6 things to do in Kamloops this weekend

Hoping to get out and about this weekend? Maybe you'll find yourself on the trails, at the park or on the golf course. Whatever your plans, we've rounded up a few fun things for you to check out on your weekend excursions:

Meet the B.C. Lions

Embracing the grind 💪🦁👊 #BCLions #CFLTC #Kamloops #RealSeasonComing

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The B.C. Lions are in town for training camp and fans can hang out with the team on Saturday. FanFest runs 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hillside Stadium. Kids can play with the pros during the football clinic, then catch a sneak preview of the team during an on-field practice before an autograph session at 9 p.m. The event will feature a number of family-friendly attractions and beer for the adults, closing with a fireworks show.

Check out some live music

DYK there's live music every Thur & Fri night from 6-8pm in the streets? Leah Nakita took a quick break from her set last night to meet a fan! #artisansalive #openlate #downtownkamloops #explorekamloops

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If you feel like vibing to some live jams, Kamloops rarely disappoints. Red Collar is hosting an evening of live jazz on Saturday with local trio Jared Wilman on the drums, Alex Ward on the piano and Jackson Marshall on guitar. Special guest Kris Ruston will also join them on the bass. Check it out between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. No cover.

Learn something new at the market

Our Learn + Grow Series is back! Special guest Lisa Forth will be available to answer all your composting questions Saturday from 8:30-12:30 at the #learnandgrow booth! #kamloopsfarmersmarket #downtownkamloops #eatlocal #compost #compostingiscool #farmersmarket #yka360

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The Farmers’ Market Learn and Grow speaker series returns Saturday with Lisa Forth, the founder of Go Forth Kamloops Composting. She will be available at the market to answer all your composting questions and speaking about the importance of composting and the process at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

The Saturday Farmers’ Market features all the goodies you expect to find at the market, from arts and crafts to local meats. It runs every Saturday in the 200 block of St. Paul Street from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Give back

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.”- Emily Dickinson, poet #hope #EmilyDickinson #MotivationMonday

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Relay of Life is camping out for a cure on Saturday night to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Participants can sign up as an individual or as a team. Check out the website to register or donate.

Go geocaching

Sunshine and melting snow. We've got some great days ahead. #sunpeaks360 #explorebc #explorekamloops #norththompson

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Get outside this weekend and treasure hunt. The McArthur Island Treasure Hunt series is a great place to start, with the training playground home to a variety of cache types perfect for new geocachers. Sun Peaks is also a popular spot for hunting, with many caches to discover all over the resort. Get started at geocaching.com

Try an art class

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Spend your Saturday afternoon at an art class in the vineyard. Monte Creek Ranch Winery is hosting a series of four painting classes starting this weekend. Artist Marc Brzustowski will be teaching two classes in drawing and two classes in painting. Take all of them or just sign up for one! Cost is $40 per session and classes run 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More info is here.

Karla Pearce also runs an outdoor painting class on Sundays at McDonald Park from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sign up while you’re wandering the Artisan Market Sunday morning or register on her website.