Christmas Events

Christmas Events Guide

Christmas is a special time of year and there are so many different types of events and activities in and around the city to celebrate. Whether you’re into concerts and plays, cutting your own tree, visits with Santa, or sleigh rides, there is something to suit your taste and your family’s budget!

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Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Santa Parade

The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival and Parade is on the first Saturday of December every year. Families will enjoy FREE fun including complimentary beverages (remember to bring your own mug to save waste), Christmas music at the Bandstand, a visit and photo with Santa, a live nativity scene, many beautiful
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Vancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver Christmas Market

One of Vancouver’s most beloved Christmas events is back at Jack Poole Plaza. Stroll through authentic German vendors in little wooden huts and sample delicacies along the way. Take home a beautiful glass ornament or keepsake from one of the vendors to cherish for years to come. Vancouver Christmas Market
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Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival

Visitors to this FREE event will enjoy immersive light experiences, photos with Santa, the lighting of the Surrey Christmas Tree, an enchanted village, live musical performances, and more. Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival: Date: November 21 & 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: Surrey Civic Plaza Address: 13450
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Lights of Hope at St. Paul’s Hospital

Celebrate the Lights of Hope display at St Paul’s Hospital! The Lights of Hope display will be shining brightly over Burrard Street to show donor support for patients, residents, and frontline heroes across BC. The kick-off celebration is on Nov. 12 from 6- 8 pm, but the display will be
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Christmas in Pitt Meadows

Christmas in Pitt Meadows – the free outdoor holiday event – is back, transforming Spirit Square into a magical Christmas village! Visit Santa, enjoy some live entertainment and food trucks on site. Christmas in Pitt Meadows Date: December 4, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue: Spirit Square Address:
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Winter Jubilee

Don’t miss Fraser Valley’s most authentic holiday experience, featuring a 60ft tree lighting, appearances by Santa Clause, Mrs. Clause, and the Grinch, a life-size snow globe for guests to enter, a cookie decorating station, holiday photo booths, and more! Enjoy live entertainment, a Christmas market, and more! Winter Jubilee: Date:
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Christmas Wonderland on the Drive

The Commercial Drive Business Association is hosting a family celebration to kick off the holiday season complete with free pictures with Santa, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides and a fun kids zone filled with games and crafts. Stay to the end to see the special Tree Lighting! Christmas Wonderland on
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Lumiere

Lumiere – the illuminated art installation event – has returned to Vancouver for another season. All around Vancouver you can enjoy light installations for your enjoyment. This outdoor, FREE event has expanded to additional locations around the city and incorporated light parades and other fun events. Lumiere Vancouver: Dates: November
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Hollydaze in the Heights

Join the Austin Heights Business Association for a giant Christmas block party this holiday season. Featuring kids’ activities, live music, holiday shopping, food vendors, and lots more, this is a FREE party you won’t want to miss! Hollydaze in the Heights: Date: November 21, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00
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Holiday Cheer at the Pier

Head to Rocky Point to light up the pier for the holiday season! Festive lights will be switched on at 6:15 PM, and visitors can enjoy hot chocolate, a scavenger hunt, crafts and activities and an artisan market. Holiday Cheer at the Pier: Date: November 28, 2026 (Kick-off) Time: 5:00
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