Festivals & Events
No matter the season, there are events for everyone in the Columbia Valley.Take a look at our featured events including winter festivals, summer art features, and more!
Upcoming Events
New Year’s Celebration, Radium Hot Springs
- Dec 31st Annually
- The Springs Golf Course – Driving Range
- Website
Annual New Years Eve and Birthday Party! Come join us on New Years Eve in the Village of Radium Hot Springs for the Village’s annual birthday party and New Years Eve celebration. Enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate at Brent’s Shack from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and watch the fireworks at the Springs Driving Range at 6:00 p.m. (sharp!).
Winter Things to Do in the Columbia Valley
- Late December to early April, annually
Hot Springs, skiing and snowboarding; skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling, OR cozy around the fire. We've got winter all bundled up!Here are some ideas to enjoy winter in the Columbia Valley: Grab a coffee at Fairmont's newest coffee house (The Local!) and take a wintery evening walk around the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort property to enjoy the lights. Walk, skate or cross-country ski along the Worlds Longest Skate Path - The Lake Windermere Whiteway. Just 10 minutes from Fairmont and 20 minutes from Panorama. (Top tip: rent skates in Invermere at Inside Edge) Soak in the Hot Springs at Radium, Fairmont (restrictions apply) or enjoy an authentic wilderness experience at Lussier Hot Springs or our local warm waterfall! Panorama is an exceptional ski area for families and all abilities. 40 minutes from Fairmont, the parking area makes it a breeze to access the slopes. Buy your lift passes with Fairmont Creek and go straight to the lift! Fairmont Ski Area is a small family hill prefect for beginners and a short drive from our Fairmont vacation rentals. Cut your own cross-country ski tracks around the Riverside Golf Course (rent skis in Invermere). Visit a brewery, distillery or both! With low-season rates and the quieter pace of the valley, the winter is a great time to visit - check out our WINTER STAYCATION FREE NIGHTS DEAL with rates starting from $90/night!
Holly Jolly Market
- December 5 - 6, 2025
- Columbia Valley Centre
- Website
Pick up a festive local treat at the Holly Jolly Market! Friday evening and Saturday December 1-2, 2023.
Fairmont Hot Springs Friday Shopping
- Dec 12, 2025
- Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
Join us in Fairmont Hot Springs on December 12, 2025 for holiday shopping! Lots of deals at participating businesses plus Santa photos, Sleigh Rides from 2 – 6 and more.
Winter Wonderland Market
- Dec 27, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
- Radium Hot Springs Centre
- Website
Join us at the Radium Hot Springs Centre for a festival winter market.December 29, 11:00am - 3:00pmDecember 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Snowflake Festival & Taste of the Valley
- January 2025
- Kinsmen Beach, Invermere BC
- Website
A local tradition, the Snowflake Festival is a “must-do” event of the winter season. Join the celebration of winter at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere for an evening of food, entertainment, outdoor bonspiel curling, and fireworks. Events include:Kick-off to the annual Bonspiel on the Lake weekend curling eventFamily skating and outdoor bonfires start at 5 pm Live entertainmentSnowflake Lounge (cash bar) for winter warm-up drinks Fireworks at 8 pmThis is one of the most popular events year-round and the fireworks are always very impressive!
Four Seasons of Events
Winter
Summer
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