Kelowna IRL

Where to meet people in Kelowna

Join OKTabletop for drop-in games at Twice the Dice or finish a group run at Barn Owl's taproom. Kelowna also has music bingo, dance nights and occasional speed dating.

8:30 AMFitness
KRC Early Creekers (opens in a new tab)
A relaxed group run or walk followed by coffee at Bread Company Landmark. Check the club's meeting point before leaving.
Where
Mission Creek Regional Park, near the EECO building
Cost
Free
6:00 PMFitness
Barn Owl — Never Miss a Monday (opens in a new tab)
A community run, jog or walk finishing at the taproom. Stay for a drink with the group.
Where
Barn Owl Brewing, 4629 Lakeshore Rd
Cost
Free
6:00 PMFitness
Sustain Run Club (opens in a new tab)
A free group run on local trails. Check the weekly post for the meeting point.
Where
Rotating Kelowna trailheads; check the weekly post
Cost
Free
8:30 PMBar
O'Flannigan's Monday karaoke (opens in a new tab)
Weekly karaoke with a sign-up list. Arrive early to settle in and talk before the room gets busy.
Where
O'Flannigan's Pub, 319 Queensway Ave
Cost
Buy your drinks
Evening · check current hoursSocial
Twice the Dice open board-game café (opens in a new tab)
A walk-in board-game café. Bring friends or join the organized OKTabletop drop-in on Tuesday.
Where
Twice the Dice, 575 Bernard Ave
Cost
Stay-and-play fee; see venue site
6:00–9:00 PM · through Nov 30 RecommendedSocial
Red Bird cribbage tournament (opens in a new tab)
A free cribbage tournament series. Beginners and solo players welcome. The series runs through November 30.
Where
Red Bird Brewing, 1080 Richter St
Cost
Free; drinks available for purchase

6:00 PM RecommendedFitness
410 Run Group (opens in a new tab)
A free group run with running and walking pace options. Check the route before joining.
Where
Lululemon, 410 Bernard Ave
Cost
Free
6:00 PM RecommendedSocial
Chits & Giggles — OKTabletop (opens in a new tab)
Beginner-friendly drop-in board games. Join a small table and play with other guests.
Where
Twice the Dice, 575 Bernard Ave
Cost
Venue stay-and-play fee
7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Shore Line Brewing trivia (opens in a new tab)
Team trivia at the brewery. Bring a team or ask the host if a group has room for one more.
Where
Shore Line Brewing, 3477 Lakeshore Rd
Cost
Free to play; food and drinks for purchase

6:29 AMFitness
November Project Kelowna (opens in a new tab)
A free outdoor group workout, rain or shine. Check the session's meeting point before heading out.
Where
The Sails, Bernard Ave waterfront
Cost
Free
6:00 PMFitness
Fresh Air Run Club 81 (opens in a new tab)
A free group run from the store for beginners and experienced runners. Check the route and pace options before joining.
Where
Fresh Air Pandosy, 555 Groves Ave
Cost
Free
6:30 PMFitness
Play Run Club (opens in a new tab)
A community run for all paces. Routes and gathering spots can change, so check the weekly listing.
Where
Play Kelowna, 1950 Harvey Ave
Cost
Free
11:00 AM–7:00 PM · drop-in hoursFitness
Work of Art Pottery Studio drop-in (opens in a new tab)
Drop in to paint your own pottery. Call ahead for groups of five or more.
Where
Work of Art Pottery Studio, 500-1544 Harvey Ave
Cost
Price depends on pottery piece; paint and firing included
7:00 PM RecommendedFitness
North End Run Group (opens in a new tab)
A free group run starting at the brewery. Check the week's distance and route before joining.
Where
Red Bird Brewing, 1080 Richter St
Cost
Free
6:30–8:00 PM · Oct 7, 14 and 21Bar
Barn Owl Brewing live music (opens in a new tab)
Live music at the brewery on selected Wednesdays.
Where
Barn Owl Brewing, 102-4629 Lakeshore Rd
Cost
Food and drinks for purchase
8:00 PMEvent
O'Flannigan's Wednesday trivia (opens in a new tab)
Hosted team pub trivia. Ask the host about joining a team if you arrive alone.
Where
O'Flannigan's Pub, 319 Queensway Ave
Cost
Free to play
7:30 PMEvent
Train Station Pub trivia (opens in a new tab)
A hosted team quiz at the pub. Check whether your group needs to book a table.
Where
Train Station Pub, 1177 Ellis St
Cost
Free to play

