Events, Markets listed below!

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BC Family Day at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Date: February 16, 2025
Time: TBD
Description: Each BC Family Day, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex hosts free, fun-filled activities for the entire family including free swimming and skating.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

have an event  this month? Contact us!

have an event  this month? Contact us!

Children’s Festival 

Date: annually last Sunday of May

Location: Boitanio park

Website: https://womenscontact.org/

Laker's Car Club - Downtown, the last Sunday of May

Bike Rodeo
Date: TBD in May 2025
Time: 10 am-12:30 pm
Location: Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex back parking lot next to Boitanio Park
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Youth Week at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Date: May 1-7, annually
Description: From May 1-7, throughout the week, youth ages 13 and up are welcome to drop in to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for completely free to swim, use the fitness centre (ages 16 and up) or sign out discs for use in the adjacent Boitanio Park Disc Golf Course. Stay tuned to CMRC socials for more specific happening throughout the week.

The Golden Buckle Hunt
Date: Each May, annually
Time: All month
Description: Grab your family and friends and slap on some hikers for the annual month-long GOLDEN BUCKLE HUNT where four buckles will be hidden (one per week) on local trails around Williams Lake at four different locations beginning May 1.
Each week, the hunt will take you along new trails or hikes around Williams Lake.  
Visit the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s social media pages for a new clue each week that will lead you to the buckle. Once you find the buckle, take a selfie and email it to recreation@williamslake.ca no later than Sunday at 11:59 pm each week to be entered into the grand prize draw.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

City of Williams Lake Public Works Open House
Date: May 24, 2025
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Location: City of Williams Lake Public Works Yard
Phone: 250-392-1784
Email: publicworks@williamslake.ca

Williams Lake Fire Department Open House
Date: May/June 2025 (TBD) – check both City of Williams Lake and Williams Lake Fire Department socials closer to for exact date
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Location: Williams Lake Fire Hall
Phone: 250-392-4321
Email: firedepartment@williamslake.ca

Williams  Lake Farmer's Friday Market

Date: Fridays in May, June, July, August, September and early October. 9am to 2pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Street Party

Date: (could fall in June or July) Saturday of Stampede Weekend

Location: Downtown

ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Date: June 1-30
Time: All month
Location: Various locations
Description: Each day in June, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, along with community partners, offers a free fitness activity or idea. Participants can sign up to help the community compete in the national ParticipACTION Community Challenge, which awards winning communities funding toward a recreational initiative. More info at https://www.participaction.com/programs/community-challenge/
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Williams Lake Fire Department Open House
Date: May/June 2025 (TBD) – check both City of Williams Lake and Williams Lake Fire Department socials closer to for exact date
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Location: Williams Lake Fire Hall
Phone: 250-392-4321
Email: firedepartment@williamslake.ca

Williams  Lake Farmer's Friday Market

Date: Fridays in May, June, July, August, September and early October. 9am to 2pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Williams  Lake Farmer's Tuesday Night Market

Date: Tuesday June, July, August and September. 2pm to 7pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Performances in the Park - every Thursday in Boitanio Park from July to August

Street Party

Date: (could fall in June or July) Saturday of Stampede Weekend

Location: Downtown

Canada Day
Date: July 1, annually
Time: TBD
Location: Boitanio Park
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Mud Puddle Trail Run on Fox Mountain
Date: Summer 2025 – date TBD
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Description: Two routes available: a family-friendly five-kilometre fun run and a competitive 10-kilometre race. Happens each summer at Fox Mountain trail network.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Williams  Lake Farmer's Friday Market

Date: Fridays in May, June, July, August, September and early October. 9am to 2pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Williams  Lake Farmer's Tuesday Night Market

Date: Tuesday June, July, August and September. 2pm to 7pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Performances in the Park - every Thursday in Boitanio Park from July to August

BGC Street Party

Date: watch their website or facebook page for the 2025 date

Location: 17 South 4th Ave, across from Safeway

Facebook:  Facebook 

Website:  Home | Children & Youth Programs | BGC Williams Lake 

Downtown Williams Lake BIA Art Walk

Date: every summer

Location: Downtown businesses

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownWilliamsLake

National Pickleball Day
Date: First Saturday in August
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Location: Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Description: Free pickleball lessons for new and experienced players, and drop-ins. All welcome.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Mud Puddle Trail Run on Fox Mountain
Date: Summer 2025 – date TBD
Time: 9 am – 12 pm
Description: Two routes available: a family-friendly five-kilometre fun run and a competitive 10-kilometre race. Happens each summer at Fox Mountain trail network.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Williams  Lake Farmer's Friday Market

