A community resource for recovery.
Events connected to Bald Range fire recovery. Times are local to Summerland.
18:00 meet-and-greet; 19:00 film · Oliver Theatre, Oliver
A fundraising screening supporting the Oliver Fire Department and Summerland wildfire recovery. The published schedule is firefighter and truck meet-and-greet at 6 pm, followed by the film at 7 pm. Entry is by donation. Confirm arrangements with the theatre; the split of proceeds is not stated.
Event information +18:00 · SummerGate Winery, Summerland
Outspoken author readings. Free recovery-season programming; use the festival link for reservations.
Event information +1–2 pm · Summerland Museum
A community space to connect following the fire. See the museum calendar for the session details.
Event information +19:00 · Elks Lodge, Summerland
Blue Taffeta storytelling. Free recovery-season programming; check reservations with the festival.
Event information +10:30; 19:00 · Summerland Library; ABD Centre, Summerland
Writing workshop at 10:30 am; Nineteen Eighty Eight reading at 7 pm.
Event information +6–9 am · Canadian Tire parking lot, 960 Railway Street, Penticton
Canadian Tire drive-thru breakfast organized by the SOS Medical Foundation and Feedway Foundation. Thursday, September 17, 6–9 am at the Canadian Tire parking lot in Penticton. Breakfast costs $25. Organizers say 50% of proceeds will help Summerland youth access nutritious food as families navigate the Bald Range fire; the event also supports local healthcare. Groups pre-ordering at least 10 breakfasts receive $5 off each meal. The organizer page gives conflicting September 15 and 16 pre-order deadlines, so confirm the deadline directly before ordering. Source reviewed September 14, 2026.
Event information +10:30; 19:30 · Summerland Library; Community Centre, Summerland
Haida Wedding conversation at 10:30 am; Community Centre anniversary at 7:30 pm.
Event information +10–11 am · Summerland Museum
A community space to connect following the fire. See the museum calendar for the session details.
Event information +10 am–1 pm
Free selected plants, pots and soil. Bring tools and read the organizer’s instructions and location in the source post.
Event information +10:30; 17:00 · Recreation board room; Memorial Park, Summerland
Body-expression workshop at 10:30 am; free community concert at Memorial Park at 5 pm.
Event information +7 pm — confirm with the resort · Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa, 13011 Lakeshore Drive South, Summerland
Free live local music by the lake, welcoming residents, visitors and resort guests as Summerland reopens after the Bald Range wildfire. You do not need to be staying at the hotel. The resort announced these community gatherings as part of welcoming people back and supporting local recovery. This listing is for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The reopening news report gives a 7 pm start; confirm arrangements with the resort before travelling. Provider announcement and reopening report reviewed September 14, 2026.
Event information +13:00; 19:00 · Centre Stage Theatre; Detonate Brewing, Summerland
Norman Foote at 1 pm; poetry and karaoke at 7 pm. Check festival reservations.
Event information +17:30–21:30 · SS Sicamous, 1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton
Kiwanis Club of Penticton fundraiser, 5:30–9:30 pm. Tickets are $50 plus a $1.25 service fee. Online sales are scheduled to close September 14 at 10 am. Organizers say proceeds support Summerland rebuilding; the distribution arrangements are still being finalized.
Event information +5–11 pm · Red Bird Brewing, 1080 Richter Street, Kelowna
September 26 at Red Bird Brewing. Admission is $10 in advance or at the door; children 12 and under enter free. Ticket sales, cash donations and sponsorships are split equally between the South Okanagan Similkameen Wildfire Response Fund supporting Bald Range recovery and the North Okanagan wildfire relief fund. Doors and opening DJ at 5 pm, live music 6–10 pm, closing DJ 10–11 pm. Minors must have a guardian and leave by 10 pm; 19+ after 10 pm. Please leave dogs at home. A Mamas for Mamas Fill the Truck drive also accepts non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, baby essentials and new clothing or household items. See the organizer’s full donation list and ticket link. Source checked September 14, 2026.
Event information +6 pm · The Okanagan Table
Five-course dinner with wine and cider pairings, advertised at CAD $210. Confirm seat availability and the beneficiary allocation with the organizer.
Event information +7 pm · Online
Online spiritual/mediumship event from The Lilac Medium. Check booking details for the cost and how proceeds support recovery.
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