6:30–8:30 PM RecommendedEvent
Railside Brewing trivia (opens in a new tab)
Hosted team trivia at the brewery. Individual players are welcome to join others.
Where
Railside Brewing, 1186 High Rd
Cost
Free to play
7:00–9:00 PMEvent
Shore Line Brewing music bingo (opens in a new tab)
Guess the songs in a game of music bingo at the brewery.
Where
Shore Line Brewing, 3477 Lakeshore Rd
Cost
Free to play; food and drinks for purchase
5:00–10:00 PM · bowling lanesFitness
BNA Bowl at BNA Brewing (opens in a new tab)
Bowling at BNA Brewing. Reserve a lane in advance for a group outing.
Where
BNA Brewing, 1250 Ellis St
Cost
Lane fee; see booking page
6:00–8:30 PM · Oct 15 RecommendedNewEvent
Speed Dating Kelowna — ages 20s & 30s (opens in a new tab)
Speed dating for people in their 20s and 30s. Start with a half-hour mingle, then five-minute dates; contact details are exchanged for mutual matches.
Where
Three Lakes Brewing, 2030 Matrix Crescent #7
Cost
Ticketed; see event page

6:00–10:00 PM · Oct 16Event
Red Bird Brewing — Latin Nights (opens in a new tab)
A free Latin dance night with beginner-friendly instruction followed by open dancing.
Where
Red Bird Brewing, 1080 Richter St
Cost
Free
8:00 PMEvent
Copper Brewing Friday trivia (opens in a new tab)
Hosted team trivia at the taproom. Check booking details before bringing your team.
Where
Copper Brewing, 1851 Kirschner Rd #102
Cost
Free to play; food and drinks for purchase
5:00–7:00 PMCafé
Marmalade Cat Café live music (opens in a new tab)
Live music in a café.
Where
Marmalade Cat Café, 2903 Pandosy St #103
Cost
Buy a coffee or food
5:00 PM–lateBar
Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium (opens in a new tab)
A downtown dinner and cocktail lounge with music and bar seating.
Where
Skinny Duke's Glorious Emporium, 1481 Water St
Cost
Food and drinks for purchase

7:00 AM RecommendedFitness
The Breakfast Club run (opens in a new tab)
A free morning group run followed by coffee. Check the meeting point before leaving.
Where
125–1295 Cannery Lane
Cost
Free
9:00 AMFitness
Okanagan parkrun (opens in a new tab)
A free 5K run, jog or walk, with volunteering also welcome. Many participants stay for coffee afterward.
Where
Parkinson Recreation Park
Cost
Free; register once online
8:00 AM–1:00 PM · through Oct 31Social
Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market — outdoor season (opens in a new tab)
An outdoor market with tastings, vendor stalls and shared seating. The 2026 outdoor season ends October 31.
Where
Landmark District, Kelowna
Cost
Free entry
Oct 17 · finals 7:00–9:15 PMFitness
Gneiss Climbing — Pop + Lock season 9 (opens in a new tab)
A climbing competition with open women's and men's qualifiers, followed by evening finals. Register for your category if you want to compete.
Where
Gneiss Climbing, 430 Banks Rd
Cost
Registration required to compete; see event page
8:00–10:00 PM · Fridays and SaturdaysBar
Lakesider Brewing — weekend social hours (opens in a new tab)
Food, drinks and patio seating at the brewery, with a late-night weekend happy hour.
Where
Lakesider Brewing, 835 Anders Rd, West Kelowna
Cost
Food and drinks for purchase
Dates vary · RSVP requiredSocial
Adventure Kelowna social club outings (opens in a new tab)
A free social club for ages 25+ with hikes, kayaking, games and other outings. No upcoming outings are listed; wait for a new event before making plans.
Where
Kelowna and surrounding area; meeting points vary
Cost
Free to join; event costs vary

9:00 AM RecommendedFitness
Rise & Run Kelowna (opens in a new tab)
A 5K run or walk followed by coffee and time with the group.
Where
Tackle Box Coffee Bar, inside Rustic Reel
Cost
Free
Taproom hours varyBar
Kettle River Brewing taproom (opens in a new tab)
A brewery taproom for drinks. Sunday trivia is paused, so do not plan on a quiz.
Where
Kettle River Brewing, 731 Baillie Ave
Cost
Food and drinks for purchase
2:00–4:00 PM · Oct 11, 18 and 25Bar
Barn Owl Brewing live music (opens in a new tab)
Sunday afternoon live music at the brewery.
Where
Barn Owl Brewing, 102-4629 Lakeshore Rd
Cost
Food and drinks for purchase

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