2026 Christmas Events

Celebrate Christmas with The Salvation Army

Join Okanagan Central Salvation Army this Christmas season at a variety of community events across Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country. From toy drives and Christmas kettle kick-offs to community light-up celebrations and matching gift days, there are many opportunities to bring hope to local families this Christmas.

November Events

November 14 πŸ’ West Kelowna Warriors Kettle Kick-Off 7:00 PM Royal LePage Arena

November 20 πŸ’ Rockets Kettle Kick-Off 7:00 PM Prospera Place

November 21 πŸŽ„ Tree of Hope Festival 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Landmark District

November 28 πŸš™ 4x4 Toy Run 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM High Noon Park, Kelowna

November 29 πŸ’‘ Rutland Winter Light-Up 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Centennial Park

November 12 to December 11 🧸 Uncle Vinny's Toy Drive Various Locations unclevinnys.ca [

December Events

December 1 🎁 Giving Tuesday Online okanagancentralsalvationarmy.ca

December 4 to 6 πŸš‚ Toys for Joy Orchard Park Mall Vista Radio Live on Location

December 4 πŸ’‘ West Kelowna Light-Up 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Brown Road

December 5 ❀️ Mountain of Hope Toy Drive 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM West Kelowna Salvation Army Thrift Store with Beach Radio Live on Location

December 5 πŸš“ West Kelowna Stuff a Cruiser 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM London Drugs [

December 5 πŸ›» Fill the Van for Sally Ann 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM All Save-On-Foods locations

December 5 🎁 Santa's Workshop 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM George Elliot Secondary School, Lake Country

December 6 to 12 🎁 Santa Bus City of Kelowna Transit

December 12 ❀️ Scotia Match Day Various kettle locations throughout Kelowna

December 12 πŸš“ Stuff the Cruiser 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM London Drugs, Kelowna

December 19 ❀️ Wal-Mart Match Day Online okanagancentralsalvationarmy.ca

Gifts of Hope Toy Rooms

West Kelowna: December 7 to 11

Kelowna: December 14 to 24

Registration required. Contact: okanagancentral.giftsofhope@salvationarmy.ca

Christmas Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign runs throughout November and December. Kettles conclude on December 24. Merry Christmas!

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