Valley First New York New Years Eve

Valley First New York New Years is our annual family-friendly celebration to ring in Kelowna’s New Year and one of the only all-ages events in Kelowna on New Year’s Eve.

Started in 2012, this is the 14th year for this one-night celebration held in Stuart Park in downtown Kelowna. Free to attend, activities and live entertainment can be enjoyed by all ages and musical tastes.

NEW! The generous folks at Valley First want to help you start the year right
with a chance to win $2026!
Scan the QR code by following this link to enter the draw here starting Monday Dec 15^th through to 8:30pm Dec 31^st.
(pssst! Winner will be announced just before the fireworks)

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Festivals Kelowna presents a ” Valley First New York New Years” on Dec 31st from 6-9pm at Stuart Park (across from City Hall)

FREE fun for the whole family including:

Live musical entertainment:

6:00 – 6:45 Rusty Crowes (4pc; Rock)

7:00 -7:45 Down Yonder (4pc; Pop/Bluegrass)

8:00 – 8:55 Funkin’Donuts (4pc; Funk/Pop)

Kiwanis” Snow Zone” full of activities and games

Public Skating Food Trucks

FREE goodies thanks to our generous sponsors

FREE hot chocolate and cookies thanks to Costco Kelowna

And everyone’s favorite, the fireworks show at 9PM!

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What's all the fun about?

Valley First New York New Year’s is a fantastically fun time for all ages:

We’re busy making plans for this year’s all ages “early” New Year celebration, but you can look forward to:

High-energy, live musical performances from some of the Okanagan’s best party bands
The “Kiwanis Snow Zone” with multiple FREE activity stations of games, dancing, facepainting and more
Glow sticks, games, and giveaways thanks to Valley First and our generous sponsors and partners
FREE Hot Chocolate and cookies courtesy of Costco Canada
Food trucks with mitten-friendly items
Ringing in an early New Year with special guests helping with the countdown to our fireworks show at 9 PM

Graham Ord performs

Folks getting warm by the fire

A snowman brings smiles

Posing at the Valley First photobooth

Plenty of food trucks!

Celebrate New Year's Eve

Live music at Stuart Park

New Year's fun for all ages

A special thanks

We are so grateful to our generous, community-minded sponsors and partners for their investment in this community event. A special thanks to Valley First and the City of Kelowna for their ongoing commitment.