Events

The Convair Café and KF Centre for Excellence aviation exhibit launch Summer Saturdays, featuring a free kid’s meal and passport activity for participating families.

On July 24, 2025, the KF Centre for Excellence is proud to welcome the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and its members for ConneXpo 2025 a unique fusion of business trade show, expo, and networking experience designed to energize our region’s entrepreneurial spirit.

At the KF Centre for Excellence, we believe the future of aviation - and the broader world of engineering starts with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. We’re proud to spotlight the next generation of innovators through the UBC Okanagan Engineering Capstone Showcase & Competition on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

The KF Centre for Excellence is proud to welcome Art for Impact: An Okanagan Fine Art Auction, an inspiring evening where art, community, and generosity come together to support an important local cause.

Public Display Open: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the KF Centre for Excellence as...

We’re thrilled to share that the KF Centre for Excellence will host the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) National Convention in partnership with the Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference, taking place June 17–20, 2026, both in Kelowna, BC and online.

Introduce your little one to the wonder of aviation through stories, creativity, and hands-on learning....

The KF Centre for Excellence is proud to once again partner with the Kelowna Flying...

The KF Centre for Excellence is proud to partner with Hope Air in hosting Haul for Hope, a unique fundraising event that brings businesses, aviation organizations and community teams together for an unforgettable plane pull challenge.

Vertical MRO returns to Kelowna this October, bringing the rotorcraft maintenance community back together at the KF Centre for three days of learning, professional development and industry connection.

The Canadian Wildfire Conference returns to the KF Centre for Excellence October 28–29, bringing together wildfire professionals from across Canada for two days of education, industry collaboration and networking.