November 1 – Día de Muertos, Castlegar
The Mexican Community Kootenay Boundary Association will host the Day of the Dead community celebration, a cultural event that shares the traditions of Día de Muertos through music, dance, altars, food, and art in Castlegar. Event Information.

November 7 – Business Excellence Awards, Revelstoke
The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 33rd Business Excellence Awards on November 7, 2026, recognizing local businesses and non-profits for their exceptional contributions. Event Information.

November 7 – Chamber Gala and Silent Auction, Nelson
The Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Gala on November 7, 2026.

November 7 – Hacking for the Holidays, Cranbrook
Community Futures East Kootenay will be partnering with the Neil Squire Society to run a Makers Making Change program called Hacking for the Holidays on November 7th, 2026. The event will train volunteers to make toys accessible for kids who benefit from the use of assistive technology. Toys are then gifted to local families with kids with disabilities, Childhood Development Centers and Children’s Hospitals. Event Information.

November 8 – Remember the Dead, Nelson
Polka Dot Dragon Arts Society will host “Remember the Dead” on November 8, 2026, at Nelson’s Memorial Park to remember loved ones while following a path with interactive installations, luminaria, and live music. Event Information.

November 8 – Business Excellence Awards, Revelstoke
The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 33rd Business Excellence Awards on November 8, 2026, recognizing local businesses and non-profits for their exceptional contributions.

November 8 to 9 – 7th Siding Festival of Film, Creston
The Creston Valley Film Society will host their annual 7th Siding Festival of Film from November 8-9, 2026, showing a variety short and feature-length films that promote a rural theme. Screenings will take place at Kootenay River Secondary School and the Tivoli Theatre, including a free outdoor screening. Event Information.

November 15 – Elk Valley Metis Christmas Parties, Fernie / Elkford / Sparwood
The Elk Valley Metis Association is hosting their annual Christmas “Kitchen Parties” in Elkford, Sparwood, and Fernie between November 15 and December 6, 2026. These events are held in the evening providing a free cultural meal, Indigenous themed prizes/gifts and grocery cards to each family.

November 16 – Castlegar Community Connect Day 2026, Castlegar
On November 16, 2026, the Castlegar Community Services Society is bringing community members and local service providers together in one accessible location to share a hot meal and information related to supports for food security, housing, health, and other community needs. Event Information.

November 20 – 2026 Business & Community Excellence Awards, Golden
The Golden Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Awards on November 20, 2026, bringing the community together for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition, honouring those who make Golden a great place to live, work, and do business. Event Information.

November 26 – Kimberley and District Community Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration, Kimberley
The Kimberley and District Community Foundation is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration on November 26th, 2026 at Centre 64. The event will be free to attend and the event plans to tell 25 stories for 25 years – showcasing the impact local charities have had on Kimberley and the surrounding area.

November 27 – Light up Creston, Creston
The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd annual Light Up Creston event on November 27, 2026. This event is free to attend, with activities including gingerbread making, marshmallow roasting, and a variety of other family-friendly activities. Event Information.

November 27 – End of Year Kitchen Party, Cranbrook
The Rocky Mountain Metis Association is hosting an End of Year Kitchen Party event on November 27, 2026. The community gathering will host a number of honoured guests, with live music music and food provided.

November 28 – New Denver Christmas Market, New Denver
The Slocan Community Health Care Auxiliary will host a Christmas Market at the Bosun Hall in New Denver on November 28th, 2026.

November 29 – Invermere Light Up, Invermere
Invermere will host their Light Up event on November 29. 2026, with free activities for residents including wagon rides.

November 30 – Let’s Talk Masculinity, Kimberley
Summit Community Services Society is offering a “Let’s Talk Masculinity” combined conference and community event on November 30, 2026. The community event portion provides a free opportunity to attend the keynote address, focusing on education and discussion about masculinity, gender equity, and men’s and boy’s mental health. Event Information.