Historic O'Keefe Ranch

Bring dad along as the Historic O’keefe Ranch commemorates the first Father’s Day in 1910!

Here at O’Keefe Ranch, explore over a dozen historical buildings that hold so much significance in the Okanagan Valley. There is so much to see and do, so join us this Father’s Day weekend for some special activities, fun for the whole family, including:

•Wagon Rides

•Candy in the General Store

•Mansion Tours

•Farm Animals

•Model train exhibit

•Kids Crafts

•More to be announced!

Sunday, June 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

We are open for our Father’s Day Weekend event from 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday and Sunday, June 20th-21st.

Admission is by donation with a suggested rate of $5/child or senior, $10/adult, or $25/family.
We hope to see you there!

Build a Garden Bench - Two sessions: You choose one!

Where: The O’Keefe Ranch, Pavilion

When: Either Saturday, June 6, 2026
OR Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: 10:00 am -4:00 pm

Presenter: John Wells

Cost: Free! Only 12 seats available per session!

John is a carpenter and a member of the North Okanagan Model Railroad Association located at O’Keefe Ranch. He will be leading this session, and participants will build a garden bench to take home! The cedar bench will be 48”L X 17.5”W X 18”H.

No experience is necessary for this workshop.

If you are able, please bring a rechargeable drill, with a #2 drill bit. We do have a couple of spare ones but not enough for everyone.

Lunch will be provided.

Contact: [email protected]
to register, with your preferred date (before Tuesday, June 2).

We are so excited to welcome everyone back to the Ranch for another incredible season! 🌿✨ The grounds are looking beautiful and everything is ready for you to enjoy.

Our amazing volunteers have been hard at work behind the scenes to make everything shine. From fresh touches across the grounds to getting every corner guest-ready, their care and dedication truly bring the Ranch to life.

A special thank you to Green Velvet Lawn Care for helping keep our lawns looking fresh and beautiful—it’s all ready for your visit!

We can’t wait to see you, share stories, and create new memories together at the Ranch.

Opening Weekend + Mother’s Day at the Ranch

Opening weekend begins Saturday, May 9th 🌿
We’re excited to welcome you as we kick off the season at the ranch.

Looking for something a little different this Mother’s Day? Come spend it with us—slow down, enjoy the moment, and make time together as a family in a relaxed, outdoor setting.

Opening Weekend at Historic O’Keefe Ranch – May 9–10, 2026

We’re pleased to welcome visitors back for the 2026 season at Historic O’Keefe Ranch. Join us for Opening Weekend on May 9–10 as we reopen the grounds and historic buildings for another year of heritage, history, and exploration.

Stroll the ranch, take in the historic setting, tour O’Keefe Mansion, visit the farm animals, say hello to our free roaming chickens, or just enjoy the peaceful beauty of the site as we begin a new season. More details will be shared soon.

We look forward to seeing you at the ranch!

Join us at Historic O’Keefe Ranch this Earth Day for a hands-on opportunity to help protect our local grasslands. The Scotch Thistle Bash is a community w**d pull focused on removing invasive species and restoring the natural landscape.

No experience is needed—training and guidance will be provided on-site. This is a great chance to get outdoors, learn something new, and make a meaningful impact in just one hour.

Event Details:
Wednesday, April 22nd
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Historic O’Keefe Ranch
Refreshments provided

Come lend a hand and be part of caring for our shared environment.

RSVP to [email protected]

Thank you to Daryl Nolan for an informative session and to everyone who joined us on Friday for our Scotch Thistle Workshop! 🌿

Participants learned how to identify and manage invasive species—and then got their hands dirty putting those skills into action around the Ranch.

A few spots are still available! Don’t miss out on our tours and rose pruning session—email [email protected] to book

Another great free event happening at the Ranch - Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.

Historic O’Keefe Ranch Mansion and General Store Tour

Where: The O’Keefe Ranch, the Mansion
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
From 10:00-11:30

Presenter: Robyn Davidson, Education Coordinator and Diane Kleine Deters, long time olunteer at O’Keefe Ranch

Cost: Free!

The O’Keefe Mansion, built in 1886, and was the grandest home in the North Okanagan at the time! Enjoy a personal tour with Robyn and learn about the history of the house and
the O’Keefe family who built it. After touring this majestic home, you will then walk over to our General Store for a tour with Diane. Learn about its vital history in an isolated community and about the many goods available to the early settlers and local aboriginal people.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Maximum of 12 people per tour!

Contact: [email protected] to register
(by Sunday, March 22)