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May Events
The Kamloops and Region Farmer’s Market is now open!! Saturdays and Wednesdays!
to May 5th, Sweet Home Cafe. Kids Lunch Fair
to May 12th, Paramount Theatre. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 250.374.LIVE
to May 21st, Downtown. Kamloops Downtown Art Walk
Ongoing Kamloops Library Programs
Want more details? Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com
May 1st, 11am – 1pm, Prince Charles Park. Mom’s Morning Out and International Midwifery Day
May 1st, 9am – 2pm, BC Youth Week Celebrations
May 2nd, 7:30 – 9:30am, Kamloops Convention Centre. KELLI Spelling Bee
May 2nd, 5 – 8pm, Kamloops Art Gallery. BC Youth Week Celebrations
May 3rd – 6th, Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Water Polo Championships
May 3rd, 3 – 4pm, North Kamloops Library. After School Club (free)
May 3rd, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Kamloops Museum. Women Caring for KamloopsÂ
May 3rd, 7pm. Miss Kamloops Speeches
May 4th, 8:30 – midnight, Boys and Girls Club Youth Centre. DJ Dance Party and BBQ
May 4th, 10:15 – 10:45am, North Kamloops Library. Family Storytime
May 4th, 6 – 8pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 4th, 7:30pm, St. John Vianney. BC Old Time Fiddlers
Want more details? Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com
May 5th, 10am – 1pm, North Shore Community Centre. Little Warriors Workshop
May 5th, 10am – 5pm, Lizzie Bits Baby Co. Discovery Toys Day at Lizzie Bits
May 5th, 10am – 2pm, The Pilates Tree. International Pilates Day
May 5th, 10:30am, Stuart Wood Elementary. Walk for Peace, Social Justice and Sustainability
May 5th, 11am, St. John Vianney. Old Time Fiddlers Contest
May 5th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
May 5th, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572Â ($10 family)
May 5th, 1 – 3pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 5th, 7:30pm, Sagebrush Theatre. Rick Mercer: A Nation Worth Ranting About
May 6th, 8am, Westsyde Pool. Kamloops Spring Sprint Triathlon
May 6th, 10am – 4pm, Juniper Ridge. Juniper Ridge Community Garage Sale
May 6th, 1 – 3pm, Kamloops United Church. PIT Stop Meals Program
May 6th, 1 – 1:30pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 6th, 1:30 – 2:30pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 6th, 2:30 – 3pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 6th, 1 – 1:30pm, Kamloops Library. Kamloops Library Family Storytime 250.374.8866 (free)
May 9th, 11am, Tumbleweed Toys (Sahali Mall). Craft Time (free)
May 9th, 2:30pm, Kamloops Library. Book Prize Tour
May 9th, 6 – 8pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 10th -11th, TRU. Cities Fit For Children Conference
May 10th, 10am – 7pm, Fit by Design Move for Health Day
May 10th, 5:30 – 7pm, Kamloops Museum. River City Guided Walking Tour
May 11th, 6 – 8pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 11th, 6:30pm, Sagebrush Theatre. Family Fun and Hypnotist  250.852.1021
Want more details? Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com
May 12th, 10am – 12pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 12th, TCC. Canadian Martial Arts Championships
May 12th, 9am – 2pm, Marion Schilling Elementary. Yard Sale with a Twist
May 12th, 9am – 4pm, Valleyview. Valleyview Community Yard Sale
May 12th, 9am, Barnhartvale. Kamloops Children’s Wish Ride 250.573.3792
May 12th, 10am – 12pm, Home Depot. Home Depot Kid’s Workshop 250.371.4300 (free)
May 12th, 10am – 4pm, 300-block Victoria St. Art in the Street
May 12th, 11am – 4pm, BLSC. Mining Expoloration at the Big Little Science Centre (free)
May 12th, 10am – 2pm, Royal LePage. Garage Sale for Shelter
May 12th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
May 12th, 12 – 2pm, Michael’s. Craft Events
May 12th, 1 – 2pm and 2:30 – 3:30pm, Kamloops Museum. Mother’s Day Tea
May 13th, 9:30am – 5:30pm, BC Wildlife Park. Mother’s Day Celebrations
May 13th, 10 – 11am. Fit By Design Macho Man Boot Camp Challenge
May 18th, 9am – 4pm, Kamloops Museum. ProD Day Camp at Kamloops Museum
May 18th – 21st,Hillside Stadium. Kamloops Track & Field Centennial Meet
May 18th – 21st. KYSA Cup Soccer Tournament
May 19th – 21st, 9:30am – 5:30pm, BC Wildlife Park. Victoria Day at the BC Wildlife Park
May 19th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
May 19th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
May 19th, 10am to 4pm, show at 1:30pm, BLSC. Big Little Science Centre 250.554.2572Â ($10 family)
May 23rd, 11am, Tumbleweed Toys (Sahali Mall). Craft Time (free)
May 24th, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Kamloops Museum. Mel Rothenburger at the Kamloops Museum
Want more details? Check out the event calendar at www.kamloopsparents.com
May 25th – 26th, Sagebrush Theatre. Kamloops Dance Academy Recitals
May 26th, 10am – 4pm, BLSC. Open House at the Big Little Science Centre
May 26th, 10am – 2pm, ISC Parking Lot. City of Kamloops Bike Rodeo
May 26th, 11am – 12pm, Chapters. Chapters Craft and Storytime 250.377.8468 (free)
May 26th, Doug Mills Ranch. Gymkhana
May 26th, 1 – 2:30pm, Kamloops Museum. Dinosaur Days
May 26th, 1 – 3pm, Valleyview Arena. Tim Horton’s Free Public Skate
May 27th – 29th, Camp Grafton. Camp FOCUS
May 27th, 9am, Blackwell Dairy. Blackwell Dairy Run
May 27th, 10am – 4pm, Kamloops Convention Centre. The Woman’s Fair
May 27th, 10:30am, Whispering Pines Sports Complex. Off Road Racing
May 28th – June 3rd. Bike to Work Week
May 30th – June 3rd, Doug Mills Ranch. Adult Horsemanship
May 30th, 1pm. Registration begins: Race for Kids
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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. If you hear of an event, simply email elizabeth@kamloopsparents.com to have it listed.
Thanks to all the businesses and groups that put together these great events. ___________________________________________________________________________________
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