Community Calendar

Our 6th annual Art Walk Show & Sale A celebration of local talent and community spirit! Art Walk kicks off on Canada Day at Central Park (11 am to 2pm) and continues in the community locations from July 4th to 31st. In August there is a wrap up party at the Courthouse Arts Gallery on 1840  Nicola Avenue. Art Walk is a great opportunity to explore our community and check out local artists. Art Walk is a partnership between the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce and the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.

Every year we work in partnership with the City of Merritt and the Merritt and District Chamber of  Commerce to host Art in the Park event during Canada Day festivities and as of 2017 during National Indigenous Peoples Day at Rotary Park.  The event runs from 10am to 1pm and will be hosted under the Arts Council’s canopy tents and feature information about the Arts Council including ways to get involved, art demonstrations (paintings, printing making and Art Trading Cards, button or magnet making).  In addition, this event allows enables  artists to connect with each other, discuss new projects and activities or establish new partnerships. Also, it provides them with an opportunity to market themselves and their work in a highly visible venue.   Art in the Park encourages artists to come out and paint en plein air or provide interactive art demonstrations to the community. The goal of our event is to provide a forum for the community to tap into their creative spirit and learn new forms of artistic expression.

Featuring: Bobby Garcia.  Your Musical Hosts: -Denise and Al  -Robert Bertrand

More Info Contact: 250-315-5508

Every year we work in partnership with the City of Merritt and the Merritt and District Chamber of  Commerce to host Art in the Park event during Canada Day festivities and as of 2017 during National Indigenous Peoples Day at Rotary Park. The event runs from 10am to 1pm and will be hosted under the Arts Council’s canopy tents and feature information about the Arts Council including ways to get involved, art demonstrations (paintings, printing making and Art Trading Cards, button or magnet making). In addition, this event allows enables  artists to connect with each other, discuss new projects and activities or establish new partnerships. Also, it provides them with an opportunity to market themselves and their work in a highly visible venue. Art in the Park encourages artists to come out and paint en plein air or provide interactive art demonstrations to the community. The goal of our event is to provide a forum for the community to tap into their creative spirit and learn new forms of artistic expression.

Come one, come all to this year's annual Indigenous Peoples Day event. No food will be provided, we will have a concession on site. Bring lawn chairs, umbrella's, day tents, sunscreen and your own picnic lunch! A reminder this is a drug and alcohol-free event. Everyone in the Nicola Valley is welcome to come share in the festivities. It's going to be a great day!

Mignon Furman's Performance Awards for the Love to Dance Ballet Academy from the American Academy of Dance. Beautifully and carefully choreographed dances.  Medals and Certificates.  Qualified judge from the US. To participate contact Love to Dance at 378-9898 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before April 25th.

Have you ever wanted to try lawn bowling or bocce, but never had the opportunity? Come "Give it a Try!" at the Lawn Bowling Green!

Get boogie and get down! Bring your hat that you fabulously decorated on May 9th. There will be Pot Luck Appetizers! Music by Randy Chillihitzia. 1675 Tutill Court at the Merritt Seniors' Centre. Call Pam for more information at 250-378-5534 or the Senior's Centre at 250-378-3763.

Come by and enjoy lunch and tea at the Baillie House with your Mom! Two Spots available for $15 for either 11:30 or 1:30 pm. Drop by the Baillie House by Wednesday, May 9th, 6pm to confirm your spot! For more information, call 250-378-0349. Reservations are filling up fast.

Hats! Hats! Hats! Have you got your hat for the Spring Hat Dance? Come one, come all to the Merritt Senior's Centre and decorate your hat. Glue guns are provided. B.Y.O.D - Bring your own decorations! 1675 Tutill Court! Everyone welcome!