless hussy productions & Desert Sun Counselling Centre

Following a college girl on a night out, moving back and forth from bedroom to bar scenes, one actress plays 16 characters, both comic and dramatic. Night turns to morning, and “Anygirl” awakens from her ordeal as a disoriented yet brave survivor. This show is designed to provoke thought and dialogue around date rape and consent, ultimately challenging our thinking and behaviour surrounding alcohol, drugs and sexual assault. Dissolve has toured North America for the past decade. Last fall this show played 42nd Street in New York and now it’s here!

“Anygirl’s anger translates into energy and spot-on satire… the characters funny and recognizable… a rewarding show.” The Vancouver Sun

“In all my years as an educator (25 years) I have never seen a more powerful presentation. There is a tremendous need for this type of education in schools today.” Jay Prepchuk – Counseling Department Head, Handsworth Secondary School.

With a mandate of “telling provocative stories about women to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world” Vancouver’s shameless hussy productions puts herstory to the forefront. We search for and create work that provokes a deeper understanding of women’s past, present and potential and bring it roaring onto stages across Canada and the U.S. Previous productions mounted for young audiences include our original play about women’s suffrage, Woman Idiot Lunatic Criminal. More at www.shamelesshussy.com

TICKETS: This is a free event with general admission seating.

Harvest Dinner Series (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2023-10-18 18:30 - 20:30
If you’re planning a visit to the south Okanagan… or if you are a local, we’d love to see you at The Sonora Room Restaurant at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery!

On Wednesday evenings until November 1st Chef Lee Humphries has created a special Harvest Dinner Series featuring some of our local suppliers as features on the menu. Limited space is available for these special dinners so reserve now for the three remaining dates.

Details:
Wednesday evenings from October 11th – November 1st
Dinners will run from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:30 pm and will be long table/harvest table-style seating.
4-course set menu with a wine-paired option
$65.00 per person (dinner only) or
$95.00 per person (dinner and wine pairings)
Prices do not include beverages, wine, gratuities or applicable taxes.

October 18th Featuring Plot Twist Farms

October 25th Featuring What the Fungus Mushrooms

November 1st Featuring 63 Acres Premium BC Beef

Miradoro Longtable Dinner Series (Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek)
2023-10-17 18:30 - 21:30
Fall 2023 Tuesday Night Longtable Dinners
October 31st – Halloween Apprentice Dinner – A spooky themed dinner as Miradoro celebrates their Apprentice Chefs! Each apprentice chef will prepare a Halloween themed course. Costumes encouraged! There is a prize for the best costume. Call to book 250-498-3742
November 7th – Oyster Fest – Join our friends & seafood suppliers, Jon and Anne-Marie of Codfather’s seafood in a celebration of this ocean treasure.
November 14th – Upper Bench Cheese Dinner – Join cheese-maker Shana Cole Miller of Upper Bench Cheese as we create a menu based around her delicious products.
November 21st – Alumni Dinner – Former sous chefs Courtenay Welter, Ian Stilborn and German Barahona Acuña create a menu showcasing their tremendous culinary talents.
November 28th – Fire & Ice – A menu created as part of the Oliver and Osoyoos Fire & Ice Festival, celebrating the start of the winter season.
December 5th – Road 17 Arctic Char – Chef Jeff will create a menu using this incredible, sustainably raised local fish. Gary Klassen, the owner will be there to talk about his farm and sustainable fish farming practices.
December 12th – Cucina Piemontese – Since Chef’s trip here in 2006, this region of Italy will always hold a place in his heart. This cuisine is hearty, yet sophisticated cuisine that is equally influenced by the history of its ruling families to its farmers and foragers.
December 19th – Feast of the Seven Fishes – Italian Christmas – We finish the year with this traditional Italian dinner featuring 7 fish dishes, plus dessert.
6.30pm start, please allow us time to seat you. Menu $47+tax / Wine pairings $37+tax.
Reservations required – 250 498 3742 / info@miradoro.ca

Monday Week Day Skating (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00

Flower Arrangement Workshop (Oliver Senior Centre)
2023-10-16 10:00 - 12:00
Fall flower arranging workshop at the Oliver Senior Centre. Supplies are included in the cost is $10.00. Registration is in person at the Senior Centre prior to the workshop. Space is Limited!

Soup Artist Showdown (Firehall Brewery)
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
The Brewery will be hosting a Soup Artist Showdown between participating cooks from upstairs at Pappa’s Firehall Bistro! We will have professional judges, and servings will be available to the public by donation, with proceeds going to the BC Ambulance Station!

