Events in Kamloops MAR
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Earth Hour Dim Swim
Canada Games Pool 6:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, March 29th Swim under dimmed lights to help promote energy conservation. Many prizes available to be won with a variety of activities and music in the pool For information: 250-828-3377, jgarbutt@kamloops.ca
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Environmental Mind Grind
Aberdeen Mall 10am - 2pm Saturday, May 10th A jeopardy style environmental trivia challenge open to students in grades 4-9. This fast paced challenge results in cash prizes for the winner’s school. Pre-registration isrequired. Registration deadline is March 31st For information: 250-828-3377, jgarbutt@kamloops.ca
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Clean Air Day
400 block on Victoria Street 9:00am - 3:00pm Wednesday, June 4th Celebrate Clean Air Day in downtown Kamloops in conjunction with the Farmers Market and discover ways to keep our air clean. There will be a variety of activities, music, crafts, vendors and educational information on display. For information: 250-828-3377, jgarbutt@kamloops.ca
National Health and Fitness Day
Tournament Capital Centre Classes: 9:00am - 10:30am Exhibitors: 8:30am - 11:30am Saturday, June 7 Join us for a FREE 75 minute class including elements of Zumba, cardio, strength, pilates and yoga! This all levels class starts at 9am in the TCC Fieldhouse. Check out booths from your favourite health and wellness businesses in Kamloops while enjoying some postworkout snacks and refreshments. For information: 250-828-3698
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Canada Day
Riverside Park 7:00am - 11:00pm Tuesday, July 1 Celebrate our national holiday with a full day of culture, arts, music and festivities at Riverside Park. The day begins with a Lions pancake breakfast and ends with a colourful display of fireworks.
Twisted Tuesday
McDonald Park Pool 1:00pm - 4:00 pm Every Tuesday, July & August Each day has a new theme. Games, activities and prizes. For information: 250-828-3378 or 250-554-2254
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Music in the Park
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2014 Seniors Picnic
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Music in the Park
Riverside Park Bandshell 7:00pm - 8:30pm July 2 - August 31 Free musical entertainment by local, national and international musicians nightly at riverside park. Weather permitted For information: www.kamloops.ca/events/musicinthepark
Thunderstruck Thursday Brock Pool 1:00pm - 4:00 pm Every Thursday, July & August Each day has a new theme. Games, activities and prizes For information: 250-828-3378 or 250-554-1747
THEATRE BC’s DESTINATION MAINSTAGE THEATRE FESTIVAL
Sagebrush Theatre, Old Courthouse and Pavilion Theatre Daily events, July 4-12 Theatre BC’s Annual Provincial Theatre Festival showcasing the best community theatre from around the province. Professionally adjudicated this year by Dean Paul Gibson. Now in its 81st year, Destination Mainstage is one of Canada’s longest running theatre festival traditions. For information: 778-471-5620, Toll Free: 1-888-202-2913, info@theatrebc.org or www.theatrebc.org
McDonald Park Fridays Only, July 4-29 Free musical performance takes place at the McDonald park’s gazebo. Friday evenings, weather permitted For information: www.kamloops.ca/events/musicinthepark Riverside Park 11:30am - 1:30pm Friday, July 18 Join us for some fun games, social activities and lunch. Registration required. Be sure to bring your hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Optional items to bring: your own recyclable plate/cutlery. For information: 250-828-3500 Please Quote Program #224882 to Register.
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National Drowning Prevention Week
All Pools and Beach 1:00pm - 4:00pm July 20 - 27 All venues will contribute to NDPW For information: 250-828-3754 or www.kamloops.ca/swim
Children’s Summer Theatre Program
Throughout Kamloops Varies Throughout July & August The Kamloops Arts Council presents free family-friendly theatre, 5 days a week, throughout July & August. For information: info@kamloopsarts.ca www.kamloopsarts.ca