📅 Verified Local Guide
Okanagan Events Calendar
October 2026
Your guide to South Okanagan life this October — science, fall markets, live music, theatre, golf, motorsports, food experiences, arts and Halloween activities from Penticton and Kaleden to Oliver and Osoyoos.
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Featured Events — October 2026
Four distinctive October experiences: a rare radio-astronomy open house, the Osoyoos drag-racing finale, a major arena concert and a book-lover’s market aboard the SS Sicamous.
October 3
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House
📍 Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, 717 White Lake Road, Kaleden
Tours, talks, demonstrations and children's activities mark 66 years at Canada's leading radio astronomy site. Visitors must power electronics fully off before entering the radio-silent site. Admission: Free.
October 3–4
WCRA Drag Racing Weekend
📍 Osoyoos Airport, 10800 BC-3, Osoyoos
Wine Country Racing Association closes its 2026 season with Saturday setup and weather-permitting test runs, followed by Sunday practice, eliminations and finals. Admission: Not published; cash only on site.
October 23
Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond
📍 South Okanagan Events Centre, 853 Eckhardt Avenue W, Penticton
Brit Floyd performs The Dark Side of the Moon in full alongside highlights from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals and other Pink Floyd favourites. Admission: Tickets from $59.50 plus fees.
October 25
BOOKISH Market aboard the SS Sicamous
📍 SS Sicamous, 1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton
A market for readers featuring local authors, bookish makers, a book swap, readings, treats and small businesses; proceeds support the For the Love of Local Foundation. Admission: $5 at the door; children under 12 free.
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October 2026 Events
A chronological calendar verified from official organizers, municipalities, venues and authoritative destination sources on September 28, 2026. Always recheck the linked event page before travelling.
Thu
Oct
🎵 Live Music
Rumours: Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
A period-detailed tribute to Fleetwood Mac's 1975–1979 era, presented by the Los Angeles-based touring production Rumours.
OliverOfficial Details →Fri
Oct
🎨 Arts & Community
First Friday Art Walk
An evening art walk through participating galleries and businesses along Main Street in Osoyoos.
OsoyoosOfficial Details →Fri
Oct
🎵 Live Music
The World's Greatest Elvis Show starring Darren Lee
Canadian Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee brings his full-stage tribute production to Oliver for a 90-minute performance.
OliverOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🔭 Science & Family
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House
Tours, talks, demonstrations and children's activities mark 66 years at Canada's leading radio astronomy site. Visitors must power electronics fully off before entering the radio-silent site.
KaledenOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🍷 Food & Drink
Oktoberfest at Howling Bluff Winery
A winery Oktoberfest with bratwurst, pretzels, Berliner doughnuts, and local beer, cider and wine available for purchase.
PentictonOfficial Details →Sat–Sun
Oct
🏁 Motorsports
WCRA Drag Racing Weekend
Wine Country Racing Association closes its 2026 season with Saturday setup and weather-permitting test runs, followed by Sunday practice, eliminations and finals.
OsoyoosOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
⛳ Golf
2026 Fall Classic
A four-player mixed-team, 18-hole gross and net scramble with on-course contests, dinner and live music after play.
OsoyoosOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
🐎 Equestrian Sport
Harness Racing at Desert Park Raceway
An afternoon of live harness racing at Osoyoos's Desert Park Raceway.
OsoyoosOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🔭 Science & Education
Saturday Science Series: Twenty Years of Astronomical Projects
Brian Hoff presents the final 2026 Saturday Science Series talk, looking back at twenty years of astronomical projects.
KaledenOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🎵 Live Music
DBX: The Doobie Brothers Experience
A six-piece Canadian tribute celebrates songs from both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald eras of The Doobie Brothers.
OliverOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
⛳ Golf
2026 October Divorce Open
The mixed-format nine-hole season finale includes net best ball, alternate shot and scramble play, followed by dinner and year-end prizes.
OsoyoosOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
🧡 Indigenous Music
Melawmen Collective at The Hub
The intergenerational Melawmen Collective performs contemporary Indigenous fusion shaped by hip hop, rock, folk, spoken rhyme and harmony.
PentictonOfficial Details →Wed–Thu
Oct
🍷 Food & Drink
You Be The Judge: Pasta Edition
Guests taste unlimited pastas created by Terrafina's culinary team, vote for a future menu feature, and receive one glass of wine or local draft beer.
OliverOfficial Details →Fri
Oct
🎵 Live Music
Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall and Beyond
Brit Floyd performs The Dark Side of the Moon in full alongside highlights from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals and other Pink Floyd favourites.
PentictonOfficial Details →Fri
Oct
🎵 Live Music
Kuja Collective at The Dream
Kuja Collective performs at The Dream, Penticton's new intimate live-music venue on Front Street.
PentictonOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🎭 Family Theatre
Water Words
A poetic young-audience production blends storytelling, puppetry, object theatre and live music to explore water abundance and scarcity across Canada and Senegal.
OliverOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
📚 Market & Books
BOOKISH Market aboard the SS Sicamous
A market for readers featuring local authors, bookish makers, a book swap, readings, treats and small businesses; proceeds support the For the Love of Local Foundation.
PentictonOfficial Details →Sun
Oct
🎬 Documentary & Community
The Fire In Our Hearts
An 87-minute Northern BC documentary about the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, wildfire, Indigenous leadership, community response, resilience and sovereignty.
PentictonFull Local Guide →Wed
Oct
🎬 Film & Arts
PAG Film Series: The President's Cake
The Penticton Art Gallery and TIFF Film Circuit present two screenings of The President's Cake as part of the gallery's fall film series.
PentictonOfficial Details →Wed
Oct
🎬 Documentary & Community
The Fire In Our Hearts
A second Penticton date for the documentary centred on wildfire, community-led action, Indigenous leadership, memory and the land.
PentictonFull Local Guide →Wed
Oct
🎤 Comedy
Ron James: The Noise Between Our Ears
Canadian comedian Ron James brings a new stand-up show about social change, technology, aging and the everyday chaos of modern life.
OliverOfficial Details →Sat
Oct
🎃 Motorsports & Halloween
Speedway Spooktacular
Street stocks, hornets and hit-to-pass racing meet Halloween-themed scares and family-friendly fun at Penticton Speedway.
PentictonOfficial Details →🔁 Every Saturday · 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 100 Block of Main Street · October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 · Free entry
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October Events FAQ
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What events are happening in the South Okanagan in October 2026?
October highlights include the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory Open House, Osoyoos drag racing and golf, concerts at Venables Theatre and the SOEC, Indigenous live music, Water Words family theatre, the BOOKISH Market, film and comedy, and Halloween racing.
Which October events are free?
The DRAO Open House, the October 10 science talk and admission to Howling Bluff Winery's Oktoberfest are free. Food, drinks or optional purchases cost extra where noted.
Are there family-friendly October events?
The DRAO Open House, Water Words and the BOOKISH Market are strong family options. The Speedway Spooktacular is promoted as family-friendly. Confirm age guidance and ticket rules with each organizer.
Are South Okanagan farmers markets still open in October?
Yes. The Penticton Farmers' Market runs outdoors every Saturday in October from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, ending October 31.
Where does this October calendar focus?
The guide prioritizes verified events in Penticton, Kaleden, Oliver and Osoyoos, with links to specific organizer, venue, municipal or destination event pages.
How can an organizer submit an event?
Use the Living in the Okanagan contact page and send the event name, exact date and time, venue, community, admission price, concise description, official event URL and organizer contact information.
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