The Oliver and District Parks and Recreation Department hosts a variety of events in our community for people of all ages. The department hosts sporting events, workshops, and festivals many of which recur annually.
To Volunteer at Recreation Department events, toggle over the 'Our Community' tab, click 'Volunteer Opportunities' and then scroll down to Recreation Centre to find our volunteer information form.
Why make a mess of your playroom when you can make it at ours? Come play with our equipment, run around or do a craft in the Oliver Community Hall.
9:30AM - 12:00PM
NEW DATES the 2027 tournament will take place on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday March 5-7.
This event welcomes men 55+ and Women 45+ for a social weekend. Players register as individuals and get mixed on to teams based on age, ability and position. Games run 9:00am-3:30pm daily.
Tournament includes 3 games, MVP awarded to each side after each game. There will be a meet and greet Friday and a Saturday Night Banquet Dinner.
We recommend all players purchase 3rd party insurance (CARHA or other).
Early Bird Registration (before Dec 18) - $125.00 - After December 18th $160.00
+1 for Friday Meet and Greet $25
+1 for Saturday Night Banquet $40.00
A whopping 253 people registered for the 2026 event! Race results: https://gqr.sh/s6qf
All 2027 registration will take place on www.raceroster.com Registration will open in late January.
The 2026 event was hosted by the Oliver Ambassadors and saw roughly 150 kids!
See you again next year!
The Oliver and District Recreation Department celebrates BC Youth Week annually from May 1st - 7th. BC's Youth Week is a celebration intended to help foster a sense of connectedness between youth aged 13-18 and their communities.
Let us know you're attending a youth week event by registering here: https://gqr.sh/a5kR
Formerly the Roots and Fruits Expo, this event is now in June. 2027 Event dates June 11-20th.
Full schedule of events to be posted on oliver.ca/sunshinefestival
Want to get involved as a sponsor, donor, performer, or volunteer? Contact recreation@oliver.ca
Next: Thursday July 1st 2027, 8:30-10:30AM
An annual pancake breakfast, lawn games and music, followed by the Everyone Welcome Swim at the Oliver Community Pool.
Watch this page for 2027 event details.
Our 2026 event saw 24 youth play a recreational 4x4 basketball tournament. Members of the OIB, Chief, Council and community spoke to the crowds about the importance of reflection on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The next event will be September 30th 2027.
Our 2025 event featured Wyred for Sound, and new decorations sponsored by Oliver Canadian Tire. The Oliver Ambassadors volunteered. Roughly 120 Children passed through the event.
Halloween 2026: Oct 24th
Breakfast with Santa 2025 event saw roughly 120 visitors + 80 from the first ever Ho Ho Holiday 5K run!
Sponsored by Kevin's No Frills and Supported by OKGN to Go, the Oliver Ambassadors, the Oliver Volunteer Fire Department, the Oliver Community Arts Council and local volunteers.
Our 2026 event is reimagined as Santa's Workshop: Come color and craft with Santa's elves and join us for light snacks, and a photo with the big guy himself.