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KamloopsParents.Com 12 Days of Pre-Christmas

 

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KamloopsParents.Com is thrilled to bring you this list of great December events.  There are always new events being shared on the site, as word gets out.  Check the event calendar at www.KamloopsParents.Com for more events, as the month continues.

Thanks to all the businesses and groups that put forward these events.

Remember to tell them that KamloopsParents.Com sent you!

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December 1st Loopy Family Coupon Book

Mall hours, Sahali Mall.  Hospice Craft Sale (*ongoing)

10am to 8pm, Aberdeen Mall.  Visit Santa (*ongoing)

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

8pm, Kamloops Players Theatre.  The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge

December 2nd

*ongoing events

mall hours, Sahali Mall. Safari Jeff’s Human Nature Exhibit (*ongoing)

10am to 9pm, Pavilion Theatre.  Muse-A-Fair

3pm to 6pm, Globa Cafe and Tapas Bar- Sun Peaks.  Globe Family Friday

7pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

7pm, Church of JC of LDS.  A Christmas Carol

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

8pm, Kamloops Players Theatre.  The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge

December 3rd

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*ongoing events9am to 4pm, North Shore Community Centre.  Toy and Train Show and Sale 9:30am to 2pm, Sahali Mall.  Indoor Farmer’s Market10am to 5pm, Lizzie Bits Baby Co. Discovery Toys Day

10am to 4pm, Pavilion Theatre. Muse-A-Fair

10am to 4pm, Big Little Science Centre.  Family Fun

10:30am to 3pm, CIBC Summit Dr.  Christmas at the CIBC

all day, Sun Peaks.  50th Anniversary Celebration (50% off lift tickets)

11am to 1pm, Sahali Mall.  Long & McQuade performances

1:30 to 4:30pm, Chase Arena.  Santa pictures in Chase

7pm, Church of JC of LDS. A Christmas Carol

7pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

7pm, Calvary Community Church.  TVCO Prelude to Christmas

7:30 to 10:30pm, Heritage house.  Old Time Fiddlers Dancing

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

8pm, Kamloops Players Theatre.  The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge

December  4th

*ongoing events

11am to 2pm, Taco Del Mar.  Taco Del Mar Kids’ Party

2pm, Calvary Community Church.  TVCO Prelude to Christmas

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

December  5th

*ongoing events

all day, Sun Peaks.  Kamloops Toonie Day

7 to 9pm, 1814 Grouse Crt.  Christmas Card Class (RSVP)

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

December  6th Gerald-Teichroeb*ongoing events

11am to 2pm, St. Andrews on the Square.  Annual Shoe Memorial

8pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  Final performance of WCTC’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

December  7th

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*ongoing events

5:30 to 8:30pm, 168 Whiteshield Cr.  DT Stop n’ Shop

7pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

December  8th

*ongoing events

6 to 8pm, Kamloops Museum.  Night at the Museum (Register)

December  9th

*ongoing eventsmall hours, Sahali Mall.  Pinegrove Residents Pinata Raffle3 to 6pm, Globe Cafe and Tapas Bar-Sun Peaks.  Family Friday at Globe5 to 9pm, BC Wildlife Park.  Wildlights Begins!!(*ongoing)

December  10th

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*ongoing events

9:30am to 2pm, Sahali Mall.  Indoor Farmer’s Market

9:30 to 5:30pm, Sahali Mall.  Santa is now at Sahali Mall (ongoing)

10am to 4pm, BLSC.  Sound and Waves

10am to 12pm, Home Depot.  Kids’ Workshop (snowman napkin holder)

11am to 12:30pm, Enriched Daycare.  Enriched Daycare Magic Show

1:30 to 3pm, Kamloops Museum.  Family Fun Day at the Museum (register)

3:30 and 4:30pm, Paramount Theatre.  If the world were a village of 100 people

5 to 9pm, BC Wildlife Park.  Wildlights (*ongoing)

7pm, McArthur island Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

December  11th

River City Gymnastics

*ongoing events

8am, ORA Restaurant.  Breakfast With Santa (Sold Out)

5pm, McArthur Island.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

6:30pm, Sagebrush Theatre.  A Technicolor Christmas

December  12th

*ongoing events

December  13th

*ongoing events

December 14th

*ongoing events

5 to 6:30pm, Sun Peaks Skating Rink.  Family Skate Night

5:30 to 7pm, 1814 Grouse Crt.  Christmas Crafty Kids Class (register)

