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Events & Community

Events that bring our community together.

From family festivals to professional learning days, our events are created to connect families, educators, and children through shared experiences, real conversation, and a deeper respect for childhood.

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Why Events Matter

At Bella Vita, community is part of the curriculum.

The relationships surrounding a child matter. Families need places to gather. Educators need places to learn from one another. Children need to see the adults around them connected, supported, and engaged.

Our events are one of the ways we build that village. Some are created for families. Some are designed for educators. All of them are rooted in the same belief: children grow best inside strong, connected communities.

Bella Vita and Elowyn Harvest Festival invitation with pumpkins, fall leaves, and event details

Upcoming Family Event · October 2026

Harvest Festival

Bella Vita and Elowyn families are invited to gather for community, connection, snacks, and harvest fun.

Come prepared for fun in the dirt. Rubber boots and muddy buddies are encouraged. Snacks and beverages will be provided by Bella Vita and Elowyn.

When
Where
Kelowna Fruit n Veggies
2190 Cooper Road, Kelowna
Cost
$25 per family
Member admission
Free for Sprouts and Roots members

Please pay $25 cash to your Centre Director by September 25, or bring cash on arrival.

Festival activities

  • Free corn maze, with a fun game along the way
  • Duck races
  • Cannon ball fun
  • U-pick pumpkins, available for separate purchase

Allow up to 45 minutes for the full corn maze experience.

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Wild & Wonder July 2026 pop-up calendar for seven park gatherings in Kelowna and Lake Country

Past Community Series · July 2026

Wild & Wonder Pop-Ups

In July 2026, Wild & Wonder brought families together in parks across Kelowna and Lake Country.

Bella Vita and Elowyn hosted seven joyful summer gatherings rooted in connection, play, and the wonder of childhood. This archived schedule records where our community gathered.

Archived July 2026 schedule

  1. Ballou Park 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 1857 Ballou Road, Kelowna
  2. Swalwell Park 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 10090 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country
  3. Quilchena Park 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 347 Quilchena Drive, Kelowna
  4. Sarsons Beach Park 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 4398 Hobson Road
  5. Dehart Park 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 687 Dehart Road, Kelowna
  6. Swalwell Park 10:30 AM–12:30 PM 10090 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country
  7. Ballou Park 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 1857 Ballou Road, Kelowna

Together, we create the village every child deserves—and every family needs.

Recurring Community Moments

Evergreen gatherings for families, educators, and the wider village.

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Family Festivals

Joyful, open gatherings where families can connect, children can explore, and our community can come together outside the classroom.

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Early Learning Unboxed

Professional learning events for educators, families, and community members who want to think more deeply about childhood, connection, and the work of early learning.

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Tours & Open Houses

Opportunities for families and educators to experience our spaces, meet the people behind them, and see what makes Bella Vita and Elowyn different.

Early Learning Unboxed

Professional learning, rooted in real community.

Our Early Learning Unboxed gatherings bring educators, families, and community members together for thoughtful conversation, shared practice, and a deeper look at what it means for children to be seen, heard, and cared for.

Community Updates

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