Events

that bring the valley to life

Here in Armstrong & Spallumcheen, our best stories are told face-to-face

Outdoor market with white tents, people shopping and walking, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky.

Markets, live music events, and celebrations crafted by the community are more than just dates, they’re moments where we gather together. Our events reflect the heart of where they are held.

Use this calendar to find what’s on when you’ll be visiting, or plan your trip about the events.

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ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN 2025 CALENDAR

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Spring

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Summer

JUNE - AUGUST

Fall

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

Local Annual Favourites

Aug
6
to Aug 29

August Art Shows at the Armstrong Spall Museum & Art Gallery

  • Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery (map)
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Head on over to the local museum and art gallery to explore the creative approaches to contemporary paintings this August!

Exhibition dates: August 6 - August 29, 2026

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 6, from 6pm-8pm, everyone else is welcome! Sponsored by Monashee Outdoors

Find more info at asmuseumartgallery.com

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Aug
20

Live Music with Steven Marriot at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Aug
21

Music in the Park featuring 'Headway' sponsored by Royal LePage Downtown Realty Armstrong

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Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and favourite people and enjoy live music in one of Armstrong most beautiful outdoor gathering spaces!

Food Trucks on Site: Gord’Oh’s, Kamui Curry, & Tapped Events

Please bring a non perishable food item in support of the Armstrong Food Bank.

A HUGE thank you to Royal LePage Downtown Realty Armstrong for sponsoring this evening’s Music in the Park and helping keep live music thriving in our community!

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Aug
27

Live Music with Jana Seale at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Aug
28

Music in the Park presents "Dirt Road Kings" sponsored by Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. & Associated Ready Mix

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Music in the Park Presented by Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. & Associated Ready Mix

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy country rock with The Dirt Road Kings!

Friday, August 28, 2026
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Lions Gazebo, Memorial Park, Armstrong

For more than a decade, The Dirt Road Kings have been entertaining audiences across British Columbia with their electrifying blend of country-rock anthems, heartfelt melodies, and arena-style live performances. Whether you're a die-hard country fan or simply love great live music, this talented Okanagan band is sure to have you singing along and dancing in your lawn chair!

Bring your blanket, lawn chair, family and friends and enjoy a beautiful summer evening in one of Armstrong's favourite gathering places.

Food trucks on site
Shabbang
Yukon Smash
Ice cream available
Uddery Ice Cream
Rusty Cow

Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Armstrong Food Bank.

Thank you to Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. & Associated Ready Mix for proudly sponsoring this evening's concert.

See you in the park!

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Sep
2
to Sep 6

125th Armstrong IPE & Stampede

 Join Us for the 125th Armstrong IPE & Stampede! 

Get ready for five unforgettable days of excitement as the Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede celebrates its 125th anniversary, September 2–6, 2026!

From heart-pounding rodeo action and roaring tractors to live music, incredible food and family-friendly fun, the fairgrounds will be bursting with energy from morning until night.

Explore barns filled with animals, cheer on talented local exhibitors, browse unique vendors, discover fascinating hobbies and exhibits, and soak up the hometown pride that makes the IPE such a special tradition.

Whether you come for the bucking bulls, the midway, the food, the music or the memories, there is something exciting waiting around every corner.

Don’t miss one of the biggest celebrations of the summer at The Hobbiest Place on Earth!

 Armstrong, BC
 September 2–6, 2026
 Tickets: www.armstrongipe.com

Come celebrate 125 years of agriculture, entertainment, community and tradition at the Armstrong IPE & Stampede!

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Sep
3

Live Music with Doug Robb at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Sep
12
to Sep 13

Scrapbook Retreat at Hullcar Hall

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Scrapbook Retreat at Hullcar Hall

Gather your photos, paper, crafts, and favourite projects for a fun and creative weekend at Hullcar Hall! The retreat is open to all crafters and includes spacious tables, plenty of creative time, great company, snacks, drinks, and meals.

Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026
Hullcar Hall, Spallumcheen
Saturday: $60
Sunday: $40

Come for one day or make a weekend of it!

For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Sherri at 250-558-8772

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Sep
23
to Sep 27

Caravan Farm Theatre presents 'The Fall of the House of Usher'

Step into the forest… if you dare.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW!

This season, Caravan Farm Theatre invites you on a hauntingly immersive journey into Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale, The Fall of the House of Usher.

After a short walk through the woods, audiences will arrive at a hidden theatre amongst the trees where a crumbling mansion, dark family secrets, and a gothic bromance await…

Site-specific staging
Fireside drinks after the show
A magical nighttime forest experience
A thrilling theatrical adventure for adults and young people alike

And when you return from the forest… warm yourself by the fire under the moonlight with local libations and unforgettable memories.