Hey Viola! (Venables Theatre)
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Hey Viola!, is a musical exploration of Canadian Civil Rights hero, Viola Desmond and could not be more relevant in this time of Civil Rights, Black Lives Matter, and Women’s Rights movements.
In Hey Viola!, Vancouver songstress and actor Krystle Dos Santos, with the support of local musicians Chris Davis, Steven Charles and Jen Lewin brings the life of Viola Desmond to the stage using the dynamic and inspirational music that filled the home of this trailblazer of the civil rights movement. Using the musical format enriches the telling of her amazing and powerful story, ultimately an important Canadian story. But who is Viola Desmond…? other than the newest face on Canada’s ten-dollar bill. She is best known for her courage in refusing to leave the whites-only section of Nova Scotia’s Roseland cinema in 1946, a decision that made history, but she was also a feminist and beauty product icon. What was the fire within this successful black Canadian businesswoman that gave her the courage and confidence to stand up to systemic racial injustices in Canada?

“Celebrate Our Salmon” Open House
2023-10-15 13:00 - 15:00
Interpreters share the story of the Sockeye salmons’ 6000-km journey to the ocean and backDid you know that the Okanagan River is one of only two of the remaining Sockeye Salmon Spawning grounds in the Columbia watershed? Join Lee McFadyen and Ella Braden to learn about the many salmon spawning enhancement projects along the Okanagan River and learn more about the fascinating life cycle of ocean-going fish. Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance (OSCA) and the Okanagan Nation Alliance are hosting two “Celebrate Our Salmon” open houses in the South Okanagan on the Okanagan River. The first open house is Sunday October 15th at the Okanagan River Restoration Initiative site just north of Oliver. The second open house will be Sunday October 22nd in Penticton at the Okanagan River Restoration Initiative spawning beds at the Okanagan Lake dam just south of Okanagan Lake.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the return of sockeye salmon coming home after a 6000- kilometre journey to the ocean and back. Interpreters will be on hand to talk about the life cycle of the sockeye salmon, the challenges these fish face as they travel through different habitats and the restoration initiatives throughout the Okanagan Lake watershed. The events run rain or shine. For more information contact 250 809 6774 or ecostudies@osca.org
Oliver –Sunday October 15th 1pm to 3 pm
Okanagan River Restoration Site
Parking at Oliver Visitors Centre, 6431 Station Street
The site is an easy 1 km walk north along the Oliver Hike and Bike Path. Wheelchair accessible.
Penticton – Sunday October 22, 1pm to 3pm
Okanagan River Channel, on both sides of the dam located just south of Okanagan Lake.
Parking at Loco Landing parking lot, 75

Pub Choir Beer Release Party 2.0 (Firehall Brewery)
2023-10-14 20:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is releasing the “Caution: Juicy” Hazy Pale Ale on Saturday, October 14th, with another Pub Choir event, inspired by chansonnier nights of Québec and the Maritime provinces. Local musician Sean Petersen will perform classic tunes that everyone knows the words to, and the point is to drop the lights and have the whole room sing along. Last week’s Pub Choir was very popular and has been requested as a repeat event, so here we go! You don’t know what you’ve been missing until you’ve experienced a Pub Choir night. Please bring a few donation dollars for Sean’s fine musicianship.
Please note that seating is first-come-first-serve, and don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).
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Weekend Skates (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-10-14 17:30 - 18:45
Sponsored by the Lions Club of Oliver. Free Rentals and Admission. Saturdays and Sundays from 5:30 pm to 6:45pm

Free PRO Coaching Team (Kartplex)
2023-10-14 12:00 - 16:00
STEP UP your SPEED!

One Day only at Kartplex, learn from our PRO Coaching Team for FREE!

With your purchase of any arrive + drive sessions this Saturday, receive the latest tips and tricks from the best instructors in the region at no extra charge! Don’t miss out on your chance to gain valuable insights and experience with our Pros!

NOTE: Both R25 AND RMAX Sessions are available! (As to get Qualified for the mighty RMAX on Saturday if you haven’t already!)

Shaved Tenths GUARANTEED!

SOLD OUT! Oktoberfest Dinner & Dance (Oliver Legion)
2023-10-13 16:30 - 22:30
SOLD OUT! Music by Rebel Luv. Doors open at 4:30pm. Tickets available at the Legion’s Canteen. For more information call 250-498-3868.

Friday Week Day Skating (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-10-13 12:00 - 13:00

Sip Or Dare: The Pumpkin Edition (Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock)
2023-10-13 11:00 - 18:00
October isn’t just a month, it’s a mood at Red Barn Winery. Carve pumpkins like mad artists and sip wine like rebels. Show up, and sip, carve, repeat. An October like no other. Get your Hallowe’en on, Red Barn Winery style.
October 13 – 30 | During regular business hours. Monday & Thursday: 11am – 5pm. Friday – Sunday: 11am – 6pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.
$25 Per Guest | Wine League Member Complimentary
One pumpkin per person provided
**Additional pumpkins available for carving ($8)

Wednesday Week Day Skating (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00

