9 Kid-Friendly Activities in the Okanagan this Fall

The Okanagan is known for its delicious wines and great vineyard tours, but what about entertainment for the little ones? This part of B.C. has more to offer than wine for the 19+, and is a lovely destination for your kiddos to discover. 

Here are nine activities that are sure to keep the children (and adults) busy. 

1. Kangaroo Creek Farm

Kangaroo Creek Farm is sure to keep your family busy with its kangaroo and capybara residents. Enjoy a day outdoors with various breeds of animals, including various species of macropods, capybaras, different birds and goats, among others. This farm allows visitors to pet and feed the animals, so it’s a great option for the brave kiddos out there who enjoy exploring. This farm’s last day of operation this season is October 13, so be sure to check it out before it’s too late.
5932 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna

2. Corn Maze at Kelowna Fruit n Veggies

Enjoy a thrilling afternoon as you venture through a five-acre corn maze at this local produce farm. Corn mazes usually pop up around Halloween, but this one brings all the fun without the horror. This maze will definitely be stimulating for the kids, as it features a “Farm Scene Investigation” game, where kids need to locate six hidden stations throughout the maze to solve a kidnapping mystery.
2190 Cooper Road, Kelowna

3. Scandia Golf and Games

This space is a kid’s wildest dreams packed into one venue. A great option for birthday parties or family fun, this game centre offers indoor and outdoor mini golf courses, arcade games and Go-Karts. As the weather gets cooler, enjoy a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities.
2898 Highway 97 North, Kelowna

4. The 25th Annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival

Show your autumn spirit and take part in this 10-day pumpkin festival. This festival runs October 3 to 13, and features plenty to do for the entire family. This would be an entertaining event for both locals or visitors. Head over with your family for a pickling class, live entertainment, a bubble-blowing show and children’s concert. This event not only offers fun activities, but also a prize-draw on the last two days of the festival.
3005 Wood Avenue, Armstrong 

5. Kartplex at Area 27 Motorsports Park

This one is for the older kids of the family (I see you!). This motorsports park features a 1.21-kilometre kart racing circuit, where children aged 16 and up can drive on the track, provided they have parental consent and supervision. Parents visiting with adult children (aged 19 plus) can also join in on the fun and meet on the tracks. This experience is a more refined and professional version of Go-Karting, perfect for the F1 fans in the family.
127 Area 27 Drive, Oliver 

6. Myra Canyon Adventure Park

Catch a sunny fall day and head out to Myra Canyon Adventure Park for a variety of aerial obstacle courses and zip-lining activities. This park offers 77 climbing elements and seven climbing course lines for everyone’s skill level. You need to be at least 1.37 metres tall to attempt the aerial courses, but children under that height can explore the 20-obstacle Kinder Course.
4429 June Springs Road, Kelowna

7. Kettle Valley Steam Railway

This experience takes you on a journey along the only preserved section of the Kettle Valley Railway, built over a century ago. This option is great if you prefer low-impact, engaging activities. You can pick what type of journey you would like to embark on, whether that’s taking part in an Old West train robbery, or simply enjoying the view of Kelowna on your 90-minute journey. All train rides are powered by a fully restored 1912 steam locomotive, offering an experience that closely mirrors what passengers enjoyed over a hundred years ago.
18404 Bathville Road, Summerland

8. Energyplex

If you have children with boundless amounts of energy, this spot is an excellent choice. Energyplex is an entertainment centre for kids and adults alike, with a laser tag venue, jungle gym, kids’ climbing wall and indoor obstacle course. For the adults, if you’d like to take a break as the kids play, there is also a 19+ lounge area available.
130-948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna

9. Kettle Valley Railway Trail

This trail is set along an abandoned railway corridor, and offers spectacular views of the Okanagan Valley. This 600-kilometre trail stretches from Hope to Castlegar, and is popular amongst ambitious mountain bikers. That being said, you can also walk or bike just one section with the little ones. You can start at any point of the trail—the world is your oyster.
Various entry points