Caravan Farm Theatre
Tickets & Info: Caravan Farm Theatre
1-866-546-8533 ext 203
boxoffice@caravanfarmtheatre.com

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Aug
15

Rods & Rails Classic Car Show & Shine

Celebrating 70 years since 1956, come enjoy the Classic Car Show & Shine on Saturday, August 15th, in the heart of Armstrong at the Armstrong Fairgrounds!

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Aug
14

Music in the Park featuring 'Rollin' Coal Trio' Presented by Armstrong Vet Clinic

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Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and favourite people and enjoy live music in one of Armstrong most beautiful outdoor gathering spaces!

Food Trucks on Site: Moose Caboose, Si Si Gluten Pizza, & Shupops

Please bring a non perishable food item in support of the Armstrong Food Bank.

A HUGE thank you to Armstrong Veterinary Clinic for sponsoring this evening’s Music in the Park and helping keep live music thriving in our community!

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Aug
14

Music Bingo at the Armstrong Legion

Join Okie Dokie Entertainment for a fun-filled evening of music, bingo, prizes, and plenty of laughs!

$5 admission & $2 per bingo card

Bring your friends, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a great night out at the Legion.

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Aug
13

Garden Market at Sparrowgrass Field & Flower

Introducing the Summer Garden Market🌿🤍

🗓 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Spend the evening wandering the flower fields, shopping local artisan vendors, grabbing dinner from a food truck, and soaking up golden hour on the farm. 🌼☀️

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Aug
13

Live Music with Colin Easthope at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Aug
9

Silent Book Club by Bookish Collective

Want to read your book without the pressures of regular book club? Bookish collective offers their Silent Book Club , with no pressures to read the same book as everyone else, no obligation to share your thoughts, just bookworms who like to read in the company of bookworms alike.

Held in the “B” Room at next door coffee shop, PV BLVD Coffee, enjoy cookies and a quiet space to enjoy your book, with the option of sharing your book and thoughts with new friends!

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Aug
8

Summer Love Market & Concert

Summer Love returns to CC Bloom Flower Farm on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for a full day of local shopping, live music, delicious food, flowers and summer fun!

Set among the flower fields in Spallumcheen, this beautiful summer market will feature 70+ curated vendors from across the Okanagan, Shuswap and Western Canada.

Shop handmade goods, home decor, pottery, jewelry, clothing, art, wellness products, fresh florals, baked treats, coffee, ice cream, food trucks, and more!

Admission is $5

SUMMER LOVE CONCERT

After the market wraps up, the evening continues with a separate ticketed outdoor concert under the stars! Dirt Road Kings return for a high-energy country-rock performance from 8pm-9:30pm

Get your tickets at ccbloom.ca

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Aug
7

Music in the Park presents 'Rockinomix' sponsored by Tolko

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Bring your own lawn chair, blanket, and favourite people and enjoy live music in one of Armstrong most beautiful outdoor gathering spaces!

Food Trucks on Site: Samosa Joe’s, Armstrong Lions Club, & the Rusty Cow Ice Cream Truck

Please bring a non perishable food item in support of the Armstrong Food Bank.

A HUGE thank you to Tolko for sponsoring this evening’s Music in the Park and helping keep live music thriving in our community!

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Aug
6

Live Music with Doug Robb at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Jul
30

Live Music with Matt Wagner at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Jul
23

Live Music with Colin Easthope at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Jul
21
to Aug 2

"Voice of the Valley" Live Theatre Show by Caravan Farm Theatre

The Okanagan Valley takes center stage in this lively musical storytelling revue. Drawn from conversations and encounters with community encounters along the way, the show will make you laugh, tap your toes to the beat, and fall deeper in love with the land and the people of the Okanagan Valley.

And the grand finale? A barn dance to get you out on the dance floor to kick up your heels with your friends and neighbours!

For more info and to purchase your tickets, please go to caravanfarmtheatre.com

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Jul
17
to Jul 19

Armstrong Metalfest 2026

The loudest & most extreme music festival is back for it’s 16th year in Armstrong, BC!

Join in the fun on July 17th & 18th at the Hassen Arena in the heart of Armstrong for an unforgettable weekend of headbanging, thrash wrestling, and camping alongside the incredible music lineup for Metalfest 2026!

To find more info and purchase your tickets, go to https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/

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Jul
16

Live Music with Matt Wagner at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Jul
12

Silent Book Club by Bookish Collective

Looking for a relaxing afternoon with fellow book lovers? Join the Bookish Collective for Silent Book Club!