7pm, 396 Tranquille Rd.  Kamloops Adoption Support Group

December 15th

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*ongoing events

5:30pm, North Lot Interior Savings Centre.  Holiday Train

December 16th

*ongoing events

2 to 7pm, Sun Peaks Village.  Sun Peaks Christmas Market

3 to 6pm, Globe Cafe and Tapas Bar.  Family Fridays at Globe

4:30pm, Kamloops Heritage Railway.  Christmas Train

7pm, Calvary Community Church.  Cowboy Christmas Concert

December  17th

*ongoing events

9:30am to 2pm, Sahali Mall.  Indoor Farmer’s Market

10am to 4pm, BLSC.  Santa’s Secrets

11:05 to 11:45am, Sahali Mall.  KSO Cellist performance

12 to 4pm, Sahali Mall.  Long & McQuade Performers

2 to 7pm, Sun Peaks Village.  Sun Peaks Christmas Market

4:30pm, Kamloops Heritage Railway.  Christmas Train

7pm, McArthur Island Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

7:30 to 10:30pm, Heritage House.  Old Time Fiddlers Dancing

December  18th

Mighty Oak Midwifery

*ongoing events

1 to 3pm.  Young Naturalist’s Club Bird Count

5pm, McArthur Island Arena.  Kamloops Storm Hockey

December  19th

*ongoing events

9am to 3pm, River City Gymnastics.  Sanity Saver Camps

10am to 5pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre.  Special Show at 1:30pm

December  20th

Receiving Cuddles

*ongoing events

9am to 3pm, River City Gymnastics.  Sanity Saver Camps

10am to 5pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre.  Special Show at 1:30pm

4:30 and 7pm, Kamloops Heritage Railway.  Christmas Train

December  21st

*ongoing events

9am to 3pm, River City Gymnastics.  Sanity Saver Camps

10am to 5pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre.  Special Show at 1:30pm

10:30am to 1:30pm, Sunburst Lift- Sun Peaks.  Skiing with Santa

TBA, Sun Peaks.  Sleigh Rides with Santa

5 to 6:30pm, Sun Peaks Skating Rink.  Sun Peaks Family Skate

6:30 to 8pm, St. Andrew’s on the Square. Winter Solstice Yoga

December  22nd

**My apologies that there is no longer any more capacity to link all events, within the program.  Check the event calendar for further details.**

*ongoing events

9am to 3pm, River City Gymnastics.  Sanity Saver Camps

10am to 5pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre.  Special Show at 1:30pm

10:30am to 1:30pm, Sunburst Lift – Sun Peaks.  Skiing with Santa

TBA, Sun Peaks.  Sleigh Rides and Skating with Santa

4:30 and 7pm, Kamloops Heritage Railway.  Christmas Train

December 23rd

cest-la-vie

*ongoing events

9am to 3pm, River City Gymnastics.  Sanity Saver Camps

10am to 5pm, BLSC.Big Little Science Centre.  Special Show at 1:30pm

10:30am to 1:30pm, Sunburst Lift – Sun Peaks.  Skiing with Santa

TBA, Sun Peaks.  Sleigh Rides and Skating With Santa

3 to 6pm, Globe Cafe and Tapas Bar.  Family Fridays at the Globe

7pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

December  24th

Tiny-blessings

*ongoing events

1pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

December  25th -Merry Christmas!Three Green Beans

December  26th

December  28th

*ongoing events

10am to 12pm, Kamloops Museum.  Day Camp at the Kamloops Museum

5 to 6:30pm, Sun Peaks Skating Rink.  Family Skate Night

7pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

7pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

December  29th

*ongoing events

10am to 12pm, Kamloops Museum.  Day Camp at the Kamloops Museum

7pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

December  30th

*ongoing events

10am to 12pm, Kamloops Museum.  Day Camp at the Kamloops Museum

3 to 6pm, Globe Cafe and Tapas Bar-Sun Peaks.  Globe Family Fridays

7pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

7pm, Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Blazers Hockey

December  31st

3 to 6pm, Globe Cafe and Tapas Bar-Sun Peaks.  Globe Family Fridays

1 pm, Kamloops Convention Centre.  Cinderella: Laughing Stock Theatre

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*Ongoing Events

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Elizabeth is a Kamloops lifer. Born at RIH, she is happy to be raising her family here. Married with three wonderful children, Elizabeth is a full-time teacher and enjoys working with parents as she learns more about this "Mommy gig". Elizabeth is passionate about parenting and enjoys networking with other parents. She has been running KamloopsParents.Com since March 2010.