As December moves ever closer, now is the time to secure your plans for the holiday’s best events. Whether it’s a themed evening or a New Year’s Eve spectacle, our valley is well known for its luxurious, exclusive experiences. Lucky for us, there’s no shortage of exceptional venues! But this can make it hard to narrow down the season’s finest.

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our top picks for celebrating the holidays in true Okanagan style! Tickets always sell out fast, so don’t hesitate to make your plans now. You can thank us later… 

Naramata: Outdoor Winter Market

Kicking off the month in the heart of Naramata Village is their fifth annual Outdoor Winter Market—aka an evening of flavour, community spirit, and festive cheer! In a place as magical as Naramata, the twinkling lights and European-style market just amp up the merriment.

Warm up by one of the fire pits, roast some marshmallows, sip on warmed apple ciders or mulled wines, and browse the many stalls offering a collection of sentimental gifts and stocking stuffers! It’s our favourite way to start off the holidays.

Friday, December 5th, 4PM to 7PM

Osoyoos: The Watermark Jingle Ball

As South as you can get, don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening in Osoyoos! The Watermark Jingle Ball kicks off with a glass of bubbly and passed canapés, making you feel every bit as elegant as the event. For an evening of holiday flavours, you can enjoy a gourmet seasonal buffet, capture a photo with Santa, and then dance the night away to tunes from a local DJ. 

Saturday, December 13th, starting at 6PM

Vernon: The Sparkling Holiday Ball on December 18th

Is there anywhere as magical as Sparkling Hills? Because this December, they’re bringing the wonder, the delight, to their Austria Ballroom decked out in full festive enchantment. Perfect for couples, friends, or colleagues looking for a truly unforgettable night, toast to the season with sparkling wine, entertainment, and dance the darkness away.

Capturing the magic of the evening, this celebrations begins with a welcome reception—complete with a master magician… Followed up by an exquisite six-course meal by Sparkling Hill’s executive chef, the evening naturally transitions onto the dance floor for live music spanning a wide-range of decades and genres.

This is sure to be an unforgettable evening of enchantment and celebration.

Thursday, December 18th, 5PM to late

Oliver: New Years Eve at the District Wine Village

Enjoy the final day of 2025 at the District Wine Village thanks to a lineup of events! The entire village will be open, including their wineries, brewery, distillery, bookstore, coffee shop and bakery. Enjoy free public skating in the beautiful chill air, including a rink-side food station, and then finish off with s’mores boards and delicious drinks!

But the true magic starts later on… Enjoy a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen while a live band serenades you in the heart of the plaza. To top it all off, enjoy complimentary fireworks—visible from anywhere in the village!

Wednesday, December 31st, 12PM to 9PM

Kelowna: New Year’s Eve Meal at CedarCreek

An honoured tradition at CedarCreek, you can ring in the New Year with a specially curated, three-course wine-paired lunch, or an immersive five-course dinner with their collection of Platinum wines. Whether you want to start your celebrations earlier in the day and enjoy a cozy night at home or elevate your end of 2025 with Executive Chef Neil Taylor’s locally-inspired menu, CedarCreek is an exceptional venue to celebrate.

Enjoy a sparkling toast as well as exclusively cellared vintages brought out for this one-night, and bask in the beauty of their estate. This is ringing in 2026 in iconic Okanagan fashion. 

Wednesday, December 31st, 12PM to 2:30PM and 5PM to 7:30PM

West Kelowna: Golden Soirée New Year’s Eve Dinner

Celebrate the turning of the year with Mission Hill’s first-ever Golden Soirée: an intimate, black-tie evening of decadence. Set within the grandeur of their Visitor’s Hall—or a Private Salon, should you choose a more exclusive affair—and enjoy a multi-course, wine-paired winner.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or someone more special, this experience will elevate your final evening of 2025 with a sparkling toast to new beginnings, shared resolutions, and the promise of another remarkable year within the Okanagan. 

Wednesday, December 31st, 5:30PM to 9PM

West Kelowna: A Great Gatsby NYE Party

Are you ready for the glittering chaos of the 20s? Because Crown & Thieves is inviting all scoundrels and royalty to come together for one night and toast to the year ahead. Picture a roaring den of glamour, grit, and wine-filled revelry—aka the type of party Jay Gatsby himself would crash… 

It’s got live music, dancing, and decadence à la true prohibition style. You will enjoy a three-course, wine-paired dinner, late-nites bites and Gatsby grazing, as well as a champagne toast at midnight! And what’s even better is if you only want to party, you can forgo the dinner. There will also be prizes for the snazziest and most dazzling couture.

Wednesday, December 31st, starting at 6:30PM

However you celebrate the season this December, we wish you a magical winter escape filled with local Okanagan delights. We are so lucky to live in a valley as extraordinary as this one, full of incredible brands and businesses offering the absolute best. 

Cheers to the holidays!

XX,

Your Okanagan Curators