Bring your current read, grab a beverage and bite at PV Blvd Coffee, the cafe next door, and join fellow book enthusiasts in the “B” room of the cafe. No assigned books, no homework, no discussion required, just the simple pleasure of reading in good company.

Everyone is welcome!

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Jul
9

Live Music with Jana Seale at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Jul
2

Live Music with Doug Robb at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Every Thursday through July and August from 4pm-7:30pm, enjoy live music by local artists during your dining experience at Farmstrong Cider Co!

Note there is an additional live music night on September 3rd.

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Mar
21

Acoustic Coffee House at Zion United Church

Join us for the Zion Acoustic Coffee House at 2pm - the third Saturday of each month (except December)

Bring your acoustic instruments to play and jam.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.

Admission and refreshments by donation.

Zion Church Hall 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250 546 9384

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Feb
21

Acoustic Coffee House at Zion United Church

Join us for the Zion Acoustic Coffee House at 2pm - the third Saturday of each month (except December)

Bring your acoustic instruments to play and jam.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.

Admission and refreshments by donation.

Zion Church Hall 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250 546 9384

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Jan
17

Acoustic Coffee House at Zion United Church

Join us for the Zion Acoustic Coffee House at 2pm - the third Saturday of each month (except December)

Bring your acoustic instruments to play and jam.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.

Admission and refreshments by donation.

Zion Church Hall 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250 546 9384

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Dec
10

Line Dancing at the Branding Iron Pub

TKH Dance Club at The New Branding Iron Pub
2nd & 4th Wednesdays Every Month | 6:00 PM
Sept 24
Oct 8 & 22
Nov 12 & 26
Dec 10
Step onto the dance floor for an evening of music, movement, and great company as the TKH Dance Club takes over The New Branding Iron Pub.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this is your chance to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, upbeat tunes, and plenty of space to practice your moves.
Come early to grab a table, stay for the music, and make Wednesday night one to remember in the heart of Armstrong.
*Class is free with minimum purchase

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Dec
6

Len Wood Holiday Market

  • 3700 Patten Drive Armstrong, BC, V4Y 0H9 Canada (map)
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A Holiday Market with 34 different vendors. More details to come as the days progress.

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Nov
29

5th Annual Farmstrong Cider Christmas Market

November 22 & 29 from 11 AM to 5 PM

Join us for two magical days at Farmstrong’s European-style outdoor Christmas Markets! Stroll through over 60 local vendors, enjoy delicious handheld eats by the fire or seating in the restaurant, and sip on festive food & beverages while taking in the holiday spirit.

Free Horse Wagon Rides
Outdoor fire pits & cozy ambiance
Outside Hot Quick Food
Farmstrong Restaurant open for indoor dining 11 AM to 8 PM
Leave your hands free to shop and save from packing cider around the market, preorders can be picked up when you exit the bus at the IPE grounds. Preorders will open in October on our website.

Location: Farmstrong Cider Company – 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong
Dates: Saturday, November 22 & 29, 2025
Market Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Restaurant Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Please note:
Parking is at the IPE Grounds in Armstrong – shuttle service to and from Farmstrong is available for $5 cash per person. No drop offs available at Farmstrong.
These are outdoor markets – please dress for the weather!

P R E O R D E R Y O U R C I D E R
No carrying, no hassle! Pick up your cider right at the IPE grounds on market day on your return trip.

Preorder by Nov 12 → Pay by Nov 13 at noon → For Nov 22 Pickup
Preorder by Nov 19 → Pay by Nov 20 at noon → For Nov 29 Pickup

Order ahead. Pay online. Pick up with ease. Orders Open up at the end of October.

For more information see our website: https://www.farmstrongcider.com/christmas-markets

Interested Vendors can apply here or from website address above:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc.../viewform

Vendor Acceptance will only happen through email from info@farmstrongcider.com please be aware of online scammers and only communicate through Farmstrong email

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Nov
26

Line Dance at the Branding Iron Pub

TKH Dance Club at The New Branding Iron Pub
2nd & 4th Wednesdays Every Month | 6:00 PM
Sept 24
Oct 8 & 22
Nov 12 & 26
Dec 10
Step onto the dance floor for an evening of music, movement, and great company as the TKH Dance Club takes over The New Branding Iron Pub.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this is your chance to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, upbeat tunes, and plenty of space to practice your moves.
Come early to grab a table, stay for the music, and make Wednesday night one to remember in the heart of Armstrong.
*Class is free with minimum purchase

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Nov
22

5th Annual Farmstrong Cider Christmas Market

November 22 & 29 from 11 AM to 5 PM

Join us for two magical days at Farmstrong’s European-style outdoor Christmas Markets! Stroll through over 60 local vendors, enjoy delicious handheld eats by the fire or seating in the restaurant, and sip on festive food & beverages while taking in the holiday spirit.

