Vernon Winter Carnival is one of the largest events of its kind in Canada. We are proud to continue to deliver over 100 events throughout the community starting the first Friday of February. Tickets for events go on sale the First Friday in December, so mark your calendars!
January 30 - February 19
February 4, 2026
February 6, 2026
- Best Decorated Contest
- Halina Centre’s Bingo Marathon
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- VWC Balloon Glow
- The St. James Family Fling
- Golden Indulgence: A Chocolate Experience
- The ROARING 20’s…..Golden Age of DANCE!
February 7, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Winter Carnival 1 Mile – Fun Run Group
- Winter Carnival 1 Mile – Racing Group
- VWC Parade
- Downtown Vernon Chili Cook-Off
- Elks Beer Garden
- JOPO Swim
- Golden Indulgence: A Chocolate Experience
- Sip & Savour
- Vernon Yacht Club – Set Sail for Gold
February 8, 2026
- Sovereign Lake’s Tour de Soup
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Going for the Gold Canada Loonie Skate
- Starting Block 10k/3k Winter Carnival Run
- Elements of Gold: Free Science Day!
- Chowder Down
- Winter Carnival Olympics at RISE Gymnastics Academy!
- Carnival of Chocolate – Choco Champions
- Making Paper Lanterns: Ages 3+
February 9, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Arrest the Best
- Jam Can Curling
- LOTS of TOTS Playgroup (Ages 0-5)
- Sporty Story Time
- Uncork & Create: Sculpture Edition
February 10, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Arrest the Best
- Jam Can Curling
- Total Fun Bed Races
- Minute-To-Win-It (Ages 7-12)
- Rock Painting Snowflakes: Ages 3+
- Canadian Karaoke
- Line Dancing, Canadian-Style!
February 11, 2026
February 12, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Arrest the Best
- Jam Can Curling
- 53rd Annual Coca-Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament
- Special Valentine’s Chocolate Class
- Happy Days Sock Hop
- A Winter’s Night Painting Party at the Caetani Centre
- Around the World at The Edge
February 13, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Arrest the Best
- Family Movie Night – Cool Runnings
- Making Paper Lanterns: Ages 3+
- Special Valentine’s Chocolate Class
- Solid Gold Disco Party
- Bingo Loco
- The Gold Standard Youth Social
February 14, 2026
- Winter VR Adventure: Carnival Edition
- Baila Vernon! Winter Carnival Edition
- Halina Centre’s Pancake Breakfast
- Sno-Pitch Tournament
- Museum in Motion: A Winter Celebration Mini-Olympics (Ages 5+)
- Polar Bear Market and Swim
- Prince and Princess Tea
- Clay Palooza
- For the Love of Curling – JCI Vernon Rockstars Curling Event
- Family Fun Park & Fireworks
- 15th Winter Carnival Blues Festival
February 15, 2026
