Sponsored Events October

October 1 – Amazing & Aging: Seniors Health, Trail

Join the City of Trail on October 1 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Trail & District Public Library for the Amazing & Aging Seniors Fair. The event is an opportunity for seniors of all ages and abilities to socialize, engage, and learn about senior specific health & wellness services in our region. Event Information.

October 2-3 – KORE Summit, Kimberley

The KORE Outdoors Summit is Canada’s only conference dedicated to outdoor gear and the rec-tech manufacturing and product design sector that creates it.  Event Information.

October 4 – Kaslo Arena’s 50th Anniversary, Kaslo

The Kaslo and District Arena Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kaslo Arena.

October 4 – Salmo Valley Fall Festival, Salmo

The Salmo Valley Fall Festival will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre with live music, youth activities, workshops, an artisan fair, and a showcase of local nonprofits. Event Information.

October 5 – The Art Stations 35th Anniversary, Fernie

The Fernie Arts Station is celebrating it’s 35th Anniversary on October 5th, 2025, with a day of connection and creativity. An open house will include free all-ages art activities, information about current programs, live music and food. There will also be an update provided that will share the vision for the future of arts in the region. Event Information.

October 9 – The Cure for Drowning, Golden

Golden Pride Society will bring award wining queer author Loghan Paylor to the Golden Okanagan Regional Library branch on October 9, 2025.

October 11 – Thanksgiving at the Barn, Fernie

The Coal Creek Heritage Society is hosting the annual Thanksgiving at the Barn. A free, family-focused event held at Montane Barn in Fernie, BC, featuring live music, horse rides, games, food, and family friendly activities.

October 14 – Creston Ladies Iron Maiden Volunteer Luncheon, RDCK Area B

The Creston Ladies Iron Maiden will host their annual recognition luncheon for all of Creston’s women volunteers.

October 16 – Fernie Business Excellence Awards, Fernie

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will host it’s annual Business Excellence Awards. Event information.

October 17 – Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Golden

Wildsight Golden will host the Wild and Scenic Film Festival at the Golden Civic Centre. Event Information.

October 18 – Elkford Chamber Business Awards, Elkford

The Elkford Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Elkford Business Awards to celebrate and recognize local businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations. Event Information.

October 19 – Community Expo and Volunteer Fair, Edgewood

The Edgewood Legion will host a Volunteer Job Fair for Edgewood and the surrounding community to highlight opportunities to connect with local societies on October 19th, 2025.

October 21 – Non-profit Networking Bootcamp, Revelstoke

Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke will host a free networking and learning event on October 21st, 2025, for local non-profits to support their understanding of core skills, accessing resources and increasing connections throughout the sector. Event Information.

October 22 – Sparwood Business Excellence Awards, Sparwood

The Sparwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business Excellence Awards. The eleven awards are a celebration of the people and businesses that make the community of Sparwood thrive. Event Information.

October 24 – Business Excellence Awards, Cranbrook

The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Business Excellence Awards on October 24, 2025. The Awards celebrate local businesses and organizations. Event Information.

October 25-26 – Kootenay Lake Summit, Harrop

The Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society will host the 10th annual Kootenay Lake Summit
2025 to inspire and educate with expert talks, an interactive wetlands walk, and a community celebration with food and music at the Harrop Hall from October 25-26, 2025.

October 31 – Halloween Dance and Fireworks, Edgewood

The Inonoaklin Recreation Commission will host a Halloween Dance followed by fireworks for the community.