May 16
The TEST - Wildfire resiliency movie viewing and expert panel. Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, doors at 6:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m., panel discussion at 8 p.m. Free event.
May 17
Live, Laugh, Likely. A day of games, prizes, snacks and information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Likely. Free event geared towards children and youth led by the Interior Health Mental Health and Substance Use team.
May 18-20
Intro to Rock Climbing. Williams Lake Climbing Association is hosting outdoor rock climbing workshops at Esler Bluffs. Professional instruction, gear supplied, barbecue lunch, $90 per person. Must be 12 years and older. Under 16 must have a guardian with them at the course. Contact wlclimbing@gmail.com to register.
May 18-20
Likely May Day events. May 18 Pancake breakfast 8:30 a.m., market 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., parade 10 a.m., kid and adult races, DJ at Likely Lodge 8 p.m. until midnight. Mount Polley fishing derby goes May 18-20
May 18
Williams Lake First Nation 2024 Summer Night Market 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chief William Pow Wow Arbor, 2571 Highway 97 South. Vendors, artisans, crafts, food and more. Everybody welcome.
May 18
Lake City Secondary School Grow Operators plant sale at Surplus Herby’s 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 19
Bike Rodeo. Behind the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Centre 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., bike riders can come to have their bikes and helmets checked, get riding tips, and practice their skills.
May 24
BGC Williams Lake Club to celebrate 30 years of serving the community and their youth. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. come celebrate with an open house. Snacks, program info, and memory lane photos
May 25, 26
Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club Little Britches Saturday and Sunday at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds.
May 25, 26
Lakers Car Club hosts the annual roundup poker run Saturday from noon until 3 p.m., followed by a cruise through the city at 4 p.m. The Show and Shine is Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. on Oliver Street and First Avenue.
May 26
Spring Festival. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown Williams Lake. Food vendors, card games, volunteer alley and more.
May 26
Williams Lake Children’s Festival. Hosted by the Women’s Contact Society, in Boitanio Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events and activities for children including music, magic show, and bouncy castles.
May 26
Royal Purple Society is hosting a Walk, Bike, Run, Wheel fundraising event in Boitanio Park in support of BC Brain Injury at 2:30 p.m. Participate for prizes and goodie bags.