Week of May 26, 2025
backyard farms, garage sales, movies, comedy and more...
June is just around the corner, which means we need to be mindful of our water usage.
Stage 2 water restrictions will begin on June 1.
Read the full details on the city’s website.
Before we get into the list, here are a few quick things worth mentioning.
🚂 Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway is open now, and trains run from Thursday to Monday. It’s only a short walk from the Platzl and the kids love it. Check it out, go for a ride, and learn about the history of our town.
🏋 B.Squad Fitness is having their Summer Sculpt + Sweat Sale. Their Squad Passes are 17% off until May 31.
If you’re on Facebook, here are some Kimberley groups you might not have heard of…
❓Question
Last week, 77% of people who responded said recurring weekly events should be listed every week as a reminder.
This week, we have a follow-up question…
Remember, you can find links to the studios, gyms, and fitness centres in town on the Fitness Centres page.
🧑🎨 Featured Local Artist
Matt Jennings - Printmaker
You can find Matt’s work at Chupacabra or DM him on Instagram (@prints_matt).
Who’s your favourite local artist? Let us know who we should feature next week.
🗓️ This week in Kimberley
Monday - May 26
5:15 PM - Adult Ballet Beginner @ Tanglefoot Training Centre
6:30 PM - Women’s Mountain Bike Rides @ Kimberley Nordic Club
7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of Council @ City Hall
Tuesday - May 27
9:00 AM - Little Embers @ Spark Society
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
5:30 PM - English Conversation Class @ CBAL Office
6:00 PM - Spring Dryland Training @ Kimberley Nordic Club
7:00 PM - Better Man @ Kimberley Arts Council - Centre 64
8:00 PM - Final Trivia Tuesday @ The Shed
Wednesday - May 28
ALL DAY - Women’s Golf Day @ Trickle Creek
ALL DAY - Customer Appreciation Day @ Kimberley Kritters
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
9:00 AM - Early Years Ages & Stages Play Group @ Early Learning Centre
10:30 AM - Storytime at the Library @ Kimberley Public Library
11:00 AM - One-to-One Adult Tech Support @ CBAL Office
3:00 PM - Homework Hub @ CBAL Office
3:00 PM - Family Fun Night @ Early Learning Centre
3:15 PM - After School Art Club @ Funk Haus Craft Lab
3:30 PM - Lego Club @ Kimberley Public Library
5:30 PM - English Language Class @ CBAL Office
6:00 PM - BC and Yukon Book Prizes On Tour @ Art Gallery Kimberley
6:30 PM - Wednesday Group Rides @ Kimberley Platzl
7:00 PM - Kimberley Dynamiters AGM @ Kimberley Elks Social House
7:00 PM - SUYFA Figure Drawing @ Chupacabra Collective
🎟️ Want to see your event listed here?
Submit your event to mail@heykimberley.com.
Thursday - May 29
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
9:30 AM - Baby Steps @ Early Learning Centre
11:00 AM - Baby Goose @ Early Learning Centre
3:00 PM - Little Explorers with Grandparents @ Dewolfe Park
3:15 PM - Sewing Generations Together @ Sew Creative Quilt Shop
3:15 PM - After School Art Club @ Funk Haus Craft Lab
3:30 PM - Writing Your Life Stories @ CBAL Office
5:00 PM - Wing Night @ The Porch
5:00 PM - Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info @ Kimberley Community Garden
5:30 PM - Purcell Cooking Club @ Spark Society
6:30 PM - Kimberley Ultimate Frisbee @ Giegerich Field
6:30 PM - Kimberley Chamber Mixer @ Overtime Brewery
7:00 PM - Sarah Orton @ Grist and Mash Brewery
7:30 PM - Kimberley Community Band @ Kimberley Elks Social House
Friday - May 30
7:00 AM - Coffee Outside @ TBD
2:00 PM - Toonie Swim @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
6:00 PM - Movie Night Fundraiser - The Lorax @ Kimberley Independent School
7:00 PM - OK, DOPE Presents Brittany Lyseng @ Kimberley Elks Social House
8:00 PM - Ivan Palomares @ Stonefire Pizzeria
Saturday - May 31
9:00 AM - Townsite Garage Sale @ Townsite
10:30 AM - Walk for Water @ Kimberley Followship Baptist
8:00 PM - Ivan Palomares @ Stonefire Pizzeria
Sunday - June 1
4:00 PM - Mike Stack & Howie Bergeron @ Purcell Golf
🧘 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 just outside our little town that you might want to check out on this week.
🧘 Living with Intention One Day Retreat - A day of energizing Qi Gong, Art for Wellness, Reiki, Yin Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation & Sound.
🛍️ Cranbrook Farmer’s Market - In-season produce, home-baked goods, locally raised meat, farm-fresh eggs, flowers, unique artisanal goods, and so much more.
🗺️ Eager Hills Weekend Orienteering Event - A true forest orienteering experience in the amazing runnable forest in the Eager Hills area of Cranbrook.
🐮 4-H Show & Sale - Bid on locally raised beef, swine and sheep. Local vendors, kids scavenger hunt and more.
🥁 Community Drumming Experience - Set free your inner rhythm, connect with your community, and let the beat move you!
🎶 Beatlemania - The Liverpool 4, Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles have been delighting audiences for nearly two decades with their live high energy performance.
🗓️ Plan Ahead
Upcoming events in town that you should register for, purchase tickets for, or just mark on your calendar.
🗻 Round the Mountain Festival - Registration is open. Running, riding, trekking, kids’ events and music.
🧘 Summer Solstice Mini Retreat - Celebrate the Summer Solstice with movement, sound and acupuncture at Drift Yoga.
🚘 Kimberley Underground Show & Shine - Cars, food trucks, and free train rides for kids. It’s a great time for the whole family.
🍻 July Fest - Don’t forget to register your bocce ball team.
Aw, hey thanks AJ!! 😆🤘