Date: Fridays in May, June, July, August, September and early October. 9am to 2pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Williams  Lake Farmer's Tuesday Night Market

Date: Tuesday June, July, August and September. 2pm to 7pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

WL Harvest Fair

Date :First weekend in September

Location: Curling Rink,  Stampede Grounds, 800 MacKenzie Ave S 

Website: https://www.wlharvestfair.ca/

Annual Harvest Nutrition Run
Date: Last Sunday in September
Time: 11 am-12:30 pm
Location: Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex Parking Lot
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Williams  Lake Farmer's Friday Market

Date: Fridays in May, June, July, August, September and early October. 9am to 2pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com 

Williams  Lake Farmer's Tuesday Night Market

Date: Tuesday June, July, August and September. 2pm to 7pm

Location: Kawanis Park, beside the Rec Centre

Facebook:   (1) Facebook 

Website: https://williamslakefarmersmarket.com/

Email:  wlfm.manager@gmail.com
 

Annual Bewitching Market 

Where: TRU Gym

When: October 11th 4pm to 9pm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1258627412035447

The Realm of Toys' Downtown Trick r Treat

Date: every Halloween

Time: 3pm to 6pm

Location: Main streets downtown. Map can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/TheRealmofToys 

Annual Halloween Fireworks
Date: October 31, annually
Time: Bonfire at 7:15 pm, fireworks at 7:45 pm
Location: Williams Lake Stampede Grounds (behind the grandstand)
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Witch's Paddle 

Grab your kayak or paddleboard and head to Scout Island in your best water friendly witchy outfit! Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult 

Date: First Sunday of October, during the warmest time of day (sometimes 5pm)

Location: Scout Island

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supinthepuddle 

BGC Haunted House

Entry by donation - to volunteer please contact Helena at noopa@bgcwilliamslake.com

Date: Less Scary October 17th 6pm to 8pm

Extra Scar October 18th 6pm to 9pm

Location: 17 South 4th Ave

Facebook:  Facebook 

Website:  Home | Children & Youth Programs | BGC Williams Lake 

Annual WLFN Pumpkin Patch

Everybody welcome. Pick your own pumpkin at WLFN's third annual Pumpkin Patch!

Family fall photos by Lasha McIntyre Photography, Games, Hotdogs, Bouncy Castle, Carnival activities

$5 minimum donation per pumpkin (no charge for WLFN members). Cash only for pumpkins and activities. Your support is appreciated! All funds generated go towards WLFN Social Development programming.

Open to everybody, running from 4-7:30PM (or until we run out of pumpkins). For more info, contact:

kyleen.toyne@wlfn.ca
250.296.3507 ext. 186

Date: Thursday, October 17th 2025, 4pm to 7:30pm

Location: TRU Field

Facebook:  Fourth Annual WLFN Pumpkin Patch 🎃 | Facebook 

Overlander Pub Halloween Party

Featuring live band Don't Be Stupid! 19+ event. Prizes, drink specials and limited seating

Date: October 31st, 9:30pm to 1:30am

Date: November 1st, 9:30pm to 1:30am

Facebook: Facebook

Cribbage Tournament
Date: November 23rd, 2025
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Location: Gibraltar Room
Description: The Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex hosts an annual cribbage tournament each November with prizes and bragging rights up for grabs. Space is limited. Register at www.williamslake.ca/programregistration.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca

Downtown Williams Lake BIA Winter Lights Festival

Date: First weekend of December

Time: throughout the weekend

Location: Downtown businesses

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownWilliamsLake

Cariboo Winterland
Date: TBD
Times: TBD
Location: Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
Description: Happening from (TBD), all public, family and adult skating will take place on the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex’s decorated, holiday wonderland ice featuring festive trees, lights, family photo locations and all your favourite holiday blow-ups, decorations and more. Schedule available online at www.williamslake.ca/1017/Cariboo-Winterland.
Phone: 250-398-7665
Email: recreation@williamslake.ca