Free Horse Wagon Rides
Outdoor fire pits & cozy ambiance
Outside Hot Quick Food
Farmstrong Restaurant open for indoor dining 11 AM to 8 PM
Leave your hands free to shop and save from packing cider around the market, preorders can be picked up when you exit the bus at the IPE grounds. Preorders will open in October on our website.

Location: Farmstrong Cider Company – 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong
Dates: Saturday, November 22 & 29, 2025
Market Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Restaurant Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Please note:
Parking is at the IPE Grounds in Armstrong – shuttle service to and from Farmstrong is available for $5 cash per person. No drop offs available at Farmstrong.
These are outdoor markets – please dress for the weather!

P R E O R D E R Y O U R C I D E R
No carrying, no hassle! Pick up your cider right at the IPE grounds on market day on your return trip.

Preorder by Nov 12 → Pay by Nov 13 at noon → For Nov 22 Pickup
Preorder by Nov 19 → Pay by Nov 20 at noon → For Nov 29 Pickup

Order ahead. Pay online. Pick up with ease. Orders Open up at the end of October.

For more information see our website: https://www.farmstrongcider.com/christmas-markets

Interested Vendors can apply here or from website address above:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc.../viewform

Vendor Acceptance will only happen through email from info@farmstrongcider.com please be aware of online scammers and only communicate through Farmstrong email

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Nov
15

Acoustic Coffee House at Zion United Church

Join us for the Zion Acoustic Coffee House at 2pm - the third Saturday of each month (except December)

Bring your acoustic instruments to play and jam.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.

Admission and refreshments by donation.

Zion Church Hall 2315 Pleasant Valley Blvd. 250 546 9384

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Nov
12

Line Dance at the Branding Iron Pub

TKH Dance Club at The New Branding Iron Pub
2nd & 4th Wednesdays Every Month | 6:00 PM
Sept 24
Oct 8 & 22
Nov 12 & 26
Dec 10
Step onto the dance floor for an evening of music, movement, and great company as the TKH Dance Club takes over The New Branding Iron Pub.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, this is your chance to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, upbeat tunes, and plenty of space to practice your moves.
Come early to grab a table, stay for the music, and make Wednesday night one to remember in the heart of Armstrong.
*Class is free with minimum purchase

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Nov
8
to Nov 9

Scrap n' Chat November

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  • Google Calendar ICS

scrapbook or make your Christmas cards.
Saturday November 8th we start at 9 am to 9pm. $60.00
Breakfast, lunch and supper will be included. All day coffee or tea.
Sunday November 9th start at 9 am to 4pm. Included breakfast and lunch. &40.00
Come one or both days. Please specify when registering if one or two days.
There is no accommodations but you are welcome to bring a trailer or camper and camp on the grounds. Must be self contained.

You will have a full 8 foot table to yourself with access to power.

You are welcome to bring snacks.

Please advise if you have any allergies so we can accommodate your needs.
Please send your name
Email address
Contact phone number
Allergy list (if any)

Text to 250-558-8772

Etransfers accepted to hullcarchic@yahoo.ca

We must have a head count by November 3rd.
Please pass along to interested family and friends.

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Nov
1

Halloween Dance Party at the Branding Iron Pub

Halloween Dance at The Branding Iron Pub

Get ready, Armstrong — Halloween weekend is going to be a party you don’t want to miss!

On Saturday, November 1st at 8 PM, the Branding Iron Pub transforms into the spookiest, grooviest spot in town with live music from the sensational Adapter. This band brings the energy every time — versatile, powerful, and fronted by a seriously talented singer who can take the crowd anywhere from rock to funk to blues.

Costume Prizes
$10 Cover at the Door
First Come, First Serve — 19+ Only

Bring your best costume, your dancing shoes, and your crew — the Branding Iron is the place to be for Halloween in Armstrong.

3445 Okanagan Street, Armstrong, BC

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Nov
1

Boo-Keefe Ranch Haunted House

The Haunted House at O’Keefe Ranch!

Looking for some spooky family fun this fall? Our family-friendly Haunted House is open Saturdays & Sundays from October 4th – November 2nd, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season — a little bit spooky, a whole lot of fun! Kids, parents, and even grandparents will love wandering the haunted corners of the Ranch .

Admission to the Ranch is by donation – every visit helps us keep history alive at O’Keefe Ranch!

Round up your ghouls and goblins and join us this October for some frightful fun ..if you dare!!


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