Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the magic of the season in Abbotsford with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're rediscovering Abbotsford or seeing it for the first time, this guide maximizes your holiday enjoyment.
Popular events this season include the VanDusen Festival of Lights, where the gardens come alive with enchanting displays of twinkling lights. Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge offers breathtaking views as the suspension bridge and surrounding forest are illuminated in festive colors. And the Bright Nights event is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring dazzling light displays and cheerful holiday activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Abbotsford Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Glow
- What to Expect
- Immersive walk-around winter festival with interactive light displays and live entertainment.
- Description
- Christmas Glow in Langley features over a million lights, an Enchanted Forest theme, interactive light installations, live performances, and a Merry Makers Market with local vendors. The event includes a Glow-comotive train ride, carnival-themed mini games, and a free craft corner.
- Where
- Langley | More Info : Christmas Glow
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
- What to Expect
- Multi-coloured light display on a historic suspension bridge.
- Description
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park transforms into a dazzling spectacle with thousands of lights illuminating the iconic bridge, rainforest, and river. Visitors can explore the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk while enjoying live festive tunes and hot chocolate.
- Where
- North Vancouver | More Info : Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
VanDusen Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Interactive light displays and sensory-friendly environment.
- Description
- VanDusen Festival of Lights features over 1 million twinkling lights across 15 acres, including interactive displays and themed light areas, with a sensory-friendly evening for neurodiverse individuals.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : VanDusen Festival of Lights
Martini Town Merry & Bright
- What to Expect
- Live entertainment and local vendors in a transformed film backlot setting.
- Description
- Martini Town Merry & Bright is a holiday event featuring a transformed film backlot into a Christmas attraction with live music, local vendors, and festive decorations.
- Where
- Langley | More Info : Martini Town Merry & Bright
Bright Nights
- What to Expect
- Iconic 1961 locomotive ride through a forest of thousands of sparkling lights.
- Description
- Bright Nights in Stanley Park features millions of sparkling lights, a vintage fire truck, and live entertainment, all benefiting the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Bright Nights
Lights at Lafarge
- What to Expect
- Community-driven light display with themed areas and inclusive activities.
- Description
- Lights at Lafarge is Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor winter lights display, featuring over a million lights and themed zones around Lafarge Lake.
- Where
- Coquitlam | More Info : Lights at Lafarge
Noel Holiday Light Festival
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday light experience with interactive displays.
- Description
- The Noel Holiday Light Festival in Surrey features over 1 million sparkling lights, interactive displays, and a 1km accessible holiday light walk. Enjoy festive activities like visits with Santa, live music, and a Christmas Market.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Noel Holiday Light Festival
Dundarave Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Largest outdoor Christmas tree display in coastal British Columbia.
- Description
- The Dundarave Festival of Lights features over 150 lovingly decorated Christmas trees along West Vancouver's waterfront, showcasing community spirit and holiday cheer. Free concerts and events take place on select Saturdays, celebrating the season with live music and festive activities.
- Where
- West Vancouver | More Info : Dundarave Festival of Lights
Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
- What to Expect
- Lighted parade inspired by a famous TV commercial.
- Description
- The Surrey Santa Parade of Lights is an annual event in Cloverdale, featuring a lighted parade celebrating the arrival of Santa. Inspired by the iconic 1997 Coca Cola lighted truck commercial, the parade is organized by the Cloverdale BIA with the help of local businesses and non-profit organizations. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations or gift items for the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, Surrey Food Bank, and Surrey Christmas Bureau.
- Where
- Surrey | More Info : Surrey Santa Parade of Lights
Bright Walk in White Rock
- What to Expect
- Extensive winter light display with interactive photo opportunities.
- Description
- Bright Walk in White Rock features over 50,000 lights, a 20-foot Christmas tree, an LED light tunnel, and photo opportunities including an eight-foot-tall selfie frame and snowflakes. The event is located in Memorial Park and runs from dusk to dawn weekdays and all day weekends and holidays.
- Where
- White Rock | More Info : Bright Walk in White Rock
Abbotsford Holiday Markets and Shopping
Vancouver Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional German Christmas market with artisan shops and festive eats.
- Description
- The Vancouver Christmas Market is an outdoor event at Jack Poole Plaza, featuring traditional German Christmas market stalls with artisan shops, festive eats, and treats. Enjoy live entertainment, a holiday carousel, and unique installations like the Walk-Through Christmas Tree and Lovers Lane Love Lock Installation.
- Where
- Vancouver | More Info : Vancouver Christmas Market
Candytown
- What to Expect
- Free outdoor winter festival with local vendors and interactive activities.
- Description
- CandyTown transforms Yaletown's public plazas into a vibrant holiday scene with live music, a gift market, horse-drawn carriage rides, and ice carving demonstrations.
- Where
- Yaletown | More Info : Candytown
Abbotsford Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in Steveston Village
- What to Expect
- Santa's boat arrival and festive activities.
- Description
- Steveston Village transforms into a holiday hub with Santa's arrival by boat, photos with Santa inside the Cannery, and horse carriage rides.
- Where
- Steveston | More Info : Christmas in Steveston Village
Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade
- What to Expect
- Community-driven holiday celebration with diverse parade entries.
- Description
- The Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade is a community event featuring floats, motorized vehicles, and participants celebrating the holiday season with a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Chilliwack | More Info : Chilliwack Rotary Christmas Parade
Maple Ridge Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly activities and festive market.
- Description
- The Maple Ridge Christmas Festival is a community event featuring live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and a winter holiday-themed parade. It includes children’s crafts, photo opportunities with Santa, and a Christmas-themed market. The festival is held at Memorial Peace Park, offering hot chocolate, candy canes, cookies, and popcorn.
- Where
- Maple Ridge | More Info : Maple Ridge Christmas Festival
Halloween Howler '24
- What to Expect
- Spooky music and lively community event.
- Description
- Halloween Howler '24 is an event that brings together spooky and fun elements, featuring music, costumes, and a lively atmosphere at Jubilee Community Hall.
- Where
- Abbotsford | More Info : Halloween Howler '24