Click the months below to see events happening.
January 8 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - Dr. Dawn Kellett - A History of Geochronology - Zoom - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information and link to join.
January 22 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - Don Henderson - Ichthyosaurs and Orogenies: Finding Ancient Marine Reptiles and Fishes in the Mountains of Western Canada - Zoom - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information and link to join.
January 26 - 29 - 2026 AME Roundup - 'Minerals for a Changing World' - Vancouver Convention Centre East - Click here for more information
February 5 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - Dr. Catherine Hickson - Wells Gray Rocks! Geology Exposed by Wildfire – IN PERSON - Henry Grube Education Centre - 245 Kitchener Crescent - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information.
February 19 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - Bev Quist - Open Holes and Abandoned Mines Branch Program Updates - Zoom - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information and link to join.
March 1 - 4- PDAC Convention - Toronto Click here for more information
March 5 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - David McKinnon - Crystals: A Few of the Many Facets – IN PERSON - Henry Grube Education Centre - 245 Kitchener Crescent - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information.
March 19 - Social - Join us at Match Eatery & Public House from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for a social/ networking event. Light snacks and cash bar. Come by and meet the KEG Directors and industry reps. – IN PERSON - Match Eatery & Public House - 1555 Versatile Drive - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information.
April 9 - 2026 KEG Hybrid Lecture Series - Dr. Derek Briggs - The Burgess Shale - An Iconic Cambrian Fossil Deposit - Zoom - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information and link to join.
April 13-15 – 2026 KEG Conference & Trade Show. Check out the conference tab for all the up-to-date information.
April 23 - 2026 KEG Hybrid lecture Series - Kathleen Springer & Jeff Pigati - Ancient human footprints at White Sands National Park - Zoom - Visit the Lecture Series Page for more information and link to join.
MABC Mining Month
May 1 - 31 - Celebrate Mining Month with KEG. Check out the Mining Month page for more details!
May 2 - KEG's Rockin' Rocks 2026 - Celebrate BC Mining Month with KEG's Rockin’ Rocks on Saturday, May 2 from 10 am – 6 pm at Aberdeen Mall (Centre Court)!
Bring the family for a fun, hands-on day with rock activities, games, displays for all ages, a colouring station, and Rock Identification from 1–3 pm. It’s a great way to explore the fascinating world of rocks and mining right here in Kamloops!
September 26 - 2026 KEG Golf Tournament - Mt. Paul Golf Course.
Event Details: Join us on Saturday, September 26th at the Mt. Paul Golf Course for KEG's 2026 Golf Tournament.
What to expect: Fun afternoon of 9-hole golf. All skill levels welcomed. Easy, beginner-friendly course. Amazing prizes & silent auction. Delicious dinner included. Exciting putting challenge.
This is your chance to support the Kamloops Exploration Group and KEG Outreach initiatives while having a blast on the greens! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up clubs for the first time, this end of the season tournament is designed for EVERYONE. Tee times will be emailed in advance of the event. Golf tournament will begin at approximately 1PM, with dinner to follow at 5pm After golf, make sure to participate in the putting challenge and silent auction. Dinner only guests are welcome to join. KEG can accept cash or cheque on event day Tickets: Ticket sales close Friday, September 18th at 5:00 PM Single golf tickets are $80.00 plus GST and include 9 holes of golf, half cart and dinner. Single dinner tickets are also available for $30.00 plus GST Dinner: Burger Bar Choice of a beef, chicken or vegetable burger topped with signature sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with French fries and a Caesar salad. Dessert to follow. Sponsorship: All sponsors and donors will receive their logo placed on our social media and website as well as signage at the event. Please email kamloopsexplorationgroup@gmail.com to discuss availability before purchasing. KEG can also accept a mailed check or etransfer and can provide an invoice. The following opportunities are available: TITLE SPONSOR: $3500.00 - Premier logo Placement, 4 golf registrations - 1 available GOLD SPONSOR: $1000 plus GST - Premier tiered logo placement, 2 golf registrations - 2 available SILVER SPONSOR: $500.00 plus GST - Premier tiered logo placement - 4 available BRONZE: Hole Sponsor - additional logo on sign by hole - $200.00 plus GST - 9 available Tee Box Sponsor - additional logo on Sign by tee box - $200.00 plus GST - 9 available Putting Challenge Sponsor - Additional logo on sign by putting challenge - $200.00 plus GST as well as donation of a prize for the winner - 1 available Mulligan Sponsor - additional logo on mulligan cards - $200.00 plus GST -2 available Cart Sponsorship - additional logo on cart/ pull cart - $200.00 plus GST - 2 available PGA BC Professional Driving Range Sponsor - additional logo on sign at driving range - $350.00 plus GST - 1 available Donations: All donors will receive their logo placed on our social media and website as well as signage at the event. Golf Prizes - Prizes for winning team, hole prizes, door prizes Silent Auction Items - Accepting silent auction items Proceeds to be used for KEG outreach initiatives. **Please note, sponsorships and donors confirmed after September 4th may not have printed materials for event day due to printing deadlines**
Have a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!!