Elliott BROOD & Shred Kelly (Venables Theatre)
2023-10-08 19:00 - 21:00
Across the Great Divide Tour

For 20 years, Elliott BROOD has journeyed through genres, history, stories and countless kms on the road. They mine old-timey topics and traditions, with a guitar banjo-focused sound that’s earnest and raucous; story-driven roots rock that glistens with warmth and wide-eyed, though slightly world-weary, wonder. The tunes on their most recent album,2020’s Keeper, were most certainly written before the pandemic started, but are exactly what Elliott BROOD fans need in uneven times, with a spotlight on the intimate and personal that still offer universal observations about family, relationships, yearning and the passage of time. The warm, organic playing, soaring voices, and audible bond between band members Mark Sasso, Casey Laforet, and Stephen Pitkin makes Elliott BROOD feel like a well-worn and comfortable pair of shoes that still has enough traction to tread many more miles on journeys yet to come.
Emerging from the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, SHRED KELLY is a powerhouse band that seamlessly blends elements of alternative, folk, and rock music. With a captivating live act that leaves audiences in awe, they have become a mainstay in the Canadian music scene. But it’s not just their energetic performances that set them apart—Shred Kelly’s heartfelt songwriting strikes a chord with listeners, connecting deeply as each band member brings their eclectic musical influences to the table, shaping the group’s unique musical direction.
With an impressive track record of touring across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the UK, Shred Kelly has made appearances at renowned festivals such as Kaslo Jazz, Ottawa Blues Fest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, SXSW, Reeperbahn and many more. Furthermore, the band has shared stages with esteemed acts such as The Dead South, Elliott Brood, and The Cave Singers, leading to their reputation as a dynamic live act whose show is described as a joyous celebration of life.

Thanksgiving Dinner (Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek)
2023-10-08 16:00 - 20:00
Thanksgiving Dinner – Sunday October 8th & Monday October 9th.
To Start – SOUP – winter squash, radicchio & apple panzanella with toasted focaccia, tiger blue cheese, walnuts, caramelized honey & roasted shallot vinaigrette. Wine Pairing: Reserve Rosé
MAIN: chai honey glazed quail, pine mushrooms, celery root & rosemary risotto. Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir
DESERT: spiced parsnip cake, tonka bean gelato, burnt caramel. Wine Pairing: Pedro Ximénez
Menu $65 / Wine pairings $35
Items can be ordered separately. No further discounts
Executive Chef – Jeff Van Geest, Sous Chef – Ronny Klaus, Junior Sous Chef – Amber Edwards

Thanksgiving Sunday Live Music (District Wine Village)
2023-10-08 13:00 - 15:00
Thanksgiving Sunday for free live music in the plaza with Kristi Neumann. 1pm – 3pm
The perfect time to visit the Wine Village, enjoy live music and bring home some amazing Okanagan VQA Wine to enjoy with your Thanksgiving Dinner.

Sunday Brunch (District Wine Village)
2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00
ALL DAY BRUNCH | 10am – 4pm | Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen at the District Wine Village. Reservations available online.
eggs benny $20 poached eggs + pepper bacon + focaccia + arugula + lime hollandaise + hash
biscuits & sausage gravy $19 buttermilk biscuit + sunny egg + breakfast sausage gravy + pickled mustard seeds + pepper greens6
tuna poke on toast $22 spicy tuna + avocado + boiled egg + pickled onion + toasted sesame + sourdough + tatsoi
chicken & waffles $24 twice fried chicken + black garlic aioli + parmesan + hot maple syrup + cilantro
smashbrowns $13 lime hollandaise + parmesan + chives

Pub Choir Night (Firehall Brewery)
2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is releasing their 2023 Wind & Fire Harvest Porter on Thanksgiving Saturday, October 7th, with a special music event, inspired by chansonnier nights of Québec and the Maritime provinces. Local musician Sean Petersen will perform classic tunes that everyone knows the words to, and the point is to drop the lights and have the whole room sing along. You don’t know what you’ve been missing until you’ve experienced a Pub Choir night. Please bring a few donation dollars for Sean’s fine musicianship.
Please note that seating is first-come-first-serve, and don’t forget donation cash for the artist! (Credit/debit donations accepted at the bar or with your server).

The Patsy Cline Project & Hank Lives (Venables Theatre)
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:30
Presented by Oliver Music & Entertainment.
In 2016, Lisa Brokop put together a new musical venture, “Lisa Brokop: The Patsy Cline Project.” Lisa pays homage to one of country music’s greatest ladies with some of Cline’s classic hits like “Sweet Dreams,” “Walkin After Midnight,” and “Crazy,” as well as some of her own material specifically written for the project. As an added bonus, you get Paul Jefferson, a major country artist and super talented songwriter, (Aaron Tippin, Keith Urban) with and incredibly accurate performance of his hero Hank Williams Senior, (you’ll think he’s back!)
