The Oliver and District Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of events in our community for people of all ages. The department hosts sporting events, workshops, and festivals many of which recur annually.
To Volunteer at Recreation Department events, toggle over the 'Our Community' tab, click 'Volunteer Opportunities' and then scroll down to Recreation Centre to find our volunteer information form.
Why make a mess of your play room when you can make it at ours? Come play with our equipment, run around or do a craft in the Oliver Community Hall.
Join us after at the Oliver and District Arena for a free skate (Regular sakte rental fees apply)
Family Day- February 16th 2026 - 10:00-2:00pm.
Our 2025 Event saw 100+ Players, 2026 event registration is now open!
2026 event: March 5,6,7. Players play 1 game per day, social events are hosted on March 5th and 6th.
Road Race #4 in the Interior Running Association series, this flat, scenic 10K loop along the Okanagan River channel and around Oliver Community Park is a great event for runners of all abilities and experience. Back this year is the addition of the 3K loop for runners looking for a shorter distance. There is an aid station on the course and medical support on site. Refreshments, awards and draw prizes follow the race.
Oliver Community Park - Sunday April 12th 2026 - 3K 9:15am start 10K 10:00am start
All registration takes place on raceroster.com Click HERE
Join us in the Oliver Community Park Saturday April 4th, for our Easter Egg Hunts in the park! Let us know you’re coming by registering in advance. Entry by donation. Oliver Community Park.
🐥 Ages 4 & under: 10:30 AM
🐰 Ages 5-7: 10:45 AM
🥕 Ages 8-12: 11:00 AMThe Oliver and District Recreation Department celebrates BC Youth Week annually from May 1st - 7th. BC's Youth Week is a celebration intended to help foster a sense of connectedness between youth aged 13-18 and their communities. Stay tuned to our website and social media for artistic, athletic, and leisure activities or hangouts for youth.
Is your organization looking to host an activity or giveaway for youth during Youth Week? Let us know!
Formerly the Roots and Fruits Expo, this event is now in June. 2026 Event dates June 12 - 21.
Our Feature events will be Friday June 12th and Sunday June 14th. Want to get involved as a sponsor, donor, performer, or volunteer? Contact recreation@oliver.ca
Next: Wednesday July 1st, 2026, 8:30-10:30AM
An annual pancake breakfast, lawn games and music, followed by the Everyone Welcome Swim at the Oliver Community Pool.
Watch this page for 2026 event details.
Our 2025 event saw 40 youth play a recreational hockey game. Members of the OIB, Chief, Council and community dignitaries spoke to the crowds about the importance of reflection on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The next event will be September 30th 2026.
Our 2025 event featured Wyred for Sound, and new decorations sponsored by Oliver Canadian Tire. The Oliver Ambassadors volunteered. Roughly 120 Children passed through the event.
Halloween 2026: Oct 24th
The 2025 event saw roughly 120 visitors + 80 from the first ever Ho Ho Holiday 5K run!
Sponsored by Kevin's No Frills and Supported by OKGN to Go, the Oliver Ambassadors, the Oliver Volunteer Fire Department, the Oliver Community Arts Council and local volunteers.
2026 event: November 28th, 2026