Thanks for visiting the Destination Castlegar calendar where you can find a collection of upcoming events and local happenings.

Submit your Event
20250702

Free Skate Lessons

Castlegar Rotary Skate Park July 2nd to August 29th Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm Free Safe and Exclusive Skate Lessons for Children, Youth and Adults Drop in or follow the link…

20250722

Tuesday Night Popup Flea Market

outdoor flea market

20250814

NIGHT MARKET with The Latin Lovers and Bella Cat

Join the Trail & District Arts Council and Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market on August 14 for an entertaining evening of food vendors, market, beer & wine garden, and live music at The Night…

20250814

Boost Your Business Effectiveness with AI

Boost Your Business Effectiveness with AI: A Hands-On Session Feeling stretched? AI isn’t just for tech giants—it’s a powerful tool for small businesses too. Join us for a practical,…

20250815

50th Anniversary Conformation show

50th Anniversary Conformation show plus a Canine movement and structure seminar Friday evening , Lip singing to the 70's on Saturday, plus

20250818

Camp Spirit – Castlegar United Church

Come join us during an amazing week where we enjoy times of creativity and science, moving to music, sharing a meal together, and fostering community and friendships! In our Summertime Camps, we…

20250821

Kokanee Birding Info Night

Join Friends of Kootenay Lake for this Birding Info Night at the Kokanee Nature Centre. There will be a panel where local birders reflect what ignited their curiosity in the birds around them. You’ll…

20250822

Nelson Night Market

Baker Street will come alive from 6 to 10pm. Market Nights in Nelson will be sure to please everyone. There will be vendors from all over British Columbia, Food Trucks, Farmers, Performers and much…

20250823

Moving Mountains

Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm for an afternoon of art in the mountains! These mountains hold the power to recharge us physically, emotionally, and spiritually and together with…

20250825

Stick & Puck

20250825

Public Skate

20250830

Kootenay BIG RIG Show

5th Annual Kootenay BIG RIG Show - Labour Day Weekend 2025! Saturday August 30th BIG RIG Cruise through Castlegar @ 7:30pm Sunday August 31st BIG RIG Show and Shine at Bill's Heavy Duty 11:00am -…

20250904

The Hip Replacement

THE HIP REPLACEMENTS- BACK AT CHANCES CASTLEGAR Ages 19+ Get ready to rock out with The Hip Replacements as they return to Chances Castlegar for a night of classic Tragically HIP tunes.…

20250906

Glowing Golden Larches

Join us on Saturday, September 6 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm for an afternoon of art in the mountains! If you’ve ventured out on hikes recently, you might have noticed the first hints of autumn appearing in…

20250908

WACANID Ride

Join Us For The 2025 WaCanId Bike Tour Registration for the 2025 Ride is now OPEN! The WaCanId is an annual Rotarian supported, bicycle tour taking cyclists on paved roads encircling the Selkirk…

20250912

Mir Lecture: Omar El Akkad

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Omar El Akkad is an award-winning author and investigative journalist who was born in Egypt, grew up in Qatar, moved to Canada as a teenager and…

20250912

Kootenay Wellness Festival

The Kootenay Wellness Festival is a community yoga, wellness & art festival. This weekend of unity will bring together people of all ages in the West Kootenays to celebrate our mutual love &…

20250913

50 Shades of Art

The Kootenay Gallery of Art is thrilled to announce a milestone celebration marking its 50th anniversary with a full day of art, music, and community spirit. Entitled 50 Shades of Art, the event…

20250913

D.O.A Live Castlegar

D.O.A. Back in Castlegar, one night of Legendary live punk music!With support from Laughing Sickness, The Adits and Toaster!All ages, limited tickets available 25 advance 30 at the doorDon’t wait too…

20250920

Pass Creek Fall Fair

The Annual Pass Creek Fall Fair

20250927

Borscht Cook-Off Returns

Eating traditional Doukhobor borscht is a common Kootenay experience. The hearty soup has an orange hue, unlike the purple-red of other beet soups, and is rich to the point of decadence, with…

20251004

Danger Cats Live In Castlegar

Sam Walker, Brett Forte, and Uncle Hack bring you an evening of jokes your HR department would have a meltdown over. For those unfamiliar, The Danger Room is a safe place for dangerous ideas. It’s a…

20251106

Open House Selkirk College

Discover Your Future Ready to explore your educational journey? Whether you’re considering applying or already have plans in motion, our Open House is the perfect opportunity to dive into what…

20251115

Kootenay Family Place Fundraising Gala

Ages 19+ Join us for a night of local art, live music, door prizes & more—all to support children & families in the West Kootenays! Last year, we raised just over $10, 000 thanks to…

The of the Kootenays

Where mountains and rivers meet in a fertile valley that boasts rich cultural heritage, a thriving artistic scene and more than enough outdoor recreation for every kind of enthusiast.  Come and visit the centre of it all.

Get in touch with us

1995 6th Ave
Castlegar, BC
V1N 4B7

Phone: 1-250-365-6313
Email Us

Website design and development by Simon de la Salle