The long weekend continues.
I hope you’re having a great time, whether you’re enjoying events in town or off camping somewhere beautiful.
Canada Day celebrations are happening in Rotary Park this year, and it should be a good time. There will be food trucks, vendors, and live music from The Hollers, Mike McQuaid, Emma Kade, and Brass Roots. Things get going at noon and run until 8pm.
For the full list of events this week, just scroll down.
Hey Kimberley Local Discount Card
Last week, I had the idea to create a simple local discount card, a way to support small businesses in town and get a little reward for shopping local.
I asked on Instagram if people would buy something like this.
93% said yes.
So I got to work. After reaching out to a bunch of local businesses, I now have 10 awesome ones confirmed and on board.
Here’s what it will look like…
Here’s how it works:
The card gives you 10% off one purchase at each of the 10 businesses
It’s a physical card
It costs $20
It’s valid until October 31, 2025
I’ll deliver locally by bike or on foot, or mail it for $2 (within BC)
Here are the 10 businesses on the card:
You can order your card today, and I hope to start delivering them later this week or early next week.
Thanks to everyone who voted and shared feedback. This is only happening because people were excited about it, and I’m really grateful for that.
And of course, a huge thanks to the local business owners who said yes. Let’s show them some love and keep supporting the businesses that make Kimberley a great place to live.
🗓️ This week in Kimberley
Monday - June 30
8:30 AM - Day Camp @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
6:30 PM - Women’s Mountain Bike Rides @ Kimberley Nordic Centre
6:30 PM - Monday Run @ Nature Park (Higgins St)
Tuesday - July 1
8:00 AM - First Tuesday (Save 15%) @ Save On
10:00 AM - Customer Appreciation Day (Save 10%) @ Sprout Health Market
12:00 PM - Canada Day @ Rotary Park
8:00 PM - Music Bingo @ The Sullivan Pub
Wednesday - July 2
ALL DAY - Playground Construction Starts @ Rotary Park
ALL DAY - Property Taxes Due @ City Hall
8:30 AM - Day Camp @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
10:00 AM - Community Fridge @ Food Recovery Depot
10:30 AM - Summer Family Storytime @ Kimberley Public Library
2:30 PM - Youth Drop-In @ Spark Society
3:30 PM - Killer Pool @ Kimberley Elks Social House
4:30 PM - Walk and Talk Conversation Club @ TBD
5:00 PM - Fresh Bread and Baked Goods @ The Bread Peddler
6:30 PM - Wednesday Group Rides @ Kimberley Platzl
8:30 PM - Karaoke Wednesdays @ The Sullivan Pub
Thursday - July 3
8:30 AM - Day Camp @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
10:00 AM - Community Fridge @ Food Recovery Depot
12:30 PM - Summer Baby Social Time @ Kimberley Public Library
1:00 PM - A Journey of Creativity @ Centre 64
4:00 PM - Youth Drop-In @ Spark Society
4:30 PM - Youth Cafe @ Spark Society
4:30 PM - Teen Tabletop Game Night @ Kimberley Public Library
5:00 PM - Kids Yoga with Hope @ Chupachabra Collective
5:00 PM - Farmer’s Market @ Howard Street
6:30 PM - Ultimate Frisbee @ Giegerich Field
7:00 PM - Heather Gemmell @ UVA Wine Bar + Kitchen
7:00 PM - Indie Art Night @ The Shed
7:00 PM - Mike McQuaid @ Grist and Mash Brewery
Friday - July 4
7:00 AM - Coffee Outside @ TBD
8:30 AM - Day Camp @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
10:00 AM - Community Fridge @ Food Recovery Depot
12:30 PM - Kids Crafternoon @ Chupacabra Collective
1:00 PM - Toonie Swim @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
2:30 PM - Youth Drop-In @ Spark Society
6:00 PM - Stick Bingo @ Kimberley Elks Social House
8:00 PM - Live Music @ Stonefire Pizzeria
Saturday - July 5
12:00 AM - Meat Draw & 50/50 @ Kimberley Elks Social House
8:00 PM - Live Music @ Stonefire Pizzeria
Sunday - July 6
9:00 AM - Iron Goat Run Club @ TBD
🧘 Looking for ways to be active this week?
Check out our list of Fitness Centres in town for yoga, crossfit, spin, swimming, walking, weightlifting and other classes/studio times.
📍 Happening Nearby
Events taking place outside our little town that you might want to check out this week.
🎵 Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts
July 1 - A July Long Weekend tradition, since 2005, in the Columbia Valley and a vibrant celebration of local arts, culture, and community.
💃 Summer Sounds ‘25
July 3 - Live music from Caught in the Landslide and Ethan Askey and The Elevators at Rotary Park in Cranbrook.
🧑🌾 Wasa Lakeside Market
July 4 - A new weekly market in the parking lot of the Wasa Lake Gas & Food.
🛍️ Cranbrook Farmer’s Market
July 5 - In-season produce, home-baked goods, locally raised meat, farm-fresh eggs, flowers, unique artisanal goods, and so much more.
🥬 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market
July 5 - 50+ vendors, live music, and food trucks.
🗓️ Plan Ahead
Upcoming events in or outside town that you should register for, purchase tickets for, or just mark on your calendar.
Summit Soccer Camps @ Purcell Park
Camp Odyssey @ Kimberley
Kid’s Rock Summer Camps @ Spirit Rock Climbing Center
Damien Alblas + Paris Pick & The Pricks @ Over TIme Beer Works
STEAM Camps @ YXC Makerspace (Cranbrook)
Summer Art Camp (7-11 yrs old) @ Funk Haus Craft Lab
Pottery Classes for Teens @ Centre 64
Ceramics Foundations @ Centre 64
JulyFest @ Kimberley
Western Canada IMRG Celebration @ Kimberley
Connect & Create: An Evening of Yoga and Clay @ Drift Yoga
Backpacking for Beginners - Ladies Edition @ Invermere
Black Spur Ultra @ Kimberley Alpine Resort
🎟️ Want to see your event listed here? Submit your event to mail@heykimberley.com.
🛠️ Need help with your website or selling online? I’ve been helping a few local businesses improve their websites or get set up with Shopify. If that’s something you’ve been thinking about, feel free to reach out — happy